Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-02-05

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would stay on-though we never had any war
Were we to have a permanent establishment
IN country whose destiny was peace, and which
has but two and half years Of in sixty years
Great Britain did not do that. Her war navy was
Is millions in annual expense: and only five in
peace. The Bill would require ten thousand addi-
tional men, at an expense of two hundred dollars
each This Bill and the estimates Of the regular
Bill would carry up the expense Of the Navy to
| twelve millions of dollars year There was no
necessity of a Navy now. Order and safety were
established on the high seas; our merchant vessels
were safe on the ocean as in Chesapeake Bay !
and our Navy had better be kept in the Chesa.
peake so that the money be spent at home, instead
/ of abroad.
There was no more necessity for a naval force
in the Mediterranean than in the Chesapeake, and
it would be we'll, according to the modern idea Of
distributing Offices to send them around TO each
port to give all a share of the expenditures see
no necessity for war measure to-day, sir, and
| shall vote for none. will agree to let it lie over
/ for some months, and see what events may bring
forth. But | see nothing around me that indicates
the prospects Of war.
Mr. Dickinson of n Y and Mr. Hannegan of
Ind both supported the BILL for various and several
reasons. The former said he did not think Great
Britain wished war and he agreed with Mr. Benton
/ in the opinion that the late news pacific. lie
thought however, that we should prepare mmed-
atey for the worst.
| The Senate went into Executive session without
taking any question.
/ llOUSE.-Mr Blake, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported Bill authorizing the
President to accept the services of volunteers
ganizng the militia &c
The Oregon debate was continued by Mr. Dou-
glass Of Illinois, in favor of the notice, and Mr.
Rowley of Va. against it.
Mr. Campbell of n. Y. spoke in favor Of giving
the noticp and Recommending IL with
that the U. States will accept the 49th parallel
compromise.
Wednesday. Jan. 2s. SENATE-The bill au-
thorzing the payment Of the claims of New IIamp-
shire against the United States was taken up and
discussed.
Mr. Criuenden opposed and Mr. Anterior sup
ported it,
Mr. Atberon expounded the merits Of this claim
and showed that the territory now secured TO the
United States was. until the settlement of the boun
Diary question: in dispute between the British au-
th0ritIes and the state Of New Hampshire and
that said state in protecting the rights of citizens
Of the state within the disputed section, were pro-
tectlng the interests and rights of citizens Of the
United States, for which the federal government is
responsible The speech of Mr. Aiherton was chief
ly directed against the remarks of Mr. Phelps, some
days ago, in opposition TO the bill.
Mr. Phelps briefly remarked, that the resistance
of New Hampshire to the alleged British attempts
at encroachments, were made after application TO
the department for assistance, and the express
refusal of the government to interfere in the mat
ter.
Mt Crittenden protested against his constituents
being called on TO pay the expenses Of this New
Hampshire war between constables and refugees
The senator from New Hampshire had talked of an
invason-it was the invasion of n constable, and
here we have bill for the costs Other states had
had boundary disputes and invasions but they paid
their own expenses. Missouri had also prosecuted
successful war with the Mormons but she had
not presented her claims for the costs. Mr. G. hop
ed the bill would be rejected, once for ALL
] Mr. Westcott contended for the bill. New
Hampshire was a frontier state and this contest
was not between two states, but between one of
the states in behalf of the rights of the United
States, against Great Britain and her pretensons 10
the late disputed territory. The government was,
therefore, Justly responsible for the bill of costs
On engrossment for third reading under the
yeas and nays the bill was lost. Yeas TO- Nays 81.
The discussion Of Mr. Fairfelds bill for the aug
mentation of the Navy was continued.
Mr. Bagby opposed the bill a war measure,
and as peace measure. He was for a reduction
rather than an increase Of the naval peace estab
: lishment lie reviewed our relations with England,
and argued that there ground for war
His section Of the country was peculiarly exposed
to the assaults OF an enemy, and none more requir
ed the defence of navy; but experience had
taught him that, even il this bill was passed, no
share of its benefits would be bestowed upon that
section
HOUSE-Mr c. ]. Iugerso made PROPOSE
ton to end the Oregon debate Oh Thursday OF next
week, which was lost
The Oregon question next taken up
Mr. Owen spoke his hour in pointing out our claim
10 the territory, and in favor Of giving the twelve
months notice.
Mr. Thurman followed, and stated the claims Of
each country lie remarked that the treaty proyid.
ed for the notice The question now is, shall said
notice be given by direction Of congressl lie de-
fined deliberately the three great powers of govern
ment, and was decidedly for giving the notice.
Thursday, Jan 30. SENATE-Mr Webster's
resolution calling for the correspondence which may
have taken place between the Government of Great
Britain and that the United States the subject
of Oregon since the date Of the Presidents late mes
sage, was adopted.
/ The Navy Bill was taken up, and Mr. Speighi of
Mississippi spoke against il, and, in the course OF his
remarks declared his opposition TO the notice, and
his opinion that title Oregon neither clear
nor unquestIonable
. The Senate sdjourned over TO Monday.
4 HOUSE.-As usual, the House occupied
with the Oregon debate. The interest in the debate
begins to flag but Notwithstanding, the House refus-
ed to adopt resolution for terminating the debate
I on the 9TH of February, by vote of IS to So
Friday, Jan. 80. HOUSE.-A bill was passed
to establish Post Routes in Texas Oregon ques-
ton was further debated A Bill was reported for
the erection of a monument to the memory of Gen.
Warren.
On Saturday, the Oregon orators in the House,
took occasion 10 make explanations as TO their
positions in their speeches.