The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-01

the affairs OF the public aud until they are az
contemplated by the amendment OF The senator from
pennsylvania, which has been voted down. my vote VIII
no! be gwen ioI the measure.
+ This thing OF turning corporation commanding as
loose TO run when aud where they please, committing
the general government 10 foot all the bills they may
create, will not meet with my sanction ! nave seen
similar experiments made the credit OF some OF Tue
States OF this Union aud the resalt points oul my duly
in this am sorry that cannot agree with many
here who look upon this BILL and the questions II
raises in different light from myself; and am equally
sorry find that those who dtier win me are hkely 10
command strength 10 pass me olii gu. my nope u.s. II
be found against H. but il not that the President WILL as
believe he ought regard the measure as iraught with
results, and imposing upon hm duties and
responsibilities unauthorized andimproper for him dis
charge.
Ar. HOUSTON. MIR, President. it was not my inten-
ton open my mouth upon this BILL do design to
make any extended remarks al this time have listened
several occasions to political lectures. doctrna
lectures, TO democracy and whggery, and the schsms
that may exist in those respective political churches
disposed much any individual to listen to them
but when exercise my best judgment in voting for any
measures IN conformity with what believe be the
sttuonal powers OF this government, do think it is
particularly decorous that should be reproached with
having departed from the strict line Of democratic faith.
Mr. President, have not seen more clear and
elusive conformity to the doctrines laid down in Gen.
Jacksons Maysvlle road veto message, than this bill
& lays down. Gen. Jackson laid down the principle that
the general government had power to make work OF
this kind where it necessary to carry the pro-
visions of the constitution and where of nation
al, and not of local character. That doctrine rec
ognlsed by Mr. Monroe upon the occasion OF the conec
ton of his former impressions; and Mr. Monroe during
his administration, acted upon that principle. Now if
gentlemen find in the Maysyle veto message any
thing but the most conclusive approval of this bill,
must acknowledge that am stutned. To my mind, ii
appears TO be in strict conformity with the doctrines there
announced by Gen. jackson. Is this local road Is it
confined in its operation TO State Is it not national
and for public and general use Is it not forming
nexlon between California and the Atlantic important to
the general we'll being of this Union and without some
connection those parts exist and the
her q
object OF this bill is to bring those sections of the Union
together ~
gan Mr. CAss] say that California could detached
by convelslon which might arise in the event Of
That was his idea that inconvenience could arise
from that source that California could be disturbed
invaded injured wonder if her commerce could not
be destroyed il we had no intermediate connection with
her by land wonder il she could not be block AIDED by
portion OF the English, any other ioregh navy sui-
Gent to destroy her commerce. and starve out her people
II could be done, would they not make peace tue best
way they coulds
IS. MIR. CASS The honorable senator will allow me to
say that that not my idea at ALL did not say word
about commerce, but said that all Europe could not
6 quer California .....
81 Mir. HOUSTON Let me say to The honorable gentle
that necessity, growing out OF starvation, most
potent adversary, and that very lew human sympahies
feelings Withstand It's invasive force that do
no, care whether not he relies on the loyalty OF the
people oil California. grant he has right 10 rely
their loyalty and they deserve the countenance and the
support OF the federal government the more that
count. But do insist that when gentlemen in this body
IN relation TO point OF doctrine, political consttu
uonal differ, they have right 10 do Their regard
for their former consistency OF character if they have it,
and their accountability to their constituents, sui-
Gent responsibilities and sufficient rods 10 hold them
without rebukes in this chamber, and shall have of
them When can take re,Tospecton OF thirty years,
and challenge strict scrutiny into my democratic votes
and principles, will not allow myself to be arraigned
this floor as schsmac or this particular bill, especially
when General Jackson, the champion OF democratic prin
cpes, pure Jefferson has laid down the doctrine by
which am guided, II my understanding comprehend
his language. shall vote for the bill.
MIR SEWARD. | find myself under the necessity of
making speech, which is 10 inform the Senate that my
respected colleague has paired of with the senator from
Mr.. ADAMS. beg leave to say that have paired off
with the senator from North Carolina lMr. BADGER
Mr.. SEBASTIAN. | beg leave again 10 remind the
Senate that have paired off with the senator from Della
ware, [Mr BAYARDl And beg leave to state, further
more that but for that engagement should vote in the
Mr.. BRADBURY shall not vote for this anendm nj
because have paired Oft with the senator from New
The question being then taken by yeas and nays on
the amendment, resuted-y cas- 80 nays 2o-as follows:
YEAs-Messrs Alchison, Bright, Brodhead Cas- charl.
GsyeT mamn, Hanor, Mason Norris, Psarco, Psai,
Shields, sone, TouSey, Walker, and WeleL.22
Dodge Of Wisconsin, Dodge q Iowa, Foot GSin ons,
,on Jono. OF Iowa, Jones Of Tennessee, Miller Rusk,
WadeI2o '"'''' 0'''''''' '"''''''' '"''' "'''
So the amendment agreed TO.
Mr. RUSK. Mr.. President, have labored very
sduousy 10 bring into proper shape bill to authorize
the building OF a railroad from the Mississippi to the Pa
chc ocean. thought the special committee had agreed
upon which would accomplish that object think
yet. have been charged with violating the prnci
ples OF democracy in the provisions OF this bill have
been charged with making assault upon the constu
ton of the United States have been here ready to
show that clearly within the pale Of democracy
as Mr.. Jeilerson Mr.. Madison, and General Jackson;
but my anxiety for the passage OF the bill has prevented
me from wasting time in debate. Sir, there
lights growing up in democracy. New apostles have
taken up and arranged the creed and they would read
Inc out OF the party. Sir they would do more II Mad
Jefferson and Jackson here, they would read
those distinguished out OF the party. They have
asserted doctrines here which would make the constu
ton impracticable instrument for purposes of national
defence and general prosperity and convert this
ent into great corporation to collect money and divide
spois.
Sir, have heard great many professions Of friend
ship for the objects of this bill. have made none pre-
render its provisions efficient, fair and just the whole
country am much obliged 10 the friends who have
stood around me, especially 10 the committee sorry
that some poessed friends OF the bill have not stood by
long enough TO pass it, regret that the ateness OF the
hour does authorize respass upon the pa
fience OF the Senate, far al least to OF
the denuncalions which have been made against this
bill and which could answer without much trouble
Sir, in place OF assaulung the constitution OF the United
States have sworn 10 support 1t; and let me say that be
much violates ii who fails to afford its protection TO
every State OF this Union, and every individual in the
community though he may be thousands OF miles OIL
he that asserts powers that not within IT, The BILL
however, by the adoption OF this amendment is DIS
iointed.
Mr. GWIN. DESTROYED