Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-05-20

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same degree Of restraint should be used IN
applying opprobrious epitheis to the Head
oil that Government, and which must pre-
vent result which he wished to have--the
continuance OF peace. He would not sup
pose that there would be aggressions until
there was some manifestation Of it made.
He would not do anything 10 affect the
peace of the u. States He went for it and
for the defence of the U. S. in all her rights.
Mr. Preston said it was difficult at all
Il times with the recollection OF the barbartles
that were practising, 10 discipline ones mind
SO that the epithets which he used would
not per force be dashed from his lips He
could not forget that he had duties as an
American Senator, although he could moi
but feel that he was also a citizen of the Re.
public of America.
Mr. Porter said that the neutrality could
only bspreserved by abstinence from such
denunciation as they had heard, and peace
could be preserved, only by the force OF
public opinion He deprecated the state
ments made as to Santa Anna, and wished 10
know upon what authority they were made.
Mr. Preston referred him 10 the Senator
from Mississippi
Mr. Walker read an extract from letter
received by him from an agent OF the Y. 5
then in Mexico, who youched for lis correct
ness, and that the declaration was made IN
the presence of the British and French Min
listers there at the time.
Aters some further remarks from Mr. Walk
err, Mr. Porter, Mr. Brown and Mr. Moore,
Mr. Buchanan said, he had five other me
MORALS of similar character whnh he
asked leave to present. As he was nisrep-
resented on former occasion, he now de-
sired TO state, that he only expressed the feel
ngs of a man in favor ofthe Texans; but,
that when called upon 10 act, he must be
governed by strict adherence to the prin-
ciple of non-in,erference with the domestic
affairs Of foreign nations. He hoped they
would be able to establish their Independence
II, however, Mexico violated the U. S.
territory, by letting slip the Indians upon IT,
then, every American would say, ii was
lawful TO repel force by force. His blood
boiled, he confessed. at the recollection Of
the barbarties practsed By Santa Anna on
them, but as an American Senator, he could
not give them any thing but his good wish
es He moved that the petitions should be
printed and laid on the table.
Mr. Shepley opposed the motion to print,
not wishing 10 give the slightest encourage
ment to such petitions.
Mr. Webster said, it was so much matter
Of course 10 print memorials, that no improp-
inference could be drawn from their now ac
cedlng 10 that motion, whilst il might be con-
sidered disrespeciful to the signers, to refuse
it, He desired that it should no, go abroad
that there was any apology or defence made
in that body, for Santa Anna he had not
heard any excuses for his barbari,ies. and
he would be unwilling that any thing OF that
kind. or unbecoming the age should be
thought capable OF finding apology or ex
cuse in that body.
All the memorials were ordered to be
printed, and laid on the table
The resolution chilling for inquiry from
the Secretary of the Treasury, as to the ex-
peuse incurred for removal of the Creek ln-
dams, on motion Of Mr. Webster, was taken
up and agreed TO.
The bill from the House to au,horise the
President 10 accept the services of volunteer
corps, &c. was taken up and considered as
in committee
An amendment auihorising the President
.
only, and providing that these appointments
should be confirmed by the Senate, was
agreed TO.
After some debate the bill was recommit-
ted TO the committee on Military Affairs
And the Senate adjourned.
In the House OF. Representatives, Mr. Ev-
ereit introduced resolution calling upon
the President of the United States for infor-
nation relating to our affairs with Mexico
The amendment TO the amendment adopt
ed by the Senate relanGg to the exploring
expedition passed by vote of % to 6s.-
This amendment gives 10 the President of
the United States, authority, if In his opinion
the public interest shall require, TO send out
a surveying and exploring expedition to the
Pacific Ocean and South Seas, and appro-
priating Sl50,000 for that purpose.
TUESDAY, May lo-The President sent
a message to Congress, informing that adyi-
ces had been received of the payment OF the
first four instalments of the indemnity by
France.
In the House, the joint resolution for ad-
Journment was called for, and negatiyed--
yeas 80, nays 90.
The bill from the Senate. providing for
the distribution of the proceeds from the sale
of Public Lands was taken up, and after
considerable debate, without taking the ques.
ton, the House went into committee Of the
whole on the bill TO provide for the better
protection of the western frontier"
The first section of this bill authorizes
the President to cause to be surveyed and
opened military road, from some point on