Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19
Twenty Fourth Congress:


bill making provisions for the support of
the army, was read third time and passed.
Mr.. Preston presented memorial from a
public meeting held in Philadelphia, in
favor Of recognizing the independence of
Texas. lie said, he was not surprised at
the universal feeling in favor OF Texas
among the people Oft this country, arising
from the periidy and usurpations Of Santa
Anna, who was attempting to wage at
once war of abolition and catholicism,
and who even threatened the federal
government of this country and that he
meant to pluck the laurels from the brow
Of General Jackson. Notwithstanding
this strong expression of feeling, Mr..
Preston could not perceive how this
government could in good faith, do any
thing to aid the Texans beyond good
wishes for their success.
Mr.. Webster concurrcd in the general
view taken of the subject by the Senator
from South Carolina but he was for
peace, and would do nothing to compro-
mise that peace, although he was for sus-
tanning, in every respect, the rights of
this country. Mr.. Porter said that if we
wish to be neutral, We must abstain from
dcnunciatons. He deprecated the senti-
ments imputed to Santa Anna, and desired
ito know on what authority they were
made. Mr.. Walker, Of Mississippi, read an
extract received by him from an agent of
the United States in Mexico, who vouch-
ed for the correctness of the declarations
made by Santa Anna, which were made
in the presence of the British and French
Ministers at the time. Mr.. Buchanan
had five similar memorials to present. He
selt as man for the cause OF Texas, but
in his public capacity must be governed
by the principles of non-interference IN
the concerns of foreign Governments he
was for repelling force by force, and his
blood boiled in reading of the cruelties Of
Santa Anna. Mr.. Sbepley was opposed
to printing all such memorials. Mr..
Webster was in favor ofprinting the me-
MORALS it was due to the signers. He
did not wish it understood that there was
any apology in the Senate for the deeds
Of Santa Anna.-The memorials were
ordered to be printed.
The Bill to authorize the President Of
the United States to accept the services
of volunteers, and to raise an additional
regiment of dragons or mounted rflemen
was then taken up and discussed. Two
or three amendments were adopted. when
it appeared that so many changes were
required, that a motion was made by MIR.
Swift to re-commit the Bill.
Mr.. Nicholas moved to add an instruc-
ton TO report a military establishment
equal IN amount to that which existed
after the war of 1915. This motion was
negatived, and the Bill was then recon-
mitted.-The Senate adjourned.
/ HOUSE.-Mr. Everett, by consent,
submitted resolution calling upon the
President for information as to the boun.
daries Of Texas, &c. and the orders ISSUED
to the military or other officers of the U,
s. or Of the States,relative 10 the defence
of the Western frontier.
Nary Appropriation Bill.
The bill making appropriations Tor the
naval service, for the year 1886, was tax
en- up. The amendment appropratine
S150,OOO Tor the South Seas exploring
expedition, was carried. yeas %, nays
6s--and the bill was then passed, ant
sent to the Senate.
! The House concurred in the Senate,
amendments to the Army Appropriation
Bill, which is now passed.
| F0rtifcation Bill.
| The Committee then took up The bill
making appropriations for certain Fortifi
cations Of the U. s. for the year 1896.
!. Mr.. Cambrelcng moved an addaiona
clause of S750,000 for the armament o
the Forti6cations, in addition 10 the a
mount appropriated in the Army Appro
! priaiion Bill.