The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-02

fofK or an assay once appropratng I've hundred and
twenty thousand dollars with interest thereon ct ak per
cent from the 18th OF September, until the purchase
shall be completed the to be completed within
one from the day that such interest authorized
purchase for the of tina uHed tates such property
adjoining thereto situated Pine street which the
lnite3 States now hold norgsgs as may be sold, to
satisfy the same at price not exceeding the amount of
said Lea.
TUE LONDON CRYSTAL PALACE
The senates amendment, enabling the Secretary OF
state TO reimburse Edward Riddle such shall be
satisfactorily shown to have been expended BY him.
which may have obligated himself ID pay on account Of
his Official position at the Industrial Exhibition at Lon
don, 80 much thereof shall be necessary twenty
six thousand dollars provided portion Of the pay
ments made pro rata by the contributors at said ex
hbton shall be regarded being under consideration
Speeches made for and against during the dsbate
| which ensued.
Mr. CHsDrzR, (whig) of Pa, eulosissd Mr. Peabody,
Who IN the hour Of extremity of citizens abroad,
stepped forward and advanced large Of money, to
carry out the objects Of American exhibitors The con-
duct OF the eminent banker demands only return
OF the money but the thanks Of every who has an
American heart.
Mr. WALBRIpcE (dem) Of n T., advocated the amend.
men showing the pressing circumstances under which
the money was procured being familiar with the facts
from his presence in London.
Mr.. SoIIERs opposed the amendment, and said he
would, if he could reduce the appropriation to red
cent BE warned the democracy against the conse-
quences of extrsvagance he and other whxs would
hold them responsible,
Mr.. sMrs (dem) of Va, opposed the bill contending
that Mr. Riddle was not officially appointed He under
stood he was auconeer for the sale Of carriages and
horses in London
Mr. HAVEN (whig), of N Y, said both wings and dc.
mocrats have the glory Of the exhibition and now was
for them to foot the bill.
Mr.. BAYIY (dem), Of Va, thought pay this amount
would be mschievous precedent. The amendment as
sumes that Mr. Riddle there in official capacity
which was not the He had no idea that private
individuals from patriotic mercenary motives should
send agents to the worlds fair and then ask
to defray the expenses.
Mr. HuGHEs (dem) Of Y, said he surprised op-
position was made to this appropriation. Time has
elapsed since the necessity for this money occurred
was advanced by Mr.. Peabody at a trying period and
all knew the brilliant results concerning the exhibition
Of American utilitarian inventions of the day The
gentleman from Virginia smith) had said that Mr. Rid
die is horse dealer Now, it is to be horse
dealer than to stage line in Virginia, whether it
was extra regular line This was an aluson to
Mr. Smith having formerly been mail contractorl
Mr. SMITH observed he had merely said Mr. Riddle was
| an auctioneer, selling horses and carriages.
Mr. HuGHEs.-But you mentioned it as a reflection on
Mr. Riddle, who, understand, is as high minded man
lives in Massachusetts, pursuing business. he sells
animals he sells quadrupeds, and ! glad his au,
tioneering is Of that kind.
Mr. WENTWORTH (dem }, OF Tll-H the friends of this
bill want to kill it they better means
than to talk 1t to death.
Mr. GARRETT SMITH, of New York. felt the truth of the
remark of Mr. Bayley, that this mischevous pre-
cedent; but the precedent does not reside where Mr.
Bayley thought it did, II came into existence when
government embarked in this affair If government had
keptwithin its legitimate limits, protecting persons and
property, they would not be annoyed with this
ment at the present time e trusted however that the
money would be paid, and that Mr.. Peabody would be
thanked for advancing the faith of this
Mr.. KNIT, (cem.) of s. c., said this moneyyaad been
claimed by Mr. Peabody the ground Of his american
character but how could they credit this when at the
recent Fourth Of July celebration od Save the Queen
preceded by sdan Columbia" and the likeness Of
Queen Victoria placed ahead OF that Of General Wash
Dgtons By what authority other than that Of central
agricultural association here did Mr. Riddle go to Iondou9
| Mr.. CHASDIn replied. Secretary Webster.
| Mr.. Kn1T resumed saying Mr.. webster's name does
not in Mr. Riddles credentials but that of Peter
| Force
| After further debate the senates amendment was
| rejected-66 against so.
The Seuate's amendment appropriatipg two hundred
and forty two thousand dollars for running northwest
boundary line between the United States and Great
Britain for making the forty ninth parallel and for such
surveys may be necessary to fx said boundary be-
tween Maine and vancouver's Island having been read
Mr. LANCASTER of Washington Territory, argued In fa
Of it, showing the inconvenience troubles Of the
Americans and British, not knowing the proper lines
Mr. CAMPBELL opposed any further appropriations for
boundaries believing the day not far distant when all
the British possessions Of this continent will belong to
| Mr. FLORENCE, (dem) of Pa moved the boundary be
| 81 40. (LAughter)
! Mr. STUART, dem of Mich, said the amendment was
not in order such line as 81 10 8ght within
! our possession.
Tie CHAIRMAN inclined to the opinion that Mr.. Flor
! ence could move amendment.
Mr. FLORENCE said he never believed ought to con
fine ourselves to the forty ninth parallel
Mr. CAMPBELL very much regretted that the history Of
the country shows certain political party summaged
! to use familiar expression.
The CHAIRMAN requested the gentleman to con6oe him.
| self within the rules.
Mr. CAMPBELL gave notice of his intention to introduce
resolution looking to correspondence with Great Br
tain in view Of the annexation Of all the British posses
sons in North America He called attention to the fact
seriously and in good faith be expected TO
carry the resolution this session but he would follow it.
up next session and give his for the
| Mr. Florences amendment rejected, and likewise
/ that of the Senate.
The House then rejected the amendment approprating
half million Of dollars for the continuation Of the
work for supplying Washington and Georgetown with
water
The amendment for the construction OF buildings for
Custom Houses and Post 0ces At the following places
was then read-Ellsworth Maine, $4,000; Belfast do
not than 500 900 Gloucester, Mass Toledo Ohio
Burlington Vermont and Sandusky Ohio not than
1000 for each building At the following places also,
TO be used for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, not
than $50, ,Oo0 New Haven, Conn, Newark, j. Buffalo,
0swego, Wheeling Chiesgo, and Detroit, not more than
*ss oo0 each Galveston not than 500 600; Peters
/ burg, not more than $4,000.
! Mr.. PBnps said the gross amount l. million
eighteen thousand dollars for the mere erection Of the