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was not designed AZ of inquiry; it had Interior
objects to accomplish Things could sometimes
be judged of by their complexion. The complex
ion of this resolution was that Commodore Morgan
Mr.. HALE said that come things were expressed
by words, and others by manner. He would tell
the Senator from Virginia that he could not nut on
dignity, either in words or manner or in time IF
voice sufficient to ma ke him fMr. move thou.
sandth part Of hairs breadth from whatever he
undertook. He bad heard much and before now
OF Senators refusing to descend to notice resolu
son Or measure introduced by him. He trusted
nc hao as nigh an appreciation Of his position
as Senator, and of the rights and dignity
o, gentleman, and man Of honor, as the Senator
aithough that Senator was from Virginia-the Old
D Ion: he but fanatic from New Hamp-
snire. he was Senator, acting in what he con-
sidered the fair and honorable discharge of his du
ties and under the responsibilities of an oah and
those duties he intended to perform regardless of
inc dignity OF tone and manner and speech as-
sun .owards MIN by others, and regardless whe
'her they descended to notice whatever was intro
auced by him or not. 1t was also said that
there were Interior motives in introducing this re
solution What Interior motives could he have? 1t
must nave been the reflection of the Senator's own
neart which taught him to charge another with
having Interior motives. The idea that be (Mr.
HALE) was actuated by Interior motives was too
RIDICULOUS to be entertained He would say that
ne would not descend to notice the remark were it
not In bad taste and bad manners to do co. He
would not say so, for it would be in bad taste and
Dad manners to ma he such remark
He again repeated that what was contained in
the resolution had been repeated in debate in the
House OF Representatives; and he desired to have
the Information whether such serious statements
were founded in fact or not.
He said he had some little acquaintance with
Commodore Morgan some years ago; and, i. tina
ohcer were appealed TO, he would say that the &C
quaintance left in the mind of that officer no i'm
preston OF want of lberality on the part of him
(Mr. HALE.)
| MIR. MASON said that if the Senator over the
way entertained the opinion that he (Mr M J
intended by bis remarks to have personal allusion
to that Senator, then he did him (Mr M Injustice
If the Senator supposed that he ever before or now
| courted personal discussion with him, then the
Senator did him injustice. He spoke of the reso.
luton before the Senate, which resolution he had
| said was of such character as he would not de.
scend to notice it. II there any thing in his
! tone or manner when speaking Objectionable to
the Senator and calling for his rebuke he (Mr. M }
regretted it. He sought no discussion with the
senator. Their intercourse had been confined to
the omclal intercourse in the Senate, and in that
official acquaintance Senators he desired to treat
| the Senator from New Hampshire with the respect
| due to him as Senator.
Mr.. RUSK followed, objecting to the considera
ton OF the resolution, as involving matter in
which the Senate had no interest, and which de-
layed the transaction of other proper business of
the Senate.
MIR. MALLORY defended the navy, and hoped
the resolution would not be taken up.
MIR. CASS repeated his desire to have the subject
postponed, which was agreed to. y. e 7-s-s. :
The CHAIR laid before the Senate a report from
the President in reply to MIR. CAss's resolution
calling for information respecting the establish
ment OF British colony in Central America,
which was ordered to be printed.
IOur reporter was unable to obtain a view of this
| message.l
And then, on motion
The Senate adjourned.