The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-30

ne osShiy o. an attack that part of the line from
siderable force 10 protect against the Indians their
hosy TO Mexico and their love OF plumber wonld d.
rect their warfare exclusively against Mexico Thus the
long ne OF which the senator spoke, of fifteen hun
dred mes, Could to its whole extent from the ocean to
the Paso def Norte, be defended by small force and a,
an lnconsderable expenditure if held without the treaty
Inc only remaining part that might require protection
would be from the Paso to the ocean, along the Rio del
Norte and we know from the experience OF Texas how
ae mat VIII probably cost Now, if we add to this
difference IN the cost OF defending the country without
The treaty and OF defending under the treaty, the large
sum OF hteen or twenty millions Of dollars, which will
pe saved Mexico refuses 10 rafy the treaty, there can
De no doubt but we will be great gamers in pecunary
point OF view, If she should refuse TO raiiiy
But understand the drift OF the senator's re marks in
this particular He and entertain directly oppos opn-
ions what should be done in case the Ieay should
not be ratified He is in that event. for vigorous pros
ecuon OF the war and hence, in order to force The
country upon that utmatum his vigorous attack upon
the policy OF which, In that in favor and the
exaggerated statement of the expense and difficulty OF
maintaining it. Indeed, there has been standing
fct between the two lines of policy, almost from the
commencement of the war; and hence the repeated as
saults OF similar character, which have been ncessant-
~ made on that which have maintained. and with the
same view, ny those who support the policy maintained
by the senator. But have fear--none in the world
lhal we shall ever return 10 vigorous prosecution OF
the war That day is gone. You cannot vilaze the
Polcy III rs buried The country would consider the
greatest misfortune that could beall MS, if we
reopen and renew the Mexican war The tide of public
opinion is running with irresistible force against it,
meantime, the public mind shall not be occupied with
idea which will prevent from falling into It's natural po
si.oh, II ms treaty should be ratified If the treaty
should not be ratified it is plain that must keep pos
session OF the country and defend it.
Every senator can speak as to himself and his votes
during secret session voted for the treaty, and sup
ported it. But did | do that because regarded il as
preferable to the course which indicated at the com
mencement OF this and last session. No, sir, not at all,
did 1t Tor two reasons. In the first place. xous
to terminate this war on any reasonable ground and
determined to avail myself of the earliest opportunity
terminating IT. for hold it to be pregnant of evil of the
most dangerous character if continues. In the
place. 1t is the natural way of terminating hostes be
tween nations; and many of my friends whom see
around me will testify that have declared for the last
three or Jour weeks that was in favor of allowing the
administration reasonable time to make treaty But at
the same time was not ignorant of the many advan.
ages OF defensive line And again. take this oppor-
unily to say That so Tar rs my voice Is concerned,
wish 1t now to be establishedas hope will be by the
ratification OF the treay-tha never shall take BY
aggressive war, foot Of territory by conquest We
pay by the treaty the full value-more than the full
value-a hundred times than the full vaue far
as Mexico is concerned for is worse than useless to
rejoice II is so. wish to square accounts literally and
justly with Mexico, and have done and hence my
desire that Mexico shall ratfy this treaty and receive
this money.
These my views. AS to the other remarks which
the senator pleased make with regard my speech
OF yesterday, pass them by without comment except
system OF taxes in Mexico. listened to the SENATOR
always do, with attention. and must say, if could
have entertained doubt as to the truth Of the position
which assumed yesterday, all doubt would be dispelled
We know that the gentleman is deeply versed in the
principles OF awo great intelligence -capahle OF nves
rose thai he would the points which were present
ed-that he would attempt to show their allacy. and
hbit the true principles which ought TO govern in this
case, if mine were false. was disappointed. AS far
as understood the senatorand if be in error, hope
he will correct me--he assumes broad position,
which, III my Judgment say it with great DIFFERENCES
without particle of truth to sustain it, He
that the President in consequence of the declaration OF
war, has an unlimited power in Mexico. Am right'
Mr.. CASS. Unlimited except by the restrictions i'm
Mr.. CALHOUN. Well, then, the law OF nations does
not prohibit order of nobility Can he create mobiles
in Mexico! Give me the answer.
MIR. CASS. Is that of the incidents of the war
Mr.. CALHOUN. Irepeat it: can he establish an Or
MI CASS would not give much for the patents of
nobility
MIR. CALHOUN Can he then, establish an order Of
Mr.. CASS. Without going into any detail, may state
that the commander chief and his generals may do any
act, in the prosecution of the in Mexico which is
properly incident Ia state of All can do to lay
down general principles 1t cannot be expected that
should into details OF all that may may not be done
MIR. CALI DUN. did not intend this an irrelevant
mpertinent question and must regard the senator's
refusal to deny as an admission his part that the
President has the power Indeed it followed necessari-
y from the principle laid down by him. It would, in
deed, be important power in the hands of the Pres
dent to bring and subject conquered country under his
arbitrary rule The senator acknowledges that the pow
er is very dangerous one 1t is indeed dangerous
power, il be unlimited he contends for. Can he
create field marshal in Mexico? The senator will not
doubt that if the President could raise army there
can he create field marshal hold it TO be the most
monsrous proposition ever uttered in the Senate that
conquering such country Mexico, the President
himself he despoic ruler, without the slightest lmita
ton his power If all this be true indeed dan
gerous II that be the fact ought engage in
of conquest If that be the fact there double
reasons for the ratification OF the treaty, fleeing the
country.
There is tendency in all parties, when they have been
for long time IN possession of power TO be disposed TO
augment It, has been the fortune of the popular party
in this country TO hold possession of the government for
great length OF time; and 1t is than human
ure that the effect of that long continued tenure should
be the creation of the fondness power that necessarily
diminishes the love of liberty This love of power leads
men to strike at those provisions of the constitution
which restrict power believe that the popular party in
this country have resisted this tendency for great length
Of time, considerable extent but it is impossible for
be impressed with the conviction that it has departed
from the principles which then characterized it The
declaration of the chairman of the Committee Military
AalIs, this evening" proves great departure. beyond
all controversy | did not believe that there man
in this couniry-certanly that there in the
Senale-who would declare that the President OF the
United States, commander in-chlef OF the army IN
Mexico, has no restrictions his power but those i'm
posed by the law of nations and suppose the gentle
man would add, the principles of morality.
Mr.. CASS After the senator has concluded, may
say what did declare
Mr. CALHOUN. | will gladly hear the senator now
Mr. CASS When the honorable senator from South
Carolina has finished
Mr.. CALHOUN Then shall finish now