Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-04-04
THIRTY-FoURrH CONGRESS.

w EDNEoDAA5 ApTu
SfNATE.-The Kanzas resolution was post
poned.
Mr.. Fessenden spoke on the Bulwer Clay
ton treaty, in opposition to harsh measures,
and in favorlof settling the differences between
this government and Great Britain by nego-
tiation.
Mr.. Cass argued that we should take a de-
cided stand for the maintenance of our rights
Mr.. Mason, from the Committee on For
eign Relations, reported joint resolution to
| permit DR.. Kane and the the officers associated
with him in the expedition in the Arctic seas,
to accept such tokens of acknowledgment
therefor as the government of Great Britain
! may please to present, in accordance with its
wishes on the subject.
Mr. Cass hoped the resolution would be i'm.
medately passed.
After debate the further consideration oft
subject was postponed.
The three million armament bill was then
taken up.
Mr. Fessenden in allusion to the enlistment
question, expressed the opinion that Mr..
Champion ought to be dismissed because, Of
ter the publication of the official correspond
ence, it is impossible that he can receive that
respect which he entertained for the represen-
tatiye of a foreign power. Speaking of the
OAo9 tVAi-11VlhSA 1iCdiys ut C6LSuIeu senators
for taking so much pains to prove that Great
Britain has no good title in Central America;
for if our construction of that treaty is cor
rect, 1t MAKES but the least dnerence whether
her title is good or bad, or Whether she has
any at all, since she has abandoned it all, be
it more or less. A refusal or neglect to carry
out treaty stipulatiens, although involving a
descration Of faith, does not necessarily Justify
war. Great Britain does not pretend to in
terfere with our rights, nor do any thing con
ficting with our interests and we should
wait until she gives occasion before we inter-
pose in Central American affairs. If we ex-
pei her in that quarter, not one foot of the ter
ritory will be ours; we have no CLAIM to it
As to giving years notice to Great Britain to
vaeate, and in the meantime to prepare for
war, he was opposed to it.
Mr.. Cass said he had watched the mani.
festations of public sentiment in England, and
he could see no use in continually pro testing,
unless some more definite action be taken
He did not suppose England would retract at
all, and it was not probable she would declare
war against us. Why should she, when she
has got all she wantsi The true question is
What ought we to dol shall we continue to
submit, or shall we take decided stand, that
we will enforce and maintain our rights.
Mr.. Bntler gave notice that he should dis
cuss the bill as a war measure.
The further consideration of the subject was
postponed.
Mr.. Bell Of Tenn. alluded to tberupture be-
tween himself and Senator Clayton Yesterday,
He regretted the occurrence, as it resulted
from misrepresentation on his part. If the
Senator from Delaware shall say he did not
mean to be personally offensive in his remarks
relative to Lieut. Maury, he was prepared ia
make the amefade honorable.
A voice-"Thats right !"
General good humor prevailed.
Mr.. Bell, resuming, wished however, tc
have it understood that without such disclalm.
er on the part of the Senator, it was 10 bar.
| gain.
A voice--"Thats fair"
Mr.. Clayton replied He did not doubt the
fact that the Senator, with himself, regretted
the disagreeable occurrence, especially as il
originated in misapprehension. He (Mr
Clayton) confessed that he felt warmly on
that occasion, and was sorry for its exiibi.
ton. He could not bear malice after tn,
frank and manly explanation of the Senator
from Tennessee, and he was glad to renew tho
friendship existing between them for more
than twenty years. He rendered him his hanG
with all his heart.
Adjourned.
| HousE.-The entire session was occupied in
the consideration of the Senate's amendmen,
to the West Point, Pension, and DeGeienc,
Appropriation bills, without coming to any
conclusion thereon.
Adjourned.