The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-22

adjustment of our tariff laws mako all the reduction
which proposed be made and throw the whole
and burden Of il upon single interest," instead of strbu-
ting u amongst other interests.
And again fths proposed reduction OF the is
seems 20 DC safe upon what ground can we reckon that
during the three four years shall not have
sion for oil the collecting III 10
construct aid in constructing the railroad TO the Pacific
ocean, shall need after the liberal gratues of public
lands given other railroads, shall need fory the
treasury and repensh Ito keep full and strong, nstea
ofthus reducing it, But the policy OF this reduction which
proceed upon the ground that shall be able 10
remain at peace while the rest of the commercial world will
be involved in 10 be very Objectionable.
Who knows that TO be able keep ourselves
the commissions which may be going on among the
nations Of Eu opel do not know but think
that rights be respected by the beger
ents of Europe and that shall become, If not an
active party IN this great contest at least party far
may be necessary 10 foruy Marine If not military
power for the protection of and the rights OF
our citizens. la every light in which contemplate
tins subject, II seems to me to be very unwise
There is other view which will present very briefly,
and Is this see here proposition for the aid and sup
port of all the railroads of The United States believe that
IN regard to the one which has caused this matter TO be
brought forward at this me is reasonable and Just tha
favor should be shown to IT, But do not know Why be-
railroad in North Carolina needs this favor, the cap
iaiss Of Boston, The capitalists of New York the capital
lists OF Philadelphia, who engaged IN the construction OF
railroads. and with adequate MEANS and largely and extern
syey is consistent with the general interests of the cou
try, order to avoid any arrangement of the whole 6us
ness Of the country do not know why they ought 10
receive this boon and gratuty hands. Upon these
grounds, while am willing as have said before, to vote
this aid for the relief of railroad no good rea
son for supporting this br ad and general proposition
Mr.. STUART. i had examined the bill and substitute
reported from the Committee Finance and was per-
feety satisfied that il was proposition which could not
support How may be respect to the proposition SUBJ
med by the senator from Illinois, Mr. DOUGLASS, really
do not feel prepared to say It must be obvious TO every
senator that the subject proposed Is one Of vast
por,ance involved in which perhaps greater than at
first blush would strike the mind Of almost any man.
confess that the more think of the subject the more mag
nitudinous become and, therefore, suggest
the propney of posponng the further consideration OF the
subject until Tomorrow SO that we may have The amend
men proposed by the from Illinois printed and
before and clearly what IS that we are about
To do
Mr.. HUNTER. If The senator will allow me, l will
this point that have received letter from of
the from Pennsylvania stating his anxiety to be
here when this subject is considered He expected to be
here last night but attacked with sickness and there
fore prevented. Ii is than probable that ne will be
here tonight or Tomorrow.
Mr.. STUART was only intending to add, that a sub
ect of this importance should not be acted upon submit
TO the Senae--on amendment which have merely
heard read from the Clerks desk therefore that the
further considerations of the subject be postponed until
and that the amendment of the senator from Illinois
be printed frH a9
MIR. WELLER hope the motion of the senator from
Michigan Mr.. STUART will meet with no objection The
senators from Pennsylvania, who represent the interests
particularly to be affected by this proposon desire on this
represent and defend the interests of their State
Either Of them is able do SO; bat both of them con-
hned by ndsposon and neither Of them is able to be here
day and therefore think there peculiar proprey m
posponins the consideration of the question until
when of them may be here.
MIR. BADGER. | desire TO say that have not the
slightest objection the motion of the senator from Micni
gan We have the amendment printed by Tomorrow,
and of the senators from Pennsylvania will be here by
that tme learn from his letter. will then ask the Sen
take up the bnot with any desire press to the
exclusion of every other business TO give any undue
advantagcbu with the Of having the sense of the
Senate upon Il, as soon as can get II
Mr. RUSK | should like, If it would be as Convenient
to the Sc aor North Carolina MR. BApoER to have
the bill postponed for longer period have given .tce,
this morning, of my intention to ask leave TO Introduce
bill which shall the ground proposed by this BILL as
we'll as provide permanently for the transportation of the
mails 1t is subject which ought to be acted upon, and
acted upon very promptly The multiplication OF railroads
in this country very great and from their peculiar ac
ties especially from their speed they the de-
srabe of Transporting the mails These railroad
companies carry the malls not they choose; and
and TO be very important in any action taken
upon the subject Of reducing the duties on ron or taking
them off altogether that should make provision,
further than this bill does relation to the transportation OF
the mails The truth the department is now at the mercy
of the railroads. There quarrc, existing at this time
between them. have rot looked into the matter and do
not pretend say which is rights but certainly II Is very
desirable that should make provision which shall
apply to those railroads that exstence as well as to
all those which shall hereafter be oonsructed by which
confusion in regard to the mails may be avoided and at
the time diminish the great expense attendant upon
their transportation, under the present systsn
will state briefly, and IN general terms what shall
propose do by the bill OF which have given notice. IL
is this: To authorize any company owning any road
which has been completed, such may be hereafter
uced that will into contracts with the Post
General to transport forever free Of charge the
mails upon their roads, Under such rules and regulations
Congress and the Postmaster General may rescnbe TO inn
port all iron necessary for the construction, REPAIRS
laying their roads, free Of duty. shall propose, aso, to
90 still further Railroads being carried forward with
great rapidly, and have become matter OF the greatest
Importance to the country and its interests have voted
for ell the bills granting alternate sections 10 such roads
expect for all the roads that may ask for grants
hereafter But is evident from the action OF Congress for
the last three sessions, that the system OF grants
applied at ALL will be applied very partially and will be OF
general benefits for, the great facilities
with which such bills pass the Senate they uniformly fall
the House Of Representatives that place of being
Of general benefit perhaps tends create ilfeong be-
tween different sections Of the country one section is more
fortunate getting railroad bills through than another
and consequently creates jealousy disrus and feeng
which interfere with legislation. 1 propose-in the bill
which have yet maturcd, but Of which have given
notice this morning addition TO authorizing the con-
srueton Of roads, grant TO all railroad companies who
shall into for frying the mails the terms
have indicated, and who shall construct substantial
double track six sections Of land the mile Of the
public lands of the United States subject TO private entry
think that by such policy this VIC shah make
great saving OF expense to the government facilitate and
promote the construction Of roads, and greatly diminish
the risk Of human life by procuring the building Of double
tracks.
Mr. FITZPATRICK. For all roadsi
Mr. RUSK Yes cir, all roads in the United States SC
TO make il general bill That my idea upon the
subject, and should be glad to have time 10 present my
plan before taking final vote upon this bill.
Mr.. BADGER. Mr. President, the plan suggested by
my friend from Texas Mr. Ru,S isa very large one and
do not know but when ne brings forward, shall bt
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