The daily union., 1854-02-11
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty Third C0nEress-Fir Session.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Q, 1854.
IN coSTIEUATioE.l
EN- ATE. .
NEBRASKA AND KANSAS.


honorable friend momentto ask whether there is a
probability OF his being able to close bis remarks to-day
II there is Tor one will listen 10 him with very great
pleasures If not and he will he likely 70 consume pof
ton OF the day Tomorrow if il will be agreeable TO him,
will move to postpone The further consideration OF the
subject until TO morrow.
Mr.. SMITH. When arose TO address the Senate
thus morning. il my purpose conclude mY remarks
to-day. But am satisfied now that II will be lnposs-
bic for me TO do so. am very sorry to be Obliged 10
respass upon the time oil the Senate another day But
hope that, in consideration OF the fact that, Tor the five
years have been in this body, have no, occupied three
days OF lhe time OF the Senate, he Senate Will indulge
me by agreeing TO this posiponemeDt,
Mr.. SEWARD then move that the further consid-
Grafton OF this subject be poHed until Tomorrow
Mr WELLER, shah be compelled, SO Tar as ! am
myself concerned, 10 object 10 this arrangement There
great many senator's bere who desire 10 speak upon
this question, perhaps myself among The number.
Mr. BADGER. And perhaps myself.
Mr.. WELLER And il we 20 on in this way, and al
low the Senate 10 adjoun after speech OF but hour
and hall each day, will be neily impossible for
arrive at The decision OF tbs question for weeks to
II The senator will proceed with his remarks until the
usual hour oil adjournment and shall not then have
cluded what he has 10 say shall have objection
postponemon OF this subject until tomorrow. do moi
that the senator s much exhausted by his effort to-
day And would prefer taking still more of the dose
to-day in order 10 have the less 10 take tonor
Mr. SMITH; Aier the genemagly remarks made
by the senator from California Mr.. WELLER, | choose
TO go until the usual hour Of adjournment.
Rlr. WELLER Mr.. President
Mr.. SMITH. do not yield the floor. He says that
he wants 10 get much OF the dose to-day possible,
to have The less 10 take tomorrow. That the
remark made by senator of the Upied States, and in
the presence OF the whole Senate. That s all have 10
Mr. WELLER Mr. Preslent--
Mr.. SMITH. am perfectly willing that The gentle
should display himself in this way, as he has al
ready done the second time upon this oor just as often
he pleases shall have nothing for such displays but
silent contempt
The PRESIDING OFFICER, (Mr. SHIELDS in the
Cbair) Does the senator from Connecticut Mr.. SMITH
yield the floor?
Mr. SMITH. | will yield The floor.
Mr.. WELLER have said nothing, in my Judgment,
calculated 10 offence to the from Connecticut
am sure dlt not Intend II, did NOT say whether the
dose palaabe or unpaatable, desire to have as
much of it to-day as the physical strength of the senator
will allow him 10 administer, 10 order TO have The less OF
It to-monow, Now, sir, do not know what havesa,d
thai should provoke the senator from Connecticut. He
well knows the opinion | entertain OF him. have never
regarded him anywhere gentleman, and, matter
oil course, would not upon the floor OF The Senate, or
anywhere else, do anything to offend him. Such was
not my intention. The relations that have heretofore
been maintained between us we'll understood BY the
Senate II is matter OF no sort OF importance 10 me
whether he regards me with contempt or not. All that
desired in the remarks made hasten the progress
OF This question made Them in good faith, because
desired 10 get vote OF The Senate upon this matter al
The very earliest day could obtain H.
Now, lar The language OF the senator is
cerned, have no reply 10 make 10 IL. AT previous
session Of Congress was compeiied, from public con-
sideraloDs, to give the senator from Connecticut my
opinion OF him. That opinion then heard by the
Senate, and have no disposition 10 repeat it had
cherished no uDkind feelings towards him. But be took
occasion, years ago, when was the commissioner
upon the boundary survey between the United States
and the republic os Mexico, make certain charges
against me When came here as senator from 'ls,
glorious Stale upon the Pacific. took occasion to de-
monslrste that those charges false and unopnded
But he had not the manness say iha, he had fallen
into an error; he made explanation he took no
opportunity Justify himself or TO explain. And | was
compelled then make of such language trusted
should never be compelled to use 10 The American Sem
ate.
10 what said to-day intended no offence TO the sen-
aior from Connecticut or any other senator. When
desire 10 insult any those who know know that
am not in the habit ol using equvocal language Such
not my design to-day ought perhaps 10 apologize
10 The Senate for the very innocent manner IN which
have been drawn into this discussion ,o-iay III said
anything, therefore IN The OUTSET calculated to wound
the feelings OF any senator here. cheerfuliy withdraw
II. But my opinion OF the senator from Connecticut,
matter of course, remains unchanged.
Mr.. SMITH | wish the Senate TO distinctly bear in
mind that did say that REGARDED the senator from
California Mr. WELLEel with contempt But did say
had very great contempt for his conduct ILaugherl
rhai is what said Whether or not he has improved
his by this Supplement 10 his former remarks leave
10 the Senate 20 Judge.
Mr. SEWARD. II the senator from Connecticut
does not object will persist 10 nay motion TO postpone
this subject till Tomorrow.
Mr. PRATT. hope the motion will be 10 postpone
until Saturday rs an imperative rule OF the Senate,
10 morrow is 10 be devoted the consideration OF pri.
vale bills On last Friday private bills were poet
Poned order 10 continue The consideration Of this sub
lect hope il will be done again this week. but that
ihe motion will be postpone this subject until Saturday
Mr.. SMITH Would u not suit the genieman's views
OF what The public interests require, 10 devote Saturday
TO private bills
Mr. PRATT. The rule Of The Senate says Friday Of
each week shall be devoted 10 that purpose.
Mr. SMITH. Blythe universal consent Of the Senate,
Saturday can be substituted for Friday.
MIR PRATT. II il will suit The honorable senator
inst as we'll think be would have a better opportunity
on Saturday to conclude his remarks than he would
have Il morrow.
Mr.. SMITH. | am perfectly willing.
Mr. SEWARD. Then, will modify my motion, 40
as 10 make II 10 postpone until Saturday.
Mr.. MALLORY. | would ask II we do not have the
entire morning hour OF tomorrow for private bills
Mr.. BADGER We do.
Mr MALLORY. Then, let ma postpone this matter un-
Ill "a. morrow Of O'Clock, and not until Saturday.
Mr. PRATT. Tomorrow is not a day. as was last
Friday. when The passage OK bill b. resisted by The
objection OF sirgle senator; they open discussion
understand that the senator from Delaware MIR BAY.
ARD intends 10 dscuss al large The policy Of class OF
bills reported from the committee oil which | have the
hoaor TO be member and that discussion cannot be
got through in the morning hour. And 90 see bat
the debate upon the question now before viii 10 reality
be delayed by IFS being postponed unll Saturday The
senator from Connecticut conclude his speech on
Saturday, and can have to for private bills
pone The further consideration OF the Nebraska bill until
Saturday.
M DOUGLAS. feel compelled to ask the yeas and
nays upon that question.
MIR BADGER Oh, no; do no, do that; change The
motion TO one TO postpone until tomorrow,
MIR. DOUGLAS, | ON blamed by the friends of this
for the indulgence have already granted and