Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-21

| to an American Republic any elements OF hope or
any grounds Of sympathy il was despotism,
unredeemed by single institution devoted 10 the
| equal good Of the people. The Of the ma
ton were serfs in condition and oulcasis in treat
ment, and It's external system was one ofencroach-
ment- Russia conquers not TO enlighten and make
happy but 10 subject new realmns 10 the rapacous
grasp of lis ouble-headed eagle. lie spoke OF
Poland thrice partIoned, and The policy Of Cath
crime, which is the policy OF her grandson, and
| said, in the contest between the Gear and the
successor Of the Prophet, the American heart
throbbed in sympathy with the Sultan; but there
were other actors in the arena whose reduction OF
the power and extent of the Russian Empire
might be succeeded by armed interposition in the
affairs Of other sovereignties. The warning had
been given and tue United States had been pointed
at as the next Power 10 which the Allies would
extend their attention and their force.
Russia fought for the "sick mans patrimony,
and France and England had their own purposes
10 accomplish, for which they fought He contro-
veried the accusation ofingratitude towards Pow
ers which claimed 10 be maintaining the liberties
Of the world, and asserted our ability, without their
aid, TO take care of our own interests but We
should lose nothing by wise preparation nor BY
looking steadily at the dangers which beset us.
He thought itimpossible TO look upon the elements
of commotion which are row n work in Europe
without anxiety. Into what formidable combna-
tons they may ultimately arrange themselves, is
beyond the reach of human sagacity, but what
ever they may be, they will neither be formed,
nor will they operate in any friendly spirit TO the
United States and we should fellow the example
of our fathers, and do our duty in perous crisis
as they did theirs in one more perilous.
Mr. MASON, the chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Relations of the Senate, felt called
upon 10 add few words to those uttered by the
Senator from Michigan. He stated that he was
in possession Conformation that Lord Clarendon,
Minister in London had said that he was surprised
TO find that Mr.. CAss had put upon his language
such an Interpretation and that his ony meaning
was, that France and England were united in
efecting commercial treaties with countries bor-
dering on the river Platte. While conceding to
Lord Clarendon the right 10 interpret his own
language, Mr. Mason chose TO take series Of
expressive acts and he reviewed the course
which had recently been pursued at San Juan The
more distant incidents which led to the nnuncia-
tion of the Monroe doctrine, and to the interme-
date interpretations in American affairs.
The history of interference in the dominions Of
the king Of the Sandwich Islands, in addition 10
those which had been observed in South and Gen.
trail America, was recited and commented upon.
Even distant Ecuador and Peru afforded evidence
of acts which affected our interests He depicted
the condition of the islands in the Gulf OF Mex
leo, and the Caribbean sea, and their importance
in reference TO our commerce. he particularly
spoke of the neighboring island which is divided
into two governments--one Of Africans who have
reapsed into savage life, and another, Africans, as
represented by the white race-Hayti and San
Domingo.
On these people influences had been used to
produce results favorable TO European govern
ments and injurious TO our own, From the AFRO
giant interference of those two marine powers
even this Republic was not exempt. They had
exercised their power TO control the balance of
power in Europe. Russia illustrated the similar
ity of her policy in sUppressing the rising spirit OF
the Hungarans; but il was power 10 the exer-
else of which Americans would not submit
Some observations on the same topic Mr..
CLAYTON desired 10 make, but the Senate
impatiea 10 proceed 10 other business.
An Executive communication was laid before
the Senate by the President, transmitting a letter
from the Secretary Of the Interior, asking for an
appropriation, 10 supply deficit in the amount
held on Indian account, caused by the failure of
Selden, Withers g. Co., with whom it was de-
posted The amount exceeds 81 900. Another
Executive communication was presented, In COM
pliance with resolution of the Senate, transmit
ting copies Of surveys and reports upon the fitness
Of the harbor OF Brunswick, in Georgia, for
naval depot, and the opinion OF the department on
the propriety of establishing such depot at that
place.
To avoid trenching on the Sabbath at the close
of the present sesslon--the Sd of March occurring
on Saturday, which, in accordance with recent
interpretations, will extend 10 meridian on Sun
day-Mr. BROWN desired Congress 10 pass de-
claratory resolution that the two presiding officers
shall adjourn the Houses, over which they pre-
side, at midnight. He offered a resolution 10 fix
twelve o'clock at night of the Sd Of March or'ihe
termination of the session; which lies over for
further action.
The Senate passed bill for the relief Of Mrs
J. Josephine Mcclellan and announcement
came from the House of Representatives that the
President Of the United States had vetoed the
French spoliation bill, which the House had failed
10 pass by the constitutional majority which was
requisite 10 render nugatory the exercise of the
veto power.
The Senate, after an Executive session,
Adjourned