The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-19
MIR. BUTLER. By women.

i Mr. WADE. BY men in women's clothes Now,
do know that the general government do anything
ia regard 10 this matter. but do know that somsihns
ought TO he done and take this occasion barely 10 an
nolnce the fact thai such is the state OF things existing
at this time in the Stale OF Pennsy which, instead
of being rebuked ought to be by the Stale aulhor
lies, is virtually sanctioned by her governor who in a
letter 10 the rioters al Erie, expresses his sympathy With
them in their transactions. We have reason, also TO be-
lieve that they strongly backed in other portions of
the State And Philadelphia now comes TO Congress and
asks grant OF land for the construction OF railroads.
while the State will not permit railroad 10 cross its
lands, have no opposition TO make TO this bill only 80
long Pennsylvania refuses TO allow thoouShfares to
cross her domain nterupung trade and commence be-
Mr.. COOPER. / have word to say in reply 10 my
friend from Ohio. He lawyer, and from what have
known OF him here. believe him to be very good one
IT, therefore, il were thai very Insignificant por
ton OF our nearly three millions OF people have been en-.
gagged in violating the law, il would be- no reason a
why justice should not be done 10 the other portions
But there unwrten history in relation TO these
transactions at Erie and although deprecae violence
all times, although would always have the people of
the State which represent bow submssiveIy to ihs laws.
| will say this--hat there are sometimes provocauons
tina, would stir the stagnani blood in the heart of
towards; and the genemans constituents have used
povocations which well calculated produce the
very OF violence which have taken place there
And, sir when this unwritten history comes 10 be pub
shed il will be found, in all probability, that The ag-
gessons the aggressions Of The people Of Erie.
And IN saying this, repeat that shall never encourage
spirit that sets at defiance the laws OF the coun,ry but
feel bousd to say this much in justice 10 coDstitu
ens, and shall take other more fitting opportunity
than the present to show. at least, where the truth lies.
and where the aggression from and that there
has been wrong side. there has been outrage on
u. othsr TO pIoyoke H. a..e.. .9ff.s assgsbsa
Mr. WADE. have only word to cay in answerto
gressons have been provoked by ouages part Of
the citizens OF Ohio. BY which suppose he means the
railroad companies, All have to say on that subject s.
that these controversies between The citizens Of Erie aud
the railroad corporations have been adjudicated and ad
justed in the courts OF the State of Pennsylvania who
have found The citizens OF Erie at fault and, conss
q
ton TO the mandates OF the courts of tux State, as
well the federal Therefore. it certainly does
not look very well for the gentleman 10 say thai the
companies altogether in the wrong The pFeaunp-
ton certainly ought be the other way nasmuch - the
judgments OF the State courts themselves are against the
rloers. y. sssf ftt.,, g...m.s4
Sir this is mol new thing in the history of the State
OF Pennsylvania. From the time OF the famoue whis.
key asurecon onward, nsurrections, both in Eastefn
aud Western PenDsy ylvana, have not been uncommon
But with that matter have nothing to do. When this
bill comes before the committee. desire to bave them
look into The subject and perhaps might ns wen os
grant of land, Pennsylvania shall keep the peace with
the rest OF the Union.
The bill was then referred to the Committee on Public
Lands, -,
VERMONT SENATOR. lEFet
MIR. PETIT. Mr. President, move that the Senate
proceed TO the consideration OF the special order for to-
day. make the motion, however. with view to get
the subject before the Senate and then moving ts post
ponement TO another day. l am informed that Mr.
PHELPS who is personally most interested n this matter
Is confined to his room BY ndisposoo and !. no. :Sls a
present when the subject brought up not only for the
purpose OF discussing himself Is be intends 10 do. but
for the purpose Of hearing the question debated in the
Senate Under these circumstances. | shall move 10 as
sign another day for the consideration OF the subject
have consulted with some OF those who desire 10 debate
Wednesday week will suit better than any othsr day.
Mr. THOMPSON, OF Kentucky; I would suggest this
day fortnight The senator from Texas Mr. Ru:Kl and
the senator from Georgia Mr.. TooMssl will then be
here, and there will be full Senate.
Mr. PETIT. So far as am concerned. an not
at all particular as 10 any day shall be glad 10 soit all
but there is this objection to postponing the subject
fortnight: informed that there is one senator who
desires TO debate the negative of the proposition reported
asd i will su bis 10 Be her. next wns
day. Besides, have spoken with great many ssua-
tors and they have expressed the view that, as this 10
privileged question: ought TO be pressed At an early day
early as possible consistent with prudence, and pro-
priey. and justice to the senator from Vermont, whose
is in doub, and awaits solution. therefore think
il would be better postpone il for week. and by that
time satisfied the senator from Vermont will be
in his seat and ready to discuss the question.
poD. D il iii Monday I'VE wpeet ks The Nesra.ta | bill viii be
up mex, week, and will probably consume the whols Of
the week
Mr.. SUMNER You will no, be able to pass that
Mr. BUTLER One Of my colleagues on the Judicial
ry Committee, the senator from Delaware, Mr.. BAYAapl
will not likely be here before Tuesday next; % that.
there is postponemeni made with q view 10 accommo-
date any person, is more particularly himself, because
understand he intends 10 address the Senate upon the
question. This being question OF privilege. Il ought
10 come early day be fixed, because the
Senate may be embarrassed in the gentleman from
Vermont tMr PHELPsl should be called on TO vote in
any OF perfect equality this question having pre-
cedepce in all parliamentary bodies. He cannot, how
ever, press ii in the gentemans absence, and Wednes-
day week xed expressly in reference to the conve-
nience OF the senator from Delaware
Mr. FOOT. desire to say on behalf OF my colleague
Mr. PHrLrs and myself. whose State is most directly
deeply in the result OF hsquestions tnat
there disposition on our part TO nfefposs any oo-
stace, any cause OF delay beyond what might % que
the Justice and importance OF The case ana the ntefes
of all parties concerned II is known personally TO ne
that nv colleague ia unable from Indsposion 10 appear
in his seat this morning with 'aely 10 himself. consid
ering the state of his health tie has expressed TO mA
desire 10 be heard length before the Senate upon this
osesion cannot doubt the entire disposition the
pau of the Senate accord to him the privilege
and courtesy which has been extended to others whose
right seat here has been brought in question and
while would avoid any appearance OF intention 10 de-
LAY The earliest possible final decision OF this question
Considering the state OF my colleagues health al tbs
time regard 1t reasonable that some time further
should be given order that he may have opp0ftuaty
to be heard upon this important question: and 30 Interest,"
ing to him and TO State. Whether The day Tot its
consideration be Monday Wednesday next is matter
of indifference TO
Mr.. BIZ TIER Ii had better be made the order for
Wedne sdsy IT asg
Mr. PETIT. move 10 postpone it, and make il the
special order for Wednesday next. fb
The motion was agreed 10. PIE
CHARLES A. KELLET. f
Mir EVERETT In pursuance OF previous notice,
beg leave TO bring in bill for the relief oil Charles A.
Kelet. This is a bill that has passed the Senate once