New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-01-04
Cubs, my other territory sai have sppreheus N ?
Of danger.
Mr. R,YIr said this WA a question in which

Cuba my other territory s.i have spprehens N
Of danger.
Mr. BAYLr said this was question in which
be felt deal of interest he had jus; learned that
resolution introduced by colleague in the senate,
calling for information in relation to Cabs, has jus'
passed that body and b. would wat unit The resolution
sLt be responded to before be delivered MS remarks
He wanted all the fleets before him
Mr.. BRowS, (Miss.) replied 70 portion OF
Mr. Vensbles remarks saying thst the emancipation Of
the slaves in Saba would no, preserve the Island 70
Spain He thought the creoes there feeling oppressed
have the night 70 take up A. the American
Colonies hsd and that citizens Of The United S,ses have
much night to help them the French had IN help
In revolutionary struggle Our ioresthers we're
not buccaneers, nor were the French who 20
rescue IN that glorious contest The gentleman FROM
North Carolina DID not draw proper distinction be-
tween the acts Of tie Government and those Of the
people.
The CHAIRMAN hereinterposed, calling gentle
70 order and saying the conversation 90 loud
Il was impossible ior the reporters TO hear.
Mr.. BRoWN resumed, accusing his State
rights friend OF having deserted his former ground AMI
say If for the acquisition Of Cubs At all other
foreign territory let it he understood il Is because want
outlet for slavery. perfectly free TO say am
not going 70 second any hih6lstering expedinon
against Cube, or any othe part OF the world but
/ am for demanding and ensctng at all times
and under all circumstances proper respect Tor the nag
OF this country ana If in doing this
IN with Spain any other nation, am fDr lighting
il out and if in the general settlement get MOTH
ing nothing but land, willing 10 take that Lsugh.
ter Mr.. Brown then censured the remssness Of tne
Administration Oh Cuban AFFAIR." and trusted TIA, the
one in coming would demand Satisfaction for the Often
eos blurred over by the retiring Administration HI
said emphafi ally and distinctly he did desire
our Government to provoke quarrel with Spain he
desired peace with her He content If spain coald
hold Cuha-frIny that she shall do so. He however,
would mike no agreement against acquisition, but II
Spain should part with Cuba should have It. The
speech Of the gentleman from North Carolina must in
duce the public 10 hold on and hesitate against acquiring
Cuba under any circumstances. During this speech.
Mr. Brown repeatedly gave way to Mr.. Vensbe for ex'
plantations.
Mr.. WILCOX endorsed in toto the remarks of
Mr. stephens. He hoped tie incoming administration
ould BE- characterized by the spirit OF Conservatism.
He trusted economy retrenchment and reform would
be carried out, and that the banner Of peace would be
unfured AT the commencement of the adminisrra-
tiop. He prepared to say he not in favor
Of tie acquisition Of Cubaat s events, at present he
opposed 10 its acquisition in any shape manner OF
form whatever because he conceived that the wants and
emergencies OF Government do not require IT, Bat ne
was not prepared to ssy he was opposed to
acquiring Cuba at any time because the time
may come when n portion OF the confederation,
frgetfu Of that which binds the States together, may
make the acquisition indispensable peacefully II possible,
if not al all hazards The day IL not distant when we
will have on ocean bound republic.
He then proceeded to give his views in favor
Of the Senates resolution proposing to confer the title
Of Lieutenant General on Scott
Having concluded, Mr.. Polk obtained the
floor when the Committee rose and the House passed
the bills for the payment of the Navy and Invalid Pen
sions.
Mr.. FIcKLIS reported bill prohibiting notes
under IS as a currency in the District of Columbia
Referred to the Committee Of the Whole on the State
Of the Union and made the special order Of the day for
tomorrow week
The House then adj Ourned