The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-15

hoped his friends would impress this upon him,
the Democratic Convention is TO meet first; but IL
the friends OF General Scott, in an authoritative
manner, undertake to put him on that platform,
why, the defeat which he will experience will be
more overwhelming and greater than he ever in
hicted upon any Mexican general with whom he
came in contact. His chance mt best is not more
than middling, giving him all his prestige He
ia tall however, without his feather. If be un
dertakes 10 step on that platform, that very
moment he seals his fate, irretrievably, irredeem-
ably.
In conclusion, Mr.. Ii. said as the meeting of the
conventions ID near at hand and as he had despair
ed Of making these remarks in order at any other
time, he thanked the Senate for their kindness in
permitting him to express his views on the present
occasion.
FALSE RuMoRs CONFERENCE.-The PRESIDENT
AND THE Compromise.
Mr.. PRATT said he did not propose to enter into
the debate; his object was only TO do justice to one
who was once associated with the Senate. but who
was not now here. tie meant the President Of the
United States, report had been circulated that
MIR. Fillmore. while presiding officer Of this body.
under the expectation that the casting vote in re-
lation 10 the Compromise measures might be thrown
upon him, had determined to vote against them.
The rumor descended to particulars and II was re-
ported that he had previously prepared paper in
which the reasons were given for such a vote. He
Mr. PRATr) thought this rumor very surprising,
because he recoected at the time, when il was sup
posed that the passage Of the measures would pos
sbly depend upon the casting vote OF Mr. Fillmore,
he had interview with him, and advised him
believing, as he did, that the peace of the country
required something to be done, and because he was
elected on the same ticket with the gentleman who
was at that time President) to confer with Gene
raj Taylor, and request him TO withdraw his oppo-
siion, and suffer them TO pass. Mr.. Fillmore
piled that his relations towards General Taylor
would not permit him to do go, but that he Mr..
FIlinore) in favor Of the Compromise
When he (Mr PRATr) heard Of the rumor
he Went to Mr. Fillmore, who authorized him to
Say that it was utterly unfounded in fact. On the
the whole period they discussed, and at no
time if left to his vote, would he have voted against
them.
The further consideration of the subject was then
postponed until Monday.
Mr.. HUNTER moved that the Deficiency bill be
taken up; and the motion agreed to.
Mr.. PRATT moved that the bill be laid upon the
table, with the view Of proceeding to the consider
alton OF private bills. This was determined in the
negauye-yeas 10, nays 49,
THE DEFICIENCY t
Being now before tho Senate, debate took place
upon an amendment offered yesterday by Mr..
Bell, appropriating three hundred and fifty five
thousand seven hundred and ninety seven dollars
to compensate citizens of Alabama, Georgia, and
Florida, for property taken by the troops Of the
United States and friendly Creek Indians in 1886
and 1897
Messrs. CASS. BELL, and others, participated
in the discussion; and without taking the question
upon the amendment
The Senate adjourned until Monday.