The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-25

will no-I dare not-defend it, predicted fully the dis
grace which Ruld attend such an act and have not
Mr.. CAss-hr. President, hold in my hand volume
containing account Of the incident in relation 70 the
acquisition Of Bengal to which referred could not
the paragraph at the moment, but have since
found it, and by permission Of the Senate will read
IT, is the tenth volume OF the Edinbug Rerieu and Is
contained article upon the life of Lord Give by Sir
John Malcolm; and most extraordinary incident II mar
rates.
Hmdoo to be deceiyedi He had demanded
eucng his claims should be inserted in the treaty between
unless with his eyes. Give had exped
Be- $ nG f his
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The sequel is told in a few but impressive words -
menss ntc Rs hsd entered with lis Allies
held At the house Of Jugget se the for the
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and sa h Ens s NJ n Il
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revived; but his mind was rreparsbly ruined.
Mr.. TooMBs-It was not my purpose to say word in
reference this informal conversation but the course
which il has taken seems render ii necessary do
not wish to be concluded by the ion assumed by
Senator's who have addressed the Senate and whose
object seems to be to make up an opinion N inc country
deem my duty TO express my dissent from one or TWO
Of their points concur that the evidence very good
weight argument the construction Of the
treaty is with the Senator from Delaware and with his
country Such has been my Judgment; but do not think
the weight the argument is with him the question OF
reference There is nothing in this case, absolutely no.
thing wbichexcudes from any general rule for refer
ring arbitration international difficulties concern
ed the sovereignty or independence of the country- it
right which We could not afford to surrender at
any ha2arc-l would not refer it but is by no means
true that the Nicaragua route Sa matter of that mpor
lance to the country which would warrant ns IN gong
and taking by force We have the Panama route now
nate have declined, but which the country probably
get at any time, still more convenient Besides,
we have continuous territory from here to
the Pacific ocean, by which we are able to
reach dominions on the Pacific at pleasure
say then, there is principle which excludes this
case from the general rule that in ordinary cases is
safest and the best and wes policy, when You differ on
the construction of a treaty and national existence
concerned to refer il to friendly Power and therefore,
differ from the Senator from Delaware very much
regret that the Senator from Michigan in the present con
diton Of relations with England departing from the
real controversy which he has so frequently enight
ened the Senate and the country should make charges
that England committed frauds fifty years ago in her &C
QUESTIONS in the Fast Indies. do not think the time ap
proprate- do think the case good do not cons-
der it well calculated to promote friendly relations nor
do any good to result from such charge at any
time. Although admit 1t 10 be historical TACT THINK
that at this time and under the present circumstances
such charge from gentleman VINO mas justly such nigh
consideration both in this country and IN Europe, Is pet
ter calculated produce evil than good 1t is mere Grim
nation and recrimnation. That she is government
Of rad character-I mean with reference to her &C
Gusons Of terrtory--I heartily admit; but ! think
this a very bad time and bad occasion to say
entirely disapprove Of the remarks CT the Senator
from Delaware with reference to the course OF our gov
eminent the subject OF arbitration trust the gov
ernnent taken the steps which he supposes Or
II il has taken them hope 1t will retrace Them NY OBJ
lection the treaty has been mmovable from the begin
ming. consider il much more worthy OF abrogaton, at
the risk Of war than of non reference That the treaty
was bad onethat ii ought never to have been made
that II ought 10 be abrogated, feel confident belief
would at any time rather the risk of war to ACHE We
great national policy by getting nd oil H. IMAM 10 80 lor
the PURPOSE Of refusing arbitration.
Mr. CAss-Mr President, have great respect 1or the
honorable Senator from Georgia OF which am sure he
be aware well as the sennte but entirely dis
sent from him to the propricty OF receiving ue re-
breaches of the English people and press without de-
foGcre the conduct of our own country or examining
flat Of England. There is not ship which reaches
here from Europe that does not bring US an &C
count unfriondy discussions in the English press and
Parliament, and among the English people, Representing
u for what they consider everlasting and nordfnatc
desire ior annexation. The very last ARRIVAL conveys inc
infer NATION that our recognition Of the government OF
Nicaragua is attributed 10 determination to acquire that
country and also Costa Rica and IN FACT beeVe, ali
Central America Now, sir, DO not believe IN the pro
picty Of sitting STILL shutting ears ard our mouth 10
bitter reuroachcs and when check Is struck turning
The ether to undergo the same humiliation Inc instincts
CT eldoience teach better and teach us also TO exam
inc the Of other nations and compare with our
OWL when ours Is judged and condemned t'hnK tne
President right in the message TO which alluded
when he referred TO the acquisition OF France ana Eng
land as conclusive answer to reproaches directed
against US and constituting an equal ground OF offence
on cur Iart think also that these matters involved
in our foreign intercourse constitute proper subjects to
be discussed in the American Congress- before the Anne
rcan people DO not believe that sHcn a UPsh ana ee
Mr. CAYToN-Sx years ago the Senate decided IN av0r
of the treaty OF 1850 by vote OF "A 70 ~ or more tnan
four 10 one The very abest men at that time IN the
country including the Committee on Foreign Relations
with Mr.. King as their chairman besides Henry Clay,
like them voted for that treaty upon full consideration
and discussion Of all its bearings will stake their cna-
racers for wisdom, and their opinions as slisi uSI
Senator from Georgia am perfectly conent 10 aolue
blythe decision of the public when that public sha know
the high standing and great ability Of these gentlemen
who approved and su stained that instrument. would
not court a comparison OF the ten who voted against
measure supply the necessity OF which not one man
and the forty odd who sustained and approved that me
sure, comprising among their number some Oh ,ne
trots that this any other country ever produced.
/ .havc been too long accustomed to hear oondemna-
tons Of this treaty different class OF men, TO re-
gard them as at all now requiring any defence from me.
But with regard a matter more important for us now
have i not in our power to aSrogatc it. We have it in
our power, if choose to declare by solemn ACT OF
Congress, or in some other way that Great Britain mas mas
violated the treaty and then We may at our peril take
upon ourselves to refuse TO comply with 1t on our part
That would probably lead TO war. Are we ready for
t have said, repeatedly that the British government
has violated this treaty, and grossly violated It, That is
my opinion now has been my opinion ever SINCE the
Presidcrscnt his first communication at the beginning OF
this session to the senate-hs annual message; but sir
have studousy inquired what benefit We should gain by
abroqaton II could see any would consent TO abide
tie consequences Of declaring nun tomorrow though
H. What benefit .can VIC gain by such a course? How
win it place aus in any better positonS The Senator has
not attempted point this out TO US, and he cannot 90 It,
They have really refused to carry the treaty into effect.
So lar as 1t regards them is dead letter. They say
it does mott operate an any existing interest OF
theirs. should be quite willing to declare it null #
he would show us how could gain any benefit
by SOL doing He will not venture to try that
What would be position If could and should abro
gate the treaty. The British would then without any
question be ID possession Of the whole Of
ca much Of itas they desire Thcy'were really in
than half of It, Mr Buchanan says Of alro. )at, the
time The treaty waskade Since that is> true they
have, outef some respect TO the treaty Swthdrawn
great deal their pretensions but they sclam all the
country between the Saroon and sboon and the Bay
Islands and claim indeermnale proecorate over the
Mosquito Indians which very difficult to comprehend
as existing within any fixed limits; for, judging from the
dnsnntchcs The British Ministry tits thing To- day