The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-15
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Mr. wAITrR moved to postpone the Tesoluou till next
Monday week. Lost Is 10 sc.
t,,s Mr. s1r1 Sd.m Of Mcs moved mat it lie onthe
| The resolution amended was passed by year 25,
! nays 10.
THE HOUR OF MEETING
| Mr. Houston moved to take up his Restitution tlsst
hereafter the Senate meet daily at IL O'Clock.
| The motion was agreed to. Yeas 25, NAYS ~
Messrs. CLAYTON BADGER and iRAEoE oppos. d the re
Messrs. PRATT and HoUsros supported it,
| qbe resolution rejected. Yeas 20, nays 80
After brief Executive session the Senate adjourned
House or Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June IL. 1854.
The House went into Committee of the Whole on the
General Appropriation bill
PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Mr. BRooFs (dem.l of s. c., opposed as unconstl.u
tona the antng of lands OF the work
the constitution contcmp plating a disposition of
public domain n such manner will insure to til
Mr.. SINGLETON (dem.) of Miss severely commented on
the of Mr. Film for having disgrac cefuy
mtted TO the conduct the part of Spain relative
Cuban affairs. new party has come into power,
ard Mr. Pierce has given ample guarantees that fli
clustering scheme will be tolerated by him.
Our course so far from being hostile to Spain has exhi
of Outrage by the Spanish authorities contending that
the execution Of Crtenden and his companions in
dIest violation of treaty stiputtions between the
governments, He would demand instant indemnity for
outrapes, and assurances that these things sh Il. not be
WITH to settle disputes which NAV hereafter arise
Should Spain refuse these propositions gust and
ng M hs n a th be od favor bring
ade every Cuban port and take OF the island
Twas not the duty Of this government to cocsilate
Spsin The only hope OF the Cuns being in the chvary
OF the citizens Of the United States He predicted the
time will come when Csbans will he free.
Mr. fH.ra lnfr Gal gut.l Il, thn l.tn nf
general prosperity the business community has been
startled by resolutions offered here by gentlemen
whose keeping and oserruling providence have
fded the doctrines Of this great people Our leaders,
quiry, not making suggestions They prefer the
Socratic method of questions and There is,
unfortunately one thing which operates drawback.
There teo many teachers who slightly vary in the
doctrines they would incucate therefore 1t is difficult
teachers. believer in manifest destiny he wanted
the clear and explicit He wished not only to
to our fore On relations, he first invited attention
to the present prosperous condition of this country,
Mha e ncns e fo do do srsaee e op
the ssgaciy TO it, ii would not he becoming to pro-
claim future intentions The misfortune is have
too great men whose puerient ambition stops at
nothing and whose longing after immortality" is
never satisfied till they their names in print. If
they have not sufficient inventive skill to originate
measures, they 1rens up old to their pur
POSES Resolutions have been introduced relative the
| rights of neutras. There but few rejecting
| who do not fully Understand tais subject We have
acted to professions heretofore and the world has
given creo for it. We have acted out the principles
e our foref.thes and the world appiauded US
it. So, that England and France know viii wipe
cLeop, why affirm what nobody doubts lie had no
doubt win continue to occupy high position in
the eyes of foreign nations, and tina; will
rights, and maintain them at all hazards; rno war
Of 1872 affords evidence Of that fact since then po
pulaion and national have doubled and
able to defend ourselves from whatever quarter assaed
| If the present Europe shall continue for any
length Of tine good tn, part of the tending
DaliOns Will dictate such Cf towards
rs will avoid any future misunderstanding between
Ali we ask is stict observance of the rights of neu
trails to the other set Of resolutions, Introduced
here he admitted our relations with Spain delicate
We have no idea any nation but Spain will hold Cuba
which is in the condition Of Spanish plantation badly
worked for the proprie IN the of time 1t will
come under the hammer We can pay sufficient amonnt
to remove the mortgage; but, at the tme will
not allow any other ton to bid for it. In the Of
accioent, death Of the present owner, win enter
administrators in the estate but he did not wish
to be understood desiring TO make a forcibe
entry SO long Spain maintains friendly relations and
Let Spain do with it she poascs have right to
interfere but If she attempts to lay it waste to spite
and make 1t nuisance because desire its acquisition,
then let enter complaint abato the nuisance Let
this however, be done peaceaby, without noise and
buser The island Of Cuba is desirable promotive Of
our commerce, the protection of our property, and to
restore friendly relations separated by sectional ami
w pap e will TN he
valueess by violent change in its social condition. She
avenge themselves the Creoles desire
TO this country We should not resort to force until
are prepared TO DO So and when we do strike let us not
strike in vain. After further remarks about Roman
and American greatness he said lac was opposed in toto
TO fbusferism.
Mr.. CD.NpirR, (whig) Of Pennsylvania, said If he
could not approve OF the general remarls of the
gentleman be could approve Of their spirit He was
proud to hear the gentleman speak OF the destiny marked
out Cor this country and gladly heard him compare
country with ancient Rome which met the enemies Of
the repoblc and reduced them to obedience to her
pers and customs While the gentleman was talking
about Roman intellect vigor end courage he (Chandler)
remember ed the Roman economy, that while the militia
| We or inc paUe
the 1rbunes were at home looking to the comforts and
healthfuness Of the Roman people; and while the blood
street gusbtd forth with water, teaching them that
cleanliness is next to godness He asked gentlemen to
tended to submit in favor OF amendment to continue
the works for supplying the District Of Columbia with
ious supplies OF water Among his that
the public property In danger OF fire. and especially
the CAPITOL the dome Of which IL constructed Of
bustibe materials He mentioned too that Of the
streets of Washington filthy invite cholera
and other diseases and only river let loose weep
them OF their impurietes.
Mr. CoBB (dem) Of Ala said he was in favor Of Cuba
coming in as ripe apple would fall from a tree He
indviduns engaging in unlawful expedition TO sczs
the island lie indicated the points OF speech he
would wio out, saying in conclusion he had the honor
prrted the Pacific Railroad bill lie did not approve off
~ N it's present form, and would oier amen iment
Mr. FIoREscS (dcm of Pa, made personal expiana-
tion about methng that appeared in the newspapers
tons for the District Of Columbia He should hereto
fore continue support such measures as commcn led
themselves TO his judgment In the introduction OF
water he felt deep interest having been water drnker
for the last fifteen II concerned him very much
to have full supply Of that liquid and nothing stronger
for beverage Qaughter) Therefore, he should vote
TO supply the District with water.
Mr.. STANTON, (dem) of Ky, opposed Mr.. Meigs'
tcheme for supplying wafer; IL was too expensive; be.
sdes better and cheaper plans had been recommended
TO government BY officers lie spoke Of the i'm
proprety military officers experimenting civil works,
to point out bunders and business isiongs
of military superintendent.
Mr. ALIEN, (dem CT H. asked and obtained leave to
print speech the Pacific railroad bill.
Mr. kTlrT, (dem.) Of s. c., member OF the select
committee civil mill AIRY superntendcnce OF
civil works did not agree with Mr. Stanton and intended
TO present minority report on the subject Ia favor Of
maintaining the sysiem as it Is.