The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-04

have contest IN regard the subject OF colonization
shall not go into the discussion OF that subject now;
u is not necessary to do But there is pending
question hefe question relating TO all that part of
me sthnus through which the other route passes Df
acues and disputes may arise, and wish TO keep this
route do moi know that there any attempt at colo
nzaton, or the establishment of positions in the Gulf
| OF Mexico proper; but wish TO avoid any question
which may arise hereafter. But if we temporze if we
iobeaf and permit ourselves to be nsulted how do you
know out that Tomorrow, or the next month, week
aef you adjourn, you may sec proclamation OF the
BRUSH government, announcing that they have estab
lished BRUSH colony upon the Gull OF Mexico. or
upon lhe oher SIDE OF the continent, upon the Gulf Of
Iehuaniepec, or in other important position, do
not see why they should do it, il do vndicate
our rights and say that this position is important. not
Tor ourselves alone but for the whole world and shall
be Kept IN such condition that il cannot be converted
TO any hostile purposes. Without going into the argu
ment as might upon this point. think these consdea
tons are sumclent TO show the advantage OF this route
IN The particulars to which have referred.
But again cannot any in the world-an
hope such an idea will not be taken up by anybody
why the pressing Of the Tehuantspec route should be
considered hosse TO the Pacific railroad certainly have
no such feelings do not think they entertained by
any one. feel and perhaps my constituents feel, as
great an interest IN that road as body else because
IN all probability an important branch of It will pass
through my State. | will, therefore, 60 far any
member for that road and will devote my exerons to
y that bill through as speedily as possible But still
caapo be nsensikle 10 the fact that there great diff
cuesln the way II is best that should not shut our
eyes TO these difficulties. | wsuld be willing TO do
nucn az any man 10 sunount nen, out II Is 80 stupenu
Gus work that will take years TO complete it, II you
put the work in notion, and commence operations upon
IT, ana they go on most pfoperousiy and have no draw.
back whatever Isuppose member now here will say
that railroad car will run from the banks of the Mis-
sssipp to the Pacific California in less than
years 1t would be very favorable anticipation to sup
fairs Of The United States particularly when you consider
what has been done in the last four or hive years-the
settlement of California and opening communication with
It's period OF time which may be productive OF results
OF almost an age
Shall we submit, then. to the Inconvenience of the
long voyages, the and troubles. and exposure
incident TO them, that would be necessary before we
could hare the Pacific railroad completely ! think not
think even when that work is completed it will not dis
pense with the Tehuantepec route 1t will still De great
thoroughfae OF commerce. and in degree of passe-
gers. also. know am as conscious as any man--o
the advantages OF railroads conscious Of the great
advantages which they have in expedition and in carry
ing OF light reight but am also coHscous-and think
experience will prove that am rghtthat for long dis
tances, and for heavy productions and merchandise a
water communication will be preferred to them In the
great line OF communication then, where the heavy CON-
merce OF the void is carried on, take il fo granted
that when by route we have railroad communica-
ton OF some two thousand miles and by another. water
communication Tor a large portion OF the distance, a
large portion of the heavy will be transported
by the latter. take il for granted that PROVISIONS -four
tobacco pork and other heavy articles would never at
this day. it you had railroad established from New York
to San Francisco be sent it, We find that shorter
routes they are sent by water communication in prefer
ence to the raroad and know how distance increases
the difficulty.
In regard to this route interfering with the proposed
Pacific railroad, would further remark that it is very
general observation, when raread is proposed TO be
constructed In the United States, that think is doubt
tul whether the business of the country sufficient TO
Justify It, But let IL go into operation, and little
while we Ind The business OF the country increases and
another IS established running in similar direction,
and perhaps a1Ythe< and still aif are employed The
which Is carried on il. BE not afraid, them that If yda
establish this rehuanepec route, you will have no use
for the Pacific railroad Believe when tell you, that
with California going rapidly she is and the trade
with the East and the islands OF the Pacific increasing
when this new route for The commerce OF the world is
fully in operation, you will not only find for IT, but
for your railroad TO the Pacific, and other routes which
may be established.
u think, then. these resolutions ough, to pass They
certainly mild as any gentleman can wish. hope
there will be suggestion from any quarter TO abate
anything from them, because think that could not be
done without injury to our Interests. We have taken
the position that II is duty to nterpose in this
matter to protect the rights Of citizens We have
said to the whole world that this is important route
that interests involved in it and we have even
suggested, discussions among ourselves that ii is
important TO national defences If, after all this, we
anything from them. think the consequences will
be injurious Hence is that have urged that these
resolutions should be taken and passed at this session
do not expect any rash precpale action OF the gov
ernmen do expect that by the passage OF the reso
utions ythng harsh or injurious will be done to Mex-
CO; but wish her to understand that we will vlndcae
our rights in this matter. wish her TO know that we
distinctly understand relations 10 her. and will pro-
ec the rights OF our citizens. do not pretend TO say
fecy willing to leave that to the administration which
is coming in but do think before this Congress, in
which this question originated closes, is proper that
the Senate of the United States and the ordinate branch
should proclaim Mexico and to the world that they
will sustain President in the which he takes,
and will never submit that these insusths offensive
disregard of the rights of czens-shall 60 unpun-
ished or be acquiesced in.
Mr. SEWARD. Mr. President, this is a very import
ant questonperhaps quite important as any tina, has
engaged the attention OF the Senate al the present
sion-and I desire to be heard upon it.
Mr. BADGER, Move to postpone II 10 some day.
Mr.. SEWARD, am under the direction OF the Sem
ate.
Mr.. RUSK. hope it will be postponed till Tuesday
next
Mr. SEWARD. ], then, move that the further con-
sdealon OF the rasouons be pospon ed until Tuesday
next at one o'clock and made the special order for that
day
The further consideration of the subject accord
ngy postponed and made the special order for Tuesday
next
PACIFIC RAILROAD.
On motion by Mr.. RUSK, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of Senate bill No. 396, "for the protection
of the emgrant route, and elegraphic line, and for
overland mail between the Missouri river and the settle
ments in California and Oregon;' 10 which amend.
ment had been proposed 10 strike out all after the enact
ing clause and insert "A bill to provide for the consuc
lion of railroad and teegraphc line from The valley Of
the MIssssippi the Pacific reported by the