The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-26
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1853
On motion by Mr. HUNTER, the reading of the journ
was dispensed with.

On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the reading of the journal
was dispensed with.
REroRTs FROM COMMITTEE.
MrHUNTER. The Committee Finance has directed
me W report back the Indian appropriation bill win su"a
amendments; and also the naval appropriation o'l,
which II has made amendments IL has deterninou, a.
this late hour of the session. make no question: unesS
is absolutely necessary.
DEFICIENCY BILL
message from the House of Representatives was re-
ccyed by Mr. Hayes chief clerk announcing 10 me ooha
that the House insisted upon its disagreement 70 certain
amendments Of the Senate 10 the bill to supply
in the for the service OF the hsca year ehdg
the 3Oh Of june 1852 and also upon its amendments 70 n
amendments the Senate said bill that II 70 he
conference asked by the Senate on the votes OF
the two houses; and that had aPPoh'eu MT DohhAs
Mr. WILLlAx Appleton and Mr. NAneRs, the committee
Of conference on its part
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL.
On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the Senate resumed the
consideration Of the bill from the House of Representatives
penses OF for the year ending the 30th of june
1854 y the pending question being the amendment of Mr.
WALKER to the amendment Of Mr. FEIcn.
Mr.. WALKER My impression is that considering the
position in which the Committee Finance is placed the
amendment ought be withdrawn If therefore, the sem
ator from Michigan will withdraw his amendment, will
Mr.. HUNTER. hope i, will be withdrawn by general
consent.
MI cortland The senator from Michigan is not
here.
Mr. JAMES By unanimous consent, ask the Senate
10 make an amendment amendment which pre-
sented by the from Virginia. M HUNTER and
agreed to by the Senate desire merely TO make verbal
amendment TO render plain and Ineligible II insert
the amendment regard to the spinning and weaving of
fax, before the word spinning" the word preparing"
Mr.. HUNTER. There Is no objection to that.
Mr.. BRODHEAD. ask for the reading of the amend
ment
Mr.. HUNTER. can explain to the senator that it re-
exemps machinery used in the manufacture for the
spinning and weaving the senator from Rhode Island
has suggested that would be better add and for pre-
pairing.
Mr.. COOPER. That is right.
Mr.. B0RLAND. cannot but what there is some
thing to be said this subject unwilling to raise
any unnecessary objection, but cannot give unanimous
Mr. HUNTER. l hope, them that the senator from
Rhode Island will withdraw his amendment and not delay
the bill
Mr.. JAMES. ]. will not delay the Senate. All that l
want vote; have nothing say upon the question
Mr.. BORLAND. am sorry to do it, but must discuss
the proposition The introduction of the word preparing
changes the whole character of the provision. object
for the that proposes discriminate between the
machinery which to be used in the preparation spinning
and weaving of fax and the machinery for any other
ufactuTc. do not any why should make the
discrimination.
Mr. BRODHEAD. Iii already in the bill.
Nh. BORLAND. But this enlarges it. II more than
doubles it. II the Senate prepared make this dscrm
nation in favor Of this particular machinery and for the
machinery used in the manufacture Of cotton let it do
for one unwilling IT, Cotton is the staple pro-
by adding after fax" the words, and cotton"
Mr. JAMES. have objection to that.
MIR. GWlN. l have.
Mr.. WELLER. That will not do
Mr. HUNTER. hope the senator from Rhode Island
will Withdraw his proposition.
Mr. JAMES. have not word to say, if we can have
Mr. HUNTER. We cannot get vote, the senator from
Arkansas will amendments.
Mr.. B0RLAND have more to say but to AJAX the
vote my amendment to the amendment.
The amendment to the amendment was rejected and the
question recurring the amendment agreed to-
division--ayes IL, noes IL.
PUBLIC LANDS.
The PRESIDING OFFICER, (Mr. BADGER in the
from Wisconsin [Mr. WALKER to the amendment
of the senator from Michigan, Mr.. FsLcH
The amendment is as follows;
THAT within each Of the several States containing the
public domain Of the United States where railroads
horzed by the laws Of said States respectively
sueted which said railroads will through any portion
OF the SAID domain remaining unsod wha miles of the
routes OF said several railroads before mentioned there
hereby reserved from SALE entry location until otherwise
directed by Congress- said miles, being
each side of said railroads. throughout the entire
thereof so far authorized by said Of said several
States respectively which sad lands reserved shall be
get apart by the Secretary of the Interior the earliest
practcabc period, IN conformity with the running
from, through the points designa ted ia the laws of
SAID States respectively but subject correction upon the
pas OF survey furnished by the parties authorized by the
sad several States respectively any time before the first
secretary
respect from the routes and POINTS designated in the laws of
said States respectively the provision Of this act Of Con-
grcss; Prortdd, That nothing herein contained shall in
any way IMPAIR limit affect the right OF any actual set
uer VINO may nave heretofore settled any Of said lands
and who would have acquired title the same under any
existing law Of Congress and that the Secretary Of IN. In
eror 80 far as authorized by existing Of
be- and he hereby directed complete the surveys OF
pubic lands "a soon practicable the extent reserved
aforesaid on each side OF sad railroads; the said Secro
ny of the Inferior reporting his proceedings TO Congress
al The commencement Of its session. for such action Mt
he discretion, as they may direct relation to all of said
Ands so reserved aforesaid and this provision shall also
Apply TO the routes described the bills providing for the
grants OF alternate sections for the construction OF road
along the same which have passed either house Of the
ent Congress-" -
The amendment to the amendment is 10 add IN !, the
loving " " N'S ~
Prordtf also, That the provisions Of this section .b,
not be applicable any person who shall desire 10 bov
% or locate any Of the said lands for the purposo ~ his
VI her personal settlement and cultivation or
% purpose 10 be asoeraned by the oath Of the
'''a"s 70 make such purchase, entry, or locaioun
Mr. HUNTER. appeal to the senator from M;cb;o,n
Withdraw his amendment Il will evidently give rse 10
Mr.. FELcH, think not. exclaimed the rosr.r Lao,
night merely ask a vote - ~ ~
mr. HuNFER tits manifestly improper 10 nm, s,cb
og on an appropriation bill any tune # VIC had fart
two y, and u Is more improper when we have but
~ a. noRLAND. The amendment il an ;o,no,,,n, an,
nor,an, - ~ can conceive of no objection il i'm
Po,."", 70 me western States " ~ '
word Iii. one s mn'tesy just in every sense Of the
been offered ' important amendments that has
M,. "hLhhR. The amendment n ,h !,
ry ~ p,vee' inc night to settle on tho nhi; 49, ~
on,h, 10 +. adon,aa 10 make the amendment perfect i;
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. The Commi,o. ~,