Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-06-17
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The SPEAKER laid before the body a communication
from the Clerk of the House. submitting estimates of ad
dtonal appropriations for the expenses of the House OF
Representatives for the fiscal year ending the 30h june
1866 which referred to the Committee of Ways and
Means and ordered to be printed.
Mr. ORR said that the debate upon the civil and diplo
matte bill to terminate tomorrow at twelve o'clock
and there several gentlemen who desired speak,
he would move that the House go into Committee of the
Whole the state of the Union
Mr. HEM hoped the gentleman from South Caro-
lima would not press his notion but that he would let the
morning hour be devoted to the reception of reports from
committees. There several other bills beside the
civil and diplomatic bill which gentlemen could make
their speeches.
Mr.. ORR desired the House go into committee now
as, unless this should be DONE gentlemen who wished
make speeches would have the opportunity to do
for at least ten days for it would take thatengh Of time
to dispose Of the civil and diplomatic bill.
The question then taken the motion of Mr.. OnR,
and it was agreed to.
CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL.
And the House accordingly into Committee of the
Whole the state of the Union (Mr Oar of South Ca
rolna, in the chair and resumed the consideration of
the bill making appropriations for the civil and diploma
tic expenses Of the for the year ending June
30, 1856.
Mr. BROOKS made some remarks in opposition to the
Pacific railroad BILL contendng that it unconstitu
ona and that Congress had power to dispose of the
public lands in any way which would enure to the
common benefit Of all the States.
Mr. SINGLETON reviewed relations with Spain.
He argued that that Government had of com
plant against for had always endeavored to Guilt
and sustain amcabe relations with her On the other
hand Spain had committed series of aggressions against
which demanded the prompt action of the Government
He mentioned instances of individual outrages committed
against and said that the execution of Crtenden and
his companions in violation of treaty stpuations be-
tween the two Governments He would demand of Spain
full indemnity for the injuries done this Government and
her citizens to be made without delay; the
that these things shall not again aud qua
non, that she shall establish tribunal in Cuba with full
power adjust all disputes which might hereafter arise
between the two Governments. Ii Spain should refuse
accede to these propositions just and liberal in their
character and thereby evidence determination per-
sst in her former course he in favor Of bockadng
Cuba taking possession of the island and Of keep
ing it as long as the American arms could hold it.
Mr.. LATHAM followed the subject He ad-
mitted that relations with Spain delicate. We
have he said idea Of any other country holding Cuba
but Spain Cuba, however, like plantation badly
worked by the proprietor In the course Of time il must
come under the hammer. We could pay sufficient
amount TO lift all mortgages; but at the time
had idea that any Power but that of the United States
should bid for the estate In case of accident or death of
the present owner would enter administrator But
be did wish be understood justifyng forcibe
entry long the proprietor should remain at peace
and maintain friendly relations without inconvenience TO
property Let Spain do with Cuba she pleased :;
had right nterfere but if she should attempt
lay the island waste, to spite by making it nuisance
should abate the nuisance If acquire Cuba,
should do without noise and buster but peaceab
IT we should attempt TO acquire Cuba in unjust
spain would endeavor to render the island valueess by
violent change in its social condition She might deter
ne 70 set the slaves at liberty 10 revenge herself on the
Creoies who desired annexation to the United States
All possible means should first be resorted for the pur
pose OF obtaining Cuba peaceaby, and should
sort to force until should be prepared do and
when we strike should do not in vain He was op-
posed to fibustersm IN TOTO
Mr. CHANDLER gave notice that ut the proper time he
would move amendment the bill under considera-
ton making an appropriation continue the construc-
ton of the works for bringing into the city of
Washington The question he said had been asked why
the people Of Washington should not do this work them
Ealin thax. flyiaa a.
try the nation selected this city the Gene
raj Government and invited to it Of the appliances
of commerce, Of the of trade Of the
aliurements Of manufactures but intended il place
where the Of the people could quietly
senb beyond the noise and din Of trade and beyond the
influences of extensive commercial mars, where they
could enjoy that and repose necessary for reec
ton in the enactment Of benefcent laws There here
congregation Of clerks community of persons depend
ing day by day the ptance allowed them by the Gov
eminent. This was CONGRESSES city. The dust pu
out the eyes Of Congressman ard the Government pavet
the avenue Congressman could not conveniently walk
night so they lighted the avenue and thus he might e
through all the improvements. but knowing he nigh
tread upon some coru he would 20 further Laughter
One reason why Congress should introduce int
TINS city was the amount Of property invested here by thu
United States in public buildings lie hoped the Capito
not destined to be burnt again but there was not
shanty within hundred miles Of this cty such com
plete tnder-box as was this Capitol. Gentlemen nigh
look Mt the massive pillars and their marble cornices
they might look at the floor laid upon brick and mortar
and say that hire could not reach them But there wa
dome over them which invited FIRE There wac n nes
of dry materials there over with tarred
which seemed almost to threaten conRagration wtbou
the means OF torch and the whole roof of tn,
character The Library OF Congress was DESTROY
for want Of water, when the Government lost 5000 600
These why these should be com
pleted There streets in this CITY 40 filth,
invite the cholera and any other disease attendon
% impurity. There were narrow streets this cit.