The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-26

Mr. HALE. You will be 10 the Atlantic States then.
Mr. UNDERWOOD. Place US where you please,
We will then have the power TO get equal rights, and
trust shall have the courage to demand them upon
the principles OF strict justice and lofty patriotism.
Now, SIR. what do we ask IN This bii have dem
onstfaed hlnk, that there 10 nothing unconstitutional
IN H. We have the night 10 make the road and telegraph
without the consent of the States but show them the
utmost difference, and treat them with the greatest cour
tesy We say 10 Them, II you object, Will not IN
terfeTe with your territory Is there anything improper
in that IL Is the very OF couftesy-such
"a should characterize the intercourse OF gentlemen and
which cannot be improper when applied 10 political ntef
course between States. genteman's tract OF land is
situated that wish road through il, and may even
have right 10 enforce my claim TO road Il IS much
request that you Will allow the privilege OF road
through your land. Such appeal wakes up all mis-
kind feelings He al once that | respect him. and
that avn unwilling TO do anything which may wound
him. He knows that think have right TO demand
way his land, but he sees, oul OF respect TO him,
prefer accepting a favor what might enforce by law
as a right Under such circumstances, he loves me as
nelghbor, and cheeIfully acquiesces IN my wish and
plan We both act upon the golden rule OF doing as we
would be done by peace and satisfaction are the result
Now, sir carry out these principles by this bill
We say TO company, you may build the road, provided
you obtain the OF the States, Will the States re-
fuse their assent No. SIR on the contrary, they Will
freely give it, because the power we propose 10 exercise
and the work we propose to accomplish, Will produce
nothing but good, and that continually. Everybody
wants the road and is anxious to get IT. why, i~n,
make objection II is urged that are about TO build
up a corporation that will be wealthy and powerful
that will not only rule but almost govern The world
Are we so weak and corrupt that we cannon resist the
temptations which wealth and power may oier ms ar
gumcnt addressed 10 fears, based upon human COZ.
ruptby and desalion OF intelligence, would close all
the TO wealth and Improvement, whether through
corporations otherwise because OF the possibility OF
future abuses and cOrrupions.
Mr.. HALF That is q very sensible idea.
sensible idea. Perhaps have right 10 gainsay Inc
doctrine of the total depravlty of human nature. do
want TO enter into anything like theological contro,
versy the subject but it be true that the world
be governed by principles of virtue and nel-
gence owing TO mans compatibility, the sooner II Is
known the better Unless virtue and intelligence prevail
among the people and their legislators this government
will be destroyed lis destruction cannot be FASTENED by
corporation such is proposed IN This bill II the gov
eminent IS TO go down. is of little consequence when 1t
sinks In that event endeavor upon Its ruins to
make wiser and better system But have no falih IN
these prophecies have no confidence at all that those
who make them are inspired by that spirit which
comes from above. | have heard OF corporations
besides those chartered for road building. have
heard OF the South Sea bubble in England, and the
Mississippi scheme ia France these tumbled TO pieces,
were as wisely and well governed afterwards as
before. | admit that the East India Company seems
to hold lis pretty WELL and exercises great influence
10 human affairs But when you recur 10 the history OF
the past with regard 10 companies invested with great
power they have not been able to govern the world The
against the Bank OF the United States proved success
full, and there Is encouragement for the democrats 10
hope that against the corporation created by this
bill will also be successful, in It should abuse It's
privileges and powers. The bill contains a provision
which allows the government whenever the company
becomes dangerous 10 take the work OIL their hands.
What danger there be- then, when the bill contains
a provision OF that sort ! None whatever.
Mr.. President, have thought these remarks would
not be misplaced and not wishing to de,an the Senate,
aud desiring that be taken, intend 10 take
my after saying that hope the friends OF the bill
Will offer no more amendments. II we strike out the
provision with regard to corporation, the Dill VIII not
be worth picayune hope that provision will be Re.
tanned.
The hour of one HAVING arrival MIR HOUSTON said .
MIR President the resolutions submitted by the senator
from Michigan the subject OF European colonization
the American continent and respecting Cuba, were
made the special order for this day, and upon them am
entitled TO the floor. desire make few remarks up.
on the questions which those resolutions present. but l
laborng under boar which makes it inconve
nent for 10 address the Senate 10. day. WILL there
fore, not claim the floor before Monday.