The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-02-02

suffers more BY the trsushpmsnt scross this Isthmus
than others suffer by voyage around Cape Horn
digenous to Cbagres, with al the other diseases incl
dent to low situation in tropical climate And at
hsrbor to the ocean, ships often nnd dcult get
In and are - often delayed by head winds for weeks
in getting out Besides he Thought it inconsistent on
the part Of the Senate to act in haste upon appro
pration involving two three millions for Q railroad
In foreign country while We hesitate from year to
year to appropriate $40 600 or $4,000 for the removal
Of obstructons in Western rivers. He hoped that
this matter would receive due elaboration; and a.
regards the refusal Of Mexico to grant the right Of
argue that because she onoe refused it, she will
now refuse to grant it. On the contrary he had rss
might now be readily obtained
Mr.. FoorE had NO intention Of elicitng this dis
cussion in the motion which he had made His object
was information. He next proceeded to deliberate
lecture Of the senator from Missouri for Directing
give this information when from his testimony,
he bad read all the books and knew all that was to be
known uren the subject. The senator from Missouri
(Mr Benton) reminded him OF q certain Judge in the
Southwest. This judge was a. very wise man. and
took proper occasion to let be known he was
very learned man. and justly proud Of his lesrning he
was not very much liked, but he was very much re-
veIenced for his superior knowledge, wisdom and at
wa. proceeding 70 quote in its support, certain
said the Judge "why SOL" asked Of his honor 0Bs.
cause, raid he there is no use in reading Them for
from Missouri having possessed Of all the know
ledge that 10 to be had in all Languages both
OF the ocean on this subject refuses the benent of
Instructions when, il at the feet Of Gsmalel,
ark for this information There reason to pre-
sumo that because Mexico in her negotiations pend
ing fierce and bloody war; refused US the right Of
way that she will row. when disposed to Cancellation
and to consult her sdvantsges refuse grant it,
He had high authority to say that the government Of
Mexico was favorably disposed this project and
that the State governments on the Atlantic and Pac
fe sides both desired to have this line of communities
man now In this city, don Jose Garry, suppose)
whose name he net at bSrty to give but who was
his information, that Mexico will willingly grant us
the right Of way and on terms as favorable as those
Of the government OF New Granada.
MIR. UPHAM to make an inquiry. Had not the
government Of Mexico granted the exclusive right Of
way across the Isthmus Of Tehuantepec to q private
gentleman and had 1t not been since Transferred by
Mr. FoorE replied that the private referred
to had transferred his privilege to MIR. MIntosh and
that by him 1t had been gentleman
in this city, Of high character and attainments
and who, while he did not stand here as rival
tractor could give the required that the
right of way can be obtained.
Mr.. WEsTcoTr here interposed, and said that if he
were allowed twelve hours, he could produce informa
ton which would show that neither this gentleman nor
any other possessed the authority control this
right Of way to Tehuantepec 1t was now in the pos
1Mr. FoorE-Now in the Mexican government?
Mr.. WEsTcoTT-Yes, sir. 1t is now in the Mexican
government.
MIR. FoorE did not claim to give any decided infor.
nation upon the subject. 1t information that he
wanted but he clearly Of the opinion that Next
Of the matter. But that fact can be ascertained.
Nor can this gentleman be prepared to act without
full authority Mr. Foote next read paper placed in
his possession by an intelligent gentleman, long .
resident in Mexico showing the shortness of the
Tehuantepec route as line Of communication with
the Pacific, compared with the Chsgres any other
lower route and these figures, he thought were en-
titled to their full consideration.
MIR DOUGLASS said, If this motion for this inquiry
have opposed 1t, but should have supported it.
But the bill had been before the Senate, from time
long as We had waited for this rival proposition
that was promised, it had not yet been presented.
The Senator from Mississippi says this not
rival contractor Now sir, when he comes here pre-
senting the advantages of rival proposition, want
him to stand up ss rival contractor. want him to
stand here In that character or none.
Mr.. FooTE explained, in defence Of this influential
gentleman from Mexico.
Mr.. wEsTcoTr was in favor Of the inquiry, not only
to the merits also Of the Nicaragua route and every
other available route for continental communication
between the two oceans.
MIR DOUGLASS insisted that the gentleman who came
here and presented his plots and Of
the Tehuantepec route should stand forward rival
contractor, be considered aborng defeat tho
proposed enterprise entirely. He should present his
memorial, or withdraw his counsels and advice.
Mr.. Foorr replied that II authority were granted by
sent his memorial
Mr.. DOUGLAS. persisted that the bill had been be-
fore the Senate from the first week of the session. the
only object in the delay this counter project which
is now urged upon the Senate, to defeat any
ton upon this project of isthmus railroad whatso
ever and that unless this Mexican gentleman should
come forward rival contractor, 1t proper to
consider him out of the question, and to debate the
bill entirely upon the merits Of the proposed railroad at
Panama.
MIR. FoorE proposed to withdraw his motion for the
present.
Mr.. DICKINSON suggested an executive session.
MIR. DOUGLASS protested that there was to be any
consideration Of the Tehuantepeo route it must be In
rity upon the subject The right of way has been
fused and is not probable that 1t will be grant,
ed He was opposed to tie entertainment Of project
brought up In this desultory and exremporsneous
manner He desired vote upon the merits Of this bill
to- day. go that the Senate might proceed to the Cali
Mr. FoorE, with view to the procuring the facts in
the matter in the regular discussion of the bill for
or three days, withdrew his motion to recommit for
Alter remarks between Messrs. Berrien, Toote,
and Douglass,
Mr.. DIcKIrsoN moved an executive session.
Mr.. JEFFERSON DAVIS took occasion to say that the
Committee on Military Affairs did not undertake to
decide upon the merits Of this bill They had reported
general merits of the question to be determined by the
Senate.
MIR. DOUGLASS, as un derstood, moved to re. commit
the bill to the Military Committee.
some general conversation ensued, pending which
motion also made to adjourn.
Question taken upon adjournment, rira
The chair declared it carried Divide divide
Senators commenced rising in the Affirmative.
Mr.. DIcKiNsoN-Lecs have an executive session. 1t
will be q shert one.
Mr.. BUTLER-Oh no 1t will be long one.
Senators continued rising for adjsurnment-27
to 10.
And without doing any thing for or against the Pa
mama railroad, BY vote upon any proposition at all
the Senate adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
WAsHiSeroS, Jan 30, 1S49.
PASSENGER SHIPS CALIFORNIA.
Mr.. GRINNELL arose amid the confusion which pre-.
vailed, and raid that large number Of vessels were
about to proceed TO California By law now in exist
ence, certain space in ships is prescribed for each
passenger The passengers for California will be sub
ject to this regulation, unless there BIZ exception
made to their case. As the vessels will be crowded he
desired that bill which he introduced several days
ago. to meet the emerge ncy be taken up and passed
This would require but few moments.
The SPEAKER The bill will be taken up II there be
objection.
MIR BURT object and insist on the order Of bust
ness With the greatest respect for the gentleman
from Massachusetts, think that persons who wish to
goto afoI mia should crowd the ships much they
choose.
Mr. FEATHERsToN-I ask leave to introduce bill.
MIR GRiNSELL-I object