The southern press., 1852-03-27

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same week, and which, under varioue pretexts
and DISCUSSES, renewed efforts have been made
TO re-animate.
1t seems, therefore, that since neither wing OF
the compromisers, the Wing or the Democratic,
can claim or enjoy a monopoly OF this thing, and
will not coalesce:
Since they can neither compel the balance Of
their own political partyto adopt it as a party
platform, or ensure their exclusive possession
fiji if they could
Since the only issue it can make, must be be-
tween those who are striving to harmonse past
difficulties: and
Since it is in itself mere mockery, and
cheat: that for all these, and many other reasons
equally strong, the part both OF policy and
patriotism must be to put an end to this agl-
tation, and make finale of this finality," in
order "to give peace to this distracted country
eY- The recent debates in the House on the
deficiency bill, exhibit very curious state OF
things in that body. They indicate very clearly
the confused condition of parties, and the alb
sence of these strict party lines, and that party
drill, which made each party act as an unit. For
some time past free fight all round has been
going on in relation to that important measure,
in which the administration and opposition men,
Wings and Democrats, have been mixed up in
a most perplexing manner. The Democratic
chairman of the Committee Of Ways and Means
calls for appropriations for the relief of the adj
ministration, and defends the call on the plea of
its necessity. On the other hand, one of the
fercest opponents of the appropriation, is a
leading Wing. who went out Of his way the
other day, to pass glowing eulogy on the head
of that administration, and thus to give in his
adhesion to him and his policy.
Asa specimen, we subjoin the closing passa,
ges of Mondays debate. Mr.. MARSHALL, of
Kentucky, closed his remarks by saying
It will not do-so far as am concerned-for
gentlemen to say that belong to this side Of
the House or to that side Of the House. Sir,
when my duty as an American representative is
concerned, belong to no side of the House.
belong TO the country belong 10 the people
When came here, understood myself as be-
ing an American representatives, representa-
tive of the interests Of the whole country, and
| should scorn myself if could hold any place
here, understanding that my allegiance was due
to a party and not TO my country. When am
called upon to appropriate the money of this
people, must know how the money which
have already put into the hands of the executive
has been spent, and so help me God, will never
vote cen. without knowing it.
Here the hammer fell
Mr.. HOUSTON. The gentleman from Ken.
lucky seems disposed TO charge this administra
tion with violating The law and abusing the pub
lie confidence BY waste Of the public money
Now, want the country To notice this fact ]
repeat it and dwell upon it, that he is charging
his own administration with these things agree
with him, and want the county to know that
the distinguished gentleman from Kentucky
a fiiend OF this administration, who consumed
an hour the other day in irrelevant and illegiti
mate debate in prasing the President of the
United States-comes forward and bears test-
mony 10 what | say, that there has been extraya
gance, and that there have been abuses by the
administration. | call upon the country 10 no
tee that my statements are sustained by this
distinguished friend Of President Fillmore and
MS hutnlnlslfalOn.
Sir, would like TO know Of the honorable
gentleman If no believes there is no money in
the Treasury that can be used 10 sustain the
army, what his object Is in this matterl Do
you want 10 disband the army! Your Presi
dent has not the power 10 do IT, You and
have the power. II you want 10 dsband the
army, do IL IL you want 10 keep up the army,
do IT, But LET us do ono thing or the other
DO not let US keep up an establishment which
we cannot feed and will not cloihe. Let us moi
pretend 10 Keep up an army on the frontier Of
our States ard Territories, and refuse 10 fur
nish them with ammunition 10 shoot an Indian,
IL one should attempt 10 commit depreciation
Now, put il TO the gentleman from Kentuc.
Ky, Mr.. MARsHALL,l and put il 10 evc-y gen.
lleman in this committee, DO YOU not believe
this money ought TO be appropriately If you
make IL as clear rs IL can be made, that IL has
been wasted, would not hesitate moment 10
vote The appropriations necessary 70 carry on
the government and supply the place Of the
money wasted, ] would restrict tho adninisira-
ton by Legislation. ! would do all that was
necessary 10 restrict the administration, so Ear
as Il was in my power as a member Of Coneress
But would not hesitate 10 vote the supplies
necessary 10 protect our frontiers, and for the
observation Of our treaty stipulations with
Mexico. ! would protect your emigrants from
being buichcred by The Indians while on the
rold 10 the frontier settlements.
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Alexander Dumas is writing his memoirs for
the press in Paris. a critic says Of him: