The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-20

struetion, preservation. and Of ship canal seros.
tha IsthmUs Of Daren.
Mr. GRANT offered the following resolution, which
lies over ono day
Resoleed That 5000 extra copies be printed n the
report made to this House, the present session by
the COMMITTEES on Iloads and Canals, in favor Of the
construction Of the canal around the falls Of Niagara
On motion Of Mr. LINCOLN,
kesotved, That the Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds Of this House be instructed 10 confer with
the Committee on Public Buildings the part Of the
Senate, under resolution Of that body Of the 18th of
December last, upon such matters respect the
sgned duties, or within the appropriate province, Of
such committee
CIRCUIT COURT or LOUISIANA.
Mr. THOMAS, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported the following resolution:
ResOtred, That the Committee on the Judiciary be
instructed TO inquire whether any and il any, what
further legislation IL required ensure speedy ad-
mnlsraIion Of justice in the Circuit Court Of Louis.
lana
Mr. GARLAND, Of Louisiana made some obser-
yations the present arrangement OF the judicial dis
trcs in the Southwestern part Of the Unon complain
ing Of neglect the part Of the district Judge Me
knley whose face he said, had not been in New
Orleans since his appointment. The present arrange
nent operated that part Of the country,
instead Of blessing. The people had not judge
in their district for ten years. The state Of things
called'for prompt and efIectual relief
Mr. MARTIN, Of Alabama, made some expsna-
tons in reply; admitted the present system 10 be de-
feciiye, and hoped would be improved but defended
the character and conduct of the Judge referred 10
repeng the imputation Of wIlul neglect or ncompe-
tency.
Alter some further remarks from Mr. GARLAND
and Mr.. THOMAS, the resolution was agreed to.
The morning hour having expired the House re-
sumed the consideration Of
THE CANADA BrLL
And the question being the amendment proposed by
Mr. Hosey, OF Georgia, 10 strike out from the follow
ing proyiso Provided that nothing in this the
preceding section contained shall be construed 10
tend TO interfere with any trade in munitions
Of war, conducted vessels By sea, with any foreign
port place whatsoever, other than ports and places
within such conerminons State or Colony, which might
have been lawfully carried by citizens of the United
States before the passage Of this act, under The prov
sons OF the act hereby amended the words printed IN
italics viz conducted in vessels by sea-
Mr.. MASON, Of Ohio, who had the floor from yes
terday, addressed the House large support of the
bill, and in reply various objections which had been
urged against It, al the same time obeciing to certain
portions OF the plraseology in the first and second sec
lios which he conceived TO admit Of such nterpre
taon would prohibit the aid by citizens only
the Colonial Government, and not to those who
resisting its authority
Several explanations passed between him and Mr.
Howard, the chairman of the committee who had re-
ported the bill this subject, but Mr. M being
tIrely satisfied with them, moved amendment which
would alter the language Of the bill to obviate the
difficulty, and make it apply equally TO both parties in
Canada.
Mr. BYNUM now obtained the hoor but yielded it.
temporarily, at the request of Mr.. HOWARD, who,
observing that the House would naturally be anxious
know from the latest authentic adyices, the existing
Of things the Canada frontier. to the Clerks
table and asked to have read the two following letters
I,pay hni piyp wer read as
HEED QUARTERS 7rH MILITARY DEpr,
Detroit, Feb ii, 1888.
General: have the honor to inform you that large
bodies Of men, unarmed are in the neighborhood Of
Monroe and Gibraltar in this State, in detached par
ties having, ii is believed in their possession
and munitions of war, concealed in wagons in such
a manner as to escape detection, unless they are
searched, which, am informed by the District At
torney is out Of the power of the civil authorities 10
do, under existing laws. These forces are it is I'M
dersood, under the command of Gen. Van RenSSe
laer and Mr.. Mckenzie, whohave assumed fictitious
names, and are assembling preparatory to an inva-
sion Of Canada on the 22d inst, the day fixed by
Gen Sutherland to effect landing an order TO that
effect being now in the hands Of Gov Mason:
Under these circumstances, il becomes highly i'm
portant that some efficient measure should be adopt
ed to maintain our neutral relations with Great
Britain, which are about to be violated, either by
arreSting the officers and leading Of the expedi-
ton, orseZing their arms and ammunition; neither
existing laws.
With the knowledge of these facts, and after con-
suting with the Executive of this State, have de-
termined, believing the exigency of the case war
rants me in so doing, 10 send an express 10 Wash
Bgton, by whom this letter will be delivered to you
who viii carry dispatches from Gov. Mason TO the
President of the United States, and other civil func
tionaries in that city, requesting them 10 urge mme
diate and speedy action the bill which has lately
passed the Senate, and which is now before the
House of Representatives, clothing our officers with
more ample powers than they now have, TO maintain
our neutrality.
| am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
Brig Gen United States Army
Brig. Gen. R. JONES, Adj. Gen. U. S. Army.
Detroit, Feb IL, 1893
SR regret 10 inform you that contrary to my
most confident expectations, this frontier is again
thrown into state of confusion by the appearance
of the force recently disbanded from 4Navy Island"
have no idea that this assemblage Of persons can
make any effective impression ON the Canadian
Shore but the fact of their appearance is calculated
to keep this side of the line 10 continued fermen
and the opposite shore in a constant state of alarm
and apprehension.
The patriot forces ESQ called) are at present scat
tered in detached parties, in different directions
preparatory TO movement against the Canadian
frontier, on the 22d of the present month Their
arms and munitions OF war are in boxes and are
conveyed through The country as merchandise. If
the existing law would permit The seizure of these
boxes reasonable suspicion that they contain the
weapons for an expedition against the dominionS of
foreign power at peace with the Government OF the
United States, the parties could, at once, be disarm-
ed and permanent tranquility restored to the From
tier. With this view, General Brady has deter
mined TO despatch an express 10 Washington, urging
the immediate passage by the House of Representa-
tives of the bill which has recently passed the
Senate for the preservation Of our neutrality with
foreign powers. concur fully with the General in
most earnestly but respectfully, suggest that YOU
should present such considerations to the House of