The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-08

think with Shsridan-my classical friend from South
Csrolma [Mr; l. E. HolsEsl will correct me if ! am
pop ssv Sss sSs s @ %
esoetrv in order that she might know something OF the
contagious countries" IA augh'] Y seems 70 ms all
about to adopt maxim OF another character in the
celebrated play, who notified his that he should
not dare enter the same hemisphere with, nor dare
with him, but should be obliged to get an amos-
Phere and of his own. IA laughl Every dol,
lar Of appropriation for this war Is expended for what
appropriate money for this We are actually buying
foot after foot and after of Mexican Territory
buying territory which is TO furnish the subject OF thai
great struggle already forcshadowed this Moor My
time, MIR. Chairman, is brief that must omit many
things but cannot avoid saying at least one word on
that subject | cannot discuss slavery IN hve minutes,
nor do ldesre to discuss il If had more time. speak
for MassachusettsI believe speak the sentiments Of
all New England. and good deal out OF New England
when say that upon this question our minds are made
up So far as we have power-constitutional power
resolved that there shall be further extension
of the territory Of this Union, subject to the institution
of slavery. This is not matter to argue about with
We cannot enter into any question with the honor
able member from Georgia, whether be just II may DC
that do consider the institution Of slavery fit thing
tS Be the subject q equally or weSn ~, N the aa.
nothing by the constitution ITSELF in the right to reclaim
fugtves. think he forgets the principle that thus
Mr. TooMBS here made remark, but as he turned
his back upon the reporter addressing himself 10 the hon
orable gentleman from Massachusetts, it not audible
MI. WINTHROP proceeded. do not pretend to argue
the case. intend to deal with it calmly believe the
north is ready to stand by the constitution with all Its
compromises is | do not intend, moreover, to
throw of disunion, whatever may be the result
do not intend now to contemplate dlsunlon as
a for any imaginable evil At the same time, do
not intend TO be driven from firm purpose, by any
threats of disunion from any other quarter But let me
add that of the north do not desire. as understand
it, know my own heart and my own principles, anq can
,f IL A., Mt
territory the result of the present war with Mexico Even
the aboionsts OF the northand do not undertake to
speak their not be unwilling to be found
in combination with the southern gentlemen who may see
fit espouse this doctrine There wish on the part
of the northern States to have foot of territory as the
result OF the war In my Judgment no peace Is to Dc
it. 1t TO to be policy OF further invasion and
conquest Though they might speak OF peace and prom
Use peace could only be peace like that which France
obtained from Algiers. The commenced III Algeria
in 1929, and one hundred thousand men upon
that soil in order to their barren conquest That
may do very well for France, who desires training
field for her standing armies, but not for this republic
Whatever gallant armies and great generals do has
been done already Cities have been capturedortresses
have been stomedplams have been strewed with the
peace at hand In what VISTA however distant, do we
that promised blessing confess that if believed
that the use OF any amount OF force this moment Were
necessary to establish peace and would effect 1t an early
PERIOD would be half inclined to vote for It and to es-
tablish that peace. would not permit myself,
Here the hour expired, and the honorable gentleman
[Mr TIBBATTS next addressed the committee and
followed by Mr. LYON but obliged to post.
pone the publication of the conclusion OF report OF
this days proceedings until tomorrow
DJ-The House meets tomorrow at 10 a. m
1.-THE Hon. Mr. Dagan has addressed letter to u.s. sta
ting that he desires be distinctly understood having
taken the following positions, which not, in his
opinion, stated clearly in our report OF his remarks
REPORTER UNroN.]
Il admit that had the right, AFTER the
deny that il was wise to do 20 and could my ann have ar
rested hem they should not have crossed that river This
control the war; would declare 70 the world that it
grew out Of disputed boundary and would declare Or
and would prosecute the further than
iend that line, until all our difficulties settled bytreaty
and that saw good in prosecuting the in other
manner"
The following petitions and memorials were presented
under the rule and referred to the appropriate committees
By Mr.. BOWLIN; The memorial of the Legislature Of
the State OF Missouri praying for the passage of the bill
certain alternate sections of land in aud the New Ma
drd and ST. Francis river swamps for the purpose Of
table,
and n others, citizens of Somerset county, in the State OF
Name praying for the repeal of the law which allows of
the District q Columbia and that female. be allowed their
oath; referred to the COMMITTEES for the District of Column
By Mr. MORSE The petition of Antoine Dupre praying
for of tract of land, and moved its refer
ence to the COMMITTEES on Private Land Claims.
By Mr. CHAPMAN, Of Maryland The petition Of the
lieorgetown i'm the District of Columbia.
BY Mr. JOHNSON, OF New Hampshire. The petition of
e n psas e. e
his service; Z, :, the y United States army.
s M Of WaHss nSs Of III, s pSS,
Of mail route from the town of Chattanooga in East Ten
CyeOrga. Valley Head in the Sfate of AlabamN.