The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-02

will dispense with the necessity Of exercising il at all
France and England viii rctract their mischieyous coun
sells and orders viii be given 20 the captangener 10 re-
trace his steps.
We have already had some experience Of the emptiness
Of these OF interposon they tended rather 70
precpitate than 10 retard the acquisition OF Texas and
viii, fpersised in, produce the effect repeat
would deprecate any movement not invited by the up
rising of the people OF Cuba but they be driven 10 II by
the conviction that they doomed by Their ailos 70 the
horrors Of serye war then, say hands OF the people
VIII not cannot be prevented from giving them aid more
substantial than their prayers, They will not permit
Black empire under British proeotorate the key OF the
Gulf OF Mexico nomnay independent but for every
pose of annoyance and aggression British dependency 10
be established in sight OF shores
Cuba studded with the safest and most capacous ports
IRON whence an enemy may menace, # not command the
immense and constant y-ncreasng commerce which must
pass through the strait that separates from Flo
ia. We have respectfully announced the world that
will not permit it to fall into the possession of any other
European power than Spain. This declaration has met
with the hearty unanimous response OF the nation and yet
its oesson TO either France England would be less danger
to the South than pretended independent
black empire republic | say nothing OF the value of
the island in financial point of view Its inexhaustble
fertility It's annual exports, now amounting 10 nearly
thirty millions and which would soon be doubled under
good government where any confidence reposed in It's
stability. At this time agricultural property not worth
more than three four years purchase estimated the
basis of present income plantation yielding net reye
of $4,000 can be bought for less than 100000
think il unnecessary to make more than passing al
fusion matter Of recent occurrence and which has been
the subject Of communication from the President to the
House of Representatives mean the seizure of the United
State mail steamer Black Warrior at Havana and consca
ton of her cargo This Is but one the most outrageous
indeed of long series of insults and yexatons by which
il has been attempted exclude steamers from Cuba
They complete the proof have adduced OF
derstandng probably alliance consummaed by treaty
between SPAIN France and England The Cuban author
tiles would have dared to take offensive step if
they had not relied the support Of those powers have
doubt that the policy indicated by the President will be
enegecay pursued and that full pecuniary reparaon to
the of the Black Warrior and apology for the in
suit to our flag, will ultimately be obtained
But regret that look for this at Madrid.
should have preferred to it exaced in summary
way by the blockade Of Havana and the other principal
ports of the island 1t is high time that should have
remedy for these insults more Immediately at hand and
that the captaingenera should be compelled to his
power, which is only restricted by his ultimate respon
sbility Madrid wen for redress for aggression
have been satisfied for the last three months that the
power of suspendng the neutrality laws should be CON
ferred the President | now think that it should be
done at Perhaps be proper to further than
have proposed, and to make 1t discretionary, TO use it
during the session of Congress but have been
strained by the belief that the President viii only have to
announce to the representatives Of the people and Of the
States that the contingency has arrived, and call for i'm
mediate action and his appeal will be promptly responded to-
The issue must be met eventually and we cannot choose
more proper moment for its solution.
Mr. BENJAMIN and Mr.. MALLORY spoke briefly
the same subject
Mr. SEWARD hoped that the further consideration of
the resolution would be postponed until tomorrow in
order give time examine grave question
in all its bearings especially the chairman of the Com
mee on Foreign Relations well as two other members
Of that committee, were not in their seats
be postponed for week, the resolution itself does not
contemplate any immediate action but relates propo-
ston to confer power upon the President be exercised
during the recess OF Congress
Mr. BUTLER hoped the resolution would be adopted at
once in order that the Committee on Foreign Relations
might report in relation to the before yturther
discussion took place in regard 10 it.
Mr. SEWARD thought If the resolution should be adopt
ed with these arguments TO out to the country in favor
of the proposition and against it. it might carry the
implication that the Senate had committed itself in
degree in favor of it.
eMr BENJAMIN discaimed any intention Of committing
himself He thought il grave question and that
deserved the consideration of the committee and he should
refrain from discussing it until the committee should make
a report lie did not consider the remarks of his colleague
arguments upon side alone but rather as
why this subject was brought before Congress at this
time.
The question being taken the resolution agreed
INDIAN APPROPRIATION
On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the Senate resumed the
consideration Of the Indian appropriation bil the pend
ing question being upon appeal from the decision OF
the Chn that the amendment Of Mr. COOPER providing for
the remuneration of Andrew Taylor private claim,
and therefore not in order
The question being taken after debate the result was
yeas l6 nays l6 which the Presiding Officer Mr. STuART
ruled 10 sustain the decision Of the Chair.
Mr. BADGER appealed from that decision; but after
some debate Withdrew the appeal upon the suggestion Of
Mr. BusK that the matter could be more readily decided
by reconsideration
Mr. SEBASTIAN reported an amendment requiring the
President to invest certain Of money amounting TO
about three and half millions OF dollars in State stocks
for the benefit Of the Indians instead Of paying them the
annual interest thereon and also authorizing him
mute certain anuutes for such investments 10 pay
the principal 10 the Indians.
After some debate, the amendment was rejected.
Mr. SEBASTIAN reported also, amendment appro-
paiing Sl25000 for the removal and subsistence OF In
dans upon military reservations in California in accord
with the plan submitted by the superintendent Of In
dian affairs Of that State and approved by the President
and for indemnity for persons claiming titles 10 lands In
Guided in such reservations
Mr. WELLER moved 10 increase the amount TO $500 600
correspond with the estimate Of the department
Mr. SEBASTIAN stated that the committee had not felt
authorized 10 recommend large amount until in
formation could be obtained from California 70 the
mode in which the money heretofore appropriated for the
object had been expended and the Of the
pertinent II would he expensive plan, and they
thought IL best 70 proceed more gradually.
Mr. GWlN moved to amend the amendment 80 TO APP
proprae 100000 for the removal and subsistence Of the
Indians IN California and to preserve peace with the In
dian tribes Many q the people Of California opposed
to the plan Of concentrating the Indians upon military
reservations and he preferred have the dment so
framed to specify that plan.
The question was debated BY Messrs GWIN, WELLER
WALKER, and SEBASTIAN hut vote taken
thereon
The further considerations Of the bill postponed
until tomorrow and
Aftor an executive Session,
The Sepste adjourned
; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION