The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-04

the hour, in my Judgment for taking the initiative IN
respect TO ths great enterprise, and ask II IN the name
OF preparation for war which may come, for winch wo
should be prepared | ask IL as measure having an
important bearing credit and currency, and as inds.
pensable TO both in OF with superior naval
power; and ask IT that may be well prepared ON
both coasts TO Iepe aggression and 10 assert the rights
and maintain the honor and the dignity OF the American
people.
view war with appreciation can hardly conceive OF
war short OF one strictly defensive. which should look
upon with eomplacency. think men die fast enough
anyhow. There is necessity OF calling into reQuisi-
uon gunpowder 10 hasten them into eternity. am for
peace and for cutivaing the arts of peace l am for
constructing this railroad in order that we may have
peace verify believe that the consummalion of this
vast enterprise would do to 10 be respected
nay TO be feared by the nations OF the earh than the
erection OF twenty ortresses the construction of forty
shlps-of-lhe line
There is another consideration 10 which would re-
fer and which, doubt not, will be properly appreciated
by the Senate The construction Of this road is ndspen
sable TO the consolidation OF Union, and 10 bind the
Two sides oi the continent together by the strong lies
OF mutual dependence and reciprocal interests. With
out the means OF prompt and easy communication, II
would be better not to have country on the other side
Of the Rocky moniains. The existing state of things il
opposed 10 the acquisition Of California; bu, she has
been admitted into the family circle, and now constitutes
one OF the brightest stars OF national galaxy am for
holding on 10 her. have idea that her people
will be dsoyal to our Union, but wish to establish
more Intimate relations between her and her sister
Sta!es--tbose OF immediate vicinageand that railroad
VIII do, When this is done, no centrifugal force
throw her out OF her orbit, but she will maintain her
proper place in system, and will revoye around the
common cenlre 10 the end OF all time Besides how is
tos general government TO exercise its functions in Cali
lorna without this railroad whether in war or peace
suppose there an ncurson OF savages upon the people
OF part OF that State, and becomes necessary to
pei them Suppose the officers of the army Indian
agents need instructions from the Executive at Washing
ton, how are they to obtain them Why, It requires two
sea voyages 10 get the information TO Washington, and
two 10 gel the instructions back, taking up. sup
pose, IRON Two 10 three months.
Again suppose there is nsurrecion in California,
or sudden attack by some foreign foe would there not
be necessity Tor means OF Immediate communication
with the general government! Suppose some doubt
should al San Francisco respect TO the constIuc-
lion of your laws. cargo of goods arrives,
and the collector OF the opinion II should pay one late
of duty and The owner insists lower rate. and the
collector desires the instructions OF the Secretary OF tie
Treasury the subject would not the delay oftwo voy
by sea TO reach Washington and two TO get back, be
ntolerabe Would il not be runous TO all concerned
How your post Office laws TO be administered in Cali
iomia How you TO administer this government
there at all without this railroad 1t the collector of
San Francisco should die how long must business DO in
teupted before his place be filled Ii Judge should
die, how long must the court be closed and justice de-
layed Nothing be embarrassing than the dis
pensaon OF patronage in California on account OF the
distance. is almost impossible 10 get reliable inorma
tlon and this the present administration have expert
enced TO their If the distinguished gentleman
who is coming here TO stand at the head OF the gov
ernmeni does not similar difficulties, shall be
greatly disappointed maintain that such state OF
things is ntolerabe, and think should not occupy
island Tehuanepec, but should at take hold and
construct this railroad sovereign remedy for all the
evils here advered 10. | want railroad over foreign
countries, unless il be for temporary purposes | am for
an American railroad, TO be constructed American
SOIL by the enterprise and capital OF the American people
Sir, have occupied more OF the time Of the Senate
than intended, bat have abbreviated my remarks
much possible have given mere outline OF ideas.
OF which may not have occurred 10 honorable sen.
aors. leave the subject in the hands OF the Sen
ate. hope shall have vote on II speedily | hope
the bill will pass the Senate if 1t does not pass the
House Should j, fail TO become law at this session.
hope the subject will be resumed at the next at the
earliest practicable day. have two years moTe il my
life is spared remain member OF this body, and II this
measure consummated, will consecrae what
ever energies | may have, and whatever ability can
command, 10 lis prosecution at the next Congress-
4 have also TO say to the honorable senator from
Texas, tMr. RUsK, who has inelligenly, patriot-
cally, and ably advocated this bill, that will then
stand by him and go with him, hand 10 hand and
shoulder shoulder, efforts 10 carry through the SEN
ate the proper legislation this subject demand the
construction OF this railroad great American
ure--as one which Is called for by many weghty con-
sideraons-as necessary TO enable this government to
exercise its proper functions in time OF peace and nds-
pensabe both sides OF the continent time OF war.
and as adapted in high degree 10 promote the stabll-
y OF our glorious Union and the prosperity OF the
whole people.