Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-03-24
VOL. 4-..N0. 1877.
DAILY VIRGlNIAN.
Thirsy-Fosrsh Comgrc---Fir-s se-.iss
WEDNESDAY,, March 10. 1856.

Mr. Clayton concluded his remarks on Gen.
trail American affairs. He stited,on the authors
ty of Mr. Vanderbilt. tho President of the Tran
sit Steamship Company, that there never was
act done by that Company which in any mail
ner encouraged tho invasion of Nicaragua by
Walker. He referred to Walkers seizure Of the
property Of tho Company. amounting in value to
nearly million of dollars and read a letter from
Mr.. Vanderbilt to Secretary Marcy, in which
tho former asks the interpostion of this govern
ment for redress The seizure was made on the
ground that tho Company indebted to Mica
ragua. lIe denied any such indebtedness, and
refused TO submit to the award af arbtrators.
With regard to the settlement of our difference
with England, three propositions had been made.
Arbitration could not be countenanced. because
the passage of tho lsthmus is necessary for us,
and not for Great Britain; and because, with an
impartial umpire our case would DO ciear. inc
abrogatpn of the treaty would give chance tor
Great Britain to get possessiona where she could
annoy us, and us to giving notice to Great Brit
ain TO vacate tho premlrer, 1t was not proper 10
do SO nj present. He proposed to continue the
negotiations, endoavoring TO bring Great Britain
To reason by argument.
Meanwhile we should arm in our own defence.
protect our COASTS, build Notifications, increase
the navy-not, however,to make our country the
ii, al of Great Britain. We should take time to
do SO. This is our righ, at any tme,war or not.
with Great Britain She is armed cap pie,and
is capable of throwing forty thousand troops from
tho Crimen ON our coasts aud with the greatest
naval equ pmont ever known in the hi story OF the
world, while we are almost detenceless.
If England SEE hat determined to en-
force rights, pursuing the doctrine laid down
by Washington, '.in time Of peace prepare for
war;" see that we nre building up our fortifica-
tions and naval power the people OF that coun-
try will compel their government to yield its po-
stions.
Since tho publication of the correspondence
between Lord Clarendon and Mr.. Buchanan,
public opinion in England has been rapidly ten
ding TO nm acknowledgment of the justice OF ou
construction of tho treaty
Mr.. Clayton said he had on this point receiv-
cd such information : left doubt of the fact
than appeal is from The British Ministry to
tho British people, whuwish to engage in no un-
Just with ur. At any rate be the consequen-
ces what they may, # W" ARE driven tn the alter
native Il disgraceful submission or war, we must
fight. He could not however believe that there
was any real danger Of war. II Senators and
Representatives stand firm, and present and un-
divided front, if we all ngree in our rights and
manifest II determination to enforce them, they
will be respected
The British people will turn any ministry out
rather than fight such nation as this.
The deficiency appropriation bill was then
were appropriated to continue the Washington
nqueduet.
Mr.. IIamlin made an Intellectual effort to mako
appropriations for various custom houses and
marine hospitals.
The Senate then adjourned for the want of
quorum.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Bowie spoke against Gov. Reeder's claim
and against granting power to send for persons
| md napprs the Kansas
| Mr.. Hickman said it was admitted that there
| had been an invasion of Kansas by armed
forces from Missouri, and tho rights of
the people virtually subverted Had not thel
committee right to inquire into these facts! lie
attributed the present troubles TO the repeal of
the Missouri Compromise, but he would not vote
for its restoration. 1t was ilched basely and
ignomnously, and gone into the arms OF de-
baucheries, delowed, dishonored poluted-and
cannot be restored to its original sanctity and
purity. He could not, therefore, again take it
TO his arms. He looked forward to the day when
those instrumental to this act of wickedness or
folly. will repent in sackcloth and ashes.
The House now voted under the operation of
the previous question. Mr.. Bennett of Missis-
| sippi, had moved to amend the committees reso-
luton to send for persons and papers by substi-
tuting Joseph IL. Bradley and Sidney S. Baxter
as commissioners clothed with full power TO
| take testimony.
! ne liouse adopted, Dy Vote Vi Ioo aPuinsI
06, in lieu of Mr.. Benefits proposition, subst-
tute offered by Mr. Dunn, namely;
That committee of three members OF the
House be appointed by the Speaker who shal
proceed to inquire into aud collect evidence in
regard to the troubles IN Kansas generally,
and particularly with regard 90 any fraud or
force attempted or pruoticed in reference to any
election to said territory, either under the law
organizing the territory, or under any pre-
tended law which may be alleged TO have taken
effect therein since. They shall fully investi-
gate and take proof Of all violent and tumultu
Gus proceedings in said territory at any time
since the passage uf the Kansas and Nebraska
act, whether engaged in by residents of the ter
ritory or by any persons from elsewhere going
into the territory and doing, or encouraging 9TH
crs to do any act of violence public distur-
bance against the laws of tho United States. or
the rights. pence and safety of the residents of
| the territory.
The resolutions give the committee full power
in the premises and power to employ clerks and
Sergeants alarms to aid in the investigation
The sum of ten thousand dollars is appropriated
| to pay the expenses, and the President is re-
ques,ed to furnish military protection if neces-
| sirv.
Mr.. Cobb, Of Georgia, said. as there was now
no remaining proposition which ought to be
adopted. he moved to lay the subject on the
table. Negatived-yeas 93 nays 100.
Mr.. Dunns proposition. in lieu of the original
resolution to send for persons and papers, was
adopted by vote of lOl against 90 Adjourned.
NEW CUNCERN.-Thc undcrsisncd having
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