The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-22


this subject yet feel to be my duty give my views
upon this question which involves expenditure of tile
public money OF the country, and shall do So am
responsible one who discusses the matter responsible
Tor the time consumed by IT, Those who introduce such
matters are responsible, and let them take the
quences.
Mr. President, the bill before us is practical bill. i
isa bill appropratng TO certain objects the public funds
oi the country, raised by taxation from the people OF the
country and the people and their representatives ought
Know Tor what the money raised by taxation from the labor
aud sweat OF the people, the OF the people
used Thssa practical bhe most practical bill that
comes before the Senate and the country Ii deals with
the practical affairs OF the nation. II appeals directly 10
the pockets of every man in the country. Now. for
what DO we propose 10 expend this money! Why, sir,
of e purchase OF an ideal statue, about which no one
IN The Senate knows anything do not pretend to know
anything about the fine arts II has not fallen in my way;
has not been my fortune 10 be able TO devote my time
TO thai subject | have ever had to deal with the hard,
practical necessities OF life, and my constituents have TO
10 The tae and when their money is 10 be expended they
expect NAT as their representative, shall at least rae
NY voice and demand tina, il shall be expended for the
pfaehssi purposes Tor which the government insti
ated, aud not To crafty the fances, the whims, the
espr'ces, the tastes of those who have had leisure
throughout Their lives to devote their attention to the fine
sIls
When you appeal TO the American people upon a sub
lec which touches their patriotism, their national pride
their gratitude Tor service conferred upon the country by
The distinguished men OF the country, whether in military
OF civil HE, none OF them refuse to respond TO the appeal
aud none respond more promptly, more earnestly and
more enthusiastically than the constituents whom have
the honor represent the Mississippi river When
you propose 10 make statue of Washington Of Jefer
soa, OF OF jackson. we will vote much money may
be necessary but when you propose 10 take The fancy Of
- arisi. let hIm be ever SO distinguished; when you
propose 10 into the ideal world and employ man, not
10 epesent your idea OF your country, of your
s beneiacios bat his fancy, his IDEAL then hold that
he practical people OF the United States are not prepared
expend ,helr money Tor such purpose, and as rep
fesepaye oi portion OF that people, deem il to be my
duly TO false my voice against II.
have voted, and will vote again, any money which
may be- necessary 10 make statue OF Washington, or to
perpeinaie bis services his memory in many forms
sou please TO the latest generation will put statue
II sou propose H. either OF him or of Jackson in every
State oi the Union ] will raise monuments that shall
almost reach the skies in perpetuaton OF their services
bat then those monuments must be someth which
American IA their character If they be IDEAL they
mbody the conception OF an American upon American
soil. aud not conception derived from inspiration in
foreign land not such conception have mbodied
IN marble out in The Capitol grounds; not an ancient
conception, not foreign conception but an American
conception OF an American subject, agreeing with the
American character 10 be banded down the latest gem
cations TO perpetua,e American Deeds carry The
latest poseriy the gratitude and appreciation OF Amer
can citizens for those who have rendered distinguished
services TO, and conferred distinguished benefits upon the
county. For these reasons | shall vote against this
proposition:
apology 10 the honorable senator from Michigan. mis-
understood that senator thought in the remarks which
be made he dspaaged the conception of the statue oil
Washington by Greenough. He has disclamed that
and therefore tender TO him my apology, with the
preston OF my deep regret that ! misunderstood him.
wish to say, in connuaton, that was moved to make
he that uttered because OF the respect which
feel, and the regard which have for the memory OF
deceased artist
Mr.. HALE. am no, going TO discuss this measure
simply want 10 put myself In the way To receive full
share OF the ndrmnaton and censure that fall upon
those who think that that statue was Ill conceived and
badly constructed. | wish II was out OF the Capitol
grounds,
amendment, and they were ordered.
Mr. BUTLER. As the yeas and nays have been or
deTed, desire 10 make one remark, though shall not
discuss the matter as intended to do originally II does
seem 10 me that statue of America is novel concep
ton. statue to represent America requires all the i'm
agiRaion Of the poet the skill OF the sculptor, and the
taste and Imagination OF the painter can mag the
ideal representation OF America 10 exist IN painting but
sr individuality Of America Is one of which canno
Conceive have no doubt that Mr.. Powers has acquit
ted himself well any one could do who would
dertake any such task but until see the object mus
be permitted TO say that cannot vote for the appropra-
ton
The yeas and nays being taken the amendment re-
sulted-yeas n, nays 2s-as follows:
YEAs-Ms-rs Badger, Bsyad, Bright, Cess. Chase,
Cl.ke Dodge OF Wisconsin, Downs, Felch, Fish, Foot,
sbisids S.,uls and SumneT-2i.
NAYs-Mrs,rs. Adams. Aehison, Borland, Bradbury,
.sassare' Dodge OF Iowa Fi,zpatick, Geyer Houston
Hunter, Mason, Morton, Nors, Petit; Pratt, Rusk,
smith, sprusnce, Toocey. Underwood, Wade, Walker,
and Welisr-2s
SO the amendment rejected.
cUsros.Housr ORLEANS
Mr.. SOULE. | move 10 amend the bill by inserting
nj The IN OF the clause "for continuing the construction
Of the custom house at New Ohesns, louisiana, 1884,
o0o," the iollowingi
Subject 10 the limitations and rcstric lions imposed
the appropriation made ior the obsct al the second
session OF he last Congress, a. respects the plan upon
which the Balding IL 70 be erected Providsd That The
tnpsrutrndence Of the bnidng be conhded 20 an officer
detailed from the Of engineers, aud the work con
Quoted under the supervision OF said otce rna he drec
ton Of the architect originated the plsni d~d pror,
That said supefinsnden win the said afcbec and
such commissioner may be appointed By the President
dbursng pgeni IRON the bureau hsye lhc man
ngemen al c9ntracts 70 be catered INTO
for the execution Of the ssd plan, and the completion OF
the building led rvouSsd fsrihr, That rad snpern.
tcndent. architect, and comutsslonsr shs no pe showed
compensation higher than eight doa" per aay eseh oi
their services,
Thu. place. the appropriation made for the erection Of
the custom house Al New Orleans upon the footing on
which II was placed last year. No material change u
made and therefore, cannot presume that = neeesss.
m Tor me 10 go any extent INTO the merits OF the smend
meat The Senate ha. acted already upon the principles
which are mboiied in Il, and i comes 70 Us recommend
ed by the COMMITTEES on Commerce,
The amendment was agreed 10.
survey on rms LAKE,.
Mr.. CASS have an amendment which dssirs TO
ing the survey Of the northern and noFlh~sssEn sksr,
including Lake Snperiof, ESQ 600" desire 10 add a
proyiso 10 that find that the survey has now gone
through Lake Ere ana Lake ~ Clsn and pofi,on ol
Lake Hsron. Il ga vastly important measure hss
now approached the norihv extremity OF LAKE n
ron From there 10 the entrance ~ Lake Superior are
two lakes one al which !. Lake 81 Csofgs, where ths
water h. very shallow Uns-. u - deepensd IN sons
way il will be impossible 10 approach the Ssn sts Ma
fie canal almost in process OF consfuchon skcep ~
very small vessels Therefore move 70 add the follow
ing proylso 10 that clause