New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-03-12
From Washington.
TWENTY-NINTH CoNGRESS..First Session
Reported Specially for The Ne=- York Tr'bsn<.
SENATE.

Reported Specially for The Ne-- York Ir1osn<
SENATE
WA,EISeros March TO- 1876.
Nj. PEARcE presented Memorial rom Cluzens
Of Queen Anne's County, Nd. on the SUBJECT OF
Oregon-in favor OF Peace and Honorable Compro
mise.
Mr. PEARcE made very able speech commenting
the memorial as he proceeded IN The reading OF IL
He happened 10 use the word nerre, :" hen be stop
ped and apoogizec for having used il tor that word
mad been 50 often Used Some author should gel
Us up something Synonymous for this word, Tor II
had itself been worn thread bare.
The Eagle had also assumed new shapes during
the last few weeks-sometines represented as soar
ing aoit, and then turning from his tight among the
clouds 10 pounce upon the British Llon-anc that
100 when the Lion down-and making MIN
spout blood ike whale. Sometimes this Eagle
was made TO play SUCH tricks as never vas sup
posed or limited al even il al! the Fourth OF July
orations ever delivered, aud such as must lead TO
the belief that II was really no Eagle at all bat an
obscure bird Of prey.
Mr. PEARcE said the memorial was written with
great ability. and argued the title with profound
ness and research. He moved ,hatit be LAID on the
| table aud printed. This was carried.
Mr.. FAIRFIELD moved some explanation on the
difference between boundary OF Territory and geo.
graphical limits. The Wing side OF the House re-
ceved this with great laughter, as il II td not con
vey much clear and unquesionable Information.
Mr.. PEARcE replied that the gen;leman's explana-
tioA did not simplify the question. There was no
necessity for any element being thrown into the
political canidron which is already boiling over
Mr.. SEMPLE introduced bill 10 make alterations
in the Consular system of the United States. Read
twice and referred.
Petitions, resolutions &c. were presented by
Messrs CAss, MILLER, DIX, &c.
Mr.. r JOHNSON then moved that the Senate pro-
coed to the special order OF the day.
Mr.. EVANS then continued his speech. He re
viewed the course OF his argument yesterday, and
then proceeded 10 argue il farther He was not OPP
posed to the giving of the Notice provided he could
be told what course is 10 be taken by the Admins
tration and lis friends after that Notice is given
Butw while gentlemen refused to say what Is TO FOL
low, he was unwilling to move farther:
Ii had been published, and ne had heard II from
sources entitled TO some consideration that this Gov
eminent had received information from Mr. McLANE
that if the negotiation transferred TO London,
il could and would be settled.
Mr. ALLEN asked whether il was right 10 men
ton these rumors which mi ht tend TO prejudice
our claims.
Mr. EVANS replied He had received these rl-
mors from source entitled respect but he only
spoke on contingency. If this assurance had been
given, and if this means was left untried. and war
ensue nothing could excuse our Country Tor permit
ting such calamity TO come upon the world. They
could never be forgiven for such course OF con
duct-never, never!
lies Ii is the ultima ratio Regum y OF Kings
not OF the people Were the people wise, Kings
would not play al il War in and OF itself is
curse. Peace in the like manner is a blessing
Who will take the curse and refuse the blessing
If any wish make this preference let them say So
What may be the result OF War /! Conquest, Dis
solution OF the Union, Servile War-any thing
every thing--may come. Yet men will try to make
it appear that War measures patriotic. In War,
popular rights are trodden down under the heel of
the strong oppressor who riots in the blood and tears
of the people In Peace popular rght gain strength
for tyranny is restrained by Law
1t would appear from the conduct OF some that
they did not wish this thing settled and would be
very sorry if It were settled
Mr. EVANS near the close Of his speech gave Mr.
DICKINSON pretty hard rub about the strength oil
imagination necessary clothe so barren piece OF
territory Oregon in The flowers which the fertile
imagination OF that gentleman had thrown over the
subject.
Mr. EVANS said ne was willing to aid the Admin
stration in bringing this matter 10 peaceabe and
honorable termination. II would be the greatest
benefit they could confer upon their country and
would give more glory TO them than anything else
they could accomplish.
Mir. EVANS having concluded Mr. REvERDY
JOHNSON rose and said he would address the Sen
ate on this subject tomorrow. In the meantime he
moved that the Senate go into the consideration OF
Executive business. This was carried
After q secret session OF over half an hour the
Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The first business c. ]. INGERsoLLS Resolu
ton introduced yesterday, that the House ad ourn
10 day at P NJ. TO attend the funeral Of Gen. VAS
Mass
Mr.. HOPKINS of Va. moved to lay the on
the table Carried.
Mr.. WENTWORTH OF Iii. introduced resolution
that all debate on the Harbor and River appropria
ton bill terminate on Tuesday OF next week at o P
NJ
Mr. HousToN Of Ala moved to strike out Tuesday
and insert Friday of this week. Yeas and nays de-
manded and motion lost, SO TO Ill. Motion TO lay on
the table lost The original resolution carried
LOG TO &C.
Mr.. HENLEY. from Committee on Patents intro
duced resolution, that 5000 copies Of the Report
ofthe Commissioner OF the Patent Office be print
ed. Mr. WENTWORTH moved 5000 copies, on the
adoption of which yeas and nays were demanded
Lost l43 10 &c. On the adoption of the original re
solution yeas and nays were ordered. Carried
l27 10 55.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole on
tho of tho Union, end resumed the consider
alton of the Harbor and River Bill. Mr.. FARAN
of Ohio, addressed the Committee in favor OF IT,
after which motion made TO adjourn.
This was followed by scene OF confusion whlch
no expelled nor other Reporter could faithfully
describe. The Yeas and Nays were ordered seve
raj times-each time occupying about 20 minutes
An adjournment was effected about o'clock.