The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-19

auehuehl De persisted IN, Tue Cnair Is Obliged 10 hoid
that on the lace OF this amendment is to provide Tor
private CLAIM and Is therefore not IN order II II be-
has been suggested, merely TO explain an act formerly
passed II oue ht be shaped as provide for that
| ME- BORLAND. Then. will withdraw the amend
mem, and offer II hereafter in another form
Mr. HALE wish TO amendment 10 this
| Mr.. MILLER | rise to question OF order There
is an amendment already pending.
The PRESIDING OFFICER The Chair will state
ha the unanimous consent Of the Senate given TO
he reception OF the amendments offered by the senator
from Virginia, without interfering with the pending
amendment Unanimous consent was likewise given 10
ne senator IRON Arkansas to offer his amendments II
the like unanimous consent be now given, the senator
from New Hampshire can offer his amendment
| Mr. MILLER object
senator from New Jersey withdraw his objection so
as to let the various committees who have prepared
amendments report them. and have them acted upon be.
fore this inermnabe debate the tariff question shall
come up have amendments to offer by the drec-
tion OF the Committee on Commerce, in which feel a
deep interest the organ OF that committee. want 10
get theP of my hands hope unanimous consent may
be gra1eed to let amendments be reported from commit
tees. ask that that question be submitted TO the SEN
| Mr. MILLER / would gladly otlige my friend from
Maine, but The pending amendment was brought in in the
dfst place by the Committee on Finance. and is now
properly under consideration | have the floor upon il,
and il give way to one amendment must give way to
all
The PRESIDING OFFICER Objection being inter-
posed OF course other amendments cannot be received
unn the pending be disposed OF. The question be-
he Senate is the amend proposed by the sen
from Illinois the amendment OF the senator from
Virginia regard TO railroad iron, upon which question
the senator from New Jersey mr. MLER] IS entitled
| to the floor
Mr. MILLER Mr. President
Mr. BRODHEAD With the consent of my friend
from New Jersey beg to suggest TO the chairman OF
the Committee on Finance, and 10 senators generally,
that we ought to 10 understanding in relation
to the tariff debate Is il TO proceed or not Let US
come general understanding the subject. II
is improperly introduced to this blout of time aad out
of place | understand the chairman OF The Committee
Finance TO urge the bill forward II cannot go for
ward if such amendments be offered TO II. We who
opposed to The amendment OF the senator from ViI-
gina feel it duty TO resist 1t at this time, and al
though the session may be about to EXPIRE we must
have, and will have, full hearing There are large
interests involved in this qreslon, which are represented
by senator's am one OF them. feel bound 10
have ull hearing il this debate on now II by com
the amendment OF the senator from Virginia
and that of the from illinois can be Withdrawn,
on the ground that they out OF time and out OF place
TO this BILL would be very much IeJoced, and so would
all the opponents of them The friends OF the PROPOSE
lion have given fair al, and they must be satisfied
that it late in the session to mature measure OF
this kind. hope therefore, that both OF those amend
ments will be Withdrawn.
which have offered TO the bill has had any trial at all
fair Unfair II those who desrous, as have no
doubt they are, OF preserving this BILL should come TO
vote, that is the only mode oi testing the question.
have offered the amendment under sense oil duty 10 my
constituents and ask for the vote. have not debated
II. and shall not debate IL.
/ Mr. ADAMS. | beg leave TO suggest to honorable
senators who upon this side OF the question, that
as an individual. THINK and many other senator's think
with me- that it is improper TO introduce this subject al
this time upon this bill There are many OF us who will
vote against the amendment that account, no matter
what may be hereafter 10 the general prn-
cipe If senators will allow us 10 take vote Tor one
will vote the amendment OF the senator from Hi
Dols, and that OF the senator from Virginia think many
others who might vote for them as senaraie measures
will vote against them amendments to this bill
MIR. BAYARD hope that will be pursued
Mr.. COOPER think the opponents of the measure
will have hesitation nj all in coming 10 vote, II gen.
emen the 9th her side will assure that the PROPOSE
on will be voted down. | do not want 10 discuss it.
and shall not 80 lar as am concerned, discuss H. if
am red that il will be voted down.
i MIR. BAYARD. / hope the suggested by the
honorable senator from Mississippi Mr.. ADAMsl will
be adopted by the Senate IL is very evident thai if the
amendment be persisted in you hazard this appropriation
bill. 1 will say for one, that, lost or not lost, can
agree enter upon revision OF the tariff policy
Of this country, upon an amendment 10 an appropriation
BILL this stage OF the session. without such nforma
ton "a think desirable. and the fullest discussion.
Without committing myself for one moment TO wha, pol
icy ought be pursued, and admitting freely tina, think
the tariff requires revislon when properly brought up, IN
variety OF modes, am unwilling TO enter into that or
any other subject OF general legislation for the country
as amendment to be tackled 10 an appropriation bull
II you enter upon the discussion OF an amendment like
this, with Ius much propre'y may those senators
who favor OF the homestead bill ask that you shall
introduce that question: and attach TO the appropriation
bill and may senators in favor OF what is known as
Benefits land bill take the same course with Just as
much propnely the friends OF the present amendment
They all general questions affecting the policy
OF The country II keep in this course II is very
evident that this appropriation bill mus, be lost For
own part have had the scruples which have heard
gentlemen assert the floor OF the Senate IN refer
ence 10 appropriation bills. Whenever believe myself
TO be right the advocates OF any choose TO
press upon the Senate with view TO force that meas
ure through in defiance of what think is the proper
course, believe the responsibility rests with them and
my will be recorded against the bill without refer.
ence to whether IL stands or tails
/ Mr. MANGUM. Mr.. President, think it is perfectly
me he adp Mt
sion OF Congress You sir, (Mr BADGER occupying the
char) and have under very high responsible.
ty-bolh of being instructed by the legislature OF
State to vote to take of all duties railroad iron. am
perfectly satisfied that II vote could be had here and
the amendment of the senator from Virginia could be
passed in ten minutes II could pass the other
House regard matter OF great importance TO the
country pass this appropriation b which contains all
the material appropriations for the support OF the govern
men; therefore, as see the senator from Virginia does
Ieel himself liberty withdraw his amendment,
shall take the responsb bty (and very high one) to
expedite the passage OF the c'vl and diplomatic approi-
suon bill by votlng against this amendment.
Mr.. CLARKE. IL the question upon the amendment
moved by the honorable senator from Virginia
The PRESIDING OFFICER The question immedi.
ately before the Senate IL the amendment moved by
the senator from Illinois the amendment OF the senator
from Virginia The amendment OF the senator from Vr-
IRON and tbs, of the senator IRON Illinois proposes to
suspend them Tor three years
Mr. CLARKE. will not deain the Senate on this
question al thus lime but II my purpose TO address the
Senate at length upon the general question involved
IN the amendment of the honorable senator from Vr.
gina. consider the amendment offered by him pref.
erabe TO that OF the from Illinois, and as bring
than al Anra