Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1838-01-11

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would also look to another matter con
nected with ii, and inquire whether an
portion Of the United States territory, O
of the territory in dispute, had been &C
cupied by the British authorities, t.
transport troops, ammunition, sc. ; for
that had been the case, he should regar,
the proceeding quite as Objectionable a
any open interference by our citizens.
Mr.. Calhoun said that from the be
ginning Of these difficulties on the N. +
Boundary, he had been most anxiou.
that our neutrality should De preserved
OF all calamities that could bcfal. not on
ly this country hut the world, he regard
cd rupture with England as one Of the
greatest. He hoped means would be
given to the executive to secure thorough
neutrality.
Mr.. Norvell Of Michigan, said he en-
tiroly agreed to what had been said by
Nlessrs. Clay and Calhoun and he re-
gretied that the neutrality Of the country
in another quarter (Texas, Toxas) had
not also been preserved.
MIR. Davis of Massachusetts concur
red in tire views that had been thrown
out in regard to the obligations Of the
government 10 preserve neutrality-and
he added also, that it was a matter of
deep regret that the government had not
moved earlier, and eXerted itself to pre-
serve neutrality in another quarter.
lie cOncurred, too, o,with Mr.. Calhoun,
in the sentiment that II rupture with En-
gland would be great calamity but
he should be sorry to believe that this
great and growing country was influence
ed by the consideration, that one nation
is powerful and another weak.
He thanked Mr.. Clay, also, for hav-
ing called the attention of the Senate and
the country 10 the other question in re-
spoct to the disputed territory. 1t was
most important to know what use had
been made by the British authorities of
that territory. Massachusetts, rs well
as Maine, had great interest in that
subject. He reminded tho Senate that
this territory answered the purpose of
England.
Mr.. Davis was followed by Mr.. Ben
ton, who said that the military commit
tee, Of which he is chairman, have now
under consideration some measures
which will enable the executive the bet
Ter to carry into effect the existing laws
for supptessiug disturbances, and pre-
serving order.
One Of these measures proposed an in
crease Of the peace military establish
ment and the communication now made
by the President would undoubtedly be
nm additional reason to induce that COM
mittee to report at as early day as pos
siLlc.
The message was then referred to the
committee on foreign relations.
MR.. CALHogN's RESOLUTIONS.
MI. Calhoun's resolutions were then
taken up, and the question being on the
adoption of an amendment to the third
resolution offered by Mr.. Allen yester-
day, providing that the resolutions should
not he held to injurc freedom OF speech
and the right Of petition, it was carried,
ayes 80, nays IA. .
Mr.. Morris then took the floor, aud
tho Senate against the resolu-
ion.
The HOUSE was chiefly engaged in
he reception of reports from Commit
ices.
The message from the President (the
same as communic ated to the Senate) IN
relation to the affairs in Canada, was re-
ceivcd and read. The remainder of the
time was principally occupied in the dis
cussion Of resolution offered by Mr..
Howard from the Committee on Foreign
calling upon the President of the
U. S. for information respecting the cap
turc by the U. S. sloop Of war Natchez,
of the Mexican vessel of war General
Urea, and its su6se quent restoration by
the United States to the Mexican Co
vernment
The House adjourned from Friday to
Monday.
IN SENATE-SAruRDAr, Jan. 9th.
Most of the time was occupied in the
disc ussion of Mr.. Calhoun's resolutions.
After debate the Sd resolution was adopt
cd, 81 toll
Resolutions were introduced by Mr..
Kean-the first declaring that Congress
does not possess the power under the
Constitution TO abolish slavery whore it
exists in any Of the States of this Union /;
and the last, that it is mex xPedient, at
this time, to legislato on the subject Of
slavery in the District of Columbia. =
He proposed that they be read and laid
on the table to come up in their order,
which was agreed TO.
Mr.. Robbins introduced the resolutions
Of the General Assembly Of Rhode Is
land, etc. demonstrating against the ad-
mission Of Texas into the Union Of the