New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-03-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House went into Committee on the Deficiency Ap
preparation bill
Mr. BRIDGES PA after condemning the efforts m ade
10 reopen Slavery agitation proceeded to answer the
objections which have been made 70 the Nebraska bill
A. TO the violation of plighted faith, the North stands
condemned, having in less than year aiterthe
ofthe Missouri Compromise repudated it, while the lub
has always voted friendship and peace He was severe
on the Aboonists saying that TO accomplish their self 81
and ambitious purposes they would dissolve the Union
He maintained the Compromise measures of 1850 were
regsrded fnaly in the settlement Of the Slavery
question and argued generally in favor of nonntsrven
ton on that subject 10 the Territory.
Mr.. BROOKS IS c. spoke in favor of the Nebraska
BILL maintaining asserts the great constitutional princi.
pie and inherent right of the people to determine ali ques
lions relating TO internal relations for themselves He re-
ioced that the South and West engaged in so glorious
su enterprise and that the of the Constitution and of
the empire bring ther ways together in the West Had
the Nilmot Poviso been inserted in this bill they would
not hear from thOse who prefer to love negroes more than
white charges of pghed faith lie denied the arm
nents which bad been advanced that the original policy
of this country TO restrict the extension of Slavery
and insisted that the and Christianity of negros
deperd on their suIjugation to white With regard
TO the Missouri Compromise 1t violated by the North
year after it, passage The South has been loser by it,
He condemned the appeal made foreigners oppose this
bill and said Ourlberie are in danger from the rapid
mutation of immigrants therefore he would extend the time
Of naturalization, in order to give them opportunity to
learn the theory OF our Government and understand
abuse the right of citizenship. immigration has grown
into evil and il is time ii arrested In conclusion,
be showed the great benefits resulting the country from
the employ of slave labor, and that Slavery s the
Strongest BOND of union between the States His opinion
was Congress shall refuse to assert the principle in this
bill of the right of the people to determine their inst
futons the Union will be in more danger than ever.
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE (Ky) explained the provisions
of the deficiency bill The amount of appropriations is
$24900OO. The aggregate is composed wholly of items
reported by the Committee of Ways and Means and
jtems added when the other deficiency bill was up by the
Recommendation of Standing Committee The bill was
the that heretofore maiured and afterward de-
eaed less the appropriation for marine hospitals and Gus
tom houses between 100000 and 100000 There could
be serious objections to any OF the items except per
hape that Of s530OO for the purchase of the Assay Office
building ia NewYork He spoke of the advantages and
necessity for purchasing these buildings and in conclusion
urged tie Importance of passir the bill without delay
Mr.. FLORENCE Pa wished TO know whether the
appropriation for the Assay Office was deficiency II
not wbv not put in the general appropriation bill 1t
Was this amendment which hung like & milestone
mound the former deficiency bill
Mr. BRECKENRIDGE replied IL was deficiency Al
Che House should choose to consider it, But the Com
ntiee of Ways and Means, in inserting it, had but con-
suited the opinions of the House formerly expressed on
this subject they having voted it into the defeated de-
Mr. PRESTON Ky offered an amendment, making APP
VOpatons for custom houses and marine hospitals be-
hg the same items voted into the defeated Deficiency bill,
tHpow grouped into separate bill by the committee OF
Nys ana Means
Mr. CASKlE VA opposed the amendment beng IN IA
Of the bill it reported He suggested the ap-
ypraiion the New York Assay office be taken out as
ths appeared to meet stern opposition ,
Mr. WALBRIDGE N W said he understood an i'm
yortsnt communication suggesting the immediate action
Congress had been received and was now on the table
from INC President of the United States in reference to
fbe resolution Of the House with reference to
he recent ourages commerce by the Spanish au
fAortes in Cuba and he therefore moved the Committee
rise that the communication might be read
Mr. STANTON Tenn.)-Let have il.
The Committee rose when the Speaker laid before the
House the following message;
- To the House Of RepreseRtaffres:
In compliance with the resolution of the House OF
Repre- sentaves of the 10th inst, herewith transmit
report of the Secretary of State containing all the IN
frmaon received at the Department in relatonto the
seizure of the Black Warrior at Havana on the Roth
nit There have been in the course oil lew years as'
violations of the rights of American citizens ana insults
10 the national flag by the Spanish authorities IN Iuoai
and all attempts to obtain redress have been pro
tracted by frritless me- citations. The documents in
these cases have been volumnous ana when prepared
will be sent to Congress These now transmitted 5oIae
exclusively the seizure OF the Black warrior ana pre-
tent 80 clear case of wrong that 1t would De reason
able 10 expect full Indemnity therefor soon as TINS un
;usfable and offensive conduct shall be made known 10
Her Catholic Maiestys Government; but similar expec
tatons in other cases have not been realized The offend
ing party is at with large for aggression
but none, il is alleged for reparSon the sSur'e "
dress is in another hemisphere, and the answers
10 our Just complaints made TO the nome "'Fe,h
rnent are but the repetition Of excuses rendered oy
inferior officials to their superors in reply to representa-
lions Of misconduct The peculiar situation OF the parties
has undSpbtedy much aggravated tue ahnoyahces anu
INJURIES Which our citizens have suffered from tne Ouoah
authorities and Spain does not seem to appreciate 10 lbs
full extent her responsibility for the conduct oil these
authorities. In giving very extraordinary powers tothem
the to justice and to her friendly relations win ns
Government to guard with great vigilance against the
bxoTbtan exercise OF these powers and 10 case OF injuries
10 provide for the prompt redress have aeady taken
to present TO the Government OF SPAN the wan
Ion injury of the Cnbdn authorities in the detention ana
sezUIe of the Black Warrior, and to demand immediate
indemnity for the injury which has thereby resulted 10 eur
IN view oil the position OF the lsiand OF cuo",
s proximity 10 coast the relations which must ever
bear TO our commercial and other Interests il is in vain 10
expect that series Of unfendy acts infringing com
mercia rights and the adoption of policy threatening the
honor and security Of these States can long consist
with peaceful relations. In the measures taken
Tor the anicabe adjustment Of difficulties with Spain
should unfortunately fail shall not hesitate the
authority and which Congress may grant
The Of just rights to obtain redress for in
gs received and to vindcste the honor Of flag In
Anticipation Of that contingency which earnestly hope
may not arise snggest 10 Congress the propriety Of
adopting such provisional the exgency of the
"issnedl FRANKLIN PIERCE President
" boAlagton March IS 1884"
The let Of papers accompanying the report OF the Sec
,lay Of State TO the President include the letters of Mr.
,oberon Acting United States Consul at Havana 10 Mr.
marcy under dates of March and T. with the protest Of
NE coIsgnee and Of the Black Warrior and the
Letter OF Livingston, Cocheron Co. 10 Dir. Marcy,
ticA II letter Of Mr.. Sutherland 10 Mr. Marcy with
Aeec mpaniInents, March 10.
, 'if DAHL VAL move the message be referred 10 /
e Committee OF Foreign Affairs, and printed beg 70
y et my admiration excited by the character Of the
message Motion agreed to-
hr BIS SELL IN from the Military Commute report
81 o providing for the distribution Of arms among the
ana territories according 10 the number Of repre-
'ns.Ves IN Congress. Passed.