New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-08
xxxIId CoNGREss-FIRsr SESSION

SENATE. >. WASHINGTON Tuesday. March 1854
Mr.. EVERETT said that he was absent on Saturday
morning when the final vote was taken on the Nebraska
bill He was severely ndsposed at that time and
well Known his health had not been good for time
He was that night over fstigued and was unable TO
remain till the hour when the vote taken. There
could be no doubt how he would have voted had he
been present He had opposed the bill in Committee hal
opposed the test amendment declaring the Missouri Com
promise imperative and void and had expressed his views
in opposition to the bill There could therefore DO 40
doubt but that he would have voted against the bill lie
desired the unanimous consent OF the Senate 70 nave
bis vote recorded against the bill.
Mr. CLAYTON said that he had been desired to record
his vote in aver of the repeal OF the eighth section OF the
Missouri act but when he heard the oeharor from New
Usmpebire MIR Norris advocating the bill "a triumph
over the true non intervention proposed by his Dill ofs
he dete rmned against the bill lie had remained
fiji late hour but unable to stay TIL clock lie
therefore desired to have his name recorded against the
Mr. WELLER said he desired to interposc no obstacles
to the request but he would like to know wnat ad been
the general rule in the Senate .
Tie CHAIR said the rule was positive that no VOC
could be recorded after the result was announced
therefore required unanimous consent.
MIR DAWSON said he would not object, but II the 20
ceGeutwas established the thing could not be denA
hereafter Hereafter when might DO necessary tops
measure to prolong the session durog the night See
tors knowing they could record their votes next dy
would prefer to be comfortable at home than In "
Sc nate and thus there might not be quorum present
Mr. ADAMS said there other Senators who wW
NOT here who would like TO have the opportunity
Mr. DODGE Iowa objected. He objected becausst
the reasons suggested by the Senator from GeoH |
Other Senators who could not attend AT the time OF tAk
that vote would in day after day, and ask the se~
favor TO allow such things would on some occaslss
lead to q difference in the result.
The request was then Withdrawn.
Mr. SEWARD at his own request, was excused fo
serving on the Patent Committee, and Mr. Fessendenw
appointed in his place.
ure of Maize against the repeal OF the Missouri CONS
mise. ... ...
,l,oN ah bal
The bill for the relief of the wos Fecians Railrss |
Company passed
The bill Incorporating the propreors OF the ashn82
Mr.. RISK offered the following resolution, which ~ |
adopted;
what has been paid annually to the several r.
the 18th OF January a with the rates Of charges
different States
The Home stead bin was now received from the Hous
Mr.. WALKER moved its reference to the COMMITTEES ?
Public Lands.
NJ CASS-Before this bill is referred I desire 10 o.
press my full concurrence in the great il propose
and my hope is that the Committee on the Public Lsnd,
will report upon speedily and favoraby and that viii
pass the Senate with little delay possible The tins
has arrived when the public domain has ceased to be ne
cessary source OF revenue and we are now enabled
to offer one Of the nobest tributes to the value Of free 10
stuto which the world has BY furnishing the h
example of equal and safe system by which every c
izen NAV become landowner, and by which O Govern
exhibits itself in the character not OF tax collector
lbs old and established attribute but of medium on the
part of the people of giving TO all who desire i homes
permanent homes for themselves and their families II Is
new and noble function in the operation of Governments
this power of distribution without the necessity oftaxap
to exercise, THUS granting to each part
of what belongs to all This attention TO the
wants and the wishes Of vast portion Of the
country and the measure ITSELF well the feeling
it manifesto will DO more 70 strengthen the cause Of free
through the world than any event in day
will put this which passed the House Of Repre-
sentayes who from their immediate relation to THEREON
stituents may well be supposed to express their sentiments
and ifz
operaon-and for one desire TO return my acknowledg
mens to the member from Pennsylvania mr. Dawson
whose earliest ard able devotion 10 this bill conduced so
much to its passage through the House He deserves the
gratitude Of every friend Of this great measure. can
conceive nothing in the progress Of human society better
calculaedto add to the strength the resources and the
moral power Of this country than this plan Of justice and
policy In times of danger will give physical force
ready fo- any emergency and at all times happy con
tented population adding by It's industry 70 the wealth q
the nation and bound less by gratitude than ~ pam
ofm to government thus proving by its deeds its &c:
sire to promote the happiness Of all.
Mr. JOHNSON said he rejOced to boar the di,tin,
arrived when the policy Of the Government deriving
revenue from the public lands should He then dis
cursed the bill and the injustice Of Government deriving
revenue from the sales Of lands in the States.
Dir. GWINN asked why the bill was to be referred
The Committee Public Lands had similar bill before
ii for three months and had reported IT, Was this blu
10 be sent there TO be buried
Mr.. WALKER said the Committee had reported the Bib
Mr.. DODGE Iowa said that the Committee could not
kill the b-t would meet to and probably would
report back this bill to morrow
Mr.. MASON said, il the tmehad gone by when the
public lands to be sold by the Government there
would be change in the policy of the Government buy
ing lands for the purpose OF giving them away
Mr. BROWN explained a substitute he intended 70
offer for the bill.
Mr.. BAYARD followed in opposition 10 the bill.
Mr. SEWARD-I rise 70 express the hope that u'r
debate may stop here question prema,urey discussed
is badly discussed wish also to say, Notwithstanding
what has been said by the fen Is and the opponents Of the
BILL that this bill favored alone by the Representatives
Of the new States On the contrary will hnn
other supporters and advocates II will be very pleasant
for me- friend of the BILL to speak and TO vote for y
now az have done than heretofore. II would
be unkind and discOurteous to withhold il from the
consideration Of the Committee, since know the
sincerity and the zeal Of that Committee in the support o.
the principles Of the Homestead policy-especiay Is
due that II should be submitted TO the revision oil the
Senator from Wisconsin, who is on that Committee !
remember when that Senator introduced aud pressed
Homestead bill here at times not long past, when tle
proposition almost favor here, and very ht!io
popularity anywhere congratulate that Senator 90 tn
prospect Of the speedy adoption Of policy idenned VIII
his character and fame The bill was then referred
Mr.. BAYARO moved to take up the bill for the eomp's
ton OF the Treasury Building. -,
Mr.. PETIT opposed the motion urging the necess'! :"
deciding Vermont Contested Senator Case
After much discussion Mr. Bayards motion was ss's''
TO. The bill was then lad aud postponed ,