Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-04-25

ook the opposite side, and spoke In favor OF the
.xpediency OF the mission, and in opposition 10 the
Mr. Mallary, of Vermont, next addressed the
Committee, in favor both of the mission, and also
Of the amendin ent, in which. however, he propos-
eel the following amendment, by striking out the
words: 3" nor ought they TO form any al
lance, offensive or defensive, negotiate, respect
ing such alliance, with all, or any OF the Span
ish American Republics; ought they TO become
parties with them, either OF thein 10 any joint
declaration, for the purpose % preventing tie in
reference OF any of the European powers, with |
their independence or form of Government, or to |
any compact for the purpose of preventing coloni-
za,ion upon the continent of America"
If this clause stricken out, the amendment
would read as follows
The House, however, in expressing this opin-
ion, do not intend TO sanction any departure from
the settled policy of this Government, that in ex-
tending commercial relations with foreign ma
tons, should have with them as liltle political
connexion as possible, and that we should preserve
peace, commerce, and friendship, with all nations,
and form entangling alliances with none. 1t j.,
therefore, the opinion of this House, that the Co
vernmcnt OF the United States ough, not 20 be re-
presented at the Congress of Panama, excep; in
diplomatic character; but that the People of the
United States should be left free to act in any cri
sis in such their feelings of friendship,
Z. policy may at the time dictate
Mir. Powell, of Va. asked if it would now be in
order TO submit amendment the effeci of which
would be 10 include the amendment las. offered,
and also 10 go farther so to strike out The whole
OF the amendment, after the words 81 entangling
alliances with none"
| The Chair decided, that, rs the amendment of
| Mr.. Mallary amendment 10 an amend
men, Ii was not susceptible of further alteration
1 arl hat ha 6 III
| gentleman from Virginia would not be in order
MIR. McLane declined accepting the amend
ment OF Mr. Mallary a modification, and
stated his reasons at length, and went into a
general defence OF the principles of his amend
ment.
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, made some remarks in
support OF the amendment, but announced his in
tention to vote against the mission.
He was Replied to by Mr.. Cook, of Illinois. who
was opposed to the amendment both in form and
principle.
Mr.. Campbell replied 10 Mr.. Cook, and yind;-
Gated at length the ground he had taken
Mr. Everett, Of Mass. made some remarks on
what had fallen from Mr.. Campbell, and went a,
considerable length into explanation of that
part of the report which has reference TO the sinh
Ject oil religion, and that clause of the messape
which comments on the Farewell Address OF
Washington.
MIR. cambreleng, of y. Y. then addressed the
Committee in support OF the amendment. He was
| not opposed 10 the mission, provided the amend.
meat should pass.
Mr.. Everett replied to part of the remarks Of
Mr. Cambreleng, and made an explanation of ,vha,
he had said in former speech OH the subject q,
slavery.
Mr. Forsyth, of Geo. rose to vindica,e an absen,
| friend, Mr.. Crawford) from being included in
some of the remarks of Mr.. Everett, which an
piled 10 the members Of the former administration
MIR. Livingston, of Lou. spoke in vindication Of
himself from some observations made by Mr.. Cam.
| breleng,--and
| Mr.. Cambreleng replied.
Mr.. Floyd, of Va. then delivered his se,,;,,o,..
| at length, In opposition to the mission. some
explanations then took place between Mr.. FIoya
and Messrs. Archer, Livingston, and Dorsey.
Loud cries for the question nov rcsounJed from
II ill g ~ H.. a".es iquesSIon was 4 ih ZEN
taken on the amendment of MIR. Mallory, and
decided in the negative, ayes Sc, noes liz.
Mr.. Whipple, of N. H. now offered the follow.
ing amendment:
- The House OF Representatives, however ms
sess the power, and claim the exercise of the rich,
to express their opinion, and 10 make know, their
sentiment on QUESTION: relating TO the forepn noIi.
cy OF the country, ard to indicate, so far as il
| be known 20 them, the opinion of their cons,i,u.
EMS; yet this House does not deem it expedient
so to commit itself TO coDpromit it's RIGHT nj m
1 . a
what relations ought hereafter to exist bet,yoor
this and the other American Republics. the c;r
! cuinstanceS which are necessary 10 direct the id,
ment OF this House being not now fully in lie CO
session. f''
| ReS0tred, Therefore, that il is not expedient .,
the present time, either 10 declare in favor of y,
| against neutral policy, aHlder all circYD, stances
or to assume an advisory attitude in relation .. i
| Executive department Of this Government, L,,, ~
permit that department to discharge its cons,;,
tional duties, subject TO its constitutional os,
bIiiies.'' SPohSi-
| mr. Whlppie supported his amendment bv sbor,
speech when, the question being taken. il wac
| jected. - was re
Inc calls Tor the question became more imnor,,.
nate When order was restored, the question wa,
put on the amendment of Mr. M'I,aoe a. -;
fled by Nh. buchanan, and decided in The .h'oo'-
-ayes 90, noes o. "'6"'"'
Mr.. Forsyth now moved the aror,,r,...
nae offered some days since, in the foIIo,yiaa
words: w iO'ioW'he
ha'' IN the opinion ofthe House. il ia ex,s-
uieht 10 make an appropriation, to enable fbe Pc.
sluent 10 send ministers TO be present ar bu, No,
10 become members Of, the Congress of the A,ns,i'
e"n S'I'es at fanama; 1t being distinctly under.
stood that the said ministers are N he
~ eApIess 10 That Congress the deep in
erest OF this country in the security and
OF the other American States; 10 exnIs;o 49,.
ques'eu' the principles which govern The II g..
~ uleif political and commercial intercourss LII
all foreign nations; to receive and to remit ~ t"
own Government any proposition that The ,vhoi'
or any one OF the Powers represented in the CO..
gross may think proper TO offer for the conside,a
non Of the Government of the United States -
'hr' McDuihe hoped the gentleman from t,eor
ga would not press the amendment.
| draw H. ''i"seu 10 with
AR. Mitchell, Of Tenn. then s,ot.o -, -,