Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-01-08

rity from tho Department while his ship lying at
in the Bay Of Nape chartered employed merchant
sci to transport supplies for his squadron Spexza
pes and whether the cost Of such has
charged the BY the order approval Of said
Morgan whether instructions were given said Morgan by
the Department by bureau thereof to practice his
squadron naval evoluons fleet sailing and so,
whether said instructions were obeyed; whether he
directed exercise his in target firing and il So
Their he complied with such instruction and TO what
whether there is any rule or regulation Of the Department
against naval officers transporting females members of their
families Others board ships of the United States
and, whether C2m Morgan any officer under his
mand guilty Of violation Of ucn regulation whether
pennant Of Com Morgan kept flying during the
period his command in the Mediterranean or was at any
time taken down. and If So for what length OF time whether
CON- Morgan has been held TO for dsobedence
ORDERS violations of regulations neglect Of duty while in
command of the naval forces of the United States in the Med
terranean during the past three years.
i Mr.. GWIN. Let it lie
TRIPARTITE TREATY CONCERNING CuRA
Mr. MASON asked the Senate to take up the resolution
submitted by him the 23d umo in relation to the rpar
tite treaty in regard to Cuba which had been partially
debated but not acted Some Senators had EXPRESSED
wish to be heard the subject and the future con-
sideraon was postponed until the 4th instant He wish
ed to have the resolution adopted and had made the mo-
ton at the instance Of Senators who would prefer to
speak after the resolution had been answered.
The resolution was taken up and agreed to- 1t is as
/ follows:
Resored That the President of the Unitei States
neate 70 the Senate II in MS opinion not Incompatible with
the Ministers Of France and England inviting the Govern
ment of the United States to become party with Great Br
tain and France to pare convention, il virtue of which
the three Powers should sevealy and disclam
now and for the future all intention to obn of
the Island Of Cuba and should bind themselves to dsounte
nance all attempts to that effect the part Of every
or whatever and of the reply thereto on the part
of this Government referred in his message to the
two Houses OF Congress on the 9th of December
BILLS PASSED
On motion by Mr. MASON, the Senate took up the IN
for the relief of Richard B. Lee which, after having
explained by Mr.. NJ passed.
On motion by Mr.. BRODHEAD, the Sen.te took I'M the
bill for the relief of Chambers c. Mues and il was
passed.
THE vote subsequently reconsidered and the bill
was referred to the Committee on Pensions.
On motion by Mr. SEWARD, the Senate t,ok up the
bill for the relief of James Wormley and Sas passed
On motion by Mr.. BRODHEAD, hs Senat took up the
bill for the relief OF the heirs of Liut OIL Henry q
Miller, late of Pennsylvania for services in the reyou
honary war; and it was passed.
On motion by Mr.. DOWNS, the Seate took up the bill
granting to the State of Louisiana tary reserve at
Fort Jesup for seminary of edutaton; and it was
passed.
On motion by Mr. FELCH, the Sc, ate took up House
o authorizing certain soldiers of the late with Great
Britain to surrender the bounty lands drawn by them
and to locate others in lieu thereof AID it was read and
passed.
On motion by Mr.. BORLAND, the Ssnate proceeded to
consider the bill to revive portion Of In act for the re-
lief OF the widows of deceased soldiers and long debate
ensued-
Pending which, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
Mr.. DAVIS, of Indiana, by consent, in pursuance of
notice. introduced bill for the adjustment of sales and
locations conflicting with swamp land selections; which
was read twice and referred.
CUBA INTERVENTION, Sd
The House resolved itself into Committee of the Whole
on the state of the Unon (r RcHARDspN, of Illinois,
appropriations for the support of the military academy for
the year ending the 30th Of June, 1854.
Mr.. VENABLE, Of North Carolina addressed the com
mittee as follows:
Mr.. Chairman, had intended to have addressed the
Committee of the Whole the Presidents message dur
ing the first days Of the session. on the foreign policy to
which 1T refers but the introduction of the tariff and the
discussion which sprung up thereon, well serious
ndspositon which prevented attendance in the House.
rendered it impossible do not regret the event be-
cause am graied that the House manfests DISPOSE
ton to consider and refer the message and avert the dis
cursiye and ntermnabe debate which was likely to arise
II IS to me Of great regret in thinking the
past that the House chargeable during the last
sion with at least apparent want of courtesy the
Executives IN that during term Of ten months, his
sage was never referred the appropriate committees
say apparent, because very far from supposing
that any thing of the kind intended 1t is worthy of
remark, however that such is not to be
found in any previous portion of legislative history
1t is to be hoped that it may not again.
trust that shall be pardoned for awaiting mysef Of the
first opportunity Of expressing my views upon subject
cond TO in Importance which may be called upon to
considermatters involving momentous consequences to
ourselves and observation-disclosures which affect our
relations with the whole civilized world and consequences
which must give character to the future progress Of the
principles OF free goyernment-decding whether
ample and our institutions really be such expo
stion Of purposes shall authorize claim speak
as the practical benefactors of mankind None be
sensible to the responsibilities which upon this Gov
eminent In the judgment of the world.
is our high duty, Mr. Chairman to demonstrate by
constitutional and wise administration Of domestic
afars and just and honorable policy towards other
nations, that free government the government of the
people, is not failure, but successful experiment Of all
that IS desirable in social organizationan undeniable
proof that Is the best and the safest mode of admins
tering political power, looking alike external peace
ana internal prosperity originating in Just conception
OF the dignity Of man, and continually illustrating in
practice the highest excellence aainable by human wis
DOM That this is practicable, | cannotdoubt. But
am equally that can be secured only by prudent
poncy and stern adherence to the precepts of justice
ana nnexbe determination to regard the rights Of other
nations and the restraint Of all desires Of undue advance
ent OF our own interests at their expense. Our orgi
mai organization as Government and unparalleled
progress TO wealth. greatness and power would in any
other age of the world have been considered
Inc historian who should have recorded such annals
hou nave been esteemed who not careful Of
tne ruthuness Of his Statements, and would have
regarded ms narrative evidence Of powerful imagn-
auon rather than the medium for ascertainng facts
III res-quarters OF century people weak in numbers
ana Oh small resources have advanced to the position
one Oh the hrst Powers of the earth To this great
trust mas descended and surely do not claim too much
when say that it becomes to be watchul that pro-
gess DC Tor the future in the right direction and that
hotnng should DC lost by policy which shall cast
Picon upon our national integrity, introduce false
principles into the administration Of our Government
nave been induced to make these remarks, because
the message has presented for our consideration the sub
ect Oh the acquisition and annexation Of Cuba well