The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-07

course OF trade and by The augmentation OF commerce
Now, sir agree entirely with what has been suggested
that many OF these expectations in regard to changing the
line OF trade-the course OF trade with Asla-are I'M
founded agree entirely that, for the present, there will
be much less for this road than many OF ardent
imaginations suppose. know it is the opinion of
gentlemen engaged IN the whale fishery, that the car.
goes OF whaeships will not bear the expense of tran.
shipment and resbipmen 1t will be found cheaper for
them to Keep the old track round The cape and for an
additional reason, that while they they are
always looking out for the objects of their voyage
remember TO have noticed some years extract from
the journal of the late Commolore Bidde He was re-
turning from cruise in the Pacific in one of our
men of war. He says that he got opposite the capes
of the Delaware, when he met a whaler fresh
from Nantucket bound out on three years vow
age. She came close alongside and asked If they
had any fish anywhere, for The moment they leave
the harbor they look out for their game, and while
the they kept that constant look out As they run
along the of Brazil they look for the black whale
and when they double the cape they look for the sperm
whale so that adding to the difficulty OF ranshipmen
of the cargoes OF oil the convenience OF beng at
while they may be in pursuit of the objects of their
enterprise, persons acquainted with the sublec-and
may mention it without any dsrespect to them or any
impropreyare of opinion that this mode will not be
used for the ranshpmen of the cagoes of whale ships
from the Pacific
from the utility to the country that il should be com.
menced and completed 1t stands upon general grounds
Every member of the Senate must that question
Tor himself. For my part, have no hesalionconsd-
erng what has already been done-consderng the ex-
pense incurred to convey the mails in the two
that this is believed to be the ermni OF the
road Il think it would be great object to build the
road and think myself that the price to be paid
is little enough. think it is by means high
TO make the road without still further encourage
ment In the contract with us, we merelygve them the
assurance that this sum will be paid hen the road is
made. They may be able to find responsible men, and
men of means they may be able to raise SO much
creto introduce many others into their operation,
and their plans, that the work may go on; but then
tharaI pIsa hafOr tha nuIV
10 the isthmus for the pesenwthn years.
certanly-by any easy or practicable mode.
Public attention has been drawn to this subject very
strongly by recent events upon which need not dae
We have into the possession of vast extent of
territory: we know how many persons are going there
have certainty whether the immediate object OF so
much attraction shall continue to attract those who pur
it not Still direction is given to the business of
the country which must go on There cannot be stay
to 1t. There may be or less rctardatlon
less dimnution, according as sangune hopes from the
exploration of the gold regions shall shall succeed
or prosper Bu that the business and commerce OF the
country has taken direction requiring greater means
OF communication between the Atlantic and the Pacific
oceans think no man can doubt. am, therefore, de-
cidedy in favor of some immediate measure be begun
now to open communication that shall much shorten
the distance between the two oceans, and between the
territory of the United States upon the east and upon the
west 1t is in that point OF view practical measure,
called for by the interest and judgment of tho country,
and the only practicable measureit is in that view
'hs Mr. uNbSERWo %S support se sir not to de,an the
Senate but to correct some misapprehenson OF what
intended to say did not intend to express the idea
that was in favor of governments establishing road at
the expense of the government intended 10 express
the idea that in the proper way should secure the
doing OF the work by company; and then if the govern
ment choose, by subscribing for stock otherwise, to
aid them it would be upon that plan that should wish
the government to assist and hope shall be under.
stood by the reporters.
While am up will remark, that if am correctly in
formed, the rail- Dads OF France have been built out OF
American timber, brought from the valley of the Mssls
sippi Mr. President, had conversation with gen
tufnan hn last IN htCh infN
that effect was communicated to me- that if this rail-
road s built calculate that the material so far timber
Mississippi, and shppe forthwith, matter OF expedi.
ency in the construction, and the expense will be very lit
tie in ad ilion to the American prices.
In reference to the work. sir, to be done for
the benefit of those having business upon the western
coast willing 10 aid them all their business far
as practicable but am not ready TO pay large and.
as conceive gratuitous contributions for this purpose
lndeed, sir, if were to engage in that work, would
much rather take stock in the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road and have that work extended to the Ohio river
by the government than to engage in this project for the
benefit of of business who have objects of spccua
ton in land upon our western coast. did not object
upon that ground however but upon the ground already
mentioned With these explanations, hope shall be
understood If did not say what intended.
Mr. WEBSTER. want to explain one remark which
referring to the early part of the history of the New
York and Erie railroad that the gain travel and passage
from end to end was but u per the Erie canal
This "a per cent was upon the whole receipts of the
freight, which would be hardly appreciate per
age upon the cost of the work. In other words, the
way are and way freight that road in its early his
tory was as 97t to ~ upon the whole receipts.
Mr.. DAYTON wished to state a fact in reference to
the cost of the road which he had overlooked Five
millions was the price which the government of New
Grenada had fixed upon the of the road, because
she in her contract with these Individuals had stipulated
to redeem it by the payment of five millions of money.
HE stated another fact, but it lost in consequence
OF the confusion in the lobby]
Mr. CLARKE asked that it might be laid over until to-
morrow, which was agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded to the consider alton OF
ecutve BUSINESS and after time spent therein, the
doors were reopened, and
The Senate a ourned