The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-02-01

from the Secretary of War made in compliance with the
law establishing uniform militia, enclosing the returns
of the militia Of the several States and Territories their
arms accoutrements &c which was laid on the table and
ordered 10 be printed
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE
Mr.. RICHARDSON, from the Committee on Territories
to whom referred the House bin to establish uniform
laws for the Territories of the United States
submitted adverse report thereon
Mr.. ZOLLIC0FFER wished 70 address the Iolse upon
that subject some future OCCASION when their time was
much engrossed in the consideration of the business
before them now, and therefore moved to refer the bill
the Committee OF the Whole the of the Union
which motion was agreed TO-
MINNESOTA RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Mr. RICE asked and obtained leave to introduce Joint
resolution declaring null void the acts of the Mnneso
ia legislature and III other acts and parts OF acts of the
legislature incorporating railroad companies
authorizing the construction of any railroad railroads
within the limits Of said Territory the incorporate
the Minnesota Western Railroad Company the to
corporate the Louisiana and Minnesota Railroad Company
the act TO incorporate the st PaHs and St Anthony Rail-
road Company the act to incorporate the Mississippi and
Lake Superior Railroad Company and the act in
corporate the Lake Superior and Pugets Sound Rail-
road Company Mr.. R. said that he did not wish to
have it appear that Congress has egisated for
company in that Territory and against another The
Committee the Judiciary had reported joint reso-
luton disappearing and dsaIirming certain acts of
the Minnesota legislature incorporating railroad COM
panies and that joint resolution had been passed lie be-
eved that the people Of Minnesota capable cor
rectng their without the interference of Con-
gress in their of local legislation But as Congress
had already ineriered he deemed it duty which he owed
TO hisconsuents to urge that step be TAKEN and
dsapprove OF all other acts and parts of for the ncor
poation Of railroad companies II this should be refused
they would legislae company into existence and
other He did not wish company benefited
by the destruction Of another.
Mr.. RICHARDSON moved the previous question and
the main question was ordered to be put
Mr.. CUTTING respectfully submitted to the gentleman
that the Committee the Judiciary governed in their
action by the railroad OF the Territory of Minnesota
which were laid before them The committee in his judg
ment ought to be cesured for undertaking TO act
upon laws which were not laid before them.
Mr.. KERR inquired Tit was in order to move to commit
the Joint resolution
The SPEAKER replied that it was not in order
Mr. LETCHER called for the reading of the gentlemens
names composing the different railroad companies
The SPEAKER stated that at this stage Of the proceed
ngs the question having been ordered 10 be put il
would not be in order to postpone the further considera
ton of the bill for any such purpose except by
consent
Mr. HENDRICKS moved to reconsider the vote by which
the question was ordered be put and to refer the
joint resolution 10 the Committee the Judiciary both
motions were agreed to.
TERRITORIAL BUSINESS
On motion Of Mr.. RICHARDSON the House then re-
solved itself into the Committee Of the Whole on the state
of the Union Mr. PHRLps in the chair and resumed the
consideration Of the act authorizing the construction of
suberranean line Of telegraph from the Mississippi or Mis-
souri, river to the Pacific ocean
Mr., RICHARDSON moved amendment to the bill
striking out the proposed grant Of two millions of
the benefit OF the projectors OF the line and reservng
them the right Of way He did tins after consulting with
Mr. FARLEY who had charge of the bill
Mr. BENTON invoked the serious attention of the com
mitee TO the amendment Yesterday these Geographic men
must have two millions of of land but this morning
they have merely right Of way. II was something
like the snake story in which said that be saw 500
snakes but his word being doubted he reduced the num-
Der down 70 100 then so then 25 declared
that he would not fall another snake So is with these
Geographic they fallen two millions of
of public land down right Of way, and now they will
not fall another snake. He considered this an Outrage on
American legislation and disrespeetfu the Congress of
/ tl,aT Tpiyn Gtataa
selves TO be treated in this This seems to be
Dragging, sir sort Of brag game-a game in which
never indulge, sir.
I Mr. RICHARDSON said that he submitted the amend
ment at the instance of the gentleman from Maine mir
\ FARLEY That gentleman had charge Of the bill and il
was no than what due to consult with him in
relation TO the matter The gentleman from Missouri in
making his bitter dcnuncatons gets himseyery much into
the position OF boy who told his father that he would 20
out and do something terrible and Who upon being asked
by his father what he would do replied that be would go
out and pull board of the piRpen That was Just what
the gentleman proposed TO dono and no less and
there was as much foundation for the excitement the boy
there for that OF the gentleman from Missouri Was
there thing dsrespecul 10 the House Of Representa-
ves or The American Congress in comforting with gentle
men who have been our associates with regard any bill
OF which they have the charge so then he was guilty.
and stood condemned He could turn with us much pride
and pleasure to the memories Of the past as could the
teman from Missouri He would compare records With
hm IN hing and IN The contest be wouid ask Of him
no fhyols
The gentleman had been very liberal a. ~. dsnuneia
tons but owing TO his respect for The past he would not
enter into the present with that spirit with which
he ought in consideration Of what had taken place this
morning He then moved TO strike the enaeting clause
of the bill
Mr. BENTON begged TO be excused from the comparison
instituted by the gentleman, he willing accord to
HIM eyerything IN the world which he asked lie wished
to ask the gentleman from Illinois whether those same
persons who interested in the bill and who Yesterday
detained the House until unusually late hour in order
TO get the bill passed did not this morning forward
and propose 10 give up the whole millions leaving
nothing but the right way2 As he received reply
he would take their silence for an affirmation He consd
cred that the gentlemen from Maine knew the viii of their
constituents They here speak for Them the men
who propose to construct this telegraphic line being c
zens OF that State and they would agree this amend
ment unless II was with their II impossible
TO suppose that any person would alter bargain without
the consent and knowledge Of those who interested in
It After some further ks Mr. H. said move to Law
everything on the table fLaugher.I
Inc question being then taken striking the enact
ing clause OF the bill II was agreed TO, and the bill was
lard aside to be reported TO the House
The committee then proceeded the consideration Of
the following bills the third Of which SO amended MS
to include Minnesota Territory which, after being briefly
bull for the construction OF military road in Ore
gon Territory
bill authorizing the Secretary Of War to purchase sites
and contract for the erection of Texas and New
Mexico and in the Territory Of Oregon.
bill making an appropriation for completing the public
buildings OF Oregon Territory
joint resolution authorizing the legislative assembly OF
Utah continue their sessions for not exceeding
sixty days instead of forty days heretofore provided
bill making appropriations for improving certain nil
itary roads in the Territory Of Minnesota