The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-05

Debates" repubish the same in a corrected form
Mr.. DAVIS, Of Mississippi ! deem proper, as
OF The Military Committee to say that this bill for ten
additional regiments was prepared and submitted early
to the Senate, under the impression that an exigency
existed, that troops should be promptly raised. The
chairman, under Instructions of the committee announced
his intention to bring up the bill at the first possible
ment and press II to speedy passage 1t now one
week-lMr CAss Two weeksl-two weeks, then, Mr..
President, since this announcement was made. One
week, had hoped, would have been sufficient to have
passed the bill surely il long enough 10 relieve
from any charge of design to nterpose it between the
resolutions OF the from South Carolina and the
consideration OF the Senate.
1t appeared to us, that unless active operations
newed IN Mexico, thus exciting the military ardor OF
the people OF the United States II would require all the
intervening time between the present and the period OF
yellow fever to organize and forward the necessary troops
INTO the interior OF Mexico The senator from Florida is
right there may justly be entertained apprehensons for
troops in Mexico, and that further efforts may yet be
qured onthe battlefield What induced Santa Anna to
attack Gen. Taylor at Buena Vista but the knowledge
that his forces had been reduced low that an easy and
certain victory might be expected Had his force upon
that line been undminished the battle of Buena Vista
of the future Hardness in furnishing supplies of men
and munitions has been the great cause of the ex-
pendlture OF life which has occurred IN the progress
of this war. Had General Scott possessed enough of
men, OF transportation, and other supplies TO have ad
vanced into the interior Immediately and after the battle
OF Ceo Goio to have pressed close upon the rereatng
enemy it is most probable that Santa Anna would have
remained in his refuge at OZaba, SCOTS march have
been unopposed no Notifications erected around the cap
firing qua Sir 10 secure peace, we must show our
power to compel submission. Our weak columns have
induced attacks. Our gallant soldiers outfanked, enc
cledas i were enguphed in sea OF enemes-haye been
equal to the emergency. American valor has trumphed
every disparity but they have done at immense
sacrifice Of blood Shall such sacrifice be demanded for
the fuure' Shall treasure be weighed against the blood
OF our countrymen! Let us not by delay, expose the
lives of our patriot soldiers defer the public necessity to
discuss general positions OF no applicability to the ques
ton before us Those occasions which our have
performed such prodiges were not anticipated until 1t
was too late to give relief We shall show ourselves
more wise only by avoiding in future similar conn-
gency
hm-the Executive of the United States, with all the
knowledge his position gives him-asks for these addi-
tonal regiments. On what rule shall we determine the
proprety of the demand
Sir all history concurrenty establishes the fact, that
when civil governments at home attempt to direct mill
tary operations in foreign country failure is the result
Upon the generals must fall the responsibility of failure
upon their reports must decisions here as to means,
mainly rely. These come TO us through the Executive
and War Department.
As to the special order for tomorrow, will say that
the Military Committee have certainly not sought any
parliamentary advantage; nor have the senators, with
whom have conversed any wish or intention to prevent
the senator from South Carolina from discussing his
olutons
shall be pleased to hear that distinguished senator
upon any great question; and certainly do not object
his offering his remarks upon his resolution ather than
upon the bill Nor do perceive any antagonsm between
the resolution and the bill do not wish to the
whole of Mexico govern it province. The Presi-
dent does not look to such end nor sir does the sending
OF these troops, in my opinion, tend to It, To secure IN
demnlty for the past is easy than to attain security
for the future This last object and to leave behind
republican government sufficiently stable TO maintain
treaty obligations, and give some guaranty for the OBJ
sevance OF neutral rights, objects which hope to see
promoted by this addition to our army
To me it is easy to in the main proposition of
the resolutions and yet insist on the augmentation OF
army, and refuse to withdraw our forces.
shall be pleased, other occasions to hear the
senator from South Carolina but after his remarks
before the Senate leaving those who may wish to reply,
to do after the public service has been attended to and
when, for shall be more willing tOisen attentive
| ly ageneral discussion
In the same discussion, the remarks attributed to Mr.
FooTE, of Mississippi, were also imperfecty reported
They should read as follows:
! Mr. FOOTE desire to make a single remark-no
more; nor would have intruded upon the Senate at
all my present state of voice and health but for the
ausion made so pointedy, by the senator from North
point of courtesy | confess that am not only ambitious
of recognition as patriot, but am wholly unwilling to
be recognised as at all wanting in poeness or good feel
ing. How far the senator from North Carolina can
reconcile it with his views OF senatorial courtesy to iul-
inmate accusations of discouresy against his associates
in this hail. without substantial ground upon which to rest
Them | leave to him to determine. According to my
judgment, though, the charge which he has brought is
incapable of being sustained by evidence What is the
fact! stated beforehand the venerable senator from
South Carolina will justify me in the assertion-that
he, in person, claimed the other day. with that urbani
ty which always marks his demeanor that act OF
kindness to him. from his friends here, he should be al
lowed hearing upon his resolutions upon the day fixed
by him for taking them up. AS as the proposition was
thus made my heart responded to the CALL and thought
all this side inclined TO be in unison and that this
of courtesy should be extended Now, the truth is the
senator from North Carolina, and those associated with
him, have the control of the whole matter This plain,
practical proposition has been submitted to them-that
formal understanding should arise in this chamber that
the senator from South Carolina should be allowed to be
heard upon his resolutions, and that the consideration of
this bill should then be proceeded with. How easy to
agree to such PLAIN proposition But Is agreement
manifested With whom then, is the discourtesy, when
it proposed do all that is asked for by the senator
enable the senator be heard on these questions What
is the answer None at all An answer most significant;
significant of TIC scheme-l hope it may not
be considered dscourteous to the wordto postpone
this vital question 1t is not for to remind the gentle
man from North Carona--who is distinguished for
his knowledge OF the common law for his learn
ing and eoquence-that it is established princl-
| pie of the law Ito give the maxim, without using
the Latin) $50 far the reason of the law ex-
tends far the law operates, and farther" Now,
the of courtesy plain in this requiring
have early hearing upon his own resolutions, and no
further. What does the senator from North Carolina
ay2that in violation of this rule of reason and common
law, the instant the senator from South Carolina is heard
on the subject then all the other senators shall also be
allowed the same privilege. Is this in accordance with
the stated Does courtesy require that all should
be heard Have all participated in the connection of
this resolutions We willing to do all that the rule
alluded might to require The senator from North
Carolina says that all other senators must also be
heard. Why, it is obvious to me, and it must be OBJ
lu;I hat hy that