The daily union., 1852-05-11

upon the subject TO direct the dsconnuance OF these
steamers which lbink viii relieve the subject from all
reasonable objections have no fears myself That Con-
grrss would be called upon 10 exert such power
On the contrary believe that the longer the line exists
and is maintained the more the hearts Of the people VIII
close around source oil national advantage and ma
tona pride .0.... s3.
There is then one other objection which has some-
times been urged TO this amendment Iii said that sup
posing the amendment to be proper IN selfo be proper
10 be adopted npon suitable bill and at suitable time
il is not proper amendment to be put upon this bill
Upon that point wish say few words This is 2
bill TO supply deficiencies for the present hall OF he hsca
year; and my opinion the amendment in itself appro
pirate and suitable to this bill 1t will be recolected
that during the last recess OF Congress the heads q me
ments-came to arrangement and understanding win
the popretors of the Collins line that they should IN,
their trips from twenty TO wenty-si yearly and
that they should commence that upon the is OF
January last and should trust TO Congress or affmng
what had been done and fixing the rate OF additional com
pensation if any to be given and this subject ls
brought to attention by report from the proper de-
partmen Now, If Congress thinks proper TO give Their
sanction to this arrangement, there is deficiency a me
appropriation made the last session for this hall fiscal
year; and cannot conceive why this provision is not as
appropriate to this bill any of the other provisions
appropriation did not exist when the general appopra
ton bill passed; true, the arrangement which has
caused this deficiency has been made since the close Of
the last session of Congress rue ii has arisen IN con
doDal understanding and agreement subject the rati
fcaon Of Congress But still il disposed TO ratiiy
it, we give validity and effect from the commencement
preparation intended to But suppose II were not
forms yield to substances there is necessity
sometimes for disregardng the ordinary routine in which
business is discharged, and to accomplish what is neces
saiy al the time and IN the manner IN which II alone can
be accomplished. Now, if this amendment is not put
here, it will he late for il anywhere The amend
itself being rejected. shall be called upon by this
company to discharge them from The necessity OF contn
uing the line which they running at such rum
sacrifcesa call which cannot, without great In
Justice and of generosity, resist And the
quence will be, il this amendment is thrown out upon
The idea that il is not appropriate 10 the bill now pending
the consideration OF the Senatelhe result will be that
the line will 90 down.
had in my possession a few days ago leter--whch
am very sSy e say haze 0adss;sd to
ed citizen OF this country, well known as once member
Of the other House from the State OF New York, well
known being oil the most LIBERAL intelligent, and
enerprising Of American merchans-l mean Moses II.
Grinne The letter was written to my friend from New
York; [Mr FISH, upon the subject OF this line and had
purposed with that letter to support. as with authority.
some OF the suggestions have thrown out But have
unfortunately misaid it. In that letter he says 10 my
friend that might be supposed that the maintenance OF
this Collins line would operate nuroas upon the large
packet interest in which he is concerned But he says
he wishes him distinctly understand that his pride as an
American would permit him 10 suffer any pary IN
erest OF his to stand the way OF the maintenance
OF line which will effect The acqurement oil such ma
onal honor and such great advantage TO the country
And besides be that that view must be con-
sidered to falacious because if this line
were discontinued would do nothing for The sa packets,
but would throw what they now transport OF passengers
and fregn INTO Inc nanGs oil lhe Engsh steam company
And be makes another remark that Intelligent merchants
who look Tar aheadfurher believe than politicians or
even statesmen do for their horizon generally bounded
by the approaching presidential election, and they
are 100 much in the habit OF controlling their views
and circumscribng their patriotism by circumstances
connected with the the defeat OF particular
political pary--he says that intelligent merchants,
who look far ahead, look forward, in the present
condition OF Europe. TO such an outbreak there as
lmay necessarily ultimately involve the removal, for
the present. OF these Cunard for purposes 10
which they are not now devoted and il this the Collins
line should go down, OF the greatest benefits TO com
mercc that this country the world has
that OF speedy, prompt almost instantaneous communi-
cation between Europe and this couny-wouid be en-
ley destroyed SO that in any event. whatever may be
the cost OF the continuance OF this line, he is clearly OF
the opinion that The honor and the interest OF this country
require that Congress should give such aid as is neces
safy and will be eectua TO sustain these public spirited
who realize what due TO themselves and the coun-
try and are resolved TO discharge it,
i have occupied rather lime than intended upon
this subject wish to conclude by merely saying Tor
myself personally that am far removed from all con-
nexon with Immediate advantage from Collins line,
and all the various facilities which Affords, any other
gentleman upon this floor, perhaps as any other gentle
man in this country. Yet, as an American citizen, !
should deeply regret TO that line go DOWNRIGHT it
from Just and honest pride in the superiority Of my
lcountryregre from anxious and eager desire 10
all her interests developed, her growing daily in
wealth, power, and reputation. II give this assistance,
and ii, having supported this line with all the available
means in our power should at last fair be
beaten by English rivals, should regret thatdeepy
regret but should feel that we bad suffered no dis
grace, iOi ne uotS All anu ~
lmay be unfortunate but he never be looked down
upon wilrconempt. But II we voluntarily recede from
an undertaking in which are embarked If we with
hold The necessary aid II TO England take pos
session OF this Important De-we retire from the contest
be you the a,slress in the estimation oil all heword,
aDd lei us sne into secondary and contemplate posi-
tion Iii should do that, should feel that had not
ony committed false step, but lost ali that We had OBJ
taned and covered ourselves with dshonor. From that
| | hope my county will ever be preserved.
Mr.. SHIELDS, shall occupy the attention OF the
Senate but lew moments, IN the hope and expectation
tia the voe Will be taken tonight upon this amend
meat should be sorry 10 say word that would inter-
fere with the excellent impression which the able speech
made by the honorable senator from Nouh Carolina
| [Mr BADGERl must have made upon the minds OF
Tors. shall vote ior this amendment will not go into
the reasons which will induce TO give that vote
will SIMPLY state that there ia enterprise, military or
civil, which his nalion has been engaged IN al his
period OF her story, In which have ie deep an in
tefest tbs enterprise which Is under debatenone
that has excited NY admiration so highly ss this has
perhaps incompeleni to Judge OF H. because have re-
garded II wnh feeling tDa amounts TO admiration
have looked al II from the commencement, as great trial
and test between American skill. American energy and
might adj Ameucan perseverance,, and the same quail
ties upon the other side OF the Atlantic. .as
England had takes possession OF the oceans Of the
world when-ihis enterprise commenced. She had
Iaken this power, that IN fact American power
and she had recovered herself IRON what the world
beginning to look upon eventual fall. In sailing
vessels the Amer beginning 10 excel England,
beginning TO lose her prestige OF superiority upon
the But she seized tins Power-this and won-
deful power-and wnh that power she has seized the
great lines OF communication OF the world; for at this
moment England has the possession OF the great lines OF
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