The Columbian fountain., 1845-12-18
SENATE.
TUEsDAY, December TO, 1915,

TUESDAY, December 10, 1919.
The Hon. Daniel Webster, of Massachusetts,
appeared in his seat this morning.
Mr.. Allen gave notice that on tomorrow ne
would introduce joint resolution to give twelve
months notice TO Great Britain that the joint be-
cupancy Of Oregon should cease.
Mr.. Johnson presented the petition Of Caleb
Green, Clerk District Court, United States, La.
Mr.. Bagby had leave to withdraw the papers
of J. Bradley and others, on Post Offices and
Post Roads.
Mr. Speight introduced bill for the Improve
ment Of Pearl river, read twice and referred to
the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr. Speight withdrew the papers OF VIM
Hutchins, and gave notice Of bill in regard to
rail road from jefferson to Alabama line.
Mr.. Cameron presented memorial from the
Board Of Trade Of Philadelphia, praying for the
Improvement Of the OhioIiyer. Also, apetltlon
in relation the Canal ardhnd the Sault st. Mary,
Michigan. Referred to the Committee on Roads
and Canals.
| Mr.. Sturgeon presented the petition of Mrs
Mary Reeside-relerred to Committee on Judi
ciary. M
Mr. Jarngan presented the Resolutions OF the
Legislature Of Tennessee, asking for lands with
in the borders Of the States for purposes OF Edu-
| cation.
| He also introduced private bill for the relief
of j. s. Russworm- read twice and referred 70
| the Committee on Revolutionary claims
Mr. Dix presented the petition Of the New
York pilots praying for the repeal Of the Pilot
| law--referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Atherton asked leave to introduce bill to
pay New Hampshire for her claims against the
United States.
Mr.. Miller offered resolution to make Jersey
City, MI, a port Of entry--lies over.
| Mr. Upham presented relnonstrance against
the annexation Of Texas as slave State--laid
on the table.
4 Mr. Barrow presented a resolution-rlot
heard.
Mr. Huntington presented remonstrance
against the admission Of Texas as slave State.
Messrs Ashley and Jarnigan Withdrew certain
| papers. f4.
Mr.. Lew withdrew the petition Of Salt
4 Marsh and Fuller, and had them referred to the
i Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
i Also, the petition Of 1t. j. ellis, u 5, Navy
i for expenses incurred iu Exploring Expedition
referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
4 Mr.. Levy called up his resolution calling upon
\ the Secretary Of War for map OF Florida
| which was adopted.
\ The presiding officer presented a bid to do the
printing Of the Senate from jefferson & Co.
Also, message from the President OF the
United States in relation to the claim of the heirs
| of Gen. Armstrong.
1 Also, report Of the superintendent Of the
coast survey-laid on the table, and 500 extra
copies ordered to be printed, 250 for the Senate,
| and $50 for the use Of the officers.
| Mr.. Benton presented a petition OF "a Captains
of steamboats, on the Ohio river, complaining OF
A. O.. n liz. ,taal and
the nsufficiency of said canal--aso Captain
Cranes report, which he moved to have referred
with the petition to the Committee on Roads and
| Canals.
Mr.. Breese offered a resolution to have the re-
naming copies Of Ffeemont's (some $1,000 Re-
port bound at not exceeding 50 cents per copy
lies over.
/! Mr.. johnson Of Louisiana, offered a resolution
instructinc the Committee on the Judiciary. to
increase the PIX of the u. S. District Attorney
for Louisiana.
Mr.. Crittenden withdrew the papers of Chris
topher Miller.
4 Mr.. Woodbridge introduced bill to amend an
act in relation to Land Claims in Michigan--re-
ferred I'd the Committee on Public lands.
/ The resolutions Of Mr. Cass then came up for
consideration; when
i Mr. Niles rose and addressed the Senate. lie
regretted that the subject of peace and war had
i been precipitately introduced upon resolutions,
which, in ordinary times, would have been pass,
ed without debate. He was for the resolutions !;
for giving the notice to Great Britain 10 abrogate
1.-THE joint occupation Of Oregon lie approved OF
A the Executives acts; he could not leave the
! matter with the Executive now lie thought II
was with Congress, negotiation having failed.
He was in favor Of putting the country in a
proper state Of defence to preserve the peace.
When England found she could get nothing
more by bullying, she would accept the 49th
parallel as the boundary, and settle the question.
He had no doubt but what this would De the
case but still he thought it proper to put the
country in state of defence.
Mr.. Crittenden saw nothing Objectionable in
the resolutions. He should vote for them, but
not with the idea that war would be the conse-
quence.
Mr.. G was in favor of giving two years notice
instead of one.
Mr.. Cass, in answer to Mr. Crittenden, read
an extract from his remarks of yesterday.
Mr.. Webster saw nothing in the resolutions
Objectionable He regretted the remarks Of the
Senator from Michigan, as they might create
alarm and ruin vast lumber OF merchants and
commercial men. He was for preparing for war
without alarm, instead of giving an alarm and
making no preparation. He did not believe war
would ensue.
The resolutions were adopted, we believe
uaanilnoltslu and then the Senate adjourned