Mr. ALLEY. I would give every gentleman an opportunity to be heard fully on this question if we had the time. Nothing would afford me more satisfaction than to go into the history of this company from the beginning to the end. I could a tale unfold in regard to telegraph companies which would not be disputed here or anywhere else, and which I am sure would secure the vote ofevery member of this House on this bill; unless, perhaps, some might be deterred by what they regard as constitutional objections, which, of course, Irespect. So far as the constitutional question is concerned, sir, I have nothing to say. I am no lawyer. I give gentlemen creditfor being sincere and conscientious in their objections on constitutional grounds; and I believe no gentleman here if he was thoroughly informed upon the subject would find it in his heart to op rose the passage of this bill on its merits outsrdtutional question. But I have only to say in reference to the constitutional points raised, that the most eminent lawyers of Congress or with whom I consulted on the bill say that it is perfectly constitutional and right in all of its parts. All these points and all these objections have been raised in the committee as well as upon this floor, and have been fully considered. I expected most earnest opposition to this bill. I understand what appliances have been resorted to; I know that the chief man ager of this eat monopoly has been here upon the floor offiiis House today calling members from their seats and soliciting their aid in opposition to this bill. If I had time I think I could show on the merits of this measure that the interests of the American people imperatively demand its passage. But I have not time to 0 into that at any great len h, butI trust I have said sufficient to obtain the sanction of this House to this.measure, and have only to say in regard to the constitutional question, ifthis great ‘overnment and the people of this country are in the hands of a few individuals in regard to the use of the telegraph , from whom there is no escape, then God elp the nation! Yet with such important interests at stake, if we are to be prevented from exercising our rights in this matter because of constitutional impediments, it seems to me we are in a bad way.