The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-19


vas referred 10 the Committee on Printing
Resolvsd That the report of Charles r. Stansbasy the
ustrlal Exhibition held az London In 1850, commun,
he Interior printed and 900 copies thereof
30 printed for the use OF the Senate.
M..Nl K# APPROPRIATIONS BILLS.
The Senate then took up the following resolution
)ered by MIR GwIH IN the early part OF The session.
Rssolusd That The Committee Finance be directed 10
prepare aud report The Senate on or before The FIRST Mon
day Of January all the general appropriation bills
the providing for the civil and diplomatic OK
penses of the government
On motion by Mr. GWIN, the resolution was laid upon
the table
THE sIoARAGuAs MINISTER.
The Senate then took up and proceeded to consider,
the following resolution offered by Mr.. BRooKE
Rsousd That the President requested f in his opn-
ate 10 the Senate the which induced the De-
parment OF State to refuse TO hold further Official inter
with Senior Don lose de Marcoea, envoy extTaor
binary and minister pen potentary OF the republic oil Mica
rasua, near this government H.U
Mr. BROOKE. For reasons which il is not necessary,
and which would be improper Tor me 10 detail TO the
Senate at this time, would ask that this resolution be
placed upon the executive journal OF the Senate.
Mr. HALE As matter Of propriety, It seems 10 me II
would be better for the unanimous consent OF the Senate
be gwen to the honorable senator from Mississippi
[Mr. BRooKEJ to withdraw his resolution, and then al
low him TO offer il in executive session: II has not
been usual heretofore to transfer resolutions from
journal the other the honorable senator now pro.
Mr.. BROOkE My object Will be accomplished
either way, and that is all desire.
The resolution was then withdrawn by unanimous
consent
FRENCH REVOLUTION or DECEMBER, 1851.
The Senate then took up the following resolution sub
ai,,ed by Mr.. Mason:
Rsoud, That the President of the United States be
questei If in his opinion II is not incompatible with the
public interest," to communicate 70 the Senate copies OF
further nee na n.y. nass sahss oa s
Department of State, concerning the revolution in France.
y ss pssaen To both
Congress in his message OF January 20, 1851
Mr.. MASON. The President of the United States
communicated the correspondence which took place be-
tween the Department OF State and minister at Paris
up 10 the time referred to in this resolution. have
BELIEVE that there was additional correspondence
after that period, which s desirable TO have
in order to complete the history Of that revolution.
therefore ask the Senate to adopt this resolution for that
purpose
The question being then taken, the resolution was
agreed TO.
INDEPENDENCE OF LIBERIA.
The Senate took up the following resolution submitted
by Mr.. MILLER:
Rssoved. That the Committee Foreign Relations be
inquire the expediency acknowledging,
the part Of this government the national independence
OF the republic of Liberia.
On motion by Mr. MILLER. the resolution was passed
over for the present
FROM INDIANA.
Mr. CATHCART presented the credentials OF the Hon.
JOHN PETIT elected as a senator 10 fill the vacancy
caused By The death Of the Ho" James whcomb
Mr. PETIT then advanced to the Presidents chair,
and took the customary oath, and then took his seat in
the Senate.
MRS. J, II. MKEE
MIR. BRoDHEAD. believe that the morning has not
quite expired and would therefore ask for the consd-
Grafton of bill reported by the honorable senator from
Illinois Mr.. SHIrLDs] few moments ago for the relief
OF the widow and children Of Col 81, William r. Mckee
of Representatives without opposition, and hope
will take up and pass here. The number of the
bill is 202
The question being then taken, the bill was taken up
and considered in committee OF the whole.
The bill provides for the payment OF the sum Of twelve
hundred dollars to MIS- MIS- J. Mckee IN consideration o.
in Mexico. and particularly 10 consequence OF the said
Colonel Mckee being killed in the battle of Buena Vista
dren of Colonel Mckee have granted TO them quar-
section of land be located upon any vacant lard
the United States, and where and in such the
President of the United States shall direct
The bill then reported TO the Senate without
amendment, ordered TO It's third reading by unanimous
consent, and passed.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
The PRESIDENT stated the special order to be the
bill authorizing the construction of railroad and
branches. and for establishing certain postal comnunca
tons between the shores OF the Pacific and the Atlantic
within the United States.
The question was stated to be upon the amendment
offered by Mr.. BROOKE 10 the Dill, Delng m0t0n 10
strike ont all after the enaclng clause and insert sub
stnte.
Mr. BRODHEAD. believe this is the day assigned
by kind OF common consent for the consideration OF
some points connected with foreign policy. there
fore that the consideration OF this bill be postponed
for the present. for the purpose oil proceeding 10 the
side ration of the matters connected with foreign af
fairs.
Mr. GWlN. understand iha, the honorable senator
from Michigan Mr. CAss desires to make remarks
upon the subject referred 10, which will occupy but
short time; and although il is my determination press
this bill at all times, willing 10 have il postponed
for the purpose OF afordng the honorable senator from
Michigan an opportunity to address the Senate. I'M
dersand aso that the honorable from Louisiana
Mr.. SouLE intends to call up the resolution con.
nexion with this subject next week.
Mr. HALE. Before the bill is postponed, wish to
call the attention OF the friends Of the bill to thing
II TO me that proceeding out of order in the
of this bill in listening and receiving the
motion of the honorable senator from Mississippi Mr.
BRooKRl at this time. AS understood the parliamentary
law in the House OF Representatives when was in
here motion TO strike out the whole of bill and in
ser substitute was not in order until the whole bill
had been gone through with section by section and then
in order TO strike out the whole bill and insert
substitute Therefore, think it is not in order to re-
he law of the House of Representatives when was
here, and think such is the parliamentary law this
ime II such be the case, this motion to strike out is
lot now first in order.
The PRESIDENT. The honorable senator from New
hampshire [Mr. HALEl is correct. most certainly The
notion TO strike out cannot be now considered except by
unanimous consent.
Mr. BRODHEAD Before the question is tax en- upon |
he motion to postpone, beg leave TO suggest 10 the
senator from California, Mr. GwIs and other
riends of this railroad BILL whether pending the debate
pon the resolutions OF ths honorable senator from Michi