The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-02


ls~ b. that whenever proposition is made that
cepuble OF division, senator has right 10 demand d.
vision oft We called upon by this report to recode
from certain amendments and the House reeede from
tain amendments which they have made Here sepa-
ale aud distinct propositions submitted the Senate
committee of conference report that in certain
recede and In Others that the House recede and hold
that perfectly competent for member to demand
that distinct vote shall be taken any portion may
have objection any portion of the report except The
fecedng from this particular point TO which have alluded
As the committee Of conference selected from those
opposed 10 the provision originally il was very natural
when they had opportunity that they would consent
with the members Of the House TO recede from that amend
ment; but desire TO have the judgment Il the Senate
whether the of that OF conference meets
with their appreciation.
MIR. MANfUM. would suggest to the senator from
California, that this is comparatively very small matter
opportunity about $500 900 for the bene-
fit of California, which shall do in the amendment which
is pending before the Senate in the appropriation bill but
cannot sit here much longer think therefore, he had
better let this thing pass We must not lose the b ana
there will be no chance of rec,ifylng It,
The PRESIDING OFFICER Ihe Chair will state that
the question with regard that particular part OF the report
up separate measure. The result OF a
committee of conference between the houses consists
actual made in consideration of another
II therefore, the Chair understands IT, clear rule of
parliamentary law that report entire thing, and must
be either agreed to disagreed TO altogether.
Mr.. MANGUM. If is disagreed to, the bill will pro-
badly be lost.
Mr. WELLER. Well, take the vote.
The report of the committee of conference was con-
CURED in. "
NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill making
appropriations of the naval service for the year ending the
30ih of June, 1854.
The PRESIDING OFFICER The question is on the
amendment of the senator from California.
Mr.. WELLER All | have say is, that desire the
Senate to Under circumstances, would
have given great pleasure make reply dis
ngulshed friend from Rhode Island MIR. CLARKE, who
represents here the most country on the face
of the EARTH But when remember that tomorrow will IN
all human probability be the last time shall ever hear his
musical voice in this hail. strikes with such melan
choly that cannot poong this discussion am sorry
that to separate. There are many worse
than my friend from Rhode Island, laughter j and al
though from other he opposes every appro
praon that asked for for the section of country whence
come, yet, sir, the day after tomorrow when shake
hands with him for the last time perhaps upon the face of
the EARTH cannot help thinking that have associated Oft
| enimes with many worse men than he.
But did intend to have made particular nusion to
tho Of argument which the senator from Rhode
Island has adopted hare upon this occasion Last night
remember | listened TO his musical voice until about
eleven O'Clock, and when the working hour had arrived
the hour for votngthat had gone his lodging
and doubt not soundly asleep at two O'Clock. when
compelled to sit up here, in consequence of his
speaking, to transact the public business Now hope he
will not do that tonight After having consumed so large
portion of tme hope, when the hour for working
comes, he will remain and he will give us the light of his
during the last hours which he will spend with
u.s. remembering that tomorrow night he leaves u.s.
perhaps again. shall be sorry separate from
him. Although differing many pu2lIc questions from
him have been here compelled to say that that
senator has given not only great deal OF instruction.
but he has been the OF infinite degree of amuse
ment he has not been witty himself he has, like Jack
Falstaf, been the of wit in others oflen,imes.
Laughter All desire now, is that the Senate should
come a this question.
There great many other things which might say,
but afraid of provoking my friend from Rhode Island
TO nfct another speech the Senate on the subject
With the hope that he will agree say nothing, and
will jus, keep his and suffer VOTE will
ofIer have IN ari
declaration of his that all the calves have been killed off IN
Rhode Island. [Laugh,sr.l But shall go into that
Mr. CLARKE. have no, the slightest inclination to
reply any way the from California Mr., WEI
LKR He began by speaking of the State which represent
in part being poor and God-forsnken country. Now
Mr.. President, told in Holy Writ-Which is new
probably TO the senator from California Laughter that
the poor have we always with youn and sir although he
congrsuaes himself upon my exodus from this chamber
s he will hnd perhaps that one as poor myself but not
humble perhaps in intellect, may succeed me- and be his
associate here.
Mr. President appreciate fully the kind feeling that has
been expressed by the from California appreciate
fully the kindly expressions used towards They
fully reciprocated. know ha the senator from California
has but feeling, and that feeling Of love for his State
and for his country. neither impeaeh the
derogae from the other We know the high of
patotsm intelligence and Christina virtues that have
adorned his character through life tLaughter
Mr. President, have been doomed TO renan in that
spot OF earth small IS called the State Of Rhode Island
have loved her from my infancy love her now, and
too old TO vaunt forth any feeling that
have within breast, would thht woul1 shcrhce
life for the honor and the reputation Of the State
which represent Sir, Rhode Island is my birthplace.
have stood by her; have lived in her. The bones Of my
there and bones shall there, 1t
my choice prevail. deserted the State Of my
birth abroad seek for the honors that my
country and my constituency would not give
stand here the representative of State, small as Il
which contains within itself the bones Of him who first led
your navies victory in the Of your revolution and Of
the little round-hntted Quaker who signed the declaration
Of independence. They relatives OF mine. The
grandfather, the other maternal uncle The
blood that flowed in their veins flows in mine and
pride myself here upon the floor Of the Senate, that
derive from them the best principles that can bind
fidelity the institutions the constitution, and the
liberties Of the country.
Sir, came here for selfish purpose | came here TO
represent that le Safe, far my feeble abilities could
do it | never have worshiped the golden god l never
have sought the idol Of political corruption What have
said here has been in the Of that OF duty which
owed to the country have done nothing have
intended to offend man. and when you speak Of men,
when you speak OF them they you speak OF them
they stand you speak Of them they responsible for
what they say and responsible those whom they may
speak. Now, joke of mine, which all in good humor
which did offend my honorable friend from Indiana
Mr.. PETIT Notin the least
Mr CLARKE have his assent for 1t that it did not in
the least offend him say that that Joke Of mine has brought
down upon the Indignation and wit Of the from
California Sir he himselfhas taken up the glove which
perfect harmony recprocsed between the from In
diana and myself Why did he do it, He has been upon
the battlefield have not. Was It necessary for him
exhibit his ysor IN provoking contest with me, who
has grown gray having sort ofa disposition personal
contest No, sir certainly could have been An
exhibition Of wit very vel in It's place, but it the
awkward thing in the world when uggc in uncaed for
and Uniformed. The senator has chosen TO exercise It,
have reply to make He has unqualified respect for