The daily union., 1852-12-25

than anything ese-presetv towards the government
OF Spain perfect good faith, requiring OF cllzens
obedience to the laws IN remaining from Iapine towards
ofegners as they are required 10 doowards each other
Let Spain repose in the consciousness that however de-
srabe to Cuba may be, all that we demand OF her
that she shall keep II. and not part with II; and rely
upon IT. IN the iullness OF time, and before very long,
SPAN will yield TO the inevitable necessity which
governs The events OF The wod The geographical po-
ston OF Cuba with he increasing growth OF this coun-
/ Try, will determine all the rest
have said that in much OF the Presidents message
as have read was contained narrative only OF the
fact that he announced In the concluding sentence of
that paragraph the President expresses opinion He
says
81 have however IN common with several Of my pre-
directed the ministers Of France and England 10
be assured that the United States entertain no designs
AZ anst Cuba :" .
In the expression OF that opinion fully agree with
the President; we entertain no designs against Cuba
But he continues: ~
Ba, that the contrary, should regard its ncorpo
ration into the Union az the present lime as augh' with
regret SIR that ihe President deemed necessary
express that as the opinion OF the executive nor need
suggest to the Senate upon what that opinion is founded
speaks for itself But am free 10 declare, as one oil
the representatives Of the Siaes that know OF no peril
which should ensue, which should cause us TO hesi-
tate, il Cuba ready for annexation tom But
let this opinion OF the President pass for what is worth
In the present attitude OF the altar in hand TO discuss
could lead to practical result but could not dismiss
| it excep, under protest.
Mr. President, in making these remarks to the Senate
upon Offering this resolution intended TO 90 no more
than express my opinion American senator upon
the relations that exist between this country and Spain in
reference to Cuba, and TO express further what hold 10
be The duty of every department OF this government and
of every American citizen, 10 recognise Cuba as the prop
ery of Spain and such, to recognise ais. the mum
mens with which civilization protects all property
Cuba belongs 10 Spain II does not belong TO u, and
none hu oane hands can be laid upon H. unless, through
OF Spain hetseil lorbeaance on our part would
involve the safety of ous people, And ! wish
further declare reference TO the proposition made
by those two powers OF Europeet 1t have what mean
f,la hfnr rhnnIn n,ht
faith, and with due regard TO NATIONAL honor, we can IN
corporate uba Of these United States il will be
done, and Europe may find II best then 10 hold her
Mr.. CASS followed in remarks which have already
Mr. UNDERW GOD then addressed the Senate at some
Mr.. MANGUM | should like to know when this
resolution offered 10 the Senate.
1 Mr.. MASON | will tell the honorable senator that
| had the honor 10 introduce II this morning
Mr. MANGUM; Well. sir. it has involved us 10 a
discussion which will be of no more use 10 continue
than would TO have some two or three chapters OF Rod
erck Random or Tom Jones read 10 us.
Mr.. WELLER There is no probability OF the Senate
acting upon this resolution day. and therefore move
that the further consideration OF II be postponed until
Monday next.
The PRESIDENT The resolution is now under
consideration only by suHeIance. and not BY the opera
ton of any rule of order The honorable senator from
Virginia br. MAsos presented the resolution, and made
his remarks before the resolution was regularly before
the Senate.
| Mr. WELLER There being no objection nlerposed
to its recepsn suppose II was before the Senate for
| consideration
The PRESIDENT. By unanimous consent.
| Mr.. WELLER Then. move IL be postponed until
Monday next
/ Mr. MASON. Il was by no my intention TO
provoke discussion of elaborate character rs has
ensued, aud desired TO ask or the consideration and
adoption OF this resolution al But II the honorable
senator from California, Mr.. WELLER, or any Otaer
gentleman desires any other be parsHed shall
max u. n he this rublsgl
would prefer, however shall probably have very
thin attendance week. that this resolution shall
| be postponed 10 some day later than next Monday
Mr. CHASE, | would suggest next Monday week
/ Mr.. WELLER. have no objection TO having the
question skeu If the Senate desires, TO post
ponlng II 10 later day than next Monday Ordlna.
y this discussion ought have taken place after the
/ ply OF the President had been submitted TO the Senate
But several senators have already engaged in The dis
eusson, and have discussed variety oil questions m
which the section OF country from which come is di
reclly interested Il may desire 10 submit some remarks
myself | will therefore move that the further consid.
Grafton OF the subject be postponed tll next Monday
week
1 A SENATOR. Say next Tuesday week. there is al
ready special order for next Monday week, believe
! Mr. WELLER. will then modify my motion 80 as
| TO postpone this matter till next Tuesday week.
| Mr.. MANGUM | have no objection TO having the
question taken upon this resolution to-day II there
quorum attendance now. We calling for a
fespondence which understand is written TO great
tent The only difficulty IN my mind rs, whether we had
not better debate the subject before obtain any know
euRe Oh tue slate OF AZ anu IN ol
all the facts in the rather than wait until after the
information we are calling Tor has been furnished us
think, however, might have read chapter or so
from some foreign publication with quite as much inter-
est and profit TO this discussion al this time will
prove 10 be do not know what the object oi this DIS
cusslon is. But really it seems TO that II we were TO
know little something about the subIect-maiter OF a
question o so much Importance this may be supposed
10 be, II might not be bey ond the limit OF reasonable de-
sire TO act undersandingy When this information Is
laid before us. 1t will be proper have no doubt, to
enter into its merits have no doub, that the honor
able senator from Virginia, Mr. MAsos,l The honor
able chairman OF the Committee on Foreign Relations,
who has probably great share OF the conhdeNce OF the
administration, did not speak altogether so much IN
the dark the OF find ourselves to be in think
If this call is to be made make it to-day well
for and lie, have the information before US, before
discuss the important questions to which that in
/ formation relate.
As 10 this progress up down-goipg up OF falling
down inclined plane TO one end or the other-why
that have relevancy To the subject under coosd
era,Ion have no objection to taking vote upon this
resolution today Bat hope lhat II continue
this discussion which may entertain gentlemen, as u cef-
taply does deain them from their dinners will be
hnued after we have obtained tins information. ! hope
my honorable friend from California Mr. WrLLrR) VII
withdraw any objection 10 the consideration oil tins res
olunon at this time, and let vote upon 1t to-day.
1 Mr.. MASON II the honorable senator IRON North
Carolina Mr. MAsGuMl will allow me, will say that
cannot and will not obIec to any gentleman continuing
Senate will be very lhiny attended during the mex, week,
will submit to the consideration OF senators bath they
will allow the vote To be taken upon the resolution now.
n communication IN reply will probably be received IRON
the President within a very few days, and they will
then have the whole matter before them, and the discus