The Washington union., 1858-03-16

he voted against u and he thought II did not become
gentlemen who absent from their seats ON that occa
si 10 find l,ult ii they had been Ia their seats and
voted asasi te motion il could not have been carried
lie was willing 10 ~ here every day from twelve clock
until six and he thought Chat ss long his duty
required him 10 stay he could see no reason why gen
.rs,,,en should insist on holding night sessions.
Mr. IktgeUIL moved that the Senate adjourn.
Mr. BROWN called cor the yeas and nays which were
ordered.
The question being takcn the motion 10 adjourn WAS
not agreed to--ycas Is, nays 25as follows:
YEAS Mesr. rs Boierck Chandler Clark D,oHiile
den lot FOSTER Hale lan Harlan Houston King, seward,
NAysNessrs. Allen, ~ysrd Benjamin., hgg- iaeer Bright
rs~n e ess'' rsnos s ''S n swI kehDeS~ aaSo" P"
Tugh ssoa4.- -' F"''''
Wrght-aa bates, Cameron, Colamor,
n.vis nixon Douglas Darhee, Essns, Ftra,rc., r~n-
| tuess, Wade, and Yuleo-io.
Mr. CLARK then spoke at length in opposition 10 the
b citing great number OF from law books TO
prove that the law OF England never recognised
the right Of property Ia
At SIX o'clock p m, Mr. C. said he felt very much IA
tigle, and would prefer continue his remarks to-
morrow morning, he hal had nothing TO eat since
eight o'clock this morning, either bread water.
Mr.. SIMMONS moved that the Senate adjourn
The motion not agreed to-yeas l3, nays q las
follows
Hale amn Harlan King, fe simmons Wade and Wilson Is
cy Feb Green ~la isssoa Johnson Il sssnna- Jouso" Of
Tennessee Jcues Mallcry M,sc I,ae sebastian se Thomson
ABSENT -Nessrs BATES Bell Bright Boscrick
Cameron f%s"er & nyou Ion's pong'%s puec an"
leIec, e seward stuart sumner Thompson keuncky fru
buh, aud Yucc2
Several OF the above were announced as having paired
Mr. CLARK then continued his remarks, replying TO
the speeches Of Messs HAMAoSp, HuSrER BSJAMIS and
Others various points. At about eight o'clock he pro-
oee'ed TO refresh himself with cup of tea, while Mr.
GREEN reptyinv To n lpn which bab mt
10 him,
At quarter past eight he yeldel the floor TO Mr.
| CHANDLER, who moved that the Senate adjourn, The
motion not agreed oycas II, nays 2i-as follows
YEAs-Mcsrs Broderck Chandler Clark Dixon Dooie Foot,
Foster Hamo Harlan King, seward Trnmbun, Wade, and VII
NAYs-Messrs Allen bsysrd Benjamin nirgs Hglcr Brown
Fitch, Green, 6wn Hammond hesr johnson Artauas
son q Ispnes'es Jones kenuedy Mallory Mason s rugh Sc
Mr. TRUMBULL moved that the bill and amendments
| be laid on the table
Mr. PUGH raised the point of order that the senator
from New Hampshire having the floor, that motion could
| not be made.
| Mr.. TRUMBULL Withdrew the motion
Mr.. PUGH thought the senator from New Hampshire
had been listened with the attention which he
entitled and be hoped general agreement
might be entered into TO have vote taken at specified
time so that the Senate could adjourn
Mr. GREEN said the other side had refused TO do that
He asked what time the senator from Ohio would su
gest
Several SENATOR'S the republican side We will
agree to that.
MI GREEN said the friends of the Till would agree to
any day this week. but beyond; and the other side
of the chamber would not consent to any agreement 10
take the vote this week.
MIR. CAMERON hoped the majority would agree to fix
some reasonable time taking the vote Why agree
upon Monday The opponents of the bill will
sent to that
Mr. GREEN replied that the friends of the sen
ator from Pennsylvania told him, not five minutes ago.
that they not authorized to say that vote should
be taken Saturday next, any other day, until
they had had a consultation
Mr.. CAMERON stated that the friends of the bill had
had and determined upon their course but those
the other side had had such conference II the
senate would now adjourn, by TO morrow morning those
his side of the chamber would have a consultation
MIR. GREEN going on to state how the time Of the
Senate had been trifed away by adournmens from
Thursday until Monday, when
Mr.. TOOMfS raised question of order. He de-
sirous Of going with the public business and thought
this whole discussion out of order
Mr.. BRODERICK then (at half past O'Clock p. m J
moved that the Senate adjourn which not agreed
to-yeas l5 nays %.
Mr.. CLARK resumed his argument and at nine o. clock
yielded the floor 10
Mr.. WADE, who renewed the motion to adjourn. The
question being taken the result announcedycas 6,
nays "a quorum voting.
Mr pUGH moved that the Sergeant Arms be directed
to bring in the al,sentees.
Mr.. MASON said that it manifest that quorum
to vote He hoped the roll would be called again.
Mr.. CAMERON urged that the Senate should adjourn,
and give the opponents of the bill chance 10 hold
caucus.
The list of abscntees then called and several sena-
tors responded to their names.
Mr.. CAMERON stated that he had paired on with Mr..
HUNTER and he accordingly excused
Mr.. FITCH gave the why his colleague (sir.
BpIaHr absent and Mr.. SEWARD moved t.s, he be
excused
ON that motion MIR. WADE calle,l f.. the yeas and
nays.
The VICE PRESIDENT declined TO entertain that
tion while call was going ON.
Various motions were made and discussions ON points
of order took place. occupying about am hour.
MIR PlGH sud that he should vote against all lictots
proceedings either side.
Those absenees who had responded TO their names
called upon TO vote the motion 10 al, oun
and the result then announced l6, nays II.
SO the Senate refused to adjourn.
Mr.. WILSON moved to postpone the further consider
alton OF the bill until halt past twelve clock 20
Mr. HALE moved that the Sergeant at Arms be direct
cd to bring in the absent members
Mr.. GREEN moved ~ lay that motion ON the table.
After some debate and several points Of order being
raised and various appeals from the decision of the Car
bic was agreed TO-
Mr.. TRUMBULL urged an adjournment.
Mr. TOOMiS stated the manner in which the opponents
of the bill hal endeavoed 10 postpone il, and hoped the
majority would be their duty TO the country and
let actousness be crushed out. Applause in the gal
lcrics
Mr. FESSENDgN said the minority had rights too and
if il TO a trial of endurance they would
how long it would take to crush them out.
MIR GREEN replied that while it true that the mi
ncrity had rights the majority had responsibilities and
the country would hold them responsible for the