The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-23

number of cadets.
Mr. BADcEs followed in support of the section as it
stood.
Mr. PE1r was opposed any increase of cadets West
Point While he acceded to all that had been said in praise
of West Point Of the officers II had given the coun
try still if il were question to the establish
ment Of that school, he would oppose it, He never was
able to understand why any class Of government officers
sheud educated at public expense and none Others
II Il was proper to educate and train up men at public
to why
ton Of presidents secretaries tplomatsts senators and
representatives?
Mr.. BurIKR, (dcm.) of va, rose to reply.
Mr. MASON, (dem) of Va, asked him to yield the aoor
for an executive session.
Mr. BrTxR-I would, but think this Army bill more
important than tadsden's treaty.
Mr. SHEiDs said this bill could be got through with to-
day. and he would ask the division of the House going
into executive session.
After some further conversation Mr.. MASON moved at
quarter before two to postpone the bill for the executive
session. Lost-Ayes 16 noes IS.
Mr. BUTLER then supported the bill as ii now stood
giving the highest character to West Point and the off,
GERS II had produced He thought there necessity
for increasing the number of cadets If there was no
room for them in the army they would engage in pri
vate pursuits and in emergency would furnish citizen
soldiery host of accomplished and educated officers
He thought the time very rapidly coming when the
army would require n large increase Of officers.
Mr CAss repeated his objections made yesterday to the
of cadets.
Mr SHIELDS replied warmly. He said that there were
many reasons, which 1t would be improper for him to
state in open session now but which, IL stated would
satisfy the country that the army rank and e and the
navy should be largely increased Both Of defence
should be largely increased not for the purpose Of going
to war but to keep out of ito preserve neutrality
which other nations will respect The whole world ex-
cept the United States, now, would be in few
months in armed conflict Such sight was never pre-.
sented yet How could the United States keep out of
that vortex of warfare unless had armed force suf
fcient to maintain its neutrality and preserve its
peaceful relations with other governmentss The time of
preparation for these events upon yet this
stracons and let practical business be defeated When
he forward with the necessary for the de-
m % 2. m ne 70
He had got through with BILL which, if passed by the
House, would give new life to the army. This put
the rank and file on better pay and better footing He
had other bills yet to bring forward and he hoped that
they would be considered.
Mr.. DODGE dem of Iowa, opposed the increase of the
number of cadets and their appointment by Senators.
He defended the cadet appointments made by the Presi
dent He and member Of the other House waited
the President to recommend youths of their State
dets and the President told them that Ohio and Iowa
had already had appointments from their representa-
tves in Congress- that the law in placing under his ap
pontment ten cadeships seemed to have in view that
he would select them from those classes who from their
duties and their services have no political power or in
uence, and have local habation and these the
officers of the army and the navy. He justified and euo
gised the President for turning aside from the appeals Of
politicians and other selfish considerations and beStow
ing the ten cadet appointments his gift upon the
of the Worths McNes and other veterans whose whole
lives had been given to their country
Mr.. PEARCE explained that he did not complain of the
course pursued by the President but still he
willing to increase the number to be bestowed in that
way.
Mr. PRATT moved to amend by striking out only the
o be appointed by the Senators representing the
raj Staes. This would increase the number of cadets
but leave the appointment Of the additional number to
the President or as Congress might direct hereafter.
Lost.-Yeas-Evans, Brodhead, Cass, Dodge, Of Iowa;
The question was then taken on Mr. Petits notion to
strike out the whole of the ninth section Los-Yeas
13; nays 25
HamD Norris Pstis Pratt sleil Stuart sumner WI
liams. .
NAys-Messrs Allen, Atchison, Badger. Bayard Bell.
sys D.s Of y Fish I,
Martin Pssree Rusi, Shields Thompson Of Kentucky,
"ff fSe Siil Ma'xsa wss then passed sea
Mr.. MASON moved to go into executive session.
THE HONEsTEAD BILL
Mr.. WALKER, (dem.) of Wis., said the Homestead bill
had been made the special order since Monday He de-
sired know what its friends to do for the rest
Mr.. GwN said that the Pacific Railroad bill was now
a; Hed for Monday next and he intended to get up He
Homestead BILL business pending in executive session
Mr.. WALKER said that until he could hear something
from the friends of the Homestead bill to what to
be done with it, he would oppose going into executive
session.
Mr.. Mason's motion was agreed to, and in twenty
minutes afterwards the doors thrown open and the
Senate adjourned.
House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, March %, 1854.
RELIEF OWNERS LAND TAKEN RAILROAD PURPOSES.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill for
the relief of settlers lands reserved for railroad pur
poscs permitting them to preempt other lands at the
minimum price
The bill passed
AMENDING THE RULES.
Mr. MnIsoN, (dem.) Of Va, from the Committee
Rules reported amendment to the rules to the effect
when any is in.Committec Of the Whole on the
State Of the Unon and FIVE minutes debate is allowed
any member entitled to the floor may call for vote on
the pending proposition and if the majority shall second
hall bot f1ordn
He explained that the object to put end to long
debates in FIVE minute speeches, whenever the majority
shall so decide.
Explanations were made TO the effect of the pro-
posed rule when it was laid on the table.
THE NEBRASKA BILL.
Mr. LYON, (dem.) of N. Y, asked to have his name
corded in the affirmative committing the Nebraska
Kansas bill the Committee of the Whole the State Of
the Union yesterday, it having been omitted from the
record 1t was SO directed.
INDIAN APPROPRIATION Bill.
The House went into Committee Of the Whole The
first bill on the calendar was the indian Appropriation
Mr. BococK, (dcm.) of Va, made Intellectual effort
have the bill authorizing the construction Of six steam
frigates, considered
The Indian bill taken up.
Mr. HoUsToS (dem of Ala, said this bill was in strict
conformity with treaty stipuations between the United
States and the Indian tribes. The appropriations
necessary, and he INDUCED the hope that the committee
will act on the bill without unnecessary delay There
was no contest about any Of the items and the appropra
tions Obliged to be made.
ryMr ORR dem) of s. c., said he intended to propose
various amendments, the aggregate of which would
amount to $3.50 000 First appropriation of sos 000
enable the War Department to negotiate treaties with
the Indians Of Oregon and S45 900 for treaties with the
Indians of Washington Territory In those Territories
as well in Utah. the Indian title not foot of
soil has been extngushed In Oregon and Washington
there are between 60 600 and 600 Indians who have
been driven from valley TO valley and plain to plain until
they are on the mountain top. Last year nineteen
treaties were negotiated with the Indians of Oregon but
as vet no action has been taken them by the Senate
These Indians have yielded their Territory on solemn
promises that their "Great Father and Congress will
make compensation for their lands Years have rolled
by since these promises made. He had it from re
able authority that the outbreak Of the Rogue River In
dians last summer. might have been avoided II treaty
provisions had been entered into with those people This
outbreak will cost $1,000 The Cayuse war OF 1913
might likewise have been avoided and now, because
we did make treaties the will cost us little short
OF $500 600 1t is vain to hope that these Indians viii
always be patient under their wrongs great and pow
erful people are magnanmty requires us to deal
literally with the red OF the forest There are forty
five thousand Indians in Utah. The tribes there have been
treated in the those of Washington and