The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-15

moi want 10 dyege from point to another point aim
ply with view to gain strength ios the bill by ng
roads subsefve local ieaporary inierests What
you is great road running from point on the
mtssssipp TO the facc, and 40 gentleman express
himself more strongly Ia favor OF that than Will There
some oonetu ional questions which Will come
up I'M The discussions of matter, which will require
constellation But the main fact Of the necessity for the
establishment OF road by means wIthia the consttu-
ona power OF this government. and dong IL practically
and in such manner viii enable US TO The
proper direction OF the road and the proper termni and
the proper mode OF construciion-hese points that
VIII be regulated BY the constitution, and the of In
formation we may have IN relation to the subject
Mr.. BUTLER. The great danger TO be apprehended
IRON this project OF the honorable senator from Calior
MIA II from It's magnitude and grandeur; for must be
permitted TO say that although this thing OF having
communication between the Atlantic and the Pacific has
us fascinaons, no doubt yet has lis deusoas, too
Now. have no idea that any generation should
tcipate postery, Why. sir this project OF the honora~
BILE senator from California Is that perhaps poseriiy
ten Years from this time may be able 10 mpsh But
project OF this kind, wilhout any knowledge Of my
own in regard TO il have coa6dsnos tina, that
distinguished senator ha. ssva ~ssi toad. because
II has the sanction OF his isa6T resignation, and
the very admirable speech ~ delivered has
convinced me that he has essAass attention upon
thus subject Bat. as in,a.sa ~ - honorable senator
turn out after this road should BE- completed, and you
had laid down all the iron and all the ta that you
itiound that there water for that purpose Now
want something like Reconnaissance, survey.
want the evidence OF responsible agents of the govern
ment. commissioners sent by this government to ex-
anime into this matter; and want such information be-
fore me, SO that can how far go into the
performance OF this matter. Now, my motto, has been
often stated by here, is sat ST sat tuo Now
we certain that we can accomplish this matter | do
not intimate that shall vote for this road at all. because
my constitutional objections well known. But have
been in this Senate long enough 10 know that we have
survived the constitution and all projects OF this kind
TO be effected Independent OF the constitutions and lnde-
pendent Of our obligations to the constitution The
whole matter resolves itself into Legislative discretion
But yet let US have the wisdom 10 guide us-I mean
that wisdom which The light OF experience shed upon
this subject, the light which intelligent who may
be employed to survey this route give 1t may
possible that may exert some lniiuence this subject
BY my vote; for i there are different routes TO be chosen
may my influence way the other in order 10
get the best and there many OF situated
who may be compelled TO do
have not the eas, idea OF embarking in this discus.
sion-none at all mus, say ii the magnitude OF pro-
Jec is to recommend it to our consideration then this
very valuable and very merltorous project But in
that case do not know have before sand here. why
should not introduce bill 10 hasten the millennium,
as that would be probably even gander project Than
this H. However, in regard 10 this bill cannot
derake 10 commit myself one way The other; but
have no r!ea OF having vote taken upon II at this time.
MIR. RUSK The honorable senator from South Caro-
lima MIR BUTLERl may think il is just as practicable to
endeavoy 10 hasten the millennium II IS 10 construct
railroad from the Mississippi 10 the Pacific ocean.
Mt. Butler. 1 did not say that
Mr. RUSK. think il is perfectly practicable 10 ac
compsh that object, il can but adopt the proper
means; thai the first difficulty TO be sumounted. And
think that in addition TO its practicaby, il duty
which to our citizens in California. think also
II is proper precautionary national measure
should have any trouble with foreign powers This
is. however, emnenty practicable project have no
doubt but that upon the abstract question of the popreiy
and necessity OF the construction OF railroad IRON the
Atlantic the Pacific country there is large majority
of both houses in favor oft believe there has been
time enough allowed and that within five or six years
this work will be accomplished practical way Of doing
il be chosen. But we split upon the first point and that
is the location OF the road that is difficulty which
must get As matter OF course, representatives of
every State in the Union will look for locality for this
road which will benefit their particular section OF the
country the most and hence the division OF council upon
that point do see however, that that difficulty will
be got by following suggestion of the honorable
senator from Michigan Mr.. CAssl TO leave the location
OF the road TO be determined by The Executive, for the
same influences will be brought TO bear upon him that are
brought TO bear upon Congress and he will be emba
rassed by the same difficulties IN selecting the point from
which TO run thus road.
10 rejecting upon this subject thing has suggested
itself 10 my mind mos. important, The government
cannot build this road because il would be the OF
an immense sxpend'u,s and perhaps no practical result
enterprise Tor II vii! require vast amount OF capital
think the honorable senator from California has put bis
estimates al entirely too low figure should be per-
iecty satisfied If this road could be built all the way
10 the Pacific ocean at cost of 900 per
mile, That VIII require vas, amount of capital, II
we then throw open much possible the choice OF
The route TO those who will invest their money in the
construction of this roai and let them choose the route
will not operate inuousiy 10 any portion of the coun
uyv UtCduee tuey rs OF COURSE Choose tHal
route over which they construct the road the cheap
es, route, and which will be The profitable them
in the way OF passengers and freight If do that,
think we will obtain the best which to have
this road constructed
Another difficulty and consideration which then pre-
sens itself is ihls-the OF constructing this road
Upon that point there is vast difference Of opinion The
honorable senator from California and myself believe that
the land proposed 10 be given will be sufficient for the
purpose But am not that anxiety to have
the work performed does the facts in the case
with more weigh, than would otherwise be the case l
teel very anxious 10 have this road constructed The
honorable senator from California is perhaps
ious tkan am, his section Of country directly
interested in it. These facts mus, therefore be taken
consideration This point of the location OF the road
must be settled FIRST because cannot make move in
the matter until we agree upon some means by which we
get over the difficulty OF the location of thus road
There mus, be something done upon that subject, as
avoid the differences of opinion which will arise upon
that point And then, in the next place, agree
upon the necessary for the purpose OF constructing
this road And then is important that we look al The
guarding THE against becoming great monopoly-one
which will be Injurious IN It's effects. These things re-
que mature reflection. Some believe that IL s better
have this road constructed by company The bill of the
honorable from California proposes that the diff
fereni States shall il far possible can
see difcues IN that. there will be local points from
which they will want this road TO run and difficulties
will arise upon that subject
hope therefore and that is my principal object in
rising ct this tne that honorable senators will take up
the different PROTECTS before the Senate, and look over
them carefully and calmly with view practical action
upon this subject, and that shall keep this matter be-
fore from day to day, and consider the suggestions
made for the purpose OF amending this bill, until we
agree upon something practical IN regard TO this matter,