Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-05-13

bate would then come with good grace from any quarter
and would not be SO strenuously resisted.
Mr. WRIGHT, of Mississippi, said that If the gentle
man would now make the proposition to postpone the
ca order the friends Of the bill would vote for its adop
ton.
Mr. ETHERIDGE thought his proposition would com.
mend itself to every gentleman who desired the debate to
90 on When all should have been heard he would fol
one, be willing to vote to close the debate.
Mr.. McDOUGAL said that he had determined to urge
the consideration of the Pacific railroad bill when it should
come up for consideration. He not, however, dis
posed to se proper debate this question: and if il
was the unanimous desire Of the House postpone the
special order for week he would consent to it.
Cries of agreed, - agreed"
Mr.. SAGE objected.
Mr.. STEPHENS, Of Georgia, said that he would will
ngly unite in the proposition to postpone the Pacific
railroad bill week. if that what gentlemen want
ed The friends OF the Nebraska bill had shown their
willingness to have it discussed No question had
before Congress upon which so many speeches had
been made The friends of the measure had been willing
set all night to afford gentlemen opportunity to dis
cuss the measure But who had invariably broken up
the conmittee On which side had there been Gberali
ty The advocates of the bill were willing to consent to
the posponement of the special order hu one OF its
mics had objected Ii (said Mr. full debate is what
you want will meet you. If facton is what you want,
Will meet you in faction too.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Rhode Island, said that the gentleman
from Georgia. who had made the remark that this ques
ton had been discussed than any other should
in mind that there deeper interest felt in it. and
that it considered by large number OF members
of Importance than any other that had been
brought before them. He believed the country in
favor of giving every opportunity to be heard
and that too without involving the House in late night
hours When said he the last struggle desire
to all the rights We have left to defeat this BILL We
determined possible to defeat its passage because
We believe it to be right to do
Mr. WASHBURN, of Maine, said that if the friends of
the bill willing there should be free and ample
discussion Of it in regular proper and decent hours let
them forward and make the proposition to its foes
that it should be postponed until after all the special or
ders should be exhausted.
Vociferous cries of "no, no." laughter, and much
confusion.
Mr.. HUNT said that he still felt the same concern for
free discussion that he had heretofore exhibited 1t ap-
pears to me Che sadly that the proposition which has
made By the gentleman from California (r McDoUGAL)
is fair one and do think that those who desire free
discussion and the friends of order ought to accept
it. Whilst there was majority disposed to stife debate
raised my voice against the rregularty and oppression
which was ressred to; but when proposition of an
honorable character which viii allow every gentleman
use his privilege in his place. is made, think it becomes
every friend of liberty to accept it. Cres OF Good
good.''1 ... H. ',..... ,
Mr.. SAGE unwilling that the business of the coun
try should be pushed aside enable matter to be con-
sldered which every gentleman admitted neoss
sary lie was surprised the other day. when the House
passed by large number of important bills for the pur
pose OF reachngthis measure. He should resist every
attempt OF this kind in every legitimate way, and he be-
eVed the country would sustain him in doing so. He
was not to be deferred by threats He had rights and
intended to maintain them. He considered the Pacific
railroad bill rs of far more Importance than this sonde
which had been thrown upon the country without any
previous notice.
Mr. BENTON entered a permanent objection IN nost
poning the Pacific railroad bill
Mr. BAfLY, of Virginia, quite sure that he spoke
sentiments of the friends of the bill when he said that
every disposition had been to allow the largest lati
Of debate and that he thought had been shown But
why putt off when they told by one of the promi-
nent OF the bill that no matter to what extent
e ueoate be INDUCED when it was over they in
tended to renew thu scene If this was the case thev
might as well now meet in bottre ' ~
Loud CRIES OF " les, now" nown, Il.
mr. HUNT haa Understood the gentleman from Missouri
ko ,dd' h ne Of that the Pacific railroad
was not more anxious for that House The gentleman
lieves large majority Of the Houses@e ah h ns . oe
were assed that upon the conclusion Of this seta ha
subject would be taken up the object which tna'
man desired to effect was obtained He would thereof
again say that he thought it became them Americans
national representatives. lovers Of liberty and par
amentary Law, to 60 with this discussion as ad been
proposed by The gentleman from California, and then
proceed with the business Of the country. TCries of
;. right" I" right'1
Mr.. CAMPBELL asked leave to make q suggestion.
Objections were made; when m
The SPEAKER stated what he had repeatedly re-
minded the House of during the discussion that debate
could only be allowed by unanimous consent.
Mr. CAMPBELL can only say that if objection is
accorded to other members will resist the further pro-
gress Of this bill by all the which the rules Of
the House place in my power. @., IL"
Vociferous cries Of g order" H..
Mr.. HUNT hoped the gentleman would be heard, as
others had been allowed the privilege.
Loud shouts of " Object" object" @
The SPEAKER stated that the question required on
the motion for call of the House.
Mr.. SAGE asked to be excused from voting on the
motion.
Mr.. CAMPBELL moved that the gentleman be excus-
ed, and on this motion demanded the yeas and nays;
which were ordered and being TAKEN resulted Yeas 3d.
nays 90.
Mr.. CAMPBELL moved to reconsider the vote just
taken which motion disagreed to Yeas 30 nays ia
MIR. DRUM moved that the House adjourn which
motion was negatved: Yeas SO, nays 100.
Mr.. d. then moved that when the House adjourn to-
day it adjourn TO meet on Saturday next; which was
decided in the negative: Yeas 40 nays l2l
MIR. SAGE moved that the House adjourn; which
was disagreed to: Yeas 60, nays SO.
The question was then taken the motion that there
be call of the House. and it decided in the mega
tive: Yeas 45, nays 80.
The question REQUIRED seconding the demand for
the previous question the adoption Of the resolution
Mr.. GOODRICH moved that the House adjourn upon
which motion quorum voted Yeas 40 nays g.
Mr.. RICHARDSON moved that there be- call Of the
House. K
Mr.. SAGE moved that the House adjourn which mo-
ton was negatiyed: Yeas AZ, nays 81.
The question then taken on the motion for call
of the House, and it agreed to- Yeas 49, nays "A.
Mr.. WASHBURN, of Maine, moved that the House ad-
journ; which was decided in the negative: Yeas 81,
nays "a.
The roll was then called and the officers were directed
to close the DOORS that might be received from
absentees.
Mr.. DRUM moved that alf further proceedings under
the call be dispensed with which disagreed to: Yeas