American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-01-29
CElCortud for the American Republican,
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SEN ATE.
A variety of memorials were presented

the present judicial system of the Supreme
Court, presented statement which he had
procured from the clerk Of tins court, by which
it appeared that there were IS cases on the
docket at the last term, of which 81 only
were decided, and the remaining l0G postpon-
ed for want of time. The statement was re-
ferred TO the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Atherton called up the bill! to settle the
claims of New Hampshire upon the U. States,
which after short debate, was rejected ayes
ls, noes 22.
The steamer bill was next taken UP.
Mr.. Bagby understood this bill 10 be an en-
anation from the Naval committee, in answer
to resolution submitted at the commence
ment of the session by the Senator from Michi-
gan, {Mr Cass.) He objected to the bill on
the score of economy, for the peace establish
niGnt, and as a war measure that It was entire
Iy inadequate; in tho latter peCt, it was LllIi-
put against CULVER. He could not possibly
agree with the senator from Michigan, that
war was inevitable, nor, unless the convention
of 1878 deposited the seeds of war, did he be-
heve that war could spring up from the Oregon
controversy. The notice was a peaceful mea-
sure, peacefully provided for. Where two in
divduols claim title to the same piece Of soil,
and agree TO occupy il in common for term
of years, it did not follow that, at the eXpira-
trespasser, or attempt forcibe ejertment.-
lie would not Join in any effort TO "pIePare
the hearts of the people for war" hut rather
would endeaVor to hasten the period, the as
suTanCe OF whose coming was of the highest
authority, when ''he nations of the earth
should learn war no more" Mr.. 3. spoke al
great length, and concluded by expressing a
hone that the motion TO postpone would pre-
vail
MIR. Miller Of n. J., next addressed the Sc
nate, and said he would vote for an increase Of
naval strength, but not in this precise FORM non
as a preparation for war. Among the argu-
men's Mr.. M adduCed, TO show that war was
not TO be apprchendcd, was the appearance OF
pacific article in the Union of this morning. |
Mr. Cass apologised for OBTAINING tho Senate |
a few minutes now, because he expected 10 be
absent after TO-DAY. II seemed to him that the
true question was, are the deiUnces Of this
country in that state winch they ought to he
considering the present condition Of lhiDgs?-
Why, said he, arm told that even a coCk-bOat
with one gun can go up to Phiadeip hia! 4
great deal had been SAID about n peace and
war eslabiieeBent, but what was meant by thl~
the mounting OF q singsa gun pr2SuPposes
n state Of war. Does any nation raise, once !
fer all, the amy oi men which is 10 answer 'og
every emergenCy?-nOt ut all; but nations in |
crease and diminish warke preparations uc-
cording as occasions demand. No one had
said that war was inevitable, but, while he !
hoped peace would be preserved, he confessed |
he saw no evidence that either this country or
Great Britain would make tho necessary sacri-
fee.
Mr. flanagan had u single word to say. He
undertook to assert on his own responsibility, |
that the article in the Union deferred to by Mr..
kGlIor \ a. no mt saat, no ihn prusidpnt nrior to
its publication, and that it did not meet his ap-
prevail.
Mr. Webstsr, (smiling,) then the President
is in the habit Of revising the articles for that
paper!
Mr. Hannogsp shook his mead by way Of de- |
NAL.
Mr. Speight then took the floor, bnt yielded
to a motion for an Executive session, which
was held for few inmates.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
The journal having been read and approved, |
MIR. G. J. lngersol reported resolution
from the committee on foreign relations ter
minatng debase on the Oregon resolutions on
Thursday, February 5th, at > 7. NJ. On mo-
ton of Mr.. Houston, the resolution was laid
ON tue table almost by reclamation.
On motion, the House resolved itself into
committee of the whole, Mr.. TIbbatts in the
Char) and resumed the consideration of the
Oregon resolutions.
MIR. Robert Dale Owen of Ia, who was en-
titled to the floor, opened the debate for the
day in an able aud well sustained argument in
defence Of the title of the United States to the
territory in dispute. Mr. O.. addressed the
House in favor of giving the notice before the
subject was referred to the committee OF the
whole.
MIR. Thurman of Ohio followed Mr.. o. in
support of the resolutions, advocating the Civ
ing of tho notice by Congress in preference to-
delegating the entire responsibility on the Pre-
sident of the United States as in his discretion
might be deemed expedient.
Mr. Thompson of Mass. occupied his time in
the delivery of speech highly charged with
pleasantries, affording great amusement to
members, in favor Of giving the notice to
Great Britain.
When MIR. T. resumed his seat the floor
was assigned to Mr.. Holmes of S. c., on whose
motion the committee rose and reported.
Several communications were laid before the
House by the Speaker
From the President message was commu-
nicated, covering report OF the state OF the
Penitentiary.
From the Post Office Department, commu-
nicating list of Clerks.
From the Treasury Department, covering
copies of accounts and disbursements to Indian
tribes
From the War Department, communicating
statement of outrages in the Cherokee nation.
MIR. Hopkins reported bill from the Post
Office committee, establishing Post Offices and
Post Roads in the State of Texas. Referred
to committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Leaman, of New York, offered resou-
ton directing the Judiciary committee to re-
port bill, combining all Collectors and other
officers of the Government to their salaries,
allowing them 10 perquisite of Office, Be-
Lies over, objections being made.