The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-25
forced cooperation. This thing so difficult with the
French, would be wholly impracticabe with the Eng

forced cooperation. This thing 80 difficult with The
French, would be wholly impractcable with the Eng
In our hands this would have been bond OF peace
upon the nations. We would have permitted all the
world TO pass II while on terms OF friendship with us,
the penalty oil war being forfeiture OF the privilege TO
il. tfH4ft~ 4At
The passage to California is the great project of the
age. Eminent men have assembled in convention from
all parts OF the country 10 consider IL plans have been
presented to Congress asking for than 500 900,
for the construction OF railroad ye has
government IL alarmed al the OF the treasure de-
ciaFes II boon too rich for the enjoyment OF the Ameri-
can people; thai II ought to be divided with kings and
princes.
am for the doctrine OF the First Washington: .Peace
with all-entanglng alliances with none = bur especially
am aKaihst the unfortunate anti American alliance
transmitted win the message. | would throw around
the destiny OF this country the grandeur of Solitude as
well as Of greatness. This treaty is intended TO unite
Great Britain. and foster among the American people
English influence and English feelings What a strange
thing was at the commencement Of this Congress. TO
see distinguished Individual in the other end OF the
Capitol Mr. CAssl proposing discontinue all relations
OF courtesy with despot, and The tenant OF the White
House recommending the most delicate. important. and
taste, and willing for those who have found angels
in the forms OF kings" 10 bow down and worship them.
seek their society and partnership, ii done in secret
but where these predictions are proposed the policy
OF this country, in opposition 10 another which has long
been recognised, feel Il duty that owe to myself to
utter my dissent from things unwiseso anti Ameri-
hope may be pardoned for saying that it does seem
to me that the American lackass of the present day has
shown too great an inclination for an association with
the British lion. II his vanity harmless, should
Objects but there cannot be doubt but. like his il
ustrious predecessor mentioned by Esop, he would re-
ceive nothing but contempt and ruin Tor his folly.
regretted the language oil the message, now regret
this treaty In all future times they will stand across
the line of advancement with than the power OF
five hundred thousand armed warriors The doctrine of
Mr.. Monroe and which was affirmed by Mr. Polk in his
Yacatan message the true policy OF this country Our
IN have hx
Great Britain that considered this attempt on her
part o extend her system this hemisphere as dan
gerous to peace and safety that the American
nens by the free and independent positions which they
have assumed and maintained, henceforlh to be
considered subjects for the colonization of any European
power, and that interference her part with the po
litca condition Of the republic of Nicaragua could be
permitted by the people or the United States.
This is what understand To be the Monroe doctrine,
and believe it is to- day the judgment OF the people OF
this country. This declaration made TO prevent The
further increaseof European power upon this continent
a say
further progress of this republic Well might the repre-
sentative OF that proud monarchy after the execution OF
this treaty. write TO his minon that the government
Washington was weak one.
By the treaty of Mr. Hise, the United States were
authorized TO ortfy, and occupy the lines and the
Nominations; to pass all kinds OF property and military
preparations suitable sites for cities granted, and
many other valuable privileges, amounting to all that
Coud be desired These grants from Nicaragua,
(which State is the absolute owner Of the soil
Why have abandoned this treaty, and divided our
ghts and entered into partnership with England, the
wises and most heariless monarchy upon the gobe-a
nation which has heretofore beea considered as our po
cal territorial, and commercial enemyhat power which
century hired the dregs OF Germany to butcher
fathers and the savages OF forests to murder
women and chdren' Has she changed or have we
changed? Does she love hate less than in
10 or 1912! Is her interest less in conflict with ours
now than then
Sir, the past has had its and the future will not
be barren The has read the history OF the world
10 little purpose who will not see 10 tue future mighty
he he al he OCp1 rpuub-
&c Of the western world. England knows this--forty
ears ago it was no secret The great Napoleon. at the
redicted what shall surely be fulfilled. When he had
gned the treaty, he exclaimed This accession OF terri
strengthens forever the power of the United States,
md have Just given England maritime rival that,
ooner or later, will humble her PRIDE And this day
not willing to yield up single right 10 prevent her
Sir when the long settled policy OF the country is to be
bandoned it is the duty of the administration to
change 70 the roun'ry with the reasons upon which
founded, that the people may Judge. This required
o, only by the principles Of government but BY the
ctaies OF common honesty. What reasons have been
own to the nation for the abandonment OF the Monroe
> eearaon' None and none appears but love and
lpafdence with Engsndwhich destined TO be repaid
4 hatred, deception, and injury,
3puaiion against the further increase OF American in
upon this continent, unless accompanied by
= responding increase Of British power. The Secretary
PENS have feared the ambition OF his countrymsn
Z ther than that OF the English By the eighth article
parties agree to establish general principle and
extend their protection" % 10 other practicable commu-
cations !" and thus ind ourselves, by railways and
p-canals, in some degree ANNEXED to the British
" pnarchy for indefinite period but the treaty has
N sey provided for lis own abolition, by the giving of
n months notice. and desire THO proper steps
= ken 10 give this notice Immediately have every
y nhdence in the committee, of VIII oh my friend who
~ ars me Mr.. McCLERSAsDl - chairman. My object
" no, TO change the reference which has been made,
A expect to the proper reports and while cannot
III dge my Sm,e to furnish single soldier IN the war
~ noqnoed yesterday the Senate between kentucky
~ South Carolina not even sale passage through her
Ttores, yet in any contest that may arise Tor the
uienance OF rights under the Monroe doctrine,
g nbsssee will furnish many soldiers any other
=. bite
~ MIR s finally Withdrawing the motion to reconsider,
On motion. The Honse adjourned
I'd
10 HOUSE Of Representatives
Yesterday after receiving and dsposing OF reports OF
= kmmilees for some time, the House went into Com
r. tuee OF The Whole the state OF the Union and by
4, BE Of ninety three TO sixty, laid aside the California
- pate bill and up the annual West Point Academy