Washington sentinel., 1854-06-01

10 render compliance with his demands in the
highest degree improbable"
Now, he knew of no such efforts TO form
great sectional party and il any one Of the mea-
sures alluded 10 by those gentlemen intended
for that object he must differ in opinion from
them.
With regard TO the acquision of territory, g re-
gardless of expense. from Mexico, he had only
to say, that the negotiation the part of this gov
ernment and the Mexican government agreed on
twenty millions Of dollars but this amount has
been reduced 10 ten Millions thus showing that
some attention has been paid 10 the expense.
He then proceeded 10 vlndicate Mr. Soule,
saving that the remarks applied 10 him were not
only discourieous, but unchiyalric, aud not IN ac
cordance with the conduct oi gentlemen occupy
ing seats on-this foor He was not here as ine
special friend of Mr.. Soule, but he knew him as
a distinguished man, OF fine talents, and gentle
manly bearing and highly regarded as sucn y 70
Louisiana The signers of the address, py impn-
cation say that he is unfit for the responsive sta
ton which he holds. How are they ,crea,oly
informed, in relation 10 the matters OF which they
sneak? Could any one of those si3ners rise and
saw howq Not by the Committee on torelgn Al
fairs, not by the Secretary OF stare, YET tney as
sert that our minister, after misrepresenting our
country has been gully q sloa9n o. me ruies
limited states; and therefore ought 10 be recalled
The term ainsoentp as used in the ordinary al
fairs Of life is an offence.
The Black Warrior, which was seized, was
northern property, and letters had been forwarded
nv her owners to Mr. Soule, urging him to de,
mand redress. In connexion with this subject,
he denied that the Nebraska and Kansas bill was
calculated 10 raise southern party. He was
glad the subject had now passed away, as the
House would now have an opportunity 10 direct
their attention to measures of practical import
ance.
\ He further said he could see no objection to
governments aiding the construction OF railroad
10 the Pacific
Mr.. PECKHAM, as one Of the signers of the
address, said il was not his intention, nor that OF
the others. 10 reflect in any degreee on the per-
sonal standing of Mr. Soule and perhaps it would
have been better ifthe word manners" had been
omitted As 10 Mr.. Soules political actions, the
proof may hereafter be produced The statement
Of the sgners relative to Mr.. Soule's conduct in
Spain had been pub ished in all the papers, and
had never he believed, been denied.
Mr.. PERKINS resumed, saying that the south
does not come up 10 the support Of the Pacific
raidroad on other than sectional grounds, It will
place itself in most unfortunate position
4 IA message was here received from the Pres-
dent of the United States informing the House
that on the Goth instant, he approved and signed
the bill to oraanze the territorial governments OF
Nebraska and Kansas.
MI PECK, (another of the signers,) merely re.
ferred TO the sentiments heretofore advanced by
Mr. Sone in the Senate, and that was all he had
TO say Just now.
Mr. PERKINS remarked he had prepared an
elaborate speech in favor OF Mr. BoYp's substitute
for Mr. BENsErT's land bill, and asked permission
10 have il printed He said he would esteem It q
favor if gentlemen would read il.
Mr. MAURICE another Of the signers OF the
address) replied 10 Mr.. PERKINS. If he had had an
opportunity TO explain his views on the Nebraska
and Kansas bill, he should not have troubled his
constituents with this address. He asked whether
the appointmentof Mr.. Soule, as minister TO Spain.
had not awakened alarm and apprehension in the
country and had not Mr.. Soule's conduct brought
ANYTHING but honor on the American name? He
repeated that the communication of that gentle
man to the Spanish government was insulting IN
il "a tone and offensive in its manner; and in proof
Of this, referred 10 publications in the London
Times which had been copied into the American
papers including the w ashington onton. Inc
gentl. man from Louisiana, by going TO the Secre-
fary of State, could obtain information confirma-
tory of The fact.
Mr. PERKINS replied, "credibly informed !
meant something more Than mere newspaper re
port; at least he so understood it; and he regret
led that representatives from New York should
attach such great importance to It. He again de-
MED that Mr.. Soue has Gisgraced his State or
country by making use Of finsolent language.
MIR. SMITH, of Virginia. said this address was
intended 10 have an effect on the whole country.
and 10 injure deeply and vitally the democratic
party He wished 1t to be distinctly understood
that the gentlemen who subscribed to this address
no longer hold themselves part and parcel OF the
great democratic party Laughterl Inc paper
he repeated was an open, direct, and characters
tic attack on the democratic party and the admin,
istraton. The democratic party, however, could
snuff of such impure particles without difficulty
Men who make war on the administration are
bound to be in the opposition.
Mr.. MAURICE expressed his acknowledge
ments TO the gentleman for the notice which ne
had taken of the address He had given i an
importance and consequence which was uncalled
for. The address will be placed on the tables OF
members, and he hoped that it would be perused
with profit and advantage.
Mr.. SMITH replied, saying, that inasmuch as
the address would so into that part Of the country
which sympathized with the genllemen,be thought
that he would let the well-meaning and true
hearted Of their own constituency know how
readily and eagerly the signers desired TO hood
wink and mslead them.
The committee thenrosc, and, on motion,
The House adjourned until tomorrow morning
at eight o'clock, when, in accordance with The
resolution heretofore adopted further adjourn
ment will take place until Monday.