New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-02-07
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Special Correspondents OF The Tribune
w.sHrssroN Feb. 4, 1913

WASHINGTON. feo- 4, lofo
There will be several subjects OF much import
ance crowded into the short space between this
and the end of the Session. The i'll providing
for the settlement of Oregon is certainly enc of
vast importance both in the principle it involves
and the probable consequences which may arise
from its passage and execution. 1t is altogether
new thing in our legislation. It's coloai-ing char
acter may not be very Objectionable to many,
though the principle has hitherto obtained that the
true policy of this country fcrbds anything of that
nature. The fear of i'll consequences to Us from
the effect this measure may produce upon our rela
tons with England may also be ill-founded, but
there can be no doubt that involves violation of
our faith, and of all former practice of the Gov
erpmen, towards the Indians. 1t has been hith-
ERIC a matter of boast with ps that Government
has never proceeded to grant sell lands before
the Indian title was extin.uished; though 1t is toe
true that most atrocious frauds have sometimes
been practiced upon them under cover of treaties,
nevertheless, even in such negotiations the rights
Of the Indians haze been admitted il they have
no, been respected. This bill, however. pays no
sst of regard to any such consideration, but pro-
vides aummarily for granting and guaranteeing their
land 10 settlers.
The Senate seem in this matter to have been
led away, strange as it may seem, by the pertna-
cous efforts of the great Mssourium and his col
league, and the vjgoross solicitations of several
companies of men in the Western States and in
the Western part of New York, who have organ
r.. - ,.,roo,o sc sat,l;p, 0rapon ,,ybo,
ever this act shall have been passed. am told
that many of these persons are laboring under the
ielusion that an expedition is to be sent out by
Government, and that settlers to be maintained
and supported there for certain period as vas
| proposed in the bill as originally introduced for
| the armed occupation of Florida. They will find
| themselves disappointed in this expectation, as
lear that they will in mos, Of their visions Of pow
er and wealth to flow from this source. One would
think that there Groom and verge enough
for al! our population within the bounds Of the
States, of which are neither half settled or
half cultivated.
1t is more than probable that the House will throw
we, banketuPon the whole of the matter. Indeed
it is said that the subject will be reconsidered in
the Senate. The idea of granting land under such
circumstances finds but little favor out of doors,
and the recent fit OF economy created by the awful
chasm of an empty treasury, forms strong OBJ
lection within.
You have seen the substance Of the report Of the
Judiciary Committee upon the bills to repeal the
Bankrupt Law. doubt whether the proposition
TO restrict the law is proposed will find response
from the people. The voluntary provisions, it
properly limited, seem to me to be the best part
Of the law, requiring the majority of ones
creditors, takes away the very principle upon
which the act is founded. There is some reason to
believe that the bill will not pass came from the
House, and that the amendments of the Commit.
tee will be adopted and IL is said that should the
bill (in the form in which tcame from the House
BE sent to the President, he will not sign it. |
have evidence as yet to induce me to adopt that
belief, though it is apparent that such course
would make the Captain many real friends, beside,
mitigating the enmity of foes
Mr.. Tallmadge's Exchequer bill is another i'm
portant measure yet to be acted on You will have
seen that he gave notice yesterday of his intention
to call it up on Monday. There is probability
of its adoption, though there are very many Wigs
who are firm in the opinion that true policy die
tatcs the adoption of some such expedent, and
that for more than one reason.
The House has accomplished vast number OF
private bills at this session-more than have been
acted upon by any Congress for many years. Yes
terday was great day for private claimants.
Yours, MANHATTAN.