Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-08-03

present ADMINISTRATION, or commentator TO
that which had lately been in power as to
this Mcleod controversy, and under which of
them the question had become a serious mat.
ter, was perfectly immaterial. In reference TO
the last demand Of the British Government
for the immediate release of Mcleod, Mr.. r.
sad-"It was this letter and Nj Webster's
answer to it which constituted the issue be.
tween the two nations; AID in relation to that
issue il was bis own opinion that one of the
two nations must recede or else resort to war
seemed inevitable"
Mr. Pickens made an explanation ofthe bis.
tory Of his report, and in conclusion said, he
could not entirely agree with his colleague
(Mr. Rhett) in what he said as o the issue
between the countries being such as ore or
The other must recede,or sacrifice its honor
He considered the demand by Mr. Fox as
having been made in a remarkable curious
manner. The language was guarded and he
did not consider it as precluding all adjustment
of the question without directly abandoning
the grounds taken. treat dellcacy ana eau.
ton were manifest in the choice Of language,
and Mr.. r. did not think the government so
entirely committed as his colleague seemed
to suppose. He hoped Mcleod would be
foun innocent, and acquitted. But he tns
ed in God for the honor and independence
of the State ofNew York and the sanctity of
its Judiciarv,that he would be tried.
Mr. McKeon suggested that the British 90.
eminent after learning that the judiciary of
the State Of New Ynrk,would probably deem
it proper TO wait the result of Methods trial
That government was prudent and would pom
der well the mutual interests of both nations
in state Of peace. She could but know the
state of the American mind, and that armed
or unarmed,we were ready TO defend ourselves
at all times: and must he aware that no power
on earth could get Mel cod out Of the hands Of
the Judiciary of New York till he was delIv
cred by due course of law.
He expressed his hope that Mcleod would
be able to prove an abb, and so be acquitted.
And as to the other question of the Caroline,
he did not think it likely to lead to war. He
announced his purpose to pursue the subject
from week to week,till he should see some
sati faction for this outrage on our rights AS
long as he had seat in Congress he should
insist on the right Of NewYork to try Mcleod
and, if guilty;to execute Tim, and he should
then render all the aid in his power, to the
present administration, in demanding redress
from the British government tor the attack on
the Caroline.
motely alluded to by several members. Mr.
Walker said, the critical state of our relations
with England rendered do IDLY critical by the
late decision of the Supreme Court of New
York, rendered it necessary TO take some steps
towards putting the country in state of de-
fence. He did not think the twelve millions
loan was necessary for current expenses; but
he would vote Tor it, with a provision that an
excess should 90 for the armament of fortifi-
cations or increase of the navy.
The loan bill was taken up in the Senate
and discussed for sumo hou s,when the Sen
ate went INTO Executive session.
The house discussed the fortiication iland
passed an order for taking it out of Committee
to-day at 2 O'Clock.
WASHINGTON, July IL.
In the house yesterday Mr.. Arnold of 7 enn.
moved to reconsider the resolution for taking
out OF Committee at , o'clock. the Fortifca
ton Bill lie said it was useless for the hou sc
to hurry its business. There were breakers
ahead Though the house was prepared 10
do the business the people required, yet great
obstacles would delay business in the Senate
He had been informed by distinguished
Senator (meaning Mr.. Clay that it was
doubtful whether the great measure of the
| session would pass. The Virginia doctrines
| were in the ascendant. While Mr.. A. was
| making rouaaEEa NJ Tile l-~---i-
| " called 10 order, and many members inter-
ru3ted him. The Lccos cried, "God grant IT
NAV be So" Mr.. Bolts exclaimed-"W ait
for ten DAYS and you viii find yourself ml>ta-
ken" Finally Mr. Arnold was stopped. The
previous question was moved and seconded by
The casting vote Of the Speaker. The resolu-
ton was re-considered and withdrawn.
The Fertilization bill was again discussed,
and ably supported by Messrs. Cushing, Fer
RS of n. York. and Burwel of Massachusetts
and opposed by Mr.. Underwood and some
others.
| MIR. Mason of Va, asked leave TO offer a
Joint resolution for the adjustment sine die OF
both houses, on Monday next, but leave was
refused.
On motion ofMr. Sergeant, the Currency
Committee had leave to sit during the sit
ting of the house. 1t is understood that this
committee in preparing a bill for the establish,
ment of Fiscal Bank, that they are nearly
ready to report; and that they will report a
bill similar, in principle. tn Mr. Clays.
In The Senate. the loan bill was discus sed
seven hours, bu. not disposed of Mr.. Clay
was desi. ols of passing Il before the adjourn
ment: but after the bill was put on ITS third
reading; Mr.. Calhoun appealed TO the Senate
:or some delay in order 10 afford him an appor-
tunity to state his PERSONS for voting against
it, and the Senate adjourned.
A motion was mloe to amend the bill so as
20 appropriate the excess of the sum borrow
ed,over the ordinary expenditure, 10 public de-
fence. Mr.. Calhoun said he would vote for
any wise system of self defence, but he ap-
pretended no immediate danger from our re.
iations with EnglandE There would be- nc
war--there was an understanding between
the Administration, and Mr.Fox, as to the Nc
Leod case. The motion was lost.
Motions were mado to reduce the amount
to six millions, and another TO nine millions,
but they were lost.
Mr.. Evans plainly showed that the actual
deficit at the preparations, would be nine and
a half millions; and that two or THREE mil
i ions might be wanted at the beginning OF
| the next year, before the means accrue from
the revenue. He apprehended too, that The
estimate of receipts from customs for the re-
mander of this rear, was far too high. There
was nothing inthe state of business ojustify
the estimate. He showed too, that there
would be an annual deficit of seven millions
hereafter, and that the duty bill Gas they call
ed IT'D VIII yield an additional revenue oeonly
eight millions-while the reduction ofdutIes
will be five millions, under the compromise act
30 there would be permanent deficit OF Jour
millions to be provided for.
1t is believed here, that Mr.. Fox will wait
very quietly for the issue OF the Mcleod case
WASHINGTON, July. Is, le4l.
The Senate has great deaI. of executive
Business before it-enought to occupy it ft