The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-25
THE UNION.


war party ncessant IN its calumnies against u.s. artful
ny conrved to operate every class of the people, and
to render peace impossible has alsehood for every
class TO the religious orders the represented rs
war Of relSion-the Protestant against the Catholic
and OF sacrilege-he spoliaton of the churches
To the creole Spanards and the Indians OF mixed blood
they present AS OF racesthe Saxon against
the Spanish Americanand the subiugaon OF the latter
intended To the unmiNed Indian race, (nearly the
half OF the whole population, and the sole of
the army for its rank and file, il is presented as war of
extinction of savery-their TO be eytrpated, like
so many tribes in North Americas or, to be carried
into slavery to work the fields of their masters like
the slaves brought from Africa. And, to ALL il is pre-
sened as war Of ambition and of conquest, in which
there is peace for Mexico but IN the degradation of
her citizens and the loss Of her independence mis-
sIon such proposed, would automatically contradict
all these calumnies and show the deceived people of
Mexico that just and honorable peace is all that we
want; and that, far from wishing her degradation,
both policy and interest unite IN making us wish to
see her prosperous, happy, and independent She is
repubic-our neighbor-who did us the honor to copy
our form Of government and had great commerce with
The injuries of which we complain were the work of
few, while the great majority oil the people have done
harm, willing to do us justice, and recprocaie the
wish for that close connexion political and commercial,
between the two republics which is necessary their
own prosperity, to the stability OF the republican system
in all the Spanish American States, and to the complete
independence of the New World from the Old counted
much on the efficacy OF the diplomatic part OF the plan,
and not less on the military part If the other failed OF
this can say nothing but that 1t was not framed in total
ignorance OF Mexican character Mexican country, and
Mexican resources. Forty years ago | studied Hum
boldt and did not overlook his chapter ON the military
defences of the country and especially his imposing de-
velopment of the great elements OF defence with which
Nature had endowed her the dangers OF the coast when
the north wind was blowing-the black vomit when
was not-and the deep deiles of volcanic mountains
The plan may have been faulty, but il not conceived
without some knowledge of the subject; and It prom
to the soldier that died, death worthy OF the soldier
the batestom his embrace, the field of honor his bed
the lofty of the Cordlleas his monument and his
grave
| THE LOAN BIII
| Mr. LEWIS, from the Committee on Finance TO whom
referred the bill from the House authorizing the issue
of treasury notes loan, and for other purposes reported
IT without amendment.
Mr. L. remarked that unless they passed this bill i'm
medatey and put into the hands of the proper dsburs
ing officers the means of meeting their liabilities the pub
| lie faith could not long be preserved
MIR BENTON observed that while the passge of both
the bills referred desirable, this nspen-
sable.
Mr. SPEIGHT moved that the special order of the day
be postponed for the purpose of taking up this bill
| Mr. HUNTINGTON said he had no objection to the
speedy passage of this bill but he doubted very much
whether its provisions had been examined by the Senate
generally; and bill of much importance, seemed
highly desirable that they should have at least single
Mr. LEWIS really hoped that as this bill was of slch
pressing Importance they would consent to take it up and
consider it Immediately.
Mr. EVANS said he hoped that bill of such great i'm
porance would not be acted upon without giving them
moments time for consideration. He regretted that bills
OF such Importance as this were always thrown upon
sness before them He wished to know the easonswhy
the bill pressed upon their immediate consideration
Why it that the public faith liable TO be broken
He hoped they would permit the bill 10 lie until
morrow.
Mr.. SPEIGHT was surprised at the remarks of the
gentleman from Maine II the bill had been thrust in
this morning original BILL there might be
son for those remarks But he asked, had it moi been
printed and laying their table for two weeks, aoring
to all opportunity of examining it 1t had come from
the House, and gentlemen had had ample time to make up
their minds IN regard TO it. The gentleman had intmaed
that bills OF importance brought before them at the
moment when the eyigencies OF the country demanded
that they should be speedily passed He asked if it
not necessary that this bill should bespeedily pass
ed?
Mr. EVANS said, the first reading of the bill in uues-
ton was on Friday, and the committee had not had
time to examine thoroughly As to the second ques-
ton of the gentleman, whether had not been fully dis
cussed in the House. although twas out Of order to refer
to the proceedings of that body he would that ii
not discussed there there the slightest time
given tor anything to be said about IT. He would now
remind them that among the last things which he had
said to the Senate OF the last session of Congress was
that the first thing which would be brought before them
this session would be bill to replensh the treasury
He had warned them Of it. But they told him that the
treasury would be perfectly safe until the oh day of
he knew then that the treasury would be ashore the
first day OF this session; and was virtually and he
said now as he then said that this ought to have been
the very first bill brought in at the commencement of
this session On the 9th December last the Secretary of
the Treasury told them that there not want Of
money, nor was it probable that there would be want
|
next would be about four millions OF dollars, When
did he propose to raise it part in the spring, and
the residue In the summer autumn Well, could
not gentlemen have seen as recently as the 9th
December, what their wants would be, and what
means they would be likely to have, with which TO sup
ply those wants. He, for one, knew there neces
sty Tor supplying the wants OF the Treasury and thought
that this bill ought TO have been passed BY the House
time since, and not have been brought before them
under such pressing circumstances to require to be
hurried through without giving them time to examine it,
He complained OF the general of action bills OF
tins sort, which cut them off from proper examination.
Now he asked if it was sonable to allow them at
least one day to look at this bill
/ Mr.. NILES said that this was bill by the agency OF
which the entire operations of the treasury to be
conducted Its details were Important and he hoped
day at least would be allowed them to investigate those
| details
Mr.. CALHOUN regretted exceedingly to hear that the
state OF the treasury was such required immediate
action on this bill. He disposed to give prompt
assistance to the treasury any man. but could
sent to take up this bill to-day. He, the case
with other senator's had not looked at the bill Ii was
his constant habit not to examine bills which originated
in the other House until they up the Senate.
He thought it due to them, that this should be delayed
HIS impression was that if this measure was pushed
forward now clearly against the of large portion
of the Senate, il would occasion still greater delay With
these views he would urge them press the action
| on the bill to-day.
The question here taken viva voce, but before it
was decided, division of the house called for.
MIR: ATCHlSON expressed hope, that this motion
senator from Alabama tNIr LEwls,l chairman OF the
Committee Finance, and the chairman of the Commit
tee Military Aarsit seemed important that speedy
action should be had the bill He presumed that the
senator from Alabama would address them on the sub
jec If so, the day would be consumed in the discus
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