The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-24

put the country ia state of defence Treasury
was iuli. $1,000 600 surpius-the country never more
prosperous and when TO rig up our de-
fences, If not now Are forever TO talk OF war
in both Houses, and do we never intend to act
The notice was emphacaly peace measure-tnis bill
was peace measure but exigencss might arise. In
which would be necessary to give the people OF the
Atlantic seaboard the security Of protection Instead OF
baodyng about declarations OF war. like boys playing
at marbles Mr. preferred 70 see something done For
himself he would not have tho trumpet sounded until
1 the sword were drawn.
Mr. AlLrs arose. and after stating that the CUES.
lion not upon the merits OF the BILL but upon the
day 20 be assigned for ts discussion, proceeded to dip
into the twelve months notice as a war question.
Mr. MANsUM raised the question OF and submit
tod that the Senator was taking range beyond the
length OF his tether. 80
The CaAIR decided otherwise.
MIR ALLEN proceeded The notice would be no right
ful for war-no jusfable cause for declaration
Of war on the part of Great Britain The bill for the
steamers and the resolutions for the notice, could be
most properly considered the same
time suppose we pass the notice; tho appropriation
OF 1--WE millions is here called for to strengthen the navy
ana 10 give some assurance that in earnest in
what we are doing. Suppose do nothing; Great Bril-
tain will continue to enjoy all tho advantages of the
much II there is 70 be no notice, and war; and
prospect Of war is there single Senator who would 60
ior THIS billf Cor the five war steamers)
MT HASSroAN, (across and out loud Yes, sir,
would
Mr.. ALLEr-We have then one Senator out of nfy.
-four But while Great Britain has her lava there in
Oregon, and we have none while she monopolizes the
territory, from cur policy OF q masterly inactivity"
perfectly satisfied. No, sir we VI ant the Oregon mea
precede these appropriations for the present
state OF things Great Britain has everything TO gain in
continuance OF this policy OF mastery inactivity"
lCrowd, increasing in the galleries attracted by the
strong voice of the Senator from Ohiol
Mr. C,LHoUN-Wili the Senator allow me
Mr. FAIRFIELD explained that the expenditure of those
appropriations was in the main lett at the discretion of
the President.
Mr. CALHOUN said, that the view of the Senator from
Arkansas upon this question, was the correct one and
p Ss, o preSa from Mr. mad heard with
Indiana, that he went for the notice. because it would
DO peace measure, in his estimation. Mr.C also
an advocate OF peaceof honorable peace-and the diff
ference between them waa small and Mr. c. hoped
that that difference would yet be annihilated He was
also happy TO hear that mastery inactivity" would
not lead to war, while the opposite policy would
Mr. ALLEN remarked that mastery inactivity
would not be likely TO end in war if by such policy
give up all our adversary demands.
The rejoinder of Mr.. Calhoun escaped our 1t
a short monosyllabic remark.
MIR. HANNEoAS observed that the Senator from Ohio
had said that there Senator of 81 who would 60
Tor the steamerspeace or war "a voice. yes other)
Yes sir am satisfied that there is majority of this
Senate who would. After general remarks on Sc.
curing the seaooard SIR II. SAID he was sick Of this
be better pleased steps taken posture OF
defence and there fewer speeches looking to the
Presidency "a general laugh the wing SIDE and the
galleres-crowd pressing in members from the House
coming in beow) Mr.. II thought that policy ought
to look further ahead than four years (Laughter)
Mr.. SIMMONS thought that other day would suit
better for this bill than the ih of February.
Mr. ALLEN sought to conciate the generous, but per-
haps overexcited Senator from Indiana and explained
that why he wanted the bill for the
ter tho resolution for the notice, was, that otherwise
there Senators who would for the BILL and
leave the resolution to get through it could His OBJ.
ect to employ these appropriations for the seaboad
SO as to use them most effectively in occurring the pas
sage Of the measures for Oregon. That the true
state OF the case.
Mr. wxsrcorr declared he would vote for measure
calculated TO lead to unless defensive measures
like TINT of this bill, first acted upon
Mr.. YuL made and effective speech in behalf Of the
the ships of the old system They were to be built by
contract and great deal Of money could thus be saved
durable They would be adapted to the shallow waters
Of the Guf-they would be feet-they would be efec.
tive fwasfoy to talk OF three gates and five sloops
war The whole resources of the country and
of the people would be demanded in the event of
But these steamers regarded domestic squad
ron OF defence in the Gull.
The question finally taken on postponing to the
lo,n February and lostl9 to 20 half the wings voting
in the negative.
The bill then male the special order for Tuesday
next and it will bring with it, most likely the whole
merits of the Oregon question.
The crowd in the galleries dispersed.
On motion OF Mr.. ASHLEY the Senate took up the bill
providing for the establishment OF certain pest routes
amendments, ordered it to third reading Executive
session.
House Of representatives.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 81.
Several communications received from the Navy
The Florida contested case was then brought up
Mr. JONES of Ga concluded his speech in favor Of Mr.
Brockenborough.
Mr. M'GAuGHEY, Of Indiana Zone Of the Committee
Eections spoke favor of MIR Cabell urgiag fur
Their examination of the case before decision il made
MIR. CHASE of Tennessee another member of the com.
mit.ee, spoke in favor Of Mr. Brockenborough.
MI. SINS, Of 8. c., msde speech in favor Of further
delay, and moved that the DO mitted to the
Committee on Elections
MIR. j. @. ADAMS doubted whether it could bo recon.
mitted before the contesting member was heard.
Mr. CtpgLL of Florida said that opponent claimed
majority in the county Of ST. Lucia, from which
turns had been received.
Here some conversation between Mr.. Cabell ana Mr.
Brochenborough took place, which appeared to tho
porter 10 De IN direct contradiction to each other Mr.
Drock scarborough dened certain point and Mr. Cabel
serted IT TO be true, Notwithstanding the denial OF the
gentleman.
ca6ell 0''''' -
Mr. CApsLI moved that the hour rule be suspended
in favor of Mr.. peterborough.
Mr. ADAMS raised tho point whether the hour rule
could apply to MIR. peterborough, as he was not
member of the House
The SPEAKER said he would be compelled to apply tho
rule 20 both the contestng and slit ng members.
In reply to point of order rasedthe Speaker decided
tha wohirds Of the House competent to suspend
the rule without one days notice.
The question being about TO be put, Mr. schenck, Of
Oho. called for the and nays He would vote for
-but he wished tho yeas and nays recorded, to com
pare with a similar vote on MIR. Bolts case
moro than ONE soar
to vote agans. the motion. Yeas, 50 nays IA SO the
motion was lost two thirds not voting in the affirmative
The House, on motion of Mr. HARRISON, of Ca, then
adjourned
The Senate occupied to-day with the nomination
OF MI woodward to the Bench OF the Supreme Court Of
Snow six inches deep in the street-sleghs in de.
mand weather mild
Senate.
WAsHIyGToS, Jan. 40, 1876.
Pehtions-Reports upon private cases
Mr. Jarnagns resolution, institutng various inquiries
upon the War Department in respect Of all the Indian
tribes under protection Of the vernment and their
ations to the government respectively since the
lutonary war; lands bought Of then, moneys paid an
nuities, stocks, SC. taken up.
Gen. CAs opposed the adoption Of the resolution on
the principle OF economy The clerk hire and printing
woad amount to large sum- the preparation of this
required information when we had already printed in
various public documents.
MIR JARNAoS stated that last year this resolution was
introduced by the Senator from New York. (slr Dckiu.
sony the subject 10 another FORM having been ntrodu
ced years ago The character Of the inform alton
required was OF great value to proper understanding Of
our Indian affairs.
Mr.. BISroS concurred with the Senator from Mich.
gan We ought TO avoid all unnecessary expenditures
Tor the printing OF super nuous documents II had for