Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-07-31

which L took % be Authentic.
Mr. BELL. That was a very good foundation upon
which 10 base the remark There must be great
70 Doubt believe it is not doubted at althat
usual force mas been ordered to that station;
ment beyond the usual extent. limited at the amount
the special purpose OF calling the attention Of the
Senate TO IT,
The honorable Senator has also announced the senti
ent that be true that any armament has been sent
those waters, all negotiations ought to cease, there
has been any projected negotiation.
Mr.. MASON. Not at all. / announced this, that the
presence Of unusual armed force almost in our own
waters sent there with dispatch and CELEBRITY as preml-
nary TO Negotiations had been stated III the pubic Jour
nails and if that true in my estimate OF the spirit
CT the American people, they would require that arma-
ent 70 be withdrawn before any negotiations we're enter
ell into
Mr. BELL. / understood the honorable senator per
haps not exactly he has stated II now but under
stood him 10 announce that there seemed 70 be authehuo
information that il in connezion with negouauoh
not that the British Government had sent ms rinh
there rs a preliminary negotiation, but that ih 'ic
INSTRUCTIONS TO their officers il was expressly stdteu hat
II was in eonnexion with pending negouauon oPon
sbe assumption that this wes true UNDERSTOOD te oe
,tor from Virginia announce that all negotiation ought
Iii be that that is ordered there premina-
~ 10 negotiation, viii say what would be the sound
ness of the policy Of the British Government ii commence
In negotiation by such order issuing from her Adj
ray from any other department of her Governments
hut viii say that if it be as assumed by the honorable
Senator from Virginia his sentiment was correct one
this country by the superiority Of the British force, and
thus commencing negotiation with an armed battery OF
thousand two thousand guns then would he ques-
ton whether negotiation ought not TO be terminated until
they withdrawn.
did not rise Mr. President for the purpose OF going
into the particular details of this business for
really somewhat in the dark regards what they are
But there which seem to of sufficient autho
rsy base action of this body upon them. rose
erey for the purpose Of expressing this sentiments that
Great Britain has thought proper to array this force
upon those waters in connexion with negotiation ana
TOR the purpose OF forcing reciprocity treaty or which
she has much desre between her North American pro-
vnces and the United States and if she has, whether
wisely unwsely thought proper to order these arna
mes into those waters for that purpose, then roice
that she has done Not that think war viii grow out
OF it. for believe there too much good sense and in
eeigence in the countries to suffer to grow out
OF menacing and insulting attitude such as that
taken by Great Britain She will find way, consist
ent with her honor recede from her position she has
taken it. But repeat the sentiment if she has done SO,
rejoice at 1t.
Honorable Senator's have said they feared the Executive
OF the United States had this question with the
true national spirit with which he ought to have met it
that he should have ordered adequate force immed-
atey for the protection of interest in those waters
Honorable Senator'S the other side of the chamber
tcuary have spoken with that spirit Of resolutenes and
determination that indicated that they ready meet
Great Britain at in this controversy with and
with naval ornaments if it proper in that way to
maintain the honor and dignity of the country.
say again, sir, that rejoice, shall rejoice if Great
Britain has taken this position trusting that 1t viii not
lead any serious difficulties between the two countries
rejoice at it because trust that il viii serve to wake
up this country its true position, that not In
condition either in regard the fisheries interests
the States south of regard to the islands on the
Pacific coast 10 negotiate precisely equal terms with
such Power Great Britain. Sir, she has twenty
odd thousand guns her floating batteries to back her
diplomatic agents when she sends them abroad She has
great advantages St, great they are know
the American spirit ready maintain the honor Of this
country against all Odds am rejoced to see even the
Senator from Arkansas CMr BoRLASD) waking up upon
this subject and ready to meet Great Britain have
understood that there has been proposition made IN
other hall to curta the appropriations for the navy from
the very moderate estimates sent in by the Executive
Government, fully one-third And would like to know
Of the honorable Senator from Connecticut Mr ToucEY
where twenty ships of to meet the twenty
British ships Of those waters? We may have a
greater number than that do not know exactly how
many-on various commercial posts on the Atlantic
coast the Mediterranean, the East Indies or on the
Pacific coast do not know how many Of these are in
altogether f we lsf
IN proper condition be sent out to this squadron
OF twenty ships, which is not onetweneth part Of the
British navy fit for service. call the attention of honor
able Senator'S the other side Of the chamber parcu
iary, to this question wish them to remember il when
we come to the subject Of making appropriations for the
navy
On former day threw out the intimaton that If
had the power, would Ave millions extra for max
ing experiments in regard the building up Of navy
80 as 70 have respectable force the Pacific
an"u8h sucn u force would not be equal 10 haf or
one-tenth that Of Great Britain France yet with
good force there you would be in position without the
probability Of absolute and shameful disaster to meet any
Power from abroad that might think proper insult
repeat again, apprehend no with Great Britain
regard TO this question; but think this fit occasion
not only TO call the attention of the Senate but so far
can to call the attention OF the country to our meraby
defenceless condition call attention 10 the condition /.
which would be il honor compelled US to meet the
power Of Great Britain think there is danger we
sha be compelled to do. have the least idea that
war will grow out OF the transaction The truth
would be in condition to be oyerawed-or ordinary peo-
pie would be in such condition-except for the indom
able energy courage, and sefsacrihcng spirit Of this
country for every gentleman must know that meet
Great Britain promptly at this time be great
hce not to the honor Of the country, but the safety
Of many Of the most exposed parts Of the country
the safety OF dominion in quarter Of the world
Still honor would be preserved after all and finally
perhaps history would have occasion TO record that the
United States had succumbed any Power however
superior. The only object for which to cal
attention TO this fact.
Mr.. BoRLAND. Mr.. President, am unwilling to pro
loag this discussion but remark Of the Senator from
tennessee (Mr BELLY calls for a word from me- He ex
pressed his qualification find that even l. was waking
up 70 the Interests and honor Of this country Sir
bat an humble member here and do often take part
discussions upon the general policy Of the Government
cumming myself more particularly, az think becomes
me, TO the special interests Of my immediate constituents
but am not aware that have made remark here OF
gwen vote, or failed to give vote that has indicated
any tng hke indifference 70 any question Of Importance
70 any measure involving the national offences
Ar. BELL. Perhaps did not explain sufcent v rba,
intended ny the aliuson 10 the honorable Senator
referred 10 his sentiments expressed some weeks AFRO
relation 70 the expenditures Of this Government anon tn
navy.