The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-28

memories and evious ways Mr.. Allen cited from the
records the case OF the American brig Enterprise,
wrecked on one OF the Bahama islands in 1889 lsa0
Win q number Of slaves, who were released by the
the Senate by Mr. Calhoun subject, decaratory
OF the course Of tho United States in the premises
which resolutions were unanimously adopted Mr. Allen
dwelt with all His power contrasting the terrible de-
nunciations of England on that Occasion, by Mr. Cal
noun with his mir. As) resolutions here proposed
be introduced The speeches. that occ ason of the
Senator from South Carolina, were likely 10 stir up
the enmty of England than all the speeches that had
been or would be made upon the Oregon question:
Read extracts from Mr. Caihoun's remarks. Mr. Allen
next cited the OF the Panama convention and the
resolution introduced into the upon that subject in
1874, by q member independent of a committee. This
was question precisely similar to the principle of
resolutions now submi,ted--the non interference Of
foreign powers Yet objection had been made to the
introduction of the proposition being out OF order
Mr. Allen SAID if there was design in this business Il
any personal attack upon himself he would brace him
should be openly opposed opposed at all and should
not De concealed by an nsdious aim at individual
resolution introduced in 1874 by webster in behalf Of
Greece then struggling for her freedom with the Turks
a a 20 ans grea, and speech OF Mr. ~esssr on
as being out of order although his proposition was
potisms Of the old world Mr. Allen dwet very elabo
Iately, and with much apparent Indignation, against Mr..
GsinGgn On these .s S PT0p0sops coming from
pendent Of any committee, and without asking their
instructions justify ing himMr AZ in the introduction
Of his propositions upon his own individual RESPONSE
bility.
1.-THE galleries Of thu Senate which had been gradual
~ 1lling were now crowded TO sufocaton, and there
was noarly aalf quorum Of members from the lower
Mouse without the bar the floor Senate Chamber
10 hsar de had TOO much serespect however tempted
to 10 So to follow ths example of the Senator from
ono IN gvng to this discussion an exclusively person
al direction He had not the remotest idea tho world
when he spoke of that Senator not having consulted
from Arkansas CIR. ssveD upon this proposition, be-
fore introducing it, being out of strict
Senator as could be calculated in his view to wound
.nat senator Yet It appeared that it had wounded him
most profoundly Mr. Calhoun expressed his siacere
gret, in consequences Mr. Calhoun briefly review
cd the three cases cited by Mr. Allen sustain him
Deng IN order in the introduction of his proposition be-
fore the Senate. He contended that not one Of them
Wee analogous to the before the Senate In this
the Presidents message which had been referred to the
COMMITTEE on Foreign Relations. The subject was
therefore, out of the custody of the Senate any nd
viduai member, and could not by member of the Com
mttee be introduced without the sanction instruction
.ne CSmmee IN neither OF the cases cited by the
senator from Ohio had this question stood in this relation
to the member introducing there parallel to
found Mr. Calhoun having thus disposed Of the Sena
tor from Ohio, proceeded to a brief review of the re-
marks of MIR. Cass Mr.. c. nded that the doctrine
OF ON Mr.; Monroe of 1924, was not analogous to this He
(Mr CO. did not know indeed whether the injunctons
Were yet taken Off but after the lapse many
he felt at liberty to state his knowledge Of the ccum
stances Leading to the declaration of Mr. Monroe The
Holy Ali nee OF Europe had combined to restore TO
Spain certain of her lost possessions in South America
england refused to join in the coalition, though
times she acted with it, Mr. Canning the British Pre-
mier: informed our Government that if We would JOIN
her England would resist the projected restoration Our
Government met the proposition English minister
and the project was stopped. The Panama Convention
Tell PROSTATE upon the ground This declaration Of
interference sof Mr.. Monroe intended especially
to apply to this very transaction. He (r C gave It
his assent Of the time without thinking Of the dangers
to which 1t might lead He opposed this resolution
not out Of deterence to the European powers but Of
Difference to ourselves. We ought not to make de-
clarations that We unprepared to carry out What
wise IN an individual is wise in nation and is not
esteemed wise in individual TO assume more than
is able to perform, at least ready to attempt Mr.
Calhoun desired to know OF tho Senator from Michigan
by this resolution
Mr. C.ss repeated that it simply protest. and
that having made it, we might sit honorably still or
make ceuse OF war; as the exgencies Of the future
might require.
Mr. CALHOUN was understood TO say that the dcctrihe
OF the resolution was still the The declaration of
Mr.. Monroe had had no practical effect neither in the
tho British upon the Mosquito shores II not wise
10 issue such paper procamatons The better way
have the ability to carry out broad undertaking
lie knew OF no good effect that could grow out of these
resolutions They would be evident disadvantage in
our egoations upon the Oregon question And in the
event Of war upon this controversy declaration like
n woula leave us whou, ANY the European
decaIaeon prevent the powers of Europe from applying
, @ers OF the Of WIN few
We must augment the army-we must equip the ma
our internal taxation The declaration against
Interference SO far from avertng would invite that very
inerposition of foreign which seek avoid
Mr. ALLEN resumed. II was easy enough for the SEN
aor to that the adduced to support Of
his motion did not apply; but did the assertion prove
this proposition on the ground that part OF the
Presidents message and as such referred to a commit
to report move upon, other subjects showing that
contingency might arise from the of the
Iou subjects OF the Presidents in which the
Senate would be tied hand and foot, individually and
collectively on every thing being in the hands OF the
committees Mr. Allen, as he proceeded said that he
looked not SO much to foreign interference in South
America as in Texas and Mexico.
Mr CALHOUN replied that the committees were the
mere creatures of the Senate but commended that any
speciho referred TO any Of them could not by parliament
vary law be introduced to the Senate by an individual
member, without the the committee upon the
subject After recurring to the declaration OF Mr. Mon
said he REGARDED news from Eng as highly pro-
piious The whole tone of the English papers bore
ably the controversy upon the Oregon territory Eng
land has some rights, We have conceded; cannot
consulting the contingency Of a resort to arms Mr.
Calhoun thought that Russell not strong enough for
Aberdeen was highly propitious Of amcable settle
ment, and an honorable peace.
Mr. C.ss contended that the aspect Of affairs was not
improved and endorsed the sentiment Of the Senator
from Ohio as much as he had been assaed for it, that
WAS, wa. incumbent upon us to prepare the hearts. and the
the line Of compromise where both parties could meet
Mr. j. NJ CLAYTON appeared curious to know the exact
was assumed to be for the most ultra measures He
fered 10 the documents Of 1924 upon the Panama discus
non ss showing the position OF Mr.. Buchanan and Mr.
Polk to be directly the Of that occupied by
Messrs Allen, Cass, and others. These democratic
changes were so rapid that required fast to keep
sp with them. II, should vote against the admission
oil the resolutions because he regarded them out If
order.
MT WooppnIpcE thought differently, and should vote
to admit them but this would not involve any
oil settlement on his part to the merits Of the resolu
lions themselves He believed them expedient, and that
they ought to be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. bAeBr reserved his judgment upon the resolutions
while he extended tho courtesy TO the Senator in voting
for leave to admit them.
Mr.. SIMMONS expressed a similar intention.
Mr. CHALMERS explained that his former vote against
the leave to inti oduce resolutions was from the
derstanding that that vote TO be the test question
the resolutions themselves He should vote TO
tend the courtesy to the Senators but he should
vote Tor any calcu tied increase already
existing entertainments
MT fErsyHackER said he should vote for the leave
nu that our difficulties the Oregon question suf
ncieniiy great without further ENHANCEMENT. II
best to settle thing at time