Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-16
House Of Representatives
DEFICIENCY BILL.

HOuse OF Representatives.
DEFICIENCY BILL.
The House resolved itself into Committee
of the Whole on the state Of the Union-Mr
CHANDLER in the chair--and resumed the con-
sderaton OF the bill making appropriations for sup
plying deficiencies in appropriations for the year
ending June 80, 1854
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE said that, as the Hous
had passed resolution to close the debate on
this bill in two hours, he would not now address
the committee, reserving his right 10 do so (having
reported the measure) until the time TO which the
discussion had been limited should have expired.
he now yielded the floor TO other gentlemen.
Mr.. BRIDGES said he had hoped the voice Of
dtscord would not have again been heard in this
hail. but that all agitating schemes would have
been laid aside, and no attempts made to disturb
the peace and harmony Of this Union. But The
gentleman from Ohio [Mr. GIppINGsl and the
gentleman from New York Mr.. CERT SMITH
had endeavoredto sow the seeds of discord and 10
scatter frebrands thus showing that the spirit Of
abolitionism was not dead but crippled. They
had seized on the Nebraska bill as pretext for
agitation; and, in this connection, he said that, TO
accomplish their selfish and ambitious purposes,
and in order 10 secure success, they would divide
and dissolve the Union.
he then proceeded at length to answer objec-
tons made TO the Nebraska BILL saying as 10
the Missouri compromise and the charge of viola
ton Of political faith, the south has always voted
friendship and peace, while, in less than year
OF the north have always refused to acquiesce in
1t. He argued too, that The Missouri compromise
is inconsistent with the principles of the compro-
mise measures of 1850. Ii this We're true, had
not Congress a right to say so! Was not the
word fnaltyo on every tongue Did not the
people so understand it, and the country generally
so agree He continued to speak on this subject
until the expiration of the hour TO which he was
limited in debate. and in favor Of the principle of
non-ntervenion in the niairs of the Territories
MIR. BROOKS, in speaking of the Nebraska bill,
SAID II asserted great constitutional principle.
namely: the great inherent right of the people TO
determine for themselves all questions in their
internal relations, and TO regain their constitu-
tiona rights whenever they please. The south
reJoiced that their brethren Of the west were
engaged In so glorious an enterprise; they re-
Joced that the stars of the Constitution and Of
empire bring their rays together in The west. He
reJoicetl in the coincidence Of opinion which ex-
listed between them and of a common interest
which brings the treasure Of the west into the
lap of the south Had the Wilmot proviso been
inserted in this BILL they would not now hear from
those who profess 10 love negroes better than
they do white men charges Of plighted faith
He then replied 10 the assumption that the ORR
ginal policy of the country to restrict the ex-
tension of slavery; and said, in the course of his
argument, that the elevation and Christianity Of
the negro depend on his subjugaton to the white
man. We next proceeded To show that the So
called Missouri comprise was not sacred and bind
after It's passage.
In the course of his remarks he spoke Of the
danger 10 be apprehended from the rapid accumu-
of foreigners our SOIL Believing that our lib
critics are in peril from this cause, he would ex-
tend the period Of naturalization, so that they may
become acquainted with the theory of our govern
ment before they shall be admitted 10 the enjoy
men OF the rights of citizenship; that those rights
may be appreciated, not abused. immigration has
grown into evil, and il is time TO arrest it. And
in conclusion, he spoke Of the institution of sa-
very, and its connexion with the prosperity of the
country, stating that slavery is the strongest bond
OF union between the states, and advancing argu-
men,s in support of his position.
Mr.. BRECKINRIDGE said that the total amount
proposed 10 be appropriated by the deficiency bill is
S2,4970oo ~. The aggregate is composed wholly
of items reported by the Committee of WAYS and
Means, and ofiems added 10 the BILL when it was
formerly under consideration, on the recommends
lion Of standing committees Of the House-in
other words, the same bill, Independently of the
amendments added for custom-house and marine
hospitals, which amount TO from four to five hun
dred thousand dollars. The bill now reported was
the bill which was matured by the House and
then defeated, less the appropriations for custom
houses and marine hospitals. Most of the items
We're unexceptionable, and perhaps there will be
no serious objection any one of them, unless 10
that appropriating s53o0oo for the purchase of
assay office buildings in New York. This item
he explained, and in conclusion urged the neces-
sity for the mmediote passage the BILL
Mr.. PRESTON offered an amendment, making
appropriations for custom-houses and marine
hospitals--the same items that were formerly
agreed TO when the defeated deficiency bill was
under consideration, and which the Committee OF
Ways and Means have grouped in separate bill.
Messrs. CASKIE and BAYLY continued the
debate.
MESSAGE FROM THE PREsIDENT-THE BLACK
= WARRIOR.
Mr.. WALBRIDGE said he understood that an
important communication, suggesting the imme-
date action of Congress, had been received, and
was now on The table, from the President Of the
uhNed states, in response TO the resolution of this
Rouse with reference TO the recent outrage on
our commerce by the Spanish authorities in Cuba ;
ana ne therefore moved that the committee rise
read.
Mr. STANTON, Of Tennessee Let's have ii.
The committee then rose, wher
The SPEAKER laid before The uo,so ,ho "a,
lowing message from the President Of the Tinted
States
TO the House of Representatives.
In compliance with the resolution Of The uouse
OF Representatives Of the 10th instant herewith
transmit report Of the Secretary Of State. con.
tanning all the information received OF the depart
ment in relation TO the seizure of the Black War
rior at Havana on the 2Sth ultmo.
There have been, in the course of few years
past, many other instances of aggression upon our
commerce, violations Of the rights Of American
citizens, and insults TO the national flag by the
Spanish authorities in Cuba; aud all attempts 10
Obtain redress have led to protracted and as yet
fruitless negotiations.
The documents in these cases are voluminous,
and when prepared will be sent 10 Congress.
Those now transmitted relate exclusively 10 the
seizure OF the Black Warrior, and present clear
case Of wrong, that it would be reasonable to