The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-03-06


Rxolpsios or LusAncs, rAUyEss Erc.
Mr. WENTWORTH, of Massachusetts, from the Commit
Tee on Commerce asked and obtained leave to report bill
prevent the introduction OF foreign Paupers criminals
unetcs idiots insane and blind persons into the United
The question being then taken by tcllers ordering
the previous question there wereayes 49, noes 40 no
quorum voting. f@
Mr. HUNT moved that the House take recess until nine
o'clock. (it was then six
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE objected
The CHAIRMAN (Mr. JosEs, of Tennesseel The mo-
ton Of the gentleman from Louisiana can only be enter
tanned by unanimous consent under suspension OF the
rules. efras
On motion, the roll was then called and 1872 members
answered TO their names, 1900. IS fsaE
The demand for the previous question Withdrawn.
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE was opposed to the bill II had
been suddenly sprung upon the House. and he had not had
opportunity 10 examine its provisions. So far he
understood it, II provided that insane, poor, idotic,
convict blind person be introduced into the United
States except under certain penalties He doabted the
power of the federal government prevent the States of
this Union from allowing certain class Of persons e 60
within their borers His impression WAS that the State
of VirginH Massachusetts,, Kentucky had right 10
control their action in this respect Assuming the
power to exist II at least cruel exercise Of that
power Under the provisions OF the bill foreign
into this country without obtaining from an
American consul certificate that he has been for five
years insane idoc blind has not suffered In any way
from arrangement Of his intellect 1t could well be
said and with the proprety who has not suffered from
any arrangement Of the bowels. Laughter If man
has the misfortune to have blind person in his family
that family either be discovered compelled to
main wherethey The bill also has odous property
qualification II is anh-republcan, anti american and
contrary to former legislation to draw distinctions
Of this 1t is the fruits of spirit which he knew
popular and sweeping ike hurricane the CONT
nent but IL spirit which is in conflict with the fnnda-
mental principles Of system and against which he
willing TO record his vote and abide the time when there
shall be reaction OF public sentiment which, doubt
will soon take place He would not vote for the bill be-
it draws distinction between the rich and the
poor and prevents their coming hther only by pass like
negro of the South in passing from plantation to
another sHT 4s e8 @a8 f
Mr.. CAMPBELL The gentleman has spoken of some
spirit sweeping the land like hurricane Ihave noseen
it and do not know anything about it. But the honora
BILE gentleman from Massachusetts, who has charge of this
BILL has been swept down in his State by this spirit
Is not that so2
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE ! understand that the gentle
| known the aknow-nothings.s
Mr.. CAMPBELL. Then, why charge the bill to the re-
sponsiblity of that spirit? secs
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE briefly replied.
The question being then taken on the passage Of the
bill, there wereyeas GA, nays 4s no quorum voting
Several members moved call of the House.
Mr.. DISNEY Yes the know-nothings lodging
around here and move to call them out Laughter.
| quorum ascertaned to be present.
Mr. HIBBARD moved to lay the bill the table which
motion was subsequently, agreed toyeas 81, nays 3d.
JuDIcIARY-REroRx BILL.
Mr. MAY from the committee Of conference on the dis
agreeing votes of the two houses the bill to reorganize
the courts OF the District of Columbia and to improve the
laws thereof reported that they had been unable
upon part Of the bill referring the courts of the Dis
tric The Senate had receded from its amendment to the
section and the joint committee have agreed TO report
that section in the form of bill striking out the pream
BILE Of the original BILL and making it bill for the i'm
provemen of the laws of the District of Columbia and
codfy the same; which report was agreed to-.
| Little business done during the next two
hours there being quorum present except occasional
call of the House. and and then exhibition of racy
| scenes OF wtcisms
| NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr. PHELPS from the committee of conference on the
vol al fWO me
Of the Senate to the bill making appropriations for the
val service Of the United States for the fiscal year ending
the soth Of june 1885, reported that after full and free
conference they agree recommend their respective
to recee from such as the committee
were unable to adjust
Senate making appropriations for the transportation Of
United States mails by ocea-bound steamers and other
wise containing an appropriation OF $sl95oo to be paid
Liverpool and back The provisions giving rise to the
Presidents veto are stricken out
| The report was agreed to.
DIPLOMATIC BILL.
Mr. HOUSTON from the committee Of conference on the
dsagreeng votes Of the tw0houses number of
amendments to the bill making appropriations for civil
and diplomatic departments Of the for the
fiscal yoar ending the 30th of June 1856 reported that
after full and free conference they agree recommend to
their respective houses that the Senate recede from great
majority OF its amendments disagreed to by the House, and
that the House recede from its disagreement other
| amendments which report was agreed to-
LAST BUSINESS or THE SESSION
bill allowing increase of compensation registers
and receivers read third time and passed
Under suspension Of the rules another bill taken
into consideration &s
Mr. BENTON had been in his seat since early yeser-
day evening.
While the Clerk was calling the roll, and lust "a tho
name OF the gentleman from Missouri called
Mr. BENTON appeared just within the bar Of the House.
at the main entrance with cloak concealng his entire
person below the and chin and exclaimed A the 70
porter understood him. am here sir. not member
of this Congress- thank God sir am ex-member sir
Deafenng cries Of "Orderp Violent gescuations on the
part of Mr.. BESTos This is Congress at all sir.
bath, sir.
The CHAIRMAN Mr.. 0RRl rapping with his hammer,
demanded order Ii the gentleman to no member of this
Congress the doorkeeper will keep him outside Of the
Laughter.l
Mr.. BENTON retired, apparently unbalanced
Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee move that committee Of
two be appointed TO act jointly with like committee on
the part Of the Senate to wait upon the President OF the
United States and inform him that the 33d Congress are
now ready to close their abors II he has no further CON-
munication to make agreed to-
Mr. lyon said as this day forholy legislation and
for doing good he would ask the unanimous consent of
the House to call bill for relief Of certain moor
old widow objected to. INV
Mr. LANE, of Oregon then made a brief personal en-
panaton apologixing in the gentemany manner for
the feeling of excitement which he manifested some weeks
since in his alteration with Mr. FARLEY saying that be
regretted its creation and that be entertained the
kindest personal feelings towards that gentleman.
Mr.. FARLEY expressed himself in like manner.
Mr. JONES OF Tennessee, from the Joint committee APP
pointed to wait the President of the United States and
inform him that the 33d Congress had closed its ahors
and were now reAdy to adjourn reported that they had
performed the task assigned them had learned from
the President that he had further communication to