The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-14
CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty Third Congress First session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
FRIDAY, MAY IL, 1854.
I'm CONCLUSION.

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FRIDAY, MAY IL, 1854.
I'm CONCLUSION.
s as s9ss = a. ten o'clock OF
questions until after eleven O'clock and the following is
full report of the proceedings from chat time.]
Mr. RICHARDSON A number Of the opponents Of the
under consideration have gnfed their desire that
they might have until deliberate their
course in this matter.
[Cres Of "Give US until Monday Y No; to-morrowgl
Mr.. RICHARDSON Until tomorrow
Mr. CAMPBELL. We shall want some time for sleep
Mr. RICHARDSON. With the view of affording them
the opportunity they wish, move that the House do now
adjourn. a& #sH
[Cries Of "Let adjourn until Mondayp Tomorrow
is time cnough" as well others, heard amid the
prevailing confusion in the hall
Mr. HUNT. ask the gentleman from Illinois to listen
to
The SPEAKER, tNr. ORR in the char) The gentleman
will suspend until order be restored in the hail.
After members had, extent resumed their seats,
The SPEAKER said; The Chair recognises the gentle
man from Louisiana. atE
Mr. HUNT Will the gentleman from Illinois permit me
to say a word
Mr. RICHARDSON Certainly, sir,
[Cres of That's right " Hear him ri
Mr. RICHARDSON. / yield to the gentleman with
great pleasure
Mr. HUNT The friends of union and constitutional lib
erty anxious to bring this matter to amcable con-
cuson As of them, it is the strongest wish OF my
heart If you will adjourn, gentlemen, until Monday you
will give us full time for comforting with friends
belong to no clique associated with no caucus.
have facious feeling in my bosom. speak as pa
riot for the good of my country II will join me IN
will unite with you bring about end which be-
eve will promote the harmony and welfare Of the whole
conntry ask you gentlemen to accede to that propos
ton.
Mr.. RICHARDSON. l would myself most gladly ac-
cede to the proposition of the gentleman from Louisiana
but my friends this side of the House have advised
to the which have already indicated When as
sembled here Tomorrow trust that discuss and
arrange prelimnares which will lead to the resulas de-
srable to as it is to the gentleman from Louisiana
sincerely trust that we may be able to do it.
Mr.. STEPHENS, of Georgia. wish to say single
word Of reply TO the gentleman from Louisiana
Mr.. STEPHENS. While the gentleman from Louisiana
occupy the position he states yet he cannot speak for
those who haze been obstructng the business Of the
House
Mr.. HUNT. One word as to that Several gentlemen
connected with those who been acting here foday as
opponents the bill requested ia consider what
but do think that it would be reas0nable In
plan could devise to bring this matter eieAbls adj
jusnent 1t is for that that have hope Of
the gentleman to accede to what have proposed.
| [Cries of Question Z "quesionlp1
Mr.. STEPHENS have but other remark--that
is the gentleman cannot speak for them, and ii with
all due respect that while he wishes harmony while
he does desire unnecessarily to obsruct legislation yet
he must that there is determination among large
part of those who act with him-wihout any harmony
Of feeling on that point Seye no doubt but still act
tons in the way of the passage Of the BILL
Mr.. CULLOM. ! would ask the gentleman and the
House TO allow me to say word2
Cries of Hear himl
Mr., CULLoM. have been acting Mr. Speaker, firmly
with those who have resisted what one have regard
ed attempt in degree stife debate this
very important question have been actuacd by no fac
/ have from the first been determined to resort to
nothing dsorGaning to defeat the passage of this BILL If
it be the deliberate intention of majority of the House
that it shall pass this ordeal but sir have thought that
have had that fun discussion yet which the mpor-
tance Of the question deserves. When that discussion
shall have been exhausted Of those who will
stand in the way and impede the legitimate legislation of
the country
How far may yield my opposition to the bill am not
prep q say | To from
Georgia and will say to this House and to the country
that have been prompted in all that have DONE and
will be prompted in all that may do by desire per-
feet this measure that may rebound the greatest
possible good Of the country If it be consummated then
my opposition shall cease.
Mr.. STEPHENS One word. The gentleman says that
he wants full discussion will not moot the question
with that gentleman how long he would want the bill dis
cussed perhaps two months, six months The House.
Mr. Speaker must be the judge of that question 1t has
been for ten years We have had questions peace and
questions of taken after less debate than has already
been permitted this majority Of the body
think that enough Of the public time has been taken up
speeches Then the gentleman does not wish to offer actous
opposition to the bill when majority have thus expressed
themseyes think that the will of the majority should be
rcd out closing debate the subject So they have deter
mined. The pending question before the House is whether
debate shall be closed We willing extended
the time for discussion another week. contrary TO the
judgment OF the House But what Is that there
here with whom the gentleman from Tennessee LAlr
not agree to month who viii not agree TO Yes Mr..
/ Speaker there acting with that gentleman who
/ declare
the proclamation coming from neighboring city which,
think calculated to sartle and alarm the people Of this
country the members Of this IIouscat least to awaken
| suspicion as to what is their legitimate object
Mr. CULLOM hope the gentleman does not consider
charReabe with whatever of faction there may be by
| those who by chance happen to act with me.
Mr. STEPHENS. Not at ALL am only telling the gem
tleman that while he occupies the position which he has
spoken of the majority of the House must look to what
they may ultimately expect from this other outside faction
We must look facts sterny in the face and do know
/ that there is a class OF gcntlernen-----
order II there be discussion allowed must have hand
i in t.
! MIR HUNT One word Mr.. Speaker.
fCres of nOrderlH "Tbere is debatabe question ri
/ The SPEAKER The gentleman from Georgia is called
to order The Chair susan the point Of order raised by
the gentleman from Ohio He has induged this Discus
sion, in the hope that II might lead profitable
suit He INDUCED gentlemen in suggestions until the
question Of order has been made the duty Of the
Chair to enforce order Debate is out of order be
there is debatable proposition before the House
The question pending Is the motion Of the gentleman
from Illinois Mr.. RIuAuosoSl that the House do now
adjourn.
Mr.. CAMphELI. ! simply desire, Mr.. Speaker, this
whole matter out oforer with the consent Oft House
4 to inquire of the gentleman from Georgia--
i Mr SEWARD. ! call the gentleman TO order.
4 frsries of aOrdcr Y from all parts Of the halll
4 Mr. RICHARDSON was not going to debate I was
going state proposition fdcttion made
| 1 shall not state H. Af~@8
[cries of aThere will not be any objection estate
your proposition"J