The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-02-26


settlement He travelled over, In q general way the
same ground as Mr. DIX In recspitulasn Of the early
Spanish .xrlersi.ons Of the Northwest oosst saaing
however. lew or no new lights upon the subject W.
Evans OF Maine sound asleep in his chairSenae thin
and msmbsrs sleepy. As MIR Dickinson proceeded in
his 10 tustrious rehearsal Mr. Huntington began to doze
Mr. McDuie apparently listening as il determined to
get every kernel Of information that may fall from the
orators lips Some odd Senators
ten on the democratic side Galleries nearly depopulat
ed The people have iutuitive perception OF great
OF ees sesS ms Ro.c apd S
Strong, Of New York, and Collector Van Meas among
the lobby members below. Talimsn, in gold specks,
with cloak on, among the spectators in the peoples
gallery. He oks on, as though not understanding the
subject being discussed. Mr.. Dickinson pushing ahead
1879 The Senator from Missouri had called 1t barren
negotiation. Mr. d. begged leave to differ with the
honorable Senator. II was not barren negotiation
Col BESroS-l did not say so, sir.
tor TO be substantially the same
Col BErroS Oh no sir.
Mr. DIcxssos said that at all events the negotiation
haa not been barren one 1t had been productive OF
Col BEsroS begged leave here to explain. He had
said that the convention Of 1918 was aged and bar
rem. &c
Mr. DicxNsoS--Yes sir; and il ought not produce any
fruit, especially Of that bitter and dele,eous quality
which Il has p oduced After general dacursive
obssryations in winding up the question OF the title;
and after leaving perfectly clear and entirely unques
tonobie Mr. Dickinson took up the solemn interrogao.
~, and propelled it" hat IL tais territory worth and
isit sxpedisnt to surrender any portion Of p Here
Mr. plumed himself, and took the high aght. Ore
nature expanded over her mountains rivers and
land where plants grow where cattle iattsn, and
his rounds from flower to Aower early in the snth OF
March There the spicy brsezss of the East fan the
traveller the Columbia repose II holds the keys
OF the mighty conmsrse Of the Pacific Ocean. II is
esnnry fh confsts essvy thing inersng lock upos
s'tAat fhe mind eoes'vs Of the hscrt sajoy. Mr.
bead lndisnsI Mr.. D. expanded upon the ssmmsrcial
position OF Oregon az bsiog the Of the tsnacy
win which Great Britain hodl fast to IT, St ploddinR
inf Dtau nfd linz
this question. Mr. examined little into tho proba.
bil'ties OF war; He deprecated reckless bu,
Britain could show right TO Oregon-she had right
there-her subjects had right but the had
not the shadow OF claim And whatever rights she may
have acquired under the treaty of 1878 and az were
broken by her violation Of the treaty He hoped II the
oul BE- 70 De s settled oy would not
the practice which growing up Of shaping our
legislation according to the tone OF the Queens speech,
or the temper OF and of holding action in
allegiance till the arrival Of the steamer We might
as well go back into colonial servitude at He
gued however from the tone Of the British by the
Cambria that we had increased evidences Of the
tention oil Britain to renquish her claims especially
while the increase of her army and navy part
her peaceful preparations She about to throw open
her ports, hut that from love OF II
necessity for the relief Of her starving PEG
Buchanan in regard of the "rghts Of Great Britain
Oregon and Mr.. D exhibited TO his satisfaction
That MT did not claim thereby any title to the terrific
~. Notwithstanding that impression intended be
conveyed The pesrcuous Senator advered to the old
question: and the of the Caroline az show
ing pretty clearly the policy which England pursu
as essSn IN, on hs subject OF the
doubtless, brought 10 his mind the old distich ::
Little craft should keep near shore,
Larger ones may venture more"
Speaking of the case of Mcleod he insinuated very
broody the charges Of Mr. c. J. ngersol In the House,
that Secretary Of State the time (r webse in
in New York State Of Mcleod and upon the subject Of
his trial was in collision with the British authorities for
release Mr. D. hoped tor the honor Of his coun
try that this was not
Mr. wrssrEn- II is wholly false. sir 1t is wholly
false.
Mr. DICKINSON said that while the genera, government
were in progress Of proceedings to the trial Of NJ Leod
orthe murder of Durfee. he Mcleod openly boosted
of the act secretly advised of the issue that would
follow this trial This exactly the language
OF Mr. d. for his confusion confused his Statements but
He asked the honSrab. Senator Il he Wished 70 sSsian
Mr. WEnsrER stated that he did just but would
take an opportunity at another time.
Mr. DICKSON desired the Senator to repeat his
mark.
Mr. wrrsrrR said that he should not now take up the
reutston of this charge but would perhaps call the
Senator to produce his authority.
Mr. Dcxissos referred 70 the correspondence between
General in New York, on the subject of McLeods i%
prsonment ct the time He also alluded to the charge
made in the other House, by tho Chairman Foreign
Affairs that Mr. Webster had expressed, in letter
note to Lord Ashburton his hope that Mcleod would
have hsen given up at the time, without, under
stood il, compelling him to the formay of trial Mr..
Dickinson protewed against any design msrepresent
the honorable Senator this that his whole
object wasto arrive at the truth At this stage Of the
Mr. HArwoop asked il the honorable Senator would
10, s he to go 60 into snsopv:
hutshoud yield. If werethe wish of the senate and
On motion Of Mr. HArwoop, the Senate went into OK.
This wss great relief to Mr.. Dickinson We sup.
pose he viii finish tomorrow. He spoke for full two
hours to day
House 81 Representatives.
WILMINGTON, Feb. as 1876
Prayer BY the Rev Tustin and reading of the jour.
nal, BY Major French, who has just recovered from
The desks of the members were freighted with secre
tsry Walkers financial or tariff report neatly done up
in wrappers.
the bill to enable DR. Page to take out patent for his
invention in the science OF (Which
odcel was laid the table The subject will come up
hereafter, when in order.
HARBoR ELL.
Mr. TssArTs moved that the House resolve itself into
COMMITTEE of the Whole, on the State Of the Union
He stated that his object should the motion prevail
to take up the bill making appropriation for rivers and
Tho srxAKrn requested gentlemen who were in favor
vorer-" What is the question, sir1"
The ssEAxEs-To suspend the rules
The and nays were ordered and, being taken,
suited IN the sfirmative-yeas l06, nays 81. Mr. n.
Smith was called to preside over the Committee.
MT TbsArrs moved to take up the harbor bill.
Mr. HARALsoS-lf the motion does not pro vail, will
move to take up the bill organising two regiments Of RI
fsnen.
A Loup voIcs--" Mr.. Chairman, We did not hear the
motion. What Is it7-
The CHAIsMAr-To take up the harbor bill.
And amid the confusion, heard the voice Of
Mr.. HARALsoN, who wanted the House to understand
fully what they were about to vote on. IA Voice
"ThatS right, HARRISON; hit 'em again, and cries Of
order, order" moduated by the deep tones Of the
potent hammer
Tellers called for who stationed themselves in
front Of the "area OF freedom" and counted members
% they passed through The affirmative ed
ayes Sand several vociferated. Give IL up;" and
others oh, no. oh, no." The negative 90.
And 90 the Committee decided to consider the bill for
rivers and harbors.
The Clerk read several sections of II, when
Mr. MCDONNELL moved that the bill be laid aside, and
that the Committee take up that regulating the appoint
mont Of clerks. more important BILL he said, had
been presented to American Congress for tn
elaboration (Laughter1 And he wanted to what
democrats would stick to H. "A Voice" o. sit downr1
The question was taken by telers and the motion Of
0snaral Mcconnell was ne atirad--Ayea 81 Noes g.