The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-16
House Of Representatives
WASHINGTON, March 6, 1864.

WASHINGTON, March ", 1904.
1m DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Ths House went Into Committee on the Deficiency Ap
psopratpn bill.
Mr.. B1nGEs, (dem,) Of Pa, after condemning the
efforts nsde to reopen the slavery agitation proceeded
to ansusr tie objections which have besn made to the
Etsasha bin As to the violation q pghtsd fsA the
North sands condemned having N less than year
after the passage Of the Missouri compromise repudiated
it, while the South has always voted friendship and
peace He was severe the sbolitiosists saying that
to scccpsh their selfish and ambitious purposes they
would dissolve the Union. He uaintainea the compro
mise measures of 1850 regarded M Rnaty in the
settlement OF the slavery question: and argued generally
in favof of nonnterventon That subject in the Yer
ritpries
Ar. BHooks, (dem.) Of s. c., spoke in favor of the
Nebranha b maintaining that 1t asserts the great
stntonal principle and inherent right of the to
determine all questions relating to ntsrnal relations
thdnse!yes He rejoced that tho South and West are
enged In 20 glorious enterprise ard that the stars
Of the constitution and Of the empire wing their ways
togtther in the West Had the Wlmot provso been in
serted in this BILL they would not hear from those who
prefer ~ love negroes than white men charges Of
plighted faith He denied the arguments which had
been advanced that the original policy OF this country
was to restrict the extension of slavery and insisted that
the elevation and Christianity Of negroes depend their
subjugaton TO white With regard the Missouri
its passage. The South has been loser by it. He
dcmned the appeal made to foreigners to oppose this BILL
and said our liberties in danger from the rapid
mutation of he would extend the
time Of naturalization in order to give them opportun
to learn the theory Of our and understand
moi abuse, the right Of citizenship. immigration ha
grown into evil and it Is time it arrested In con-
cuson he showed the great benefits resulting to the
country from the employ Of slave labor that
slavery is the strongest bond of Union States
His opinion IL Congress shall refuse to assert the
principle in this of the right Of the people to determine
their own institutions, the Union will be in danger
Mr. BRkcKEsmDeE, (dem.) of KY, explained the provi
sions OF the deficiency bill The amount of appropria
tions is two millions four hundred and ninety thousand
dollars. The aggregate is composed wholly of items
ported by the Committee of Ways and Means and items
added when the other deficiency bill was up by the re-
the same as that heretofore matured and afterwards de-
the appropriation for marine hospitals and
tom houses between four and five hundred thou
sand dollars. There could be no serious objections
to any Of the items except perhaps, that of the FIVE
the assay Office buildings in New York He spoke Of the
and necessity for purchasing those buildings
and in conclusion urged the Importance Of passing the
Mr.. FLORENCE (dem.) Of Pa, wished to know whether
the appropriation for the assay Office deficiency.
not why not put in the general appropriation bill 1t
around the former deficiency bill.
Mr. BREcKESRIpGE replied, It was deficiency if the
tee of Ways and Means in inserting had but consulted
the opinions Of the House-formery expressed this
subect-they having voted it into the defeated Deacen
cy bill.
Mr.. PRESTON, (whig) of KY, offered an amendment
making appropriations for custom houses and marine
hospitals being the same Items voted into the defeated
deficiency BILL but grouped into separate bill by
the Committee Of Ways and Means.
Mr.. CAsKE, (dem.) Of Va opposed the amendment, be-
that the appropriation for the New York Assay Office be
taken out, as that appeared to meet stern opposition
Mr. WAIBRDGE, (dsm.) of N Y, said he understood
ton of Congress- had been received and was now on the
table from the President of the United States response
to the resolution Of the House with reference the
outrages ON our commerce by the Spanish author
ties in Cuba and he therefore the committee rise
that the communication might be read
MIR. STANTON, (dem.) Of Tenn-Iets have it.
The committee rose when the Speaker laid before the
House the following
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT rzncB-rm ourp Tn BLACK
To m Houn or RxrnuEsrArvn-
In compliance with the resolution Of the House Of
Representatives Of the 10th inst herewith transmit
report Of the Secretary of Sate containing all the nfor
nation received at the department in relation to the
seizure Of the Black Warrior ut Havana the 28t u
There has been in the of few years past many
other instances OF aggression upon commerce. viola
ticns OF the rights of American citizens and insults to
the national flag by the Spanish authorities in Cuba and
all attempts to obtain redress have led proracted and
fruile negotiations The documents these cases have
been vdluminous, and when prepared viii be sent to
Congress These now transmitted relate exclusively to
the seizure Of the Black Warrior and present clear
Of wrong that would be reasonable to expect full
indemnity therefore as this unjustiHable and
OHe0klVe cOnuuct bnhu De maue KNOWN 10 catholic
Maestys government but similar expectations in other
have not been realized. The offending party is at
DOORS with large powers for aggression but none It
is alleged, for reparation The source Of redress
- in another hemisphere, and the answers to
just complaints made to the home government
are bat the repetition of excuses rendered by
inferior officials to their superors reply to
tions of misconduct Tho peculiar situation of the par
ties has undoubtedly much aggravated the annoyances
and injuries which citizens have suffered from the
Cuban authorities aud Spain does not to appreciate
to its full extent her responsibility for the conduct Of
these authorities In giving very extraordinary powers
them she 1t to justice and to her friendly rela
tions with this government to guard with great vigilance
against the exorbtant exercise of those powers and in
of injuries to provide for prompt redress have
already taken to present to the of
Spain the wanon injury of the Cuban authorities in the
detention and seizure of the Black Warrior and to de-
mand immediate indemnity for the injury which has
thereby resulted to citizens In view of the position
Of the island Of Cuba its proximity to coast the
laons which it must bear on our commercial and
other interests it is vain to expect that series of un
friendly acts infringing commercial rights and the
adoption of policy threatening the honor and aecur
ty of these States, long consist with peace
full relations. In the measures taken
amlcable OF d1mcult1eS with Spain
should unfortunately fall shall not hesitate to use the
authority and which Congress may grant ensure
the observance Of jnst rehts 10 obtain
injuries received and to vindcate the honor of our flag
In anticipation Of that contingency, which earnestly
hope may not arise suggest to Congress the proprey
Of adopting such provisional the exgency Of
the case may seem to demand.
(Sgned) FRANKLIN PIERCE
WASHINGTON, March Is, 1854
The list Of papers accompanying the report Of the Sec
reary of State to the President include the letters of Mr.
Robertson, acting United States Consul at Havana to Mr.
Marcy under date Of March Sd and 7h with the protest
Of the consgnee and master Of the Black Warrior and
letter of Livingston, Crocheron Co to Mr.. Marcy,
March IL, letter Of Mr.. Sutherland to Mr. Marcy with
accompaniments, March Is, &C.
Among the documents submitted was the following
STATEMENT BY THE COMMANDER, CAPTAIN JAMES D.
BULLOCK.
HAVANA, March 8, 1854.
MFssRs. LIVINGSTON, CRourERoN Co.-DRAR SIRs-
rv,o Ied