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the provision in the Constitution relative
to the reception ofpresents from foreign
governments, but as that instrument has
reserved to Congress discretionary pow
ers in the matter, they could determine
whether this was not proper occasion
to make an exception to the general rule.
He cited the case of Lieut.. Murray, who
was permitted to receive a gold medal
from the King of Sweden.
Mr.. Butler could not vote for the res
olution, unless he knew what the British
government intended to give Kane.
The further consideration Of the sub
ject was postponed.
The three million Armament bill was
then taken up.
Mr.. Fessenden, in allusion to the en-
listment question, expressed the opinion
that Mr.. Champion ought to be Dismissed
because, after the publication Of the Of
fetal correspondence, it is impossible
that he can receive that respect which
he entertained for the representative of
a foreign power. Speaking of the Clay
ton-Bulwer treaty, he censured Senators
for taking so much pains to prove that
Great Britain has no good title in Cen
trail America; for if our construction of
that treaty is correct, it makes not the
least difference. whether her title is good
or bad, or whether she has any at all,
since she had abandoned it all, be it more
or less. A regular neglect to carry out
treaty stipulations, although involving q
Dissertation Of faith. does not necessarily
justify war. Great Britain does not pre-
tend TO interfere with our rights, nor
anything conflicting with our interests
and we should wait until she gives occa-
sion before We interpose in Central Amer
lean affairs. IF we expel her in that
quarter, not one foot of the territory will
be ours; we have no claim to it. AS to
giving a years notice to Great Britain
to vecate, and in the meantime to prepare
for war, he was opposed to it.
/ Mr.. Cass said he had watched the
manifestations Of public sentiment in
England, and he could see no use in con-
tinually protesting, unless some more def
mite action be taken. He did not sup
pose England would retract at all, and ii
was not probable she would declare war
against US. Why should she, when she
has 60: all she wants?
The true question is, what ought we to
do? Shall we continue to submit, or
shall We take a decided stand, that we
viii enforce and maintain our rights
Great Britain has changed her grounds
three times in regard to the Clayton-Bul-
wer treaty; as fast as she is driven from
one untenable position, she takes refuge
in another.
Mr.. Butler gave notice that he should
discuss the bill as q war measure.
The further consideration Of the sub
ject was postponed.
/ Mr.. Bell of Tenn. alluded TO the rup-
ture between himself and Senator Clay
ton, yesterday. He regretted the occur
renee, as it resulted from a misapprehen-
sion on his part. IF the Senator from
Delaware shall say he did not mean to be
/ personally offensive in his remarks rela-
tive to Lieut.. Maury, he was prepared TO
make the dnende honorable.
4 voiee-That's right.
General good humor prevalent.
Mr.. Bell, resuming, wished however
to have it understood that without such
disclaimer on the part of the Senator, II
was no bargain.
4 voice-that's fair.
! Mr.. Clayton replied-He did not doubt
the fact that the senator, with himself, re-
GREETED the disagreeable occurrence, es
pecially as it originated in a misappre.
hension. He (AIr. Clayton) confessed
that he felt warmly on that occasion, anG
was sorry for its exhibition. He could
not bear malice after the frank and man.
" explanation of the Senator from Ten
nessee, and he was glad to renew tbs
friendship existing between them fol
more than twenty years. He rendered
him his hand with all his heart. Ad
journed.
HOUSE.
The entire session was occupied in tht
consideration of the Senate's amendment:
to the West Point, pension, and defcien
cy appropriation bills, without coming tt
any conclusion thereon. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, April 3.
| SENATE.
Mr.. Collamer (Kansas affairs being
under consideration) argued to show tina
by the practical construction of the Con
stitution, Congress never submitted the