New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-02-09

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the consequences Al Of which Is TssPecay submitted
D4o,fneziQ # STATE, Wassinstoa, Fe5y9ary 1853
On motion of Mr.. BATLY, the Message was re-
fered TO the Committee Foreign Affairs and ordered
TO be printed
The House again went into Committee and
resumed tie consideration OF the bill 10 establish the
territorial government OF Columbia-to be composed
OF all that portion Of Oregon lying south OF the 4yth de-
gree Of north latitude and north OF Columbia river.
from ts mouth where the 10th degree of north a,i
tude crosses the SAID river near Fort Wslls walls
thence with the 10th degree of latitude TO the summit OF
the Rocky Mountains.
Mr. LAVE explained that Oregon embraces
district Of country larger than Ohio Indiana Illinois
Missouri Iowa Wisconsin, Arkansas and half OF Misss-
spp Owing TO ts geographical features y y proper 20
divide it, The interests Of the people IN both sections
diverse and those in that now proposed 10 be made
territory have 70 travel 500 miles to the seat OF
government He gave reasons gensrayfor the division
Of the Territory.
Mr.. STANTON (Ky) moved TO alter the name
Of the proposed territory 70 that Of Washington.
Mr.. STAyLr hoped the amendment would be
adopted. Providence sent but man who de-
served to Rave State named after him. therefore let the
name Of Washington be substituted.
Agreed 10. and the bill was read through and
perfected and laid aside 70 be reported 70 the House
The Committee took up the bill to establish
the territorial government Of Nebrask which ike hepre
ceding axes provisions similar 70 those which pertain
to the other territorial governments The boundaries
are included between the summit OF the Rocky Noun
tans on the West Missouri and Iowa the East the
43d degree OF north latitude on the North and the ter
rtoTy Of New Mexico and the parallel Of BOO 30 north
latitude on the South
In the course of the debate Mr.. JONI w.
HOWE said should Ike to inquire Of the gentleman
from Ohio, (Mr Giddngs) who Is member Of the
Committee on Territories, why the ordinance OF l71
was not incorporated in the bill Were the COMMITTEES,
or the gentleman inmdaed by the platforms Of 1882
believe my friend pretends 10 be something OF an anti
slavery msn- Laughter.
Mr.. GIDDNGs-The southern line of the ter.
riory s. 80 3O and north Of that the Missouri Com
promise prohibits slavery forever. In consequence of
this, do not think the ordnance would receive any
additional validity by being incorporated in this bll
Mr.. HOwE-Has not the Gentleman some
recollection of a Compromise since that time'-
Laughter
Mr.. GipDrycs-Not affecting this question.
Mr. CARTTER-I rise to a question of order.
The conversaton between the Gentlemen relevant
to the ill.
Mr.. HowE-If am not in order will take
my seat
Mr.. GIDDNGs-I thought / had given the
Gentleman my views, and viii add, am not IN the
habit Of sgtating questions unless driven to it
Laughter
Mr.. HowE-I know. Much merriment
Mr.. GIDDINos-I never intend TO do it. Re-
uewed laughter
The other sections of the bill were considered
end the Committee without concluding the subject
The bill 10 organize the Territorial Govern
rent q Washington reported TO the House pending
which tie House took recess until o'clock
EVENING SESSION.
The HOUsE having decided on Evening SEES
sions merely for The reception Of reports, the SPEAKER
took the Chair a. Ocl9ck and said reports in
order from tho Committee OF Ways aud Means
Mr. VENABLE inquired whether there was
quorum present.
The SPEAKER replied in the negative.
Mr. MACE wished the reports made from the
Committees it only formal matter bat IL the
proposition Of the gentleman from North Carolina Mr..
Vensbe) shGll be insisted on, he would AJAX the same
oath TO be required of oldhat we will never leave
the Cspito until a quorum L. present and gentlemen
are permitted to make reports. Cries Of Agreed
/ "Agreed."l
| Mr. Harris (Tenn. hoped Mr. Venable
would insist the question. What harm could
suit from making reports merely and having them re-
1 fcrrcdl
Mr. SAcKErT desired TO make suggestion.
| The SPEAKER said the gentleman was not in
order there being no proposition before the House
! ! Mr.. NENABLE said they had no right TO trans
act business without a quorum. 10 was violation Of
law and contempt OF their rules He therefore,
made this point OF order
Mr.. Brown Miss. moved call Of the
1 House
Nj OLDs moved that the House adjourn
Question decided in the negative-Yeas 9,
Nsys74.
A call of the House was refused-5l against
Mr.. MoMULLES moved an adjournment
Negttived
Mr. DEAN moved call Of the House, saying,
sS The Republic newspaper down on us for neglect
ing business there Is other way 10 get a quorum
| than by carrying through the call
A VoIcE-Yes, and il it was not for the scOr-
ing Of that paper you'd not be here young man Laugh
tor
/ Amour was thus far wasted The spectators
in the galleries nteniy looking on no doubt puE.
/ zled 70 understand the doings below.
/ The House having been called lis members
/ answered to their names.
/ The doors were closed to hear excuses from
/ abssntees.
Mr. Brown Miss moved that all further
proceedings in the call be dispensed with
Mr. ORR objected, saying members who are
necessarily sbsen should have the benefit Of excuse
and those who not necessarily absent should have
/ their names recorded.
! Several gentlemen having been excused for
| nonsttendance.
/ Mr. GooDESow moved to reconsider the vote
BY which the House refused 10 excuse VIM. Appleton.
/ Nr STANTON (Tepn.) asked is the question
\ debsfablei
The SPEAKER replied, only TO the extent Of
making tie excuse.
! Dir. SrASroS-I think anybody is excusable
for not being here tonight during the session
! The SPEAKER having announced the princi.
pie of recognizing anybody whom be pleased entitled
u the foor Cries vi order and much sensaron)
/ The SPEAKER said he should like to hear the
gentleman
Mr. SrAsroS-I have something to say aud
desire 10 ssy L. Order T. Order -
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