The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-19

of opinion that Ibis vote be not TAKEN and what
may uansPire here shall be permitted 10 transpre with
the presumphve evidence that the country is disamed
and IL dsarming that nothing beneficial will be the re-
suit That IL my deliberate opinion. think that vote
n0w-todayOr, at least, tO-mOrrowupOn this Dill, Is
absolutely necessary to the welfare Of our interests IN
Mexico; and entertaining this opinion and in consdera-
tion OF the time already consumed in this dlscussion
looking also To the advanced period OF the session. and
the increasing desire the part OF all senators that the
session should not be proracted throughout the whole
90 hope that & a. me very hs S
in vain say that gentlemen have not had opporu
nifty Of being heard There has been sufficient opportu
n for all to be sa that
the President recommends this BILL Although ! am
not one who for the sake OF patronage desires this
mented patronage which this bill will give the Es-
ecuve should be created than that the public interests
of the country should be put peril and be perhaps per-
further representation Of the action Of the Senate be
heve that should treat armed, and not disamedthat
we should treat with manifest readiness to meet any
and not treat with declaration in advance, that if Mexi-
CO refuse 10 make peace cannot prosecute the war
any farther. believe that evil has already been
done and another occasion ntimated the same opln-
ion TO the Senaten consequence of relaxing the mus
clos OF the country in this struggle do not want to see
greater degree of assude in this contest until we
know that this not only concluded but concluded
by treaty Of peace do not wish to have cessation OF
war without treaty OF peace. because that would be
to protact the struggle indefinitely and without any
great and fixed object the part OF the government Ac-
cording to the views which ! expressed on another
occasion, peace might have, as thought, been obtain
ed more speedily under other circumstances and other
auspices; but in no circumstances does the history OF
the experience OF other nations or common reason lead
US to any other conclusion than that warning nations
should make peace before they sarm If there be
mistce il il armstce that acts upon alone, and moi
upon Mexico, because she is disarmed We the
armed party; and every hour that this remains
closed by treaty. hour Of dermen to the interests
of this nation (yentemen eYclalm. What do
mean to scare Mexico BY arming anew! Why, we mean
TO impress Mexico emphaticaly with this important truth
other alternative but that not going to sound
retreat when il is ascertaned that she is not prepared to
sign peace This is the sentiment with which she
should be impressed. She should be distinctly advised
that what has been done has not resulted from weak
ness. but from of justice and our sense OF
moderation Therefore we should manifest no weak
ness. but stand armed till she signs; and if she do not
sign, manifest to her the fact that armed. That
sir is my opinion, as one who believes that in the pres
en state Of affairs. peace is desirable What might
have said six weeks ago. is one thing; and what
say in the present state OF our relations with Mexico
another thing say that in the present state Of these
relations peace desirable but say also, that. in order
before the peace signed but stand prepared with all the
readiness Of battle. Now this BILL pass, will do
than sanction the President in making contingent
augmentation, OF the army as precautionary measure
That is all. II peace come, the troops will not go; il
peace do not come the troops ought CO. 1t is pair
proposition. If there be peace, the soldiers will no
march if there be peace the soldiers should march
We can, therefore, inct no injury the interests
the country by the passage of this bill and desire
having. of right to speak in behalf OF others
that we will not let tomorrow pass without the fna
action Of the Senate upon this bill In the time
there be several speeches made If necessary, we
can sit here all night But let il be understood. ant
firmly resolved. that the vote will be taken before W.
adjourn Tomorrow l shall be glad if this suggestion
meet the general concurrence of the Senate.
MIR. FOOTE then made some remarks in reply to tina
portion OF the argument OF the senator from Connecticut
which directed against the acquisition of additional
territory, on the ground that thereby the influence of thu
old States would be weakened.
Mr.. CALHOUN If no gentleman desires to speak OF
this bill, should be glad to have opportunity of
ting my views OH it tomorrow. The reasons which
compel me to vote against the bill have been mistaken
4 intended, even If the treaty
Mr.. MANGUN. Will the senator yield the floor TO
moment! that the usual hour of adjournment
has arrived.
MI. CALHOUN. have only one word to say I hal
intended to vote against this bill any event; and linus
say, that which has recently taken pac
rather strengthens my intention to vote against hav
had no opportunity. however, OF expressing myself OF
the subject, and have occupied very little of the time o
the Senate land if it should please the Senate postpone
the consideration Of the bill till tomorrow, should
gard it as accommodation.
On motion, the Senate then adjourned.