Flag of the Union. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1850-18??, 1853-02-11
JANUARY 81, 1853,

JANUARY 81, 1853.
In my former letter, l tried to give you the
principal pegs, on which Mr.. Cass and others
in the Senate, took occasion 10 hang their re-
spective speeches upon, viz: the application Of
the Monroe doctrine in 1923, to the Clayton and
Bulwer Treaty, in regard to Nicaragua, the
British settl ement in Honduras, and the acqui.
sition of Cuba. While must acquit Mr.. Cass,
end Porhaps all others who coincide with him,
of any intention to get this country into war
with England, they evidently design to shape
the foreign policy of the incoming Administra-
and interests. AS yet, General Pierce has so
wisely kept his own counsel, both as TO the for
nation of his Cabinet, and his views in respect
to the sections into which the dominent party
clans seem to be painfully non plussed, and are
very diligent in their endeasors 10 create pub.
lie Sentiment which shall influence the new
President to adopt policy in accordance with
their previously expressed opinions. few
weeks will relieve their anxiety in this respect,
and will show whether the General will favor
"Young America or the 'Old Fogies," or be
periodically regardless of both.
In both Houses bills have been introduced to
build Railroad to the Pacific. The scheme of
Senator Gwin, is the NEST practicable and meets
with most favor. 1t will require all the vigil
lance and activity that he can possibly bestow
upon this favorie measure, TO accelerate its pas
sage through the Senate, in time to receive the
concurrent action of the House of Representa-
lives. Although the session il very far adyanc-
ed, hays an abiding hope that it win yet 90
through the two Houses Of Congress before the
period fixed By the Constitution for final ad-
journment. The accomplishments of this might.
est enterprise of the age is viewed by all parties
as "a contamination deyou,ly to be wished"
Il will crafty the numerous friends Of Mr..
Freemsn to be informed that his health is very
fine. His wife and other members of his fami-
~ circle. who were 80 greatly afflicted during
the months of September and October, have all |
recovered Mr.. Majors, Of the first District, |
saw on Saturday lasl. He was also exceeding
" wen. The Other members Competing he
delegation from Mississippi, | am happy to say, |
are enjoying most excellent good health, and as
sidiously devoting themselves TO their public |
duties. a G..
E FRsRgARY 1, 1853.
new project for the Pacific Railroad is an
nouneed 10 the Senate, in bill reported by Gen.
eral Risk. the Senator from Texas. which il is
thought will give general satisfaction. This
scheme it is imagined has received the ASCENT Of
some of the most Distinguished men 10 The body.
John Bell, Of Tennessee. and Cover
nor Davis, of Massachusetts. ltauthorises the
President TO provide for the necessary survey Of
he route, and the location Of The road, and then
o advertise for proposals for the construction Of
he work, and to make contract accordingly
twenty millions of dollars, and alternate sec
ions of the public lands on either side Of the
Dad, are the proposed means from which The en-
erprise Is to be accomplished. Whether this
cheme viii command more votes than Dr..
Twins, or commend itself TO the admitted sa-
,acily Of The original mover Of tie project, il
aore than can now venture 10 predict. OF one
hing We may ressassared, this Railroad, ii some
hape, will work itself into the faEor 81 Con-
ress, and will probably reesiss he sanelion ofI
he Two Houses. and the ExscniiEe, hsfors he
d Of March nsxt. .sComine events east their .
haaows before.n
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