New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-03
TN. Treoty-Pre.eut Aspects.

lean that there is one unanimous sentiment OF dis
gust and aversion expressed at Washington re-
specting tho terms Of Mr. Trisls Treaty, especially
the annexation Of several Mexican States without
asking their consent the payment OF Fifteen or
Twenty Millions for territory we do not want aud
others which he specifies as follows;
The proceedings IN the to-day enable TO speak
with more dstinctness though not with entire certainty
IS 70 tho te Of the Treaty Tie who ventures more than
this Is ignorant the difficulties that attend s rsh'
cation.
I'm the lrs place the Trea will be amended by expug
INK at least article the tenth, referring 70 ide grants
IN prior 20 1886, and perhaps the sixth providing
tor The protection Of Mexico sgsns the cursions 81 H.
dams and the restoration Of capuves In their possessou
There are others also TO which decided objection VII be
nc active opposition 10 the Treaty smsnaes from the
Democratic side Of the Senate, solely. They have raised
every obstacle thus far and consumed nne-tehhs OF TIE
time OF discu ssion.
viii state some Of the leading objections presented b.
Benton others passing aside the trhns ones such
questioning the power OF Mr. Irist ana tue validity Of
hs act +. due 70 he distinguished Senator rom Mis-
souri, to say he did not urge this frivolous pree&t,
which any school Miss respectable understanding might
well be Ashamed What has the Senate TO do with Mr.
Trs or any other agent instrument employed 70 90
through the form Of writing his name They only kRoN
the Executive IN the transao on who forms part 81 me
treaty msking power and 20 whom belongs the initiative
In making a treaty. ne has sent treaty 10 the Senate
and tt their pare 10 advise, reject or amend It
one difficulty the way Of ratification and an inpor-
one is that in the cessOn Of California aud New
Mexico no provision has been made for asceriauing the
popular sentiment OF those Departments. by an ex-
animation OF the Mexican Constitution Of 1924, appears
that the treay-makng authority IS modelled after our
OWL and It's gensra features respecting popular rights
afe Likewise preserved Let rs imagine an analogous
case Suppose after unfortunate with Great Brit
ain or any other power fh Government agreed q cede
away The states Of Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hamp-
shire indemnity or tho past and security Tor the III
ure" anybody believe that such cession would be
worth without the expressed assent Of those siAtesf-
True oar Constitution does not contemplate ce'son Al a
nor docs hat OF Mexico This principle Of the popu-
lar wil at the bottom OF all republican Hoyernment
without IT, I Is mockery-siat nOminiS umbrd. We
have been scrupu0Hs In recognizing II throughout our
public policy. In the cases Of former acquisition, puohc
opinion fairly pocd, and the assent Of the inhabt
obtained. So too, 10 the retrocession OF Alexandra
Of Virgiuia-an election was held. and The
majority determined whether she should return to her
natural parent or remain under the protection Of the
General Government.
Another obstacle contained In the sixth article, which
provides Government shall not only protect Mex
leo against the ncursOns Of the savage and formidable
Indian tribes that nest her territory but that we shall
proceed rcapturo the prisoners now In their posses
sion. This would be escaping from bad war to under
| take These Indians have made and VIII
continue make constant war upon Mexico. They have
Ia her towns contribution, committed ravsges and
fire and sword INFO her settlements Are We then
to privilege lighting her battles for the con-
sderaton only changing tho character OF our enemy
Of opposing tho scspng knife and tomahawk instead Of
the musket and sabre II 30 surely not making
treaty of peace, but treaty tor new and tnterminaoe
war Our struggle with the Semnoes in Florida cost the
forty min 0n3 OF 0Ouais ms NOuu tuiai
double expense and from the expanse Of country
pose cur gallant soldiers the remorseess enmy Of The
savage hls widest and inura,ef stle. Is his
the peace they deserve after a these bloody
diets? We under the guse Of pachca,lon, % make
them victims Of tue smbuscades and animosities Of
| new and untorgying iJo
In any event. Treaty must be returned 70 Mexico for
ratification should every article be advised. But II
amended 1t be inrusted 20 empowered 10
act IN behalf ofthe Government. This view brings the
nearly direct vote upon The proposition rserref 10
Ia ny last letter, for the appointment Of Commission -
II pursued. and 1t IS strongly recommended
Mr. Benton aud Others then the whole Treaty may be
put aside ard the Commissioners understanding the
the senate, may proceed to Mexico and upon The pres
basis construct treaty without the Objectionable fea
which with other amendments that may be admit
ted may render Il acceptable 10 both Governments
and contribute satisfactorily 10 the Prominence OF
peace. Commissioner AGENT Of some SOFT must go
Why then select OF the highest standing and give
70 the pr1ceeiig unity and character which, If no oth
good result follows, will show TO tho world that We are
Ia desire for peace and anxious 70 make II ac-
cepiable % Mexico.
Mr SEWER opposes the Commission on the ground OF
us CrpesSs Truly this Is q leular argument from
quarter which hiss been most prominent In this bloody and
costly drama few thousands are carefully counted
when pace concerned while mites OF millions voted
away withou, hesitation fer war
The Senate addressed BY Mr. Benton in opposition
10 the Treaty. what Is represented 10 have been very
learned ant powerful speech.
Cen Cass also figured bu rhtc SIDE the Senate had
determined when he concluded. lie hangs suspended
Ike Mahomeds coffin, waiting tho indications OF opinion.
The General Is really ia delicate situation and IN count
ng his chances for the Presidency likely 10 fail between
stools.
or course the John Donkey Senator hal finger the
PIC. Being the shadow OF Mr. SEWER who Is the shadow
Of the President he opposed Commission though he
was willing instructions for the sierra Msdre In
The face Of his support Of the Treaty as itstands
We shalt be able understand 10 morrow whether the
Senate will approve the appointment OF Commissioners or
not II they refuse, purpose expressed 10 obtain he
anal vote Wit "a this week.
Al prestn, c opp3s.iiol-open and avowed-cxcasve
If those whr 10 waverng-0n the Democratic side
I'll. ia As HtChv Rreess
Davis u Ml.s ssppi. Dickinson Dougssi. flanagan,
Houston. Rusk, wsstcott-i9.
D0uo,ul-Johnsoa ~ Geo CAST.
There IS some division OF opinion on The Wits side
which hope may be hLsy rcconcuet but, there VIII
stl be- few votes In the negative. ia all probability
the test IS made directly the treaty ant nos on The Com
mission. stops were taken to-day have full UNDER
stinilag OF the yess hionis aud conference In
mo morning will doormlue their course Of seton.
Ia view there Is bat one poey Tor the Wings 10 pur
asd taat e0e for psaos To oppose this Treaty
odous amt offensive n Is, would be 70 prolong hc var
and practically 20 invite the conquest o. Mexico ~ III
that would be the construction OF Mr. Polk. The
necessity Is pressing and the issue between very great
evil and a lesser heiwccn these alternatives We
should not hesitate
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