The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-23

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propositions and, 10 be sey brie and not 10 assign all
the ressons which may have, win give this one 10
my mind there cannot be any question bat thai the States
control Tue waters wishin marine league from their
shores Tor hshing purposes that the territories of Great
Britain do not control the waters as such bat Great Bri
tain herself does II would. therefore. be undoubtedly
deception u we should say 10 Great Britain that her
subjects shall have right within marine league when
thu government cannot give subjects the right 10
ish within amanne league Tha, right, in my udgmeni
10 reserved To the States and therefore this government
has not the power to give it. Great Britain on the other
hand. could spuaie for the privilege TO us that our citi
xens should hsh within mafae league OF her coasts
upon ms continent, right which she undOu biedy so
long a. she has the sovereignty OF her territory has The
power To give We would, therefore, be holding out
deoepilos aud deluslon; and while am unwilling to
be deceived myself, am Just unwilling to hold out
deception 10 ioregn government In all our actions
Harness. openness and ankness should characterize
our action wish 10 be understood | say that one
rsason--and IS reason enough--why shall not vote
for the amendment OF the from Massachusetts
rs, that the subjects OF Great Britain will be deceived
RON Ills provisions with the idea that they may fish
within marine league OF coasts when that rig bt be-
longs to the States, as hold and Great Britain gives us
right 10 hsh within marine league of her territories
ns9as which sue can giant, and corresponding right
which We cannot grant We should, therefore. be de-
friendly result
MIR. NORRIS. i was observing upon this amendment
Anew moments ago. when was contradcled upon is
provisions Sir, | was right 1t gives 10 British sub
ecis night TO enter upon any lands belonging to the
State OF Maine. or any in New Hampshire, belonging to
the State OF New Hampshire, any lands belonging to
any other State north OF The fortelh parallel OF north
latitude II gives right to enter upon the property OF
those States without their agreement or consent
Mr.. DAVIS VIII the senator point il out!
Mr.. NORRIS. The general body of the amendment
gives that right but the particular matter depends upon
the proviso;
"Prouidea That nothing herein contained shall author
ize fishing vessels of OF the countries aforesaid
tcipae fisheries of the other nor shall anything
herein contained authorize any interference with private
ment."
n.,.o A.. III rr.-. 1.
the point TO which was referring But there is another
reason why will moi vote for this amendment. | shall
never vote, here or elsewhere for bill Of sectional
character This amendment, now stands, is applied
TO the States north OF the iortieh parallel of north la
tude and not TO those south OF it. 1t involves great
principle and that principle am not prepared to surren-
der. will not vote for bill which has not much ap
pcaon 10 the States south to the States north of this
parallel OF latitude.
which before suggested by inserting the words nor
any fisheries to which any State has exclusive jurisdc
Mr. TOUCEY | wish TO say that the amendment
which has just been introduced excepting fisheries
which the States have exclusive Jurisdictions would
to obva,e the principal objection that weighed my
mind.
Mr. PRATT desire TO ask The senator from Massa-
chusetts, upon what possible point OF land water with
in the limits of the United States, this amendment will
Mr.. PETIT. Tin his seat.) In Oregon and the public
Mr.. PRATT. That may be- but, SO far as the States
adjacent to the land within league, belong TO
some ndlvldual--io some private citizen The amend
ment OF the senator from Massachusetts,, which Is 10
abroad to England and to other countries, with reference
to this right OF fishing, says 10 them they may
here and have reciprocal right of fishing within ma
rne league OF the shore, and that they shall have right
to fish upon our land Then there is an exception
that they shall not do that If nterleres with private
rights Now there is not within the limits OF the States,
so far as am aware, single point OF land
10 which the amendment OF the honorable senator will
apply Therefore think it is useless to adopt it,
Mr. PETIT will ask the senator from Maryland
whether this provision may not permit the subjects OF
Great Britain to fish in the bay OF Baltimore and haul
mp, cure and dry their fish upon the public lands of the
United States, the grounds occupied by Notifications
Mr. PRATT. There aone there.
Mr. PETIT There is one Just below the cty-Fort
McHenIy.
Mr. PRATT. The amendment, as it now stands ex.
cludes the waers Of Maryland.
Mr. PETIT. You are too far south for til beg
your pardon: tLaughterl
MIR. PRATT. | would ask the senator from Massa-
chusetls TO point out any spot OF land water within
the limits OF the United States where the proposition will
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on the
amendment of The senator from Florida 10 the amend
ment of the senator from Massachusetts which is to add
10 IL the following
An further prouided That nothing the foregoing
section shall be construed authorize allow any for
eign vessel whatever any subject citizen any
eign power, 10 fish within the appuenant and
within the jurisdiction Of any State contrary laws
such State or 20 authorize allow the bringing into the
Introduction within such waters and jurisdiction Of any
States any person or posing the company and
crew OF such vessel others contrary the laws of such
State.
Mr. DAVIS. | believe the senator from Delaware pro-
poses amendment 10 take the place of that.
Mr. BAlARD. | suggested that The senator from
Maine had prepared amendment which provided that
the provision OF the amendment proposed by the senator
from Massachusetts should extend below the fortieth
degree of north latitude Then as il does apply
my State, should be perfectly willing that the gem
emen lying north OF IT, II they choose vote for such
provision, may pass il but never agree TO vote
for the proposition without such provso unless the
amendment OF the senator from Florida should be
adopted.
Mr. DAVIS. All can say j., that il the amendment
proposed by the senator from Florida be adopted the
whole provision will be good for nothing; but if the
amendment be Kiected by the Senate, it then, if it
Delaware refers.
Mr. MALLORY called for the yeas and nays on his
amendment; which were ordered and being taken, re-
suited-yeas 81, nays lS-as fslown:
YEAs-Messrs. Atchison, Bayard Borand, Bright But.
ler Dawson, Dessussufe, Dougas, Downs, Fitzparck,
Geyer, Gwn, Houston, Hunter, Jones Of lows Jones
Tennessee, Mallory, Mangum, Mason Morton Norris Pet
III, Pau, tnsk, Sebastian, Toucey, and Weler-27.
NAYS-M-tsr- Bell, Chase Clarke. Cooper, Davis,
Dodge OF Iowa, Fish, Foot Hamn. Muller, Phelps Sew.
ard. Shields, Smith, Spruauce Sumner, Underwood, and
Wadv-IS
So the amendment to the amendment was agreed TO-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question now is on
the amendment amended.
Mr. DAVIS II ~ Of very little consequence now.
Mr. BORLAND wish now to offer the amendment
which the senator from California Mr.. GwISl offered
dalton OF the senator from Florida move TO amend the
amendment by adding;
and % further enacted That upon satisfactory evidence
peing given 10 the President United