The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-27

They had heard rom hyh authority that ther'
you'd be no division in their ranks ia were fas
ssnsd upon US. Well might they then say that III,
,patrioIic fires would burn brightly of old
They had a moral element in the controversy tina
would silence all opposition, even from the govern
nents Of Europe. Ii was said that they had nc
standing army. They had the greatest army OF
earth. Every man within their widely tended
territories was soldier, who literally slept upon
his arms. What was the condition Of Great Brit
aim She was rich in power and physca force
but where were her moral elements Of strength
For every man that would raise his arm with
warm and generous spirit TO defend her, were ther,
not thousands who would gladly Join In the srug
gle against her Great Britain was making naya
preparations, but whether To keep down her starv
ing millions, or 10 perpetuate her government oyeI
the oppressed and down-trodden people Of ireland
90 20 plant her foot still further in Asia was per
feeay insmaIeral, One thing, however, a,
clear as the sun at MONDAY TO his mind--if this
country be placed in proper state Of defence
At Just and proper spirit were manifested
n the whole people would march shoulder 10 Shout.
der, as they ought in this great moral struggle
there never viii be struggle of force. The Oregon
question will be disposed Of, and with IL all other
questions IN controversy between the two nations.
He had detaiaed the Senate longer than he had in.
tended. he had but one request to make, and that
was, that vote Of the Senate nigh: be given d.
reely on the bill. He was not prepared TO say
whether he would go with the senator from
given his assent TO the bill introduced by the
senator from Name in the Committee on Ma
val Affairs, he felt bound TO support that, and
II would perhaps be best to rest at present salts
fed with tho extent Of its provisions. He was op-
posed % silencing their public creditors by land He
wss opposed to siencing Great Britain by land,
rather on the northwest northeastern boundary.
IL tribute was TO be paid, let them keep up show
OF paying dollars and cents.
Here there WINS a call for AN adjournment, il be-
ing now a quarter past two o'cocki but before any
motion TO that effect was offered,
Mr.. HANNEGAN rose and said, that II had been
suggested that he should move adjournment,
buthe would prefer not doing So
lCues of "Adjourn"-''Go on."l .
Mr.. ANNEGAE. would rather go on now.
have single word TO say, not in reply, for such
do not mean to make, but in explanation Of some
thing that has fallen from my friend from New
York, who talks Of purchasing peaee--if IL must be
purchased by dollars.
No purchased peace with dollars or land, sir II
purchased at ALL il must be with blood and with
Steel alone In the first place, a single word Of re-
ply--and do IL with kindness, Notwithstanding
the manner in which the attack cane-a single word
Of reply to one whom for twelves years past !
have been accustomed TO hold In high respect, and
whoR.I have ever during that period regarded as
my friend He AT least has bad from me this feel
ing whatever feelings he may have cherished in his
bosom with regard TO me. The senator from Maine
regrets that thought proper to offer this amend
ment; and also, with smile, expresses his sorrow
that my zeal is at all times tempered with dis
oretion Now, let me state the simple facts Of the
case. ! went to the senator from Maine before !
had even committed that amendment To paper, and
told him what intended. Alter had drawn up
the amendment, offered read il to him, il lid
not read 1t. Not one word Of opposition did hear
from him, but on the contrary, unless my memory
fails, HIS reply was $50 ahead"
Mr.. FAIRFIELD rose TO explain admit that
the senator frequently spoke TO me on the subject
of his amendment, and that ! had not made any
objection to it, But assented to it, and the
reason assigned by for not voting for II wns that
feared ii would break down the BILL And here
Jet me say that my bill, as originally drawn, pro-
vded for larger force than is provided for;
but that was before we had received the communica
ton from the Secretary Of the Navy After the re-
I oept Of that communication, the bill was drawn
IN accordance with its recommendations. l was
myself in favor Of providing for larger additional
force than that provided for by the bill; and when
l the senator from Indiana--whom have always re-
garded my friend, and still regard him, though
he has taken umbragc at a remark meant in perfect
kindness-spoke TO me Of bis amendment, did not
directly express any dissent from it.
MIR. HANNEGAN. That will do, sir. He adj
ms that he made no objection; and he even goes
SO far as to imply an approval Of the proposition
submitted to him in his capacity of chairman Of the
meant in kindness. What did il IMPLY 1t implies,
simply, that act without refection--,hat pres S
forward without consideration--thatI had no con-
sultaion with experience That, air, can be i'm
piled only from the ardor of my manner, which
God gave me, and which | did not bestow upon
myself. have on one or two occasions been taken
TO task here for this arder of manner. Let me- once
for all, say, look at the language-look not at the
manner. Who is there that can say to me, you
have planted thorn, thrust with dagger is
there malice in mei Ifmy manner be warm, can
not help it. lift be crime and offence to carry
a warm heart, and-although cay it myself-an
honest one, then ain subject to the reproach which
fell from the senator from Maine. But, sir !, a,
least, am incapable Of smiling when stab.
Mr. FAIRFIELD. Sir
Mr.. HANNEGAN. don't give way.
Mr.. FAIRFIELD. Very we'll sir l.
The PRESIDENT. The senators will come Il
order. @ tE@ ,&#n 7F H..- ..
Mr.. HANNEGAN. l look not at his manner
but at his words. Let the Senate notice the step
have taken in this matter will never take seE
here, but with the most profound Difference TO thu
Senate a body, and the most sincere respect fol
. every individual member Of it. IL my measures
are without system, then | might be amenable tc
censure, But, sir, say they have system, Be
fore moved in this matter--before | blackenet
paPer-I consulted several Of the most experienced
. and gallant officers in the navy, with whom an
. on terms of intimacy. | asked their opinion;
1asked if they considered that bill providing ad
: .,uate naval defences. They said mo" aske!
ny amendment made suitable provision, and will
one accord they said "Yes'-that it provided such
? defense as would effectualy ward off any fore
that nigga be brought against us. On the day ahe
: introduced this amendment, ! passed the Sec
4 retsry Of the Navy in a crowd; stopped him, how
! ever, and alluded to my amendment He used tn,
words---"You are right--go on" took all thes,
} precautions, before my "zeal without discretion
! lmpellcd me to bring forward the measure. wor,
two in reply to my distinguished and my mos
valued friend the senator from Missouri--one whom
I have followed through bfs as political model
regret that differ with him to-day because Their
erealhes not man from whom differ with NOR
difference and more respect. The senator from
missouri opposes the entire proposition-bill ant
= amendment, as matter Of coursc--and give
. las reason that there are no signs Of wa
ahead--that all is peace, all is quiet; and such vii
. be the continued state of things. The senator tell
US that he goes for that matured plan to which III
Government has adhered for the last thirty year
r and more. And now let me ask the senator from
Missouri most respectfully what has been the result
4 OF that maured plin' Have you tenable for'ifca
= lion on your seaboard1 II you have, am atogeth
.. er misnformed Are not thosA great mouths, the