Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-03-12
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No reply from England to tie Anaeriean demond-
6use Of tho Gf1at Republic--A y5itrati0n not
tie proper nlode the settlement Of the Central
American Questi0a-DetGtes on Kunsus in both
Houses-I~o Reports from the Committee on
Eleetions-11e fighting A6olitionist- - Fillmore
IL is understood that no reply has vet been made
by the English government 10 Mr.. Marcy's despatch
Of the 26th December, and consequently it is not
known whether the demand of our government rel
alive to MIR. Champion, will be acceded to- or com.
pliance Herewith refused Most probably an effort
to tenporize will be made to prolong the discussion
hoping that the public may lose sight of the matter
through delay. So clear a case has been made out
by the American Secretary of State that further
discussion should be allowed; if our demand be not
complied with in a reasonable time, the dignity Of
the Administration and Of the government can be
indicated only by the dismissal of the offending
Minister and Consus without the waste Of more
words The whole case is before the country, the
opinion is nearly unanimous that our demand is no
more than England should readily yield to, and the
commercial interests are satisfied that.hcy can no
longer be promoted by the continued presence of
Mr.. Champion and the English Consuls at New York
Philadelphia and Cincinnati.
The organs of the English ministry continue the
publication OF articles in disparagement OF the Uni
ted States-embiacing every opportunity to shower
upon the Great Republic their unmeasured abuse
These papers seized with a species of paroxysm
three or four times year, whenever Jonathan re-
fuses to let John Bull have his own way in every
thing involving the interests Of this country and as
great clatter is raised if the two countries had
already commenced actual warfare. These paper
bullets are fired off at the precise moment when
John Bull wishes to mslcad public opinion in order
that his real designs may escape observation. The
trick is too stale now to produce the desired effect
The British West India Squadron was largely rein
forced last autumn to intercept libustering exae-
dition against Ireland Lord Clarendon said but
really to overawe Jonathan and prevent him from
making fuss about the enlistment difficulty; now
that the question has approached conclusion, the
London Times announces an immediate reinforce
ment of the garrisons in Canada. Everybody un-
derstands this, and importance is attached to it,
excepting as showing up the true character of En-
glish diplomacy under Lord Clarendon's directions
The proposal of the English government to sub.
NIT the Central American question to arbitration, is
now formally under the consideration ofour govern
ment Waving all objections as to the manner in
which that proposal has been made, its acceptance
is not desirable either as likely to lead to an amcs.
bic settlement to impartial consideration of our
interests and just decision; thereon. The same OBJ
jectons urged by Mr. Everett against the Tripartite
treaty in connection with Cuba, apply with equal
force TO Central America. The strongest objection
that the interests of the three governments in
the future condition of Cuba were not equal-that
Cuba was geographically dependency of the Uni
ted States, lying upon its immediate borders and
change in its political condition could not occur
without exciting much concern. Lying remote from
Europe, the two governments proposing the treaty
did not have the same or an equal interest in the
future of that island. Central America commands
of the principle routes between the Atlantic and
Pacific shores of ourscountry, and the control of it
is demanded by every consideration of interest and
prudence. To England the possession of foothold
in Central America is valuable rather to annoy us
by throwing slight obstacle in the way of on
ward progress. The question in way presents
that equality of interest that would justify its refer
ence to an umpire, even if an impartial one could
be found. The American construction of the Clay.
Buwer Treaty is the right one, and the only one
at all consistent with the protection of American in
tercss, and its admission should be insisted on, or
the treaty abrOgated entirely.
Congress has at last got fairly organized and
business has commenced-that is, the business
of the long scssion-whch is principally ma
king one hour speeches The House went into
Committee of the Whole the state of the
Union. Mr.. Grow got the floor and led off in an
abolition speech on the Kansas question lie was
followed in reply by Mr.. Cadwallader, of the
representatives. from Philadelphia county, who made
able argument in defence of the principles of the
Nebraska Kansas BILL Mr.. Cadwallader showed
himself to be of the soundcst most reliable
Democrats in Congress. Occupying conservative
and national position, he will be one of the most
useful and influential members of the House. The
debate was continued yesterday when Mr.. Oliver of
Missouri, exposed at considerable length the opera
tons Of the abolitionists in kansas-that citizens of
the eastern States had been employed to 60 there
and vote, who returned immediately afterwards, and
that Gov. Reedcr had aided the Enigrant Aid Soci
CIV by all means in his power. The speech was
complete defence of the Southern party in Kansas
and of the action of the Missourians to defeat the
schemes of the abotionists.
tons, assigning the reasons for asking the House to
authorize it to send to Kansas for persons and pa
pers, was presented on Wednesday, but instead of
one there were two rcports-the minority, consist
ing of Mr.. Stephens Mr.. Oliver of Missouri, and
Mr. VIM. R. Smith, Of Alabama, presenting their
views in the form of report. MIR. Hickman, of
Pennsylvania, presented the majority report, which
was drawn up, it is said, by Gov Reeder; it goes
much into detail of the troubles in Kansas, argu-
ing that the law under which Whitfield was elected
was not valid one, and that consequently he was
not legally elected; but it is remarkable that ef.
fort is made to substantiate Reedcrs claims. Proba-
bly, the Republicans of the House already perceive
that he has claim, and that to refer the matter
to the people and order a new election, is quite as
far as common decency will permit them to 60. The
minority report was prepared by Mr.. Stephens and
is an able one 1t should be in the hands of all who
wish to have fuller understanding of the merits of
the Kansas question. The consideration Of these
reports is privileged question, and will probably
be resumed next week. Ii the House is full, it is
barely possible that it may adopt the views of the
minority rather than assent to the scheme of the ma
jority, to bring to Washington hundred or two of
the reesate party Of Kansas at the public expense.
The Kansas question has also been discussed in
the Senate-Judge Butler, Mr.: Toucey. and others
having presented their views in that connection
Mr. Wilson again INDUCED in personal dcnuncia-
tons, repeating adj zauseam the declaration that he
held himself personally responsible " here or else
where for his assertions. About year since .
communication appeared in the New York Tribune,