Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-10

! Mexico with this country. Jo'
security :, an "h apprchension from the movements o.
IS onr Major Generals in that section OF c'Sn'sy
collision mi take place riv Dnd SameJ by SUD-
hus"e ,ea INJURIES contest might ensuc ii IL olo
| p tn.w NOT what might be The end
ne t1,ns,rJ however that should act under sense
81 .,rict usce-,hat we should consult only The ma
on,l honor and do nothing to take US down from Inc
b;gh poslion We occupied in the eyes OF the whole world
lie trusted in Heaven that the time would never come
when should plunge into war. or violate eaISt"s
treaties because the feelings Of humanity had been out
ragged. ch
lie was in favor of taking up and dsposing OF ,ne
Land bill now; could then come calmly anu e'ie''o
| ally 10 the consideration OF this subject &C.: ,
Mr. Preston said he misnppreie nueu. ~ MH i
supposed lie wished 10 press the cohsde i''" y.
matter now. lie wished merely 10 ara" INT
Of the Senate it, and he had succeeded IN 80
The final action upon it mig ht easily DC deiefleu ''
day or two. , ,h; +;
W. had rumors. 10 be sure, but he saw nothing III
them to Justify any act OF extraordinary S'su"" ""
our part. We need not operate deienSvey W W. ~,
offensive AT present Santa Anna had done enough u
cnrdc our blood and shock sensoillties out not
enough 10 Justify any war'ke prrParattoh ne ""u,u
| wish 70 know. however, why Gen. Gaines had MADE
this requisition for more men ~ nuo M en- cu. hu
the Government in possession OF all Inc aGs uut
he conld moi think sn He does not intend 10 rush down
a, once upon the Mex can leadrr-consaeiihg nun as
monster out of the pale Of humanity euch couio hos
b. hin Intention Was there not something else Lad
no, commu nica,ion from Sauta Anna to the Cainan'
che Indians been intercepted: IL 80, the President Is
| in possession OF The TACT: . L
I've cannot inlers re in Texas i, is beyond our reach
But if this ruthless drsoatur Ut that province has Instl-
a.d ,p Indians 10 cruss frontier and descend upon
our settlements should hold him Responsible tor every
drop Of blood that may be shed .
| Ii such movement is cunenplated-if 1t Is taking
place-en after the necessary information, let the Sc
| nate act He agreed with the Senator from LOUISIANA,
that an increase OF our military was necessary:
Mr. Benton reminded the Senate that this bill wac not
t,l>. Nfr, storm nlta
South. western pcasurc 1t had originated with one OF
the Senators from Indiana (alr Upton and one Of the
Senators from Ohio, (Mr. hlorris) These gentlemen
made Incl plen movements ON lsle SUBJECT Us iuch
az three ago. and before they could have had The
least idea General Gaines would bc placed IN situa-
| ton TO act in the matter.
Mr. Buchsnan said that he had no doubt the Govern
ment would be guided u It's course towards Mexico by
tina, principle which had been established i'll the
nenceuIrnt Of political history; which had grown
with growth aud strength cneh with our strength
which always had bern and he trusted always would be-
strictly adhered to- viz never TO Interfere with the do
ulcstic concerns Of foreign nations.
General Washington had asserted and maintained that
principle in his celebrated proclamation of neutrality; 1t
had met, in theory and pruclcc with the appreciation OF
the whole world; regarded other nations friends IN
peace and enemies in war, and should never III any
contingency be departed from.
In his eyes and he trusted in the eyes Of all mankind
Santa Anna tyrant and a usurper. He had 'olai
ed the federal compact which had been entered into by
the Mexican Snt-s; he had overturned that consttu
tiuna system Of Government TO which they had looked
tor the preservation Of their peace and prosperity und
Texas, Of the States Of that Conrderscy, there
fore. was justified in her rebellion Whether her cIt
zrrs had consulted wise policy in declaring themselves
independent NO, for him to decide; but as man,
| u,.d u American, lie wished they might acquire and
muinain their Independence and he trusted in God they
would be able do lie would leave them, however,
most unwillingy, their bravery and r1erons,
with ardent hope for their ultimate success.
What continued Mr. D) was the state OF our frontier!
If this Mexican leader ruuslng the Indians within
our territories into action; if he exciting and su
latng their brula! passions; if our deeneeess women
and children TO be murdered in cold bo"d, then
he woulE hold him responsible. Should this prove 10 bc
true, he las violated treaty with Mexico, and has
eleurly made himself the aggressor.
In any event, there necessity tor sending troops
al oncer making ourselves strong IN that quarter Tor
we know not 10 what excuses the savage feelings OF
Santa Anna might impel him.
In the policy OF sending sufficient force dragons to
The Western frontier, proposed by the Senator from
Missouri he entirey coinclded but he was opposed to
departing in any the slightest degree from The settled
policy OF this Government even Tor the purpose OF sup
porting the OF the Texans Thus much IN regard
TO the general subject.
lit were left for him to decide whether the measure
now before the Srnnt. the land bill should now be
acted upon he should other things being equal give Tie
preference tile former 1t was necessary measure
But he had been instructed, by authority which he
was bound respect 10 support the latter; and he should
vote with its watmcst friends till it passed or was de-
feated. He willing, therefore, to proceed and dis
pose of the land BILL Which had already been ordered
be engrossed for its third reading, until it should be final
~ disposed Of which he thought mig ht be done to-day
or, at the latest Tomorrow; ii would embarrass all our
proceedings. We might then take up and pass The I'M.
porant OF defence before the Senate,
without further delay.
MIR. Clayton stated that he should vote for the Land
bill in preference to this bil because the former would
have still TO pass the other House, while the bill now
asked be considered had pissed that House As far
he had Of This bill, he was avo.aby disposed TO-
consider of the amendments He did not wish il 10 be
said of hun that he had thrown any difficulty in the way
of the public defence: and he only desired much de-
lay would enable him to become acquainted with the
| character vi the aIucIIlIenls
MIR. Linn referred 10 the journal TO show that this mat
| ter had been moved early in March.
The motion to take up the bill then negayed
without DIVISION the call tor the yeas aud nays being
withdrawn
PUBLIC LANDS.
The Senate proceeded IL Consider the bill TO provide
for the distribution Of The proceeds Of the public lands
&c.
The question being the passage Of the BILL
MIR. Wright spoke at some length in opposition to the
| bill
| when
| MIR Benton rose and addressed the Senate.
| The question Then taken the passage Of the
| bill, aud dccdedas follows:
lcus-Alcssrs Black, Buchanan, Clay, Clayton, Crit
/ cnden, Davis, Ewing, Of Ohio, Goldsboruugh, Hen.
drcks, Kent, Knight, Leigh, McKean Mangun, Maui
dan Nicholas, Porter, rrntss, Preston, Robbins South
ard, Swift, Tominson, Webster, Whlte-2o.
hays-Msssrs. Benton, taloun Cuthbert Ewing
Of Illinois, Gru.dy, HILL Hubbard King, oi Ala, King
Of Ga, Linn, Moore M"It!s, NlIes, kves, kubins,n
Rngglrs, ShepIey, Tai'adgc, Walker, Wright-2O.
So the bill was passed
Mr.. Webster gave notice That he should tomorrow
call up tue Genera! Appropriation Bill
/ The Senate atuurnsd.
| l. "a: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. Bond stated Mat he hud just received four memo.
rals from large nGbsr Of respectable citizens of
Ross county, in the State Of Ohio, relating object
of great importance 10 that and other por"ns Of that
STAR and the encouragement of which would he be-