The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-17


eject or win issd to such mistaken understanding ot
true position and Of feelings upon this subject
h y r No. T n
here; lot US not spend time in psssing use
less less and and, ! may say, futile rssOtaaoas, ans
cn in defence Of rights and ,ns as gusran
teed 70 us by cur constitution then let M be found "
enc Elan nas IN passing paper resoluons but acting |.
hazards.
Mr.. BsANroo Of Lewis county, wish to mako an In
aury OF the Chair 40 understand the proposition o.
my friend TO the right (Mr. Ruhsrfod being modi
astion Of that offered BY the gsntIsan from 1ngusts
fsred 10 the joint committee having under consideration
the subject Of aliaory measures &ct In the event
that the House shall refuse to postpone the subject in
con mlttee sludedto
srxAKm-H the Houae grant leave to the gentleman
from Montgomery (Mr. Ronald) 70 withdraw bis motion
tnc resolution Will then be before the House, but 1t will
be competent for any other gentle 70 renew the
viii recur upon liz reference TO he ioius committse
Mr. srANARD, OF Richmord-I certainly, for ons, 70.
this subject has been brought before tho House
IN this form. do not think that II IA . matter with
which we have anything to do. Ny imprcssion s that
this Legislature would be much protaby engs scd
which rest upon with reference to the rights and in
teress of Virginia ip her state In
discussing any other question connected with tho gene
After few other remarks, he expressed hope that
the gentleman from Fauquer Mr. CArer) wouii inter
(Mr. Ronalo) Withdrawing his motion that the Subject
might be permitted TO pass through the usual preina
~ routine Of other business. Since the matter was a.
all introduced-a 'act which he much regrettsd-he
thought tho better course was 10 refer IL TO proper
Uittee.
Mr. CARTER Although see no reason to change my
opinion In respect to the disposition which the House
should make Of this subject yet II it shall indicate
wish to allow the gentleman from Montgomery to with
draw his motion will yield TO tho soiaations of the
gentleman from Richmond, and nterpose object lions
The question on granting leave to withdraw the mo-
ton 70 postpone indefinitely was put and decided In the
Before the question referring the resolution the
Mr. WHEY, Of Bo,etourt and Craig, said regard the
resolution too harsh do not believe the existing
state ct things calls for action Of the character proposed
BY the esoiution OF the gentleman from Wayne. am
upon the subject and in urthersnce Of that view a. Also
my belief Of the nappropiaeness Of the resolution before
the House. have prepared resolution which hope the
gentleman will accept ihcation Of his. will offer
by way Of amendment "That Joint COMMITTEES be Ap-
pointed 10 consider the present troubles In the Territory
Of Kansas and to inquire what action any should be
taken by he General Assembly In reference TO that sub
ject."
Mr. GARNET, Of King and Queen and Essex, saidI re-
gard these resolutions the expressions Of individuals
rather than Of he gentlemen from Wayne and Craig
(Sessrs. Welman ana Whey) and so regarding them,
cannot imagine what principle any gentemau can
agrfe with my friend from Richmond Mr. Stanard) that
would be entirely premature for the House to consider
this subject at the present time We would be hurried
into most important debate not only without proper
information upon the subject but before know whsth
resolution contempAtes for yet remains TO be seen
whether the President Of the Uniled States IL not
willing to maintain order in Kansas, and has
the military power at his command to enforce II.
When know that he Is derelict iu this ter, and
lacks the power to preserve peace and harmony in that
Territory, IL time enough for US TO take the step which
is nov proposed unii then proprety In doing
In the meantime, while would not have this Hou .
lay the resolution on The table, lest II may have an
want ci sympathy part with the struggle which
Il being carried in Kansas yet, ~ the fame time
to Gtbs,e consider this question. therefore
SIR to refer the ors inal resolution and amendment to
the joint committee appointed 70 consider other subjects
germsn to this. The resolution Of the gentleman
Craig (sr Wiley) fair enough but the tact Il
not prepared TO tate action TO tho extent
whether We viii consider al all these troubles in
Ksnsns. II is Jet TO be determined whether any
case itrua. he genteman viii allow this resolution to
be referred to proper miltee TO be Gully considered
and reported upon to this house when, If acon becomes
ary, for shall lie ready 20 60 with I'm
as any man can desre. therefore my motion to
refer the reolu'ion and amendment TO the JOINT commit
tee already appointed
Mr.. wnISAs--I have no obj cion th4. the resolution
be feier ed 10 sei,c committee In fact brought the
subec, under the notice of that committee thit morning
u which am myself member and the prominent mem
ers Of II tated TO that they thought II would be de-
srable 10 offer fuch resolution. This Of the
ms that induced me 70 offer 1t.
Mr.. TAYLoR of AleSandriaI regret that any resolution
has been introduced at this time upon this subject
With all due de'erence to the gentleman who
introduced the resolution | think II would be much
better that such resolution should have been offered
think II s unnecessary for me- any other Ia Vir
gra 10 define positions With respect 70 the Affairs
Of North ard south. There Ii In Virginia who
not Of opinion upon this subject regard the
luton as being premature do not see what 1t Is to
operate There IL nothing in fact, a. thi- time upon
which II can operate Toe proportions as undersrlrd
from the gentleman from Esex Mr. Garnett) l. TO
this resolution to the joint committee appointed 10
siser the subject Of the more edcuM preven ion Of
slaves from escaping and the deyug Of proper rctaa
tory MEASURES against the North. Now sir ask can
mireeS Can that committee act upon II In any way,
shape or sorms think not. II weuId be beyond tie
resolution under which It has been appointed.
Now SIR, am ready when the question
he rights Of re south and 10 pro Ct her property, a.
also the constitution Of the United States Now SIR II
seems TO me that the constitution Of the United states
which bere sworn TO obey and uphold, Is sufi-
cient TO do all that Ia peceary project the intercs
Of The SOUTH without such aid proposed BY the
luton which has been offered understand the coulti-
tuition of the United States 10 provide that the President
Of the United States shall have power 10 call out the mill
s'y TO suppress nsunec,ion or reps invasion. Now,
cir, ask II We informed of the existence Of any In
urrection invasion within the jurisdiction Of thec
States 70 justify the acin propored TO be taAsn have
heard nctting about the matter than what CLEAN
ed from newpaper reports and that certainly cannot bs
deemed sufficient grounds for step serious the
solution contemplate would not vote to lay IT the
table nor do think IL Is proper 70 refer II TO commit
tee think the beet plan would be for the grntlemsn
from Wayne tMr. WellInan) 70 withdraw H.
The question referring the resolution, with the
amendment proposed By Mr.. Wiley, taken. and de.
cided In the Affirmative
Inr snnnE os rIm BARg AxnJs-Tnm spAstss P'us~
AsD uy CrBAs JUsrA-The Havana D0rio DE- Ia Marina,
in its issue of the sti November, publishes l,ng
editorial in regard 10 the seizure of the American
bark Amelia, which arrived at Port su-Prnos with .
ull cargo Of and ammunition which, a. tho
American consul Mr.. lewis alleges intended
a fbustering expedition. The editorial above alluded
TO- presents the following facts, the truth q winch
l. wntmly vouched for BY the Eo dc c1a. The Diaric
ssys:-
1sf. That the Of the Amelia testified tina, the
vessel bound 20 Cuba.
"a That the Amelia, well another bark called the
Magnolia was bought by tbs Treasurer Of the Cuban
JuntA for the sum of tI8 900.
"a. That the accounts given by the Treasurer of III.
Jupta are In the hands of everybody Ia the Unet
states.
4h That some friends of the Diario have seen any
body ele see the account books OF the
the Junfs, where item Is found, charging 80 900 foi
the purchase Of the Victoria and her armament.
6th Another item Of 40 600 for tbs purchase of 30
ihes.
eth Another item Of go 900 for the purchase II