New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-15

s :, all; endesyor to render the island valueless By
violent change in its social condition She msy deter
mine 10 set her slaves at liberty that they may
hens,yes on the crpoles who desire annexation 20 this
country We should not resort to force ant We are pre-
pared do and when we do strike e, US no, strike ia
vain. Afer some further remarks shout kOnln and
American greatness he said he was opposed 10 ibss
trism.
Mr. CHANDLER said IL he could not approve Of the
general remarks of the gentleman he coald approve 81
heir spirit He proud to hear the gentleman peak Of
tie destiny marked for this country, and gladly heard
him compare our country with ancient Rome which met
the enemies of The Republic and reduced them 70 ooed
ence 10 her manners and customs. While the genienaa
taking about Roman intellect ygor aaa courage BE-
iChanderl remembered the Roman economy, thas While
the military Consus were carrying ao,oad nv
eagles the rribunes home looking 10 me comforts
ard heal,hfuness of the Roman people; ana while the
blood Of enemies gushed out at the POM OF The
sword every street gushed iorth VIII "ue' 'e'cans
them that c anliness next TO godness, lie hel gen.
cnen 10 be silent that they might hear the remarks which
he intended 10 submit in favor of an anenimen 70 con
tinuo the works for supplying me p,s.s ~ .oh noA
with copous supplies Of pure water Among nus reasons
was that the public property was IN danger oi hre snd
especially the Capitol the dome OF which is consrueed
coinbusble materials lie mentioned 'oc .na' Stns
the streets OF Washington filthy as TO invite CHOLERA
and other Diseases and only river let loose can sweep
them of their impurities. .c,.
MIR COBB lAla said he was in favor OF CuDs comag
in a. ripe apple would fall from tree lie entered his
solemn protest against this Government or
cacing IN an unlawful expedition 10 seize the sian lie
indicated the points of speech when ne wouu "Te osf
SAVING in conclusion he had the honor OF beng men,
her of the Select Committee which reported inc fiefe
Railroad bill. lie did pot approve OF II IN us presea
form and would offer amendments thereto
Mr. FLORENCE pa made personal eNplsastsa
about something that appeared in the newspapers relative
10 hs official conduct with regard to appropriations i@he
District of Columbia He should, heretofore, conHaae
TO support such measures as commended themselves to his
Judgment In the introduction OF water he ie deep IN
terest having been wser-irinker for the last fifteen
wears IL concerned him very much to have iu supply
Of that liquid and nothing stronger for beverage Laugh
teri Therefore he should vote to supply the Dstrrsvh
49,
Mr.. STANTON Ky opposed Mr.. Mcigss scheme for
supnying water. Ii was too expensive. Besides better
and cheaper plans had been recommended to Goverames
by its own officers He spoke of the Improperly OF mil
tary officers experimenting civil works, and essayej to
pont out blunders and business misdongs OF military
Mr.. j. G. ALLEN M asked and obtained leave to
nriut a speech on the Pacific Railroad bill.
Mr.. KEITT Is. CT, MS member of the Select Commit
zoo an civil versus military superintendence Of civil works
did not agree with Mr. Stanton. and intended TO presents
minority report the in favor OF maintaining the
system az il is. Committee rose.
Adjourned.