The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-04-15

and all in writing With some further general
observations upoa the absurdity OF war
aboHts Dragon, Mr.. Huntington reviewed the
reJTtion OF erbtration by the President; and
SAID tnn tne Secretary OF State, under the Execu-
uvcs INSTRUCTIONS, IN his opinions upon THIS matter
OF aroration, had cut out whole chapter from the
Avs OF nations upon this notice. Mr.. II. proceed
Cd 10 an elaborate egal review OF the weakness of
the conclusions against arbitration by Mr. Buch-
ansn. Thence 10 the state Of affairs between
the Two nations generally, and especially as ex-
lshg IN Oregon. He would prefer upon the
whole, that the notice should be postponed for some
weeks, In the expectation that events might occur
IN the interim which would render the notice en-
urely unnecessary. Reviewing the evils that have
ALREADY grown out Of the unsettled state of this cues
uoa, aua tne PROBABLE harmless result OF mere
noace, under other circumstances, he said that from
the recommendations OF the President, il was al.
most impossible 10 hope that II could lead 10 paci-
noanon ~ us unqualified form. II we give the bare
hotce, win the purpose understood thar at the end
OF tne year we proceed to occupy the whole of the
teIntory II must at once stop all negotiation upon
me SUBJECT. In conclusion, Mr. II hoped that the
nonoI apa the peace OF the country would both be
80 NO MORE LETTERS HAND.
Inc PRESIDENT, IN reply TO Mr.. j. M. Clayton
calling tor copies OF the official correspondence, il
any, since the Last, upon arbitration, were trans
mWed TO Congress, says that none has taken
place between the tRo governments OF the United
States and Great Britain, siuce the date Of the last
MIR. WEBSTER asked that the message be read
again; he desired to see If it met the terms of the
resolat 1y The message was read, :. ....
M WEBSTER sad that the inquiry did not ex.
Guide The idea that letters had been lately received
by tue Department OF State from Mr. McLane, our
Mlnlster al London. Il was generally understood
mat there pad been recently such listers received
from London. II there be such letters in the De-
partmenf II would appear that they are not embraced
IN the terms Of the call
Some conversation followed between Mr.. J. nj.
CLAYTON and Mr. WEBSTER, when
On motion of Mr.. ALLEN, the message was or
dcred to be printed.
THE oRKRoKxxs
Inc PRESIDENT transmitted vonminous mass
KEGS -
The Secretary was proceeding to read tho pa
pers, when, with some passing remarks between
Mr. Sewer and Mr.. Jarnagin the communication
was referred to Committee on Indian Affairs AID
ordered to be printed.
Tine message proposed division of the Chero.
Zee country, IN Arkansas, between the Ross party
ana the Old treaty or Ridge party And this is the
only mode In which the peace can be preserved be.
tween them We hope the Presidents recommen-
cations will be carried out
And the Senate had brief Executive session
House Of Representatives.
"a, ST MONDAY, April Is, 1916.
IInmy report of Mr. D'xon's remarks Friday, re-.
ported him a: saying that MIR Ingersolls grandfather
MI had said he had lived in the times Of the
hevoluuon. ne h.mseT would have been tory. Mr..
DIXON sA1 not ing about Mr. lngersolrs grandfather
being tory. It was misaprrehe on my part
M ann xsry to report the truth with plea
one o. the most eloquent and gen.lsmany members Of
tt LITTLE REsoLurror
Mr bRobHEAD SAID no was not in the habit Of troubling
the House, and be now asked to have read little reso.
luton, lholdpg 1t in his handy t,eIG ls-l' .l-I
Mr. McCorNELL-I object to Il. have been irving |
h ,cr y, OF eight weeks to get in little resolution. and
Mr., BnopHrAp.-Leti it be read for inform alton
, was read to the efsct,that the Committee Of the
Whoie be discharged from The further confederation Of
me OIL to hcense canal boats. Voices :" On, no N
The sr.AKrR.-The resolution is objected TO-
Mr.. McCoNNELL.-I object to it. i.
Mr. BaoDHsAD moved that the rules be susponded. hut
the motion did not prevail.
Mr. TneMrses, of Pennsylvania, moved that the House
OF the Union for the purpose taking up the bill to pro.
tsct the rights Of American settlers in the territory of
the same.
Mr. A'HAur rose for the purpose of making
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
The SPnAKER--The gentleman from Massachusetts
asks leave to make personal explanation.
Mr. AsHMUs commenced by saying, while no was ab.
made to him by gentleman from Aiabams.
An honorable gentleman reminded him that Mr. Yam.
coy was not now in his scat. .E,l,.l
gentle
ssntis from Alabama stated Saturday that re-
port 10 The baltimore anriean incorrect, and the
spplied to the effect that while MIR Yancey was chsre
Ing Mt Webster With being pen.ioned agent of the
been invested in stocks for purpose Of retaining Mr.
webster In the u States Senate ''Mr Ashmun said the
s.oed that Mr. Yancsy said that he mir AZ did no, say
any such thing and that he (r A. did make this as
man from Alabama had in the his remarks ar
rived that point in relation TO Mr. Webster he (rA)
declined, he had right 10 do so Yielding the floor for
such purpose was only matter of courtesy He (Mr
The denial reached the ears Of some esotle
msn and the letter writer for the Baltimore .4msriean
was accurate in what he had stated
srfNlsr al JuRIspIcrIor OVER OREGON.
- ThA House, by vote of-aves noes 7S-resolved it.
sell into Commtee of,he Whole, on the State Of the
Mr. HAmLS Of Maine, was called to preside ovsr the
cUfnmitee aff r-
Mr.. THoMrsor, ofPeansy lvana, moved that the bill
TO protect the right. Of American settlers in the terrific
~ CT Oregon, until the termination OF the joint occupa
tion Of the same, be taken up.
!. Mr. BsopIEAD moved that bill is be taken up-to
HAsArsoS gave notice thst IL these motions should
is he would move to take up bill making appropria
A voreE.-"Let,s take the vote ON the first motion
The question taksn and by ayes 10. noes &c. the
for the protection Of settlers was TAX en- up
The bill having been read through. tho drst section
was declared to Do open for amendment and II il fol-
That the Jurisdiction Of the Supreme Court Of the
Territory ofIowa and the laws Of said territory far
.se " that pecn Of territory ofths United States
rnSn os wes' oi the nocky Mounains and also over
~ that portion ofthe intermediate country west Of the
Missouri River and between the fortisth and
Ateiss Of north laitude provided that this act shall
NOT be construed executed in such manner a. to
deprive the subjects Of Great Britain of any rights
and privileges secured by the third article OF treaty
sGned at London, October goth 1875 and continued In
ores BY the treaty Of August 9th 1897 until said treaty
spnssion shall cease by virtue Of the notice provided
lot me necond article OF said last mentioned treaty.
MI McHESRv moved to amend the section by adding
asr the words Rocky Mountains" the words ''sout6
offhe Asth parallel Of north latitude" He supported the
amendment In few pertinent remarks enforcing his
opinion that We should now extend laws over all
that YAnuemep concedes we have alright to. weEivs
up n0tntng by this temporary srrangemsnt After the
shall have been given, and flour title over ali
theterrtory 10 found to be really good cen thsn 70
bey ond the parallel designated the proposed amend
AZ. wrsrwsarH'breny opposed the amendment.