The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-22
UNITED STATES SENATE.
EXTRA SESSION.


Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 2l, 1855.
TIE cxsraAL AM0cAN oUEsnoN-sPEEcH OF Ex-sEcRErARY
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The Sense resumed the confederation of Mr. CLAYTON
resolution calling the President for certain informa
tion relative to Central American affairs.
Mr.. EVERETT addressed the Ssnase.
Mr. EVERETT (whig) OF Mass, and addressed the
Senate In the of His remarks he said that our
relations with Central America formed of the most
important topics Of consideration withjH the whole range
of our foreign policy considering the smalness Of her
territory and the sparseness Of population According
to Mr. Squier there in the five States only $50 in
habants, 1000 only of pure Spanish blood and the
naming portion Of mixed and coIor They are yet
In their infancy and will grow, doubt, and prosper
He spoke of the beautiful climate and advantages Gem
trail America, which, alas, was torn by constant wars
In consequence Of the hostes of Nicaragua and Costa
Rca as intcroceanc canal being desirable, it was
absostey necessary that there should be understand
ing between the United States and Great Britain The
United States could not take the grant of exclusive
privileges, because Nicaragua not in a condi.
ton to give the grant She claimed unbroken
sovereignty the whole route. Although Great Bri
tain set up rival claim, which we think is unfounded
yet she did not do this to obstruct the execution of the
charter but the contrary she sought aid the en-
erprise-to facilitate the work. Therefore, he thought
the circumstances He agreed with the Senator that the
Mosquito kingdom was merely nomnous umbrG-ths sha
dow OF a name-t was really nothing Lord Pal
merston stated to Mr. Rives that from very early pc
rod Great Britain treated the Mosquito kingdom an
independent State, and said that they had what was
as you or l. this was the account which the British
Minister Of Foreign Affairs of the Mosquito King and
kingdom, he (Mr Everett thought it would be waste
of the time OF the Senate in proving the nanty Of this
King and kingdom Great Britain two centuries ago con
acted certain duties and obligations to wards the Mosqu
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condition. and whom she does not consider in condition
wholly to disregard England has interest or motive
in keeping the proectOrate and he believed she was
disposed to do what essential to our mutual peace
1t is important who is sent to Central America az
our minister than who is sent to London Paris ST. Pc
tersburg He placed entire confidence in the President
Out Of the able and distinguished of his own party
he would send the right He had pleasure in saying
So The recent appointments to Switzerland and Peru
sufficient pledge to his mind, that the President
will have regard to merit and qualifications. These ap-
and his political friends in the ssnate who confirmed
them without hesitation. He had no doubt the same
good sense will prevail over appointments for Central
matter in hand and bring this. long delayed contro-
yersy to conclusion, he will cover himself with
cutes existing to the execution of the contract on
political grounds he could not but Nicaragua
and Costa Rca would struggle on, the against the
other to the indefinite posponement Of the construction
of the canal He said he did not think England violated
intended violate the faith of treaties. What has
she gained by treaty spulatons? She not obliged to
make the treaty. We had claim upon her. What
political nducenent ambition induced her tomake III
There was difficulty enough before, and certainly she
would not make treaty to increase the difficulty He
could not think she would be senseless as to do it,
Then as to Central America proper leaving out Belize
TO do Some difficulties however, have arisen to the
meaning of the treaty She has given up this then that
quos She has given up San juan and declares herself
desrous of getting out Of the whole matter
possible there was suspicion Of bad faith, and
reasonable grounds for it, that by transactions at
San Juan the United States have broken their faith We
an indepepdant municipal government created under
the Of the Mosquito King it is true but fact by
American citizens He supposed at the time Of the nego-
ation of the treaty the settlements at the Belize and
the Bay Islands were not in con compilation by the
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the act creating those islands into colony He did
not apprehend any disturbance of the relations between
this country and Great Britain in consequence of the
state of things in Central America. He agreed with the
distinguished Senator from Illinois, (Sr. Dougas that
England did not love It is only under the rule of
monarch like Louis the Fourteenth who said, III the
state, there can be no room to say love hate. An
enlightened regard for the public will the rule of action
in countries governed by constitutions and ParlameRt
He really believed that with all parties in England mutu
al beneficial and peaceful intercourse is considered the
cardinal principle Of public policy, and, side
wards England and Europe ought to consider mutual
beneficial and peaceful intercourse q cardinal prnci
pie of policy He cordially sympathized with the Senator
in the views be entertained with regard to the future
growth and glory Of country and informed him that
Europe was not exclusively the place OF tombs and
monuments There is progress there likewise. There is
the name and character Of American citizen
not the direct password to every good Office
Which stranger could desire and where more than
in England In views of the glorious future we are
apt to take own visions of geographical extension
index OF our countrys progress but he thought that
far geographical extension necessary shall in
the natural order of things have much of it and
rapidly the best interests Of the country require
Meanwhile if satisfied with real solid and sub
santia growth without being brought into collision with
foreign powers viii have it to hearts content
We will have 1t by the simple increase Of population
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crease and repensh the earth. All is wrapped up in
that 1t will give another America of living No
thing but military spirit and aggiandzement will prevent
It, He counseled pusilanimous doctrine OF ress-
ance but weud act upon the MAXIM in peace prepare
for war, remembering atthe same time that the best
preparation for war is peace The speech abounded In
eloquence and the above Is mere outline
Mr. DOUGLAS (dem) Of H., made explanation, not
wishing to be placed in wrong position by observation
of the Senator. He cordially concurred in the remarks
relative to the arts OF peace II any line of policy Is
clear than another tits avoid questions of and
preserve peace in all time to If there is q differ.
Of opinion between him and the Senator it is to
believes should make pledge to territorial beun
dares to bind those who come after lie had not
intimated that he wished To-
Mr. MASON (dem of Va, said the President would fur
nsh the information desired, without the CALL and wish
ing to dispose of the resolution before the body he
it be laid on the table.
This agreed to- and after executive session. the
Senate adjourned.
The Philadelphia uicItIe-Launch.
PHILADELPHIA, March p, 1858.
The trial Of Arthur Spring commenced in the Crimi-
nal Court at ten O'Clock this morning. before Judges ALI
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