The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-27

mi HOUSTON, (dcm of Ala said ii must be evident
that the commissioners exceeded their authority in going
on and incurrng such obligations before they knew
wheher The treaties would would not bc ratified by
the Senate
Dir, McCoRWIE said the commissioners in inducing the
Indians to treat found roast beef mighty aiuring and
furnished it in abundance The citizens of California
relying on payment by this government, furnished the
supplies
only $4,000 towards making these treatics and were
pcit in stating that when this money expended,
more should be expended
pendures not authorized by the instructions to
tho commissioners and Congress ought serny TO SGT its
face against attempts of this character.
MIR Walsh, (whig) of Md. argued that the govern
ment should not wrong innocent third parties who hold
the drafts Of the who furnished
the supplies to our accredited agents.
Mr. STANLEY (whg) ofN. c. asked for tho evidence to
establish those caims What department has furnished
the information What committee has said the money
due? In the absence of this, he hoped the amount
would not be voted.
Mr. FTcn, (dcm of Ia regarded the contracts of the
commissioners in violation of law
Mr lieBARD, (dem) Of N. H.. instead Of voting the
money for calling up these before the tribunal
of the legislature Of the country for their gross
snd outrageous violations OF power.
MIR. STANTON, (dcm.) of Tenn, replied to Mr.. Walsh,
and opposed the amendment.
MIR. McCoRKLE condemned tho acts Of the commits
sioneIs in toto They adopted novel policy Of treaty
with the Indians but the people Of California relied on
their pledge that they should be paid for the supplies
nshed The question IL shall these third parties be de-
frauded by the government?
The amendment was negatvcd.
MIR PoLs (dem ofTcnn., ,said-Every time Mr.. Stanly
has taken the floor for the last ten days and since
his bloody conflict with MIR Giddngs lac has been charg
ing the democrats with obstructng the public business
Now, undertake to tell the gentleman that he may
turn to the Congressional Globe and looking to the de
bates of this House. he will find that much if not
more OF the time of tho House has been wasted the
wbig as on the democratic side of tho House. There
mover has been deficiency bill involving much money
that has made such rapid progress as this
Mr SrANIy replied The gentleman speaks of bloody
conflict with the gentleman from Ohio" Of that am
mn nS hamp - fI.unn Tor
MIR, PoLK.-No doubt of it; withdraw what have
said in reference to t.-(Laughtcr)
Mr. STASLY-1ho gentleman Is not 40 violent demo-
crat bat that he has little shame left. congratulate
the gentleman. promise the House and the country
that will not to use the remarks Of New York editor
get on all fours any more to fight dogs" (Laughter)
The gentleman is mistaken in point of fact to the
consumption of time: If were disposed to raise an
issue with the gentleman, / would say that he has
more to do with business out of the House than ton
gentlemen besides, if understand his peregrnations
sant occupation than listening to the hoarse manly
voices of Legislators on the contrary listening to
the sweet sounds which lure him away-treadng
the primrose path of dalliance lie likes to hear sweet
singing and pleasant dancing, which is
agreeable than the croaking of men. (Laughtcr) The
gentleman is too often absent for it not to bo noticed
For myself have endcavored to get this bill through
and have never talked upon it, except for this purpose
under the five minute rule.
Mr., PoLK-I did not anticipate, when made my O.
marks that the gentleman would into investigation
to the number of times have been in this house and
the number of times have been absent; did not 10
into that sort Of investigation with regard to his conduct
should condemn myself if undertook to investigate,
general terms the conduct of any fellow members
but say to the gentleman will refer to the jour
nails where will be that have been regular in
attendance lac has been have been in constant at
has, and will ray further that when he reflects and
charges that member has neglected the public busi
with the aboonist Of Ohio 1t is a thing would not
do. would not herald to the country and :oa gentle
mans constituents that which corld not prove. l
would not hazard my reputation by stating thing not
correct, according to the records of the House