The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-06


MIR President lido propose TO enter into the debate
now in progress upon the resolution OF the honorable
aior from Michigan Mr.. CAssl at least so far the
general merits oil the resolution introduced BY hun
concerned. Approving heartily Of almost all that has
ailen IRON HIM this OCCASION and concurrng lully
with him IN all the leading views which he has so forc
stated should be entirely willing % rsk the tate Of
the resolution upon the speech which has already been
delivered IN its support. AT least, II cannot be neces-
sary at this stage OF the debate that anything further
should De SAID IN support Of the resolutions either by It's
avowed or presumed friends, especially as illusions have
been made by the honorable senator from Michigan
TO two honorable senators over the way, Mr. CLAY
and MT WEBSTER which, il is 10 be hoped, VIII call
high character which they have heretofore acquired in
the country. and serve in degree 70 renew in the
fecoecuons OF their counrymen certain glorious scenes
tnguished part. As member Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations, 10 whom il is proposed TO refer this
resolution shall gladly avail myself OF the sage coun
sells which may be offered upon the grave subject under
consideration by experienced senators, whether
associated with the other oil the two great po
cal parties into which the country is divided.
My chief object in rising is to notice the remarks with
which the Senate has been just favored by the honora
Bile member from New York, who has been pleased to
take upon himself to complain that the from
and moderate angaage his Interpretation Of he precp
tate departure OF the individual nominated to the Austrian
court who has not waited as i was clearly his duty do
Tor the previous confirmation by the Senate oil his appon
Inent abroad The honorable senator from New York
says that he finds himself by the conduct OF the senator
from Michigan complained Of exceedingly embarrassed
ashefrend- thepersona iriendtheu nwavering friend
the devoted friend OF this foreign representative alleging
at the time that he has documents his possession
to extenuate, and he believes, TO the
ton OF precipate flight from before the Senate OF the
United States !; and yet Che connues) these documents
are OF such nature that In justice 70 the DOMESTIC rea
tons OF that individual, he is not at liberty TO gave them
TO the world These the precise words used BY The
honorable SENATOR who, venture 10 say will not under
take to deny my citation OF them Now, MIR. President
mnstsay to that honorable SENATOR to the Senate and the
country, that am exceedingly surprised at the language
which he has presumed to hold IN our hearing upon this
delicate and important question. will remind that SEN
ator that the constitution OF the United States has prov
ded that the President shall nomnate and BY d,d ch
the ddrice and consent Of ne Senate shall appoint bas
sadors and other pubic Minister'S, etc. Yes, sir by
and with the advice and consent Of the Senate IS tins
appointing power of the President to be exercised and
not otherwise and yet the honorable senator from New
York undertakes to maintain that it is entirely proper
for an individual who has been simply designated to
foreign mission By the Executive, and commissioned du
ring the oil the Senate, and only few days. too be-
fore reassembe here for the purpose of either
approving disappearing such designation and confirm
ing rejecting the nominations US with his
mission and salary in his pocket 10 fly from the country
before the Senate has had any opportunity OF dcternn-
ing upon the illness un1tness OF his appointment.
And, and the honorable senator from New York un
derakes to maintain the ropety OF such action on The
part oil his friend, not upon any ground Of public poiicy
not because there was anything IN our relations with
Austria which made il imperiousy necessary that he
should 60 thus hastily upon the mission 70 which he has
Tor his absent friend Is based alone upon domestic con-
sdeatons OF nature exceedingly delicate, as he as
thai he does not feel al Liberty to explain them
at this time in hearing, or 10 do more than refer 10
them with something OF the mystical significance OF the
Pythian prophecies herself
Sir, this is extraordinary doctrine and upheld in an
extraordinary manner. cannot believe, for onel will
not cruelty wrong that high officer and his Official adj
vsers to supposehat the President and his cabinet
have given their sanction to this rash and indecent con-
duct Of their diplomatic emIssary TO the court OF Aus
tra 1t would not be easy persuade me that the in
ienon OF Colonel Webb TO leave the country thus sud
denly made known to the President OF the United
States anterior his departure The President has too
often professed, and doubt not sincerely his profound
respect for the coordinate departments OF the govern
men and his unwlllIngness to encroach upon their con-
stitutona powers and privileges, TO allow him Tor mo-
ment to think of participating so gross insult has
been perpeaied this instance upon the dignity OF this
body So often have those now in power avowed their
apprehension Of the undue Strengthening OF the executive
department Of the government AT the expense ofth egs
laveso much dread have they heretofore avowed oil the
increase OF what they have emphatcally called "he
nanpower" OF our system-tha 4 cannot be possible
Of the Senae-ths most fragrant insult upon its dignity
either have originated with the President and his
cabinet advisers or have been otherwise than decidedly
And vet Mr. President the manner in which the hon.
orable senator from New York habiinay puts himself
forward the special defender OF the administration
The leadership OF which he has, on all occasions, a
assumed almost induce TO suspect
that language which he has held here to-day defence
OF his editorial friend OF the New York Courier and I'm
quirer may have originated al the other end OF the ave-
nue-or may least hereafter be approved in that quar-
ierbut for certain facts, familiar 10 us all, OF nature
10 awaken suspicion that the honorable senator
from New York is not specially and exclusively
thorzed 10 represent the administration in this chamber
rs be seems himself 10 suppose.
Ii is not for me- sir become the regular defender oil
the President and his cabinet against assaults OF their
own professed friends, do wish TO be considered
intending this occasion to render 10 them more than
simple justice. Yet Il in my recollection and beg
eayr 10 remind honorable of the fact that early
last spring, even day two before the Inauguration
scene OF the 4ih OF March, the honorable senator from
New York came TO this city, (whtther by special invita-
on of the Executive or not do not know,) according
n The interests OF the incoming administration IN
on with most delicate and important question then
pending in Congress, and. II his printed statement
pe true so managed matters in the two wings OF the
Cap,o in the course oil Twelve or fifteen hours
previous 10 the adjournment OF the two houses OF the
ona Legislature TO defeat the settlement OF that terrific
raj question which has put the Union in suca serious eo
pary, and cut off felowcitIzens OF California and
New Mexico from that governmental protection and de.
fence 10 which they clearly entitled hands
do not assert sir that the honorable senator actually
as efficient in this ALTAR be has himself claimed 10 have
been Indeed, have always doubted whether MS inau-
ence was very potentially exeried the occasion re-
iered to- Nor willing to take il for granted, upon
any showing that has yet been made IN the case that the
aeis Of the honorable SENATOR described by himself
have been performed, have received the formal
sanction OF the Executive oil the republic will add
INV respect for the high officer just alluded TO- personally
in spite OF my political opposition TO him, viii not petn
Greet friend who, with view to increase his own con-
tquence in the public estimation. may possibly have
claimed authority represent the opinions and WISHES OF
The President and his cabinet beyond that designed to be