Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-05-13

Mr. Richardson-I said the time at which pronosed n
terminate the debate would depend the opponents
ed disposition to debate would give as much time "a
possible before reaching the special order
MIR Gddings wished to ask questions but permission
was denied IN all parts OF the hall. He said. however,
nmd the confusion, the House seven months deba
ting the admission OF California as State ard now only
four days to be allowed for discussing this
lie hoTed the reporters would publish HE words.
Mr. English moved n call Of the House
Mr. Houston wanted to ask n question
hessrs Giddings, Campbell and others objected Much
confusion.
Mr. Houston desired show that Il takes two ,brds IN
postpone Especial order.
The House then refused lay the resolution on the ia
blc-ycas 95 nays 100.
Mr. Edgerton asksd Mr.. Richardson to modify his
luton. us
Mr. Richardson replied, that there was no change he
go'u make; mere was special order for week.
There has already been eighty speeches. being more than
other question,
Mr. Edcerton said there two hundred ard thirty.
our members and he knew Of no why forty
members should be precluded from debate He asked-a
modification that the debate cease on Saturday at twelve
o'clock He moved call of the House. and thereupon
asked for the yeas and nays
Mr.. Campbell asked to be excused from voting
Mr. Wentworth, Of Illinois, moved Law the request on
tho table, and asked the yeas and news
The Speaker decided this out of order
The House, by yeas IS, nays o. refused TO call the
House. " 49,
The question was taken e1cusing Mr. Campbell, and
ueciueu neHitlvely-ycas SIS, loo
Mr. Dean moved to reconsider the yo,e nv which ,,o
House refused to lay Mr. Richardson's resolution on the
table, and he appealed to that gentleman to extend the
debate till Saturday moor so as to give the opponents
the bill fair chance to be heard.
Mr. Campbell moved to lay the motion on tho IN
bic. ~ N 80
Mr. Hamilton said the motion was not n order be Cause
nothihg was to be accomplished by it.
The Speaker so decided.
MI Sage moved to reconsider the vote by which the
House refused to excuse Mr. Crmpb,l from voting.
The Speaker said the gentleman not having voted with
the majority on that question: could not so move
Mr. Washburn Of I'LL voted with the msiority. and
make that notion" ~ ~
Mr. wentworth, Of ILL.,, moved to lay that motion on
the table Decided ailirmatively-yeas l09, nays g.
Mr. Kerr asked leave to make a sucrestion-ICties of
hear hnl hear himl" lie proposed the debate shall,
nc extended through this to the latter part of week
Let TINS arrangement be made with the understanding
that the Pacific Railroad bill shall be taken up week after
n'Ar ms was lair proposition, and he called gen
tcmen who love order to acquicsce
The Speaker said the Pacific Railroad bill IL the snecol
order for Tuesday next and from day day. until dspos
ed Of Unanimous is necessary to pos,pope Il TO
particular day.
Mr. Etheridge p.osposed that the debate be continued
until all gentlemen who desire to do So shall have
which might be in four or FIVE days.
Mr. McDougal said he had determined urge the con.
slderaton OF the Pacific Railroad bill when should come
up Not however being disposed stiae proper debate
on this question, IL the House unanimously desired to
postpone the Pacific Railroad bin till Tuesday week for
the purpose OF discussing the Nebraska bill he would
sent. Voices, chats fair good")
Mr.. Sage objected
Mr. Stephens, Of Georgia, said the friends of Nebraska
are willing to postpone the Pacific railroad bill il the foes
oil Nebraska desire free debate but the foes Of that
measure will not consent the friends cit IL out all
night IL you want liberal and full debate, say So II
faction, we will meet YOU ia faction
Mr. Davis, OF Rhode Island desired that all should be
heard without involving night sessions. He did not admit
the right OF any gentleman to curta him his rights
The country expects it shall be nlly discussed. The
mics Of the bill will resist the last because they think
1t their right and duty to do so.
Nj. Washburn, of Maine, rose to make a suggestion
saying If the friends OF the bill desire fair and full dis
cusson within decent hours let them forward and
make proposition the foes Of the measure TO postpone
the debate the Nebraska bill until the special orders
have been executed.
Much confusion sprung up-seyeral pentlemen decI.r
ing Mr.. Washburn out Of order.
Mr. Hunt rose remarking-I still feel the came concern
for free discussion as have heretofore anested II an
pears to me the proposition Of the gentleman from Cali
fonia Mr. McDougsD fair one; aud think those who
desire free discussion and the friends Of order ought "a
accept OF it. While the msjoriy disposed to st
ne DEBATE raised my voice against IL; bu, when prop
siton oil an honorable character ia made ao wing eyey
gentleman to use his privilege in this place think be-
comes every friend Of liberty to accept of it, lCres oil
| good J" "capitall" chats rghtl"l
Mr. Sage said, shall resist g, cry a,tempt TO s,iae de-
bate and think the country will sustain inc Lam no,
to be intimdated, and will assert my rights think
the Pacific Railroad more important than this swndlc
which has been thrown on the country.
Ar Benton wanted to know what the question was
The Speaker with great particularly explained IT,
Mr. BENTON" Then enter me rs a permanent ahiec-
tor to tho postponcmen! OF the Pacific railroad BILL
Laughter
Mr. FIorence.-"Now lets go on and ST, il ou,.n
A voice." You must have had your dinner Co,ons,
Hal Hal
Mr. Bayley.-"1 desire to say that am quite sure
speak the sentiments Of the friends Of the bill that they
arc disposed to allow the largest latitude OF debate and
this has been shown But why put Oft action when VIC arc
admonished 10y one Of the prominent opponents of the bill
that no matter how long the debate is allowed these
scenes are to be te-enacted2 We might we'll meet the
question now"
Loud cries Of now from the friends of the br1
Mr. lbbRrd.-" We ready I"
Mr. Davis, Of Rhode Island" advise the gentleman
| to begin"
Mr. lbbard, on the other side Of the Hail. "I take
care OF my own case without your advice"
Mr nunt-"It becomes NJ Americans and National
Representatives az lovers Of liberty and parliamentary
aW 60 on with the discussion proposed by the gem
tleman from California (Nr McDougalO aud proceed with
the business before the House. A voice-"That's
! right"
W. Campbell rose and hogan saying something when
Ihe foregoing proceedings an exact counterpart of
what followed up 10 late hour Mt night-thcre having
been re"irlar succession nj motions adjourn calls OF
the House, &C. Tor the purpOss Of killing tune and urc
venting vote on the motion TO close the debate Tho
unhy refused 10 adjourn and the minority declared
when the Pacific railroad hill would come M under tho
special order rather Than allow the proposition 10 como
to vote The galleries CrowCd excess and there
"Asc.efy indication OF all night session when the tel.
cgtaph closed
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