The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-13

charges against the Executive either of corruption or
OF incomPeency slated iaels that are notorious, and
are truthful, ioos air perfect explanation cannot al
ways be gwen 10 the Senate 40 few words Will say
that many OF The evils growing up upon the frontier Of
Texas have been owing to the appointment OF agents dis
qualified 10 every respect as believed, discharge the
duties which would necessarily deyolye upon them IN
maintaining the peace OF Texas and in yindicating the
rights OF her citizens Before such agents were sent
there--up 10 the time when this administration
mencednot when the present respected individual nied
he chair but his predecessof-npto that time peace was
filled by who had been accustomed TO frontier life,
who familiar with the Indians in their habits-a
who had ayersed The praires with themthe individual
who hrst discovered the rs route 10 ri Paso from the
settlements OF Texas where water and good grass could
be obalAeda man who had been their guardian, and
sociated with themconlrolled them regulated their bad
passions, and led them in the paths OF peace and quiet
ness. Then sir, frontier had safety and protection.
he was removed, not because OF misconduct or ncompe
ency. but 10 place individual there who sink ing
under consumption and unable TO perform any service
He sir, was transported TO the frontiers OF Texas ncapa
Bile OF performing any service and whenever he went
among the Indians, he unable TO transact any busi-
ness with them, until finally, under the influence of dis
ease. he passed ot He was man unacquained with
the habits Of The Indians and incapable OF controlling
them.
Previous to his removal provision was made for an
additional agent Tue agent was taken from one OF the
old States. He was unacquainted with Indian habits,
manners, preludices feelings, vices he was placed
there totally ignorant OF his dues-gnorant Of what
was necessary Tor an agent 10 do he remained there
and while men who were capacilated, and who lad
been recommended BY The people who directly
eresled in The matter, and BY their representatives. were
excluded from any, parcipancy in maintaining peace
upon our frontiers, he was placed there, ignorant OF
everything essential 10 the qualifications OF an agent
Sir, here are the evils that have grown up from this
process The national expenditure now in New Mexi-
maintain the troops and give os,ensble and noni-
nal defence is s6.Ooo0OO annually. And have they
killed one indiana Have they made reclamation Of one
horsel Have they rescued one prisoner or prevented
the taking of one scalp These are facts thai present
and II men who are qualified 10 discharge the duties OF
agents-men who know The habits OF The Indians, and
who are familiar with their mode OF e--who can
traverse The prarIes and exercise The influence OF guar
danship over ibem--weIe appointed we should have
different situation oil frontier security from what we now
have
unfit 10 discharge these duties Whether favortes not
know and not aud it is ndignity offered to
the tronter countryl care not whether it be Texas or
Wsconsn-t is equally an ndgnily and usuIpaton Oh
the part OF the administration not To appoint cuZens
whose qualifications would commend them TO the station.
Until rights are regarded and Justice extended
need look for better condition OF our frontier, nor
for any more security than we have enjoyed Tor months
and years past We have urgently solicited protection
We have not asked Tor troops 10 be stationed there's IN
| fanry cannot pursue the wild Tartars of the praes
| No. There Two regiments oil cavalry and one OF
mounted remen, and either description OF troops would
be sufficient, and might give some protection when
/ oil need.
/ have intended reflection upon The present ndivI
ua who fills the Executive chair, for whom entertain
the highest respect, hope to do for the Chief
Magistrate OF this country. trust never shall see thai
place hlled with man who shall render himself un
worthy of general respect
As my honorable friend from Georgia MIR. DAwaoEl
has made political auson, hope may be pardoned
for expires sing my feelings upon this occasion Ia Ielaor
TO that subject As TO whether democratic adminstra
ton would conduct the affairs OF this government bet
ter than whg, shall say nothing. Bat will say ie
the genemaD that hen he alluded 10 Texas, and 10 The
requisite for her frontier poieciion the money
not disposed OF by the " alher' OF the Indians The
President OF the United States is the only ndian father
we have heard OF upon this continent So lar the
President OF Texas concerned, he brother io
the Indians: he inflicted wrong, he rendered njus-
ice, he used ireachery, be incompetent
among them aud the reward peace, and the recon-
pense tranquility But sir, will say the honorable
gentleman, that the approaching contest which 10 take
place between the two political parties OF The county
Mr. HALE, (in his seat) 1hree-thTee
i Mr. HOUSTON Who il will be who will have the
future guardianship OF the Indians upon our frontier
know not; nor who viii have the power TO give political
direction 10 institutions do know: but will cay
the honorable senator, I'VE DAwsoS,l that should the
evils Ql arise Ia his party to diverse cand
dates and should that gentleman be brought in a
promise candidate, assure him, il il is necessary still
The waters of party excitement. there is OF h
party whom will meet with more pleasure in the White
House, provided he will widen the doors but will
! thai a point with him [Laughter1
The question being then taken upon the passage OF h,
4 bill, il was agreed 10.
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