The daily union., 1852-05-12

blow have not done So have been Tor carrying the
war into Africa. When EngIshman talks about the
wickedness OF spirit of aggrand and about that
reprobae Brother Jonathan. who covets the goods Of all
his neghbors strong and weak and sezes all where he
little island od the western coast OF Europe which boasts
that the never sets upon her possessions. and which
never acquired foot OF territory but by the sword while
the acquisitions we have made, with exception, have
been made by peaceful arrangement TO the great sasfac
lion of the people inhabng lhen and the exceptional
case which we had conquered in just and ne
cessary and for which also paid valuable
sderatIoD
1t is perhaps part OF the conformation of an English
man, certainly improved by constant PRACTICE that he is
very acute in seeing the mote in Brother Jonaihans eye
but very obluse in discerning the beam in have
from time to time, in public and in private wherever
Hannbaan spirit in which national attacks ought 10 be
met II is within tho knowledge OF the present genera
on that with supercous cant British review asked
the question, Who reads an American book I" And the
pregnant inquiry repeated, with true national COM
placency, by almost every man who could read primer
il went on lis way 10 Siberia rejoicing The question
meant much more than was asked. II meant What
name but has America ever added to the long list Of
usrous men who have marked their day and their
deeds upon the history OF the world, from the earliest
riod of recorded time down to our age u meant, what
single feat IN arms in arts in SCIENCE IN literature or IN
character, and which give stability TO nations and free
dom and prosperity 80 men-what single feat has
America ever performed illustrate her character,
10 command the respect or the gratitude of the world
Nobody asks that question now. II is self answered
inquiry Why, sir the very subject that engrosses our
attention, the very object which is now producing this
spirited competition between and England, is the
suit of the genius of AmerIcanof the genius OF Full
ton, who first showed the practical applicability Of steam
to and to inland navigation. lie did not, indeed
reveal world 10 an old one, like his great prede-
cessor in the realms OF discovery Columbus; but he
brought two worlds into closer proximity than they had
ticay reduced the circumference OF the world TO one
third of its original extent and he opened career for
the industry and enterprise Of nations that no vision
of he had before ahadOWpd forth
| to stimulate or TO reward human exeItons.
This power is but in the infancy OF Its career and al
ready it has advanced in its work with the pace OF
giant The smoke of the steamboat we'll as the white
of the sailing ship, is spread upon the world o
watersaye, and is seen IN every nook OF the globe
wherever is 10 be found to need the benefits OF COM
merce the consultations o religion or the blessings OF intel
ecua advancemen and he must be wiser or rasher than
who undertakes to set limits to the effects OF tins
discovery, where is to lead the world, and what great
changes in civilization it is to produce Why, sir, is
possession richer than gold of modern Ophir
precious than an the SPICY treasures q AraGy 1ne oes
present the of civilization above all other recorded
epochs in the calendar OF time.
| One word more upon another point The feeling to
which have referred existing between England and
our country, has felt the softening influence OF
time and intercourse II was not at all unnatural that
country the disruption should lead tor mutual aversion,
and especially on the part Of the defeated nation We
were small people who had come happily out oil great
coniest-by the blessing Of God, the justice Of our
cause, and the valor, patriotism, and wisdom OF our
fathers gained great victory, and with il the best gov
ernment-and hope we shall hold on TO oit-which the
world has ever seen Or in my opinion, ever will see
elsewhere II is wonderful that the intercourse be-
tween the two nations which commenced under such
circumstances commenced and continued IN spirit OF
unkin But am happy TO know that a sensible
melioraon has taken place trust that ere long The Two
nations will have no contest but that competition which
is at once the incentive and the reward OF generous
tonal rivalrya strife for superiority in all the pursuits
interesting 10 civilization and TO the prosperity OF nations
That is contest into which have entered, and OF
which the subject before is important branch. am
not willing to abandon il. am not willing 10 confess.
directly or indirectly that we have been beaten and that
sentiment is TO my mind paramount reason Tor holding
on at present 10 this enierprise-at any rate ull all the
necessary facts are clearly ascertained.
| yesterday bad an amendment read for information,
which shall submit al the proper Time. It's object IS
simply TO have full and practical examination OF these
vessels with their cost, and the probable expense Of
sailing them and 10 cause the report in relation TO them
10 be presented 10 Congress at the next session. that
we may be able definitely 10 foEm opinion upon their
value and their properties and upon the propey OF con-
tnuing their employment | am willing TO provide for
this additional contract until that can be done but moi,
beyond that tme If the examination and report should
be adverse shall vote for the proposition OF the
tor from North Carolina to limit the duration OF the gran,
and IL il is pressed by one else, IT will be by me am
desrous to place this matter in such situation that
Congress may terminate the arrangement whenever 1t is
found by practical inquiry to be unsatisfactory.
II such a provision is made the arrangement will be
safe one, the matter will then be within the control
The question being stated on the amendment Of Mr.
JONES, OF Tennessee-o strike out $4,000 and insert
| S25, 600 Ih
MIR. CLEMENS said: Before the vote is taken 1
wish TO say that have paired of with the senator from
| Delaware, mir SPRUAscE,l who compelled 10 go
home on business and although there nothing said
between about his amendment suppose that in good
faith ought 10 refrain from voting upon any amendment
which might materially affect the character Of the bill
therefore ask 10 be excused from voting upon this amend
ment
| Mr. MORTON. / beg leave also to state TO the SEN
ate that having paired of with the senator from Massa
cbuses Mr. DAvls in all questions connected with the
amendment OF the committee desire TO be excused from
voting.
| The question being then taken by yeas and nays
the amendment to strike $40 900 and insert S25 900,
they s,ood-yeas al nays 2s-as follow;
YEAS-Messrs. Adams, Atchison, Borland, Brodhcad,
Brooke Dodge OF Wisconsin, Dodge oi Iowa. fcoh Geycr
Hunter Jones Of Iowa. Jones OF Tennessee, King, Mallory.
Mason, Sebastian, Underwood, Wade, Walker. Weller.
and Whitcomb--2i. tf r+ E.N
NAYs-Mssus Badger, Baysrd, Bell Berricn, Bradbury,
Bright, Cass. Clarke. Dawson Dousss Fish, Gwn, Hale.
Pau, Ru.k Seward, Shields, Smith, Stockton, Sumner.
and Upbam-2S
So the amendment was rejected.
Mr.. BROOKE / now move TO strike out all alter the
word |" that" and nsert the following:
"In addition the com pensston allowed to the
Collins line OF for the transportation OF the mails
between New York and Liverpool there shall be sppro-
prated the whole OF postsges received ON the mails
carried by said steamers Propded That the number of
trips of said steamers Increased from twenty TO twenty
six per snnom such times shall be directed by the
Postmaster Generals tad increased service TO commence
on the first day OF July, 1857
Mr.. JONES' OF Tennessee / suggest to my friend
from Mississippi alteration in his amendment-to
strike that portion which gives TO this line the
amount allowed The senator's purpose, suppose
thev shouId have whole amount of postane