Litchfield enquirer., 1838-01-18

Both parties were pacific, kindly disposed to. WaroS each 0thers and would settle all their dl1hcultles m pacific manner. Mir. M. then spoke ot the conduct of the Government of the United States. and compared its conduct now, and it's policy in the affairs of Mexico. The United States, he said, had acted a dis credItable and infamous part in the contro- versy with Mexico; part that was coward ly and mean in the extreme. He held the Administration responsible for all, and be- lieved ifthe Government had checked exces- ses in Mexico, she would have had none to check in New. York.
 The following is the Message of the Presi- dent.
 T'O the Senate and House ot Representatives.
 ofthe United St0tes:
 In the highly excited state of feeling on the Northern frontier, occasioned by the dis turbance in Canada, it was to be apprehend- ed that causes of complaint might arise on the line dividing the United States from her Britannia Majesty's dominions. Every pre- caution was therefore taken on our part au- thorized by the existing laws and as the troops of the provinces were embodied on the Canadian side, it was hoped that no seri- ous violation of the right of the United States would be permitted to occur. l regret, how ever, to inform you that an outrage of most aggravated character has been committed, accompanied by hostile though temporary invasion of our territory, producing the strongest feelings of resentment on the part of our citizens in the neighborhood, and on the whole border line; and that the excite ment previously existing has been alarming ly increased. To guard against the possible recurrence of any similar act, have thought it indispensable to call out portion of the militia to be posted on that frontier. The documents herewith presented to Congress, show the character of the outrage committed, the measures taken in consequence of its re- currence, and the necessity for resorting to them.
 It will also be seen that the subject was im- mediately brought to the notice of the Brit. ish Minister accredited to this country, and the proper steps taken on our part to obtain the fullest information of all the circumstan- ces leading to and attendant upon the trans actions, preparatory to demand for repara- tion. ask such appropriations as the cir
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 MT. Thompson of s. c. contended that war-any thing, was preferable to National disgrace and National dishonor. Mir. Wise followed MT. Thompson, and brought to a close the discussion by the Previous Ques- tion, which, however, he preceded by speech, made, hardly know for what pur- pose, unless it was to show there was some danger of a collision between the Govern- ments of Great Britain and the U. States. He gave it as his opinion that there were four men in the United States who had the power, at this moment, to declare war with the States. These four men, he said, were the President of the United States-the Secreta- ry of War-the Governor of New York, and Major General Scott, who has been ordered to New-York, for the preservation of the neutral relations between the two countries. Mr. Wise's opinions, thus briefly given, ac- companied by remark or two. were follow ed up with motion for the Previous Ques- tion, which the House seconded, eighty to sev- enty-seuen. The Message and accompanying Documents were then referred to the Com- mittee of Foreign Affairs, with the exception of that part, asking for appropriations, which was referred 10 the Committee of Ways and Means. Thus ended the controversy.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 9th, 1898.
 Canadian Afairs.-The message reported to the House yesterday, in relation to Cana da matters, care up in the Senate to day, and created discussion of some length.
 MT. Clay made some remarks-when Mir. Calhoun remarked that war between Great Britain and the United States would be one of the greatest calamities it would be possible to conceive of. He was for throwing cold wa ter upon the recent outrage, and reversed the Nnn nt O we had done what British troops have done, and asked if no apology could be found in that case. Mir. Calhoun was for putting down all excitement and for excusing, as far as possible, the recent outrage.
 MT. CLAY said that the Senator had right to his opinion, and he (Mr. Clay) said he cer- tainly had right to his opinion also. The outrage upon the Caroline he looked upon as cruel and atrocious in the ex- treme, and he could find no apology for it, He was as much opposed as any man could be to pushing neutralities to extrcmes-but he wished for full, complete and immediate MT. Calhoun had said he was anxious to hear both sides of the question: Mir. Clay said the evidence before him was strong enough to convince him that gross outrage had been committed, and one that should not go unpunished.
 MT. BENTON said the remark had been made that the invasion of our territory had parallel in this country, and with this coun- try in the invasion of Q neighboring country. He denied it.
 Without further debate, the papers were referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 Mir. Buchanan reported a bill of several sections, for the preservation of neutrality between neighboring countries. The bill gives the President great powerS-authori- zing him to seize arms-stop communication