The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-03-09

II it had been laid down on the road then the bond for
the duties, which they gave on MS importation, would
have been null and void but the failure 10 lay II down
made the bond obligatory, although the iron had been
lost and The parties remarked before did not cover
The amount OF duties by insurance. since hey never ex
peesd to have pay the duties and they did want 10
pay the insurance upon larger than the iron
worth. The insurance OF twenty twenty Ave dollars
additional per on according to The price OF the iron at
that time, would have been item OF total loss 10 them,
they considered.
Mr.. BAYARD. | am Satisfied with the explanation
OF The honorable senator, and withdraw my amend
ment
No amendment being made the bill was then reported
10 the Senate and ordered 10 be engossed for third read
ing and BY unanimous CONSENT II was read thfd ume
and passed
Mr.. DODGE. Of Iowa. Is the bill passed
The PRESIDENT II has been passed
Mr. DODGE. merely wished TO call upon the hon
orable from Georgia [Alr DAwsoN1 10 explain
the principle upon which this bill rests and especially to
inform the Senate how many similar bills there may be
behind H. We all remember the interes! expressed by
that and his friends when the bills giving alter
nate sections OF land for railroads under considera-
hon, and how generality may say inyarably-he goes
upon principle in matters OF this kind and merely wish
him to inform The Senate what is The exact principle upon
which this bill rests aud how much money We giving
10 these railroad companies.
MIR. FOOT. wish inquire il il is il order TO dis.
cuss this question after the bill is passed
MIR DAWSON. ! desire 10 say just word in re-
ply, If the honorable senator will allow me The same
question was propounded 10 me by him three years ago
upon this same bill, aud ,od him that there only
two bills, which within this principle, that have been
reported upon Tor twelve years aud said he, am sat.
sfed; let the bill pass" And be will say again.
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INTRODUCED.
MIR. PETIT asked, aud by unanimous consent OBJ.
tanned, leave to introduce bill (S 257) confirm the
claim OF Dusnau de Ia Croix ot OF land therein de-
scrbed; which was read the first and second times by
unanimous consent and referred TO the Committee
Private Land Claims
Mr.. p. also presented the petition OF the heirs and
signees OF Francis Collect, praying 10 be confirmed ia
their title certain land Mobile which REFERRED
having relation TO the subject the bill just
duced, to the Committee Private Land Claims
ORDER BUSINESS.
MIR. FOOT Mr. President, ask for the considera
ton of the bill making appropriation Of public lands
to the several States and Territories OF the Union Tor
the benefit OF the INDECENT nsane which stands upon the
question OF its passage upon which The yeas and nays
Mr.. BAYARD. | hope the honorable senator from
Vermont will withdraw that motion, as very desi-
rous that the Senate should take up bill No 227, TO
authorize the extension and completion OF the treasury
building, and also the construction OF building for the
War, Navy, and Interior Departments do lhn ink the
bill will provoke any debate; and very essential If
be passed all that should be passed early
day Ishould like TO have it taken up this morning and
il 4 oceasions debate, will suffer il TO be postponed
MIR. FOOT. The Senate are aware that the bill for
whose consideration called now stands upon the ques
ton of its passage upon which the yeas and nays
ordered several days ago. but has given way 10 other
matters OF engossDg interest, which pressing for
consideration. win withdraw, however for the senator
from Delaware.
10 the consideration OF Senate bill No 227
Mr.. WALKER do not propose TO object to the la
king up OF that bill, but il will probably occupy
Mr.. BAYARD. | do mol suppose that II will be op-
posed but if 1t is, will consent that il shall be post
mr.. WALKER. Ii the honorable senator will allow
the homestead bill hch has this morning been received
from the House OF Representatives. to be read and
ferred, | will agree TO his motion
MIR. BAYARD consent 10 that.
THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
hill from Tho Honso IN GRANT ho,oau nj len
oi the public lands TO actual Settlers then read
the FIRST lime by its title.
Mr.. WALKER moved that it be read a second time
and referred TO The Committee on Public Lands
Mr.. CASS Before this bill is REFEREED desire to ex
press my full concurrence IN the great measure il pro-
poses, and my hope that the COMMITTEE on Public Lands
will report upon il speedily and fayorably and that il
will pass the Senate with little delay possible The
time has arrived when the public domain has ceased 10 be
necessary as source OF revenue, and we now
abled to offer OF the noblest tributes to the value OF
free Institutions which the world has seem by furnish
ing the first example of equal and safe system, BY
which every citizen may become land owner, and by
which government exhibits itself IN the character not
oil collector, lis old and established attribute, bu, Of
medium the part oil he people oil giving TO all who
desire il homes. permanent homes for themselves and
their families. II IS and noble junction in the OPP
erations Of government this power of distribution with
The necessity exercise taxaton--ths granting
each part OF what belongs to allthis attention 10 the
wants and wishes Of vast portion OF The country; and
the measure itself, well The feeling ii manests
will do TO strengthen the cause of free government
through the world than any event IN our day.
Twice has tins passed The House OF Represent
syes, who, from their immediate relation 10 their
stltuenis, may well be supposed p express their seni.
mens, and trust The Senate will withhold lis
cordial co-operson ard, Tor one, desire TO my
acknow edgr nens the member from pennsylvsnla Mr.
JOHN L. DAWSON, whose earnest and able devotion to
this bill couduced much 10 ils passage through the
House He deserves the gratitude OF every friend OF this
great measure.
conceive nothing 10 the progtess oil human society
better calculated add the strength the resources and
the moral power this country, Than this plan OF justice
and POLICY In Zines OF danger il will give ply steal
force ready for aoy emergency and al the same Tine
happy, contenled population, adding by its industry TO
the wealth Of the nation, and bound less by gratitude
than BY patriotism, government, thus proving by it's
deeds ia desire TO promote the happiness OF all.
Hr JOHNSON Mr.. President, wish TO say word
upon bis subject, and particularly to call attention TO
igan, tbr C.ssla declaration in which most heartily
concur, and that rejoice 10 hear made upon this
floor especially from quarter so highly entitled to
weight and consideration. Coming from senator OF
such practical psnse, II must impress itself upon this
body and from his standing in the country cannot fail
10 impress. itself there The honorable seDator declares
that the time ceased when this government can or
must any longer look TO the public lands OF
To thcse words, empha,icay uttered. call
the attention OF The Senate and the country know that
IN western States where we have felt the bur-
den Of THE system of ownership OF lands by the general
government these words will be proudly hailed, and
shall hope TO them carried into effect in this and the
other branch OF Congress- and become IL the
law OF The land. Not new State of this Union but
labors under the burden Of The ownership Of the
lands by the general government and suffers most cruelty
We have legislation throughout this whole world 10 pro-
iect the interest OF particular State by every enactment