The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-05
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requested his opinion not incompatible with the public
interests communicate all information bis possession
in relation to the seizure Of General Walker and his fol-
lowers in Nicaragua, together with such Instructions as
have been given 10 naval and other officers
Mr. JONES, (adm) Of Tenn would Ike the gentleman
TO modify his resolution as to call for information
specting the hitting out OF the expedition by Walker in this
country
M GnoxAs replied that he would modify the resolu
ton he had the power but being report from com
mittee, he could not do
The resolution received, under suspension of the
rules by III against47.
Mr. CLNGMAN said moments reflection would convince
the gentleman that the resolution should be adopted.
sufficiently broad to the entire ground and
the President would be likely inform the House what
this Walker has been doing. This matter Of
great importance, which the House could overlook It
involved three considerations bring their notice.
In the first place. the rights Of Walker and his followers
who had been seized; whether they criminal not Is
another question Secondly, the rights Of Nicaragua
and Costa Rca, whoever owns the Territory in
vaded Thirdly, and Of more Importance, which did
not depend on either Of the two points preceding it
not by the authority Of the President, had marched
into foreign territory, and brought away Walker and
ss one or S two @ nsnasa @ men Sy orce must strike
was bad man this do not justify the nvasioA3f Nicara
qua TOR his arrest Suppose Nicaragua did not object to
the invasion OF her soil by foreign army for that pur
p,se this did not justify Commodore Pauding. civil
war or rebellion were in progress there, and officers
suppressed it, the triumphant party would not complain
He had doubt if in the revolution in Paris American
troops had interered in behalf Of Louis Philippe, the
latter would not have complained of the Invasion
Mr.. RrcmE {opp Of Pa interposng, said the act Of
Com Pauldng justinabe on the ground that Walker
was fugitive from the criminal law, and officers being
despatched had right to arr est him anywhere.
Mr. cissAAS ressming remarked that he did not con,
a foreign government for his restoration. But
if We invade that territory, the gentleman from
Pennsylvania could see would involve Us in much rou
be and would present very serious question Congress
may authorize Interference in the affairs Of foreign
officers have no right to invade foreign country without
authority we justify the invasion OF Central America
by Pauldng what may not Great Britain dor If we can
land forces there and Interfere in the affairs Of that
try, Great Britain can 90 the this be not vio
laton Of the Clayton Buwer treaty. what s The govern
nen Of the United States is bound TO dsavow the act Of
Pau!dpg We're TO leave naval officers discretion
to commit acts Of this description Tho President himself
cannot do II, and certainly not his subordnates.
Mr.. WARREN (adm) OF Ark objected the discussion
Of the merits of the question resolution calling
for nformoton.whe prepared to vote for it, he was not
ready to commit himself on the question till properly ad
| vsed on all the facts.
Mr. C1ScMAN had doubt the House will get the infor
| nation quite speedHy-perhaps 70 morrow,
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, said it was right that the
House should be informed Of ell the facts relative the
fitting Of the expedition in this country by Walker and
all the Information respecting his capture and return.
voIcEs-"That's right" "Let's have il ALL"
Mr. FAULKNER, Sadm. } of Va moved an amendments to
the resolution calling on the President TO communicate all
the facts and information which rendered probable that
| william Walker was engaged last summer and autumn,
within the limits of the United States in ttihg out mill
tary expedition against the people and territory of Ncara
sua also, copies Of all orders, letters and instructions
addressed TO the various officers Of the government
| relative thereto; together with such other
! sures as were adopted to arrest said military
enterprise and enforce the neutrality laws; embrac
ing the instructions, any, to Commodore Pauldng for
the arrest Of Walker, and showing how has been ap
proved or dsapproved by the government
Mr. JOHN CocIiRASK (adm. ) Of New York, would have
the inquiry made to include all the circumstances bearing
on this important question was essential to know whN
Walkers position in regard TO the laws OF the United
States when he left shores, by what authority he
sumed TO act, and whether his authority assump
ton against the Laws Of the United States. This
important rs his attitude in relation TO the government
| itself
not in condition at present 10 discuss this question with
justice to the country the administration and our great
interests involved in Central America-interests
such ~ nc other nation has there. With
| out being partisan OF Walker, he would
say that the cause Of which Walker seemed 70
served candid oonsidssason policy which looked
70 interests a. great and deep az tho Foundation OF hs
government AS 70 the Clayton Buwer treaty, II was in
famous He could not find language sufficiently strong 70
express his detesation Of H. The treaty stupendoos
Mr.. HrxraxxY aAssmAII, (oppj Of Ky, offered an
amendment 10 Mr. Faulkner's amendment calling the
President further TO communicate whether our govern
ment prior 70 The arrest of Walker had undertaken BY
treaty other arrangement with the existing government
Of Nicaragua 70 guarantee the peaoeabe enjoyment OF
the Transit route between the Caribbean Sea and the Pa
eSc Ocean otherwise the protecorate OF sad
route, with the army Of the United States, necessary
Mr.. MARsHAiL said his intention 10 ascertain to
what this government assumed the protectorate
which might induce 10 shield an officer who violated
| the law.
The original resolution amended the instance Of
| hessrs. Faulkner and Marshall was passed.
Mr.. KELSEY, topp) of y Y, offered resolution, which
was eoped calling on the President TO inform the House
whether the government of Nicaragua has made any
plant on account Of Commodore Pauldngs seizure Of
| ms COLLECTION DISTRICT.
Mr. Jour CocBRAsE introduced bll 10 estabish the
collection districts Of the United States designating tho
ports Of entry and delivery In the same and for other
1 purposes.
THK nKAsuRKnEsT or vEssEIs
Mr.. DAVIS, (opp) Of Mass, submitted resolution,
which Was passed proposing 10 alter the admessuremeni
| MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS yop rKxn.
| Mr. KNIT (sdm Of $ O., introduced bill 70 organize
regmen' OF mounted volunteers Tor the Texas frontier
On motion Of Mr.. Conn, (adm) Of Ala, resolution was
adopted nstrucns the COMMITTEE on Territories 70 report
be repealed and that Territory attached 10 adjoining
Terrsoy.
Gen. QrTsAs, (sdm) OF Miss asked leave TO bring IN q
bill to repeal certain sections Of the neutrality laws
Mr. GROW, opp Of Pa, objected
Mr. ILncoryyx (opp) Of Tenn, introduced a bill pro-
vidins for the establishment Of branch military academy
at the Hermitage, Tennessee.
| rm sAis oy NM poKr SWELLING rrorxrr.
On motion Of Mr.. SMITH, (sdm.) Of H. committee Of
facts connected with the late a Fort smelling, with
| power to send Tor persons and papers.
| rHx OVERLAND NAL Rosu TO sAs rRASclsco
Mr. BisIs, opp Of Mo-, Introduced bill, which
referred % the fss once Committee sa,borzns the
san Francisco under the act OF March last 10 adopt any
route they may choose.
| ABOLITION OF rBE COURT or CIAIN,
l Mr.. GRnNwoop, (adm.) of ~ H., introduced q bill,
which referred 10 the Committee Claims, 10 repeal
| the act establishing the Court Of Claims
| PENALTIES poIYGANy.
Mr. MORRILL, (opp) Of VI, introduced bill W punish
the practice Of poygamy In the Territories Of the United
States aud for other purposes lie moved m referenoe 70
the Committee on Territories
Mr. Josns (adm Of Tennessee, wished 10 know whether
| the bill applied 10 the District of Columbia
Mr. Horsros (sdm) OF na-Certanly; 70 all Terrific
| tories. Qaughter.l
MEMBER thought bill imposed penalties anes
ought TO be referred 10 the Committee on the Judiciary
Mr. KNIT Twas OF opinion that the proper reference
would be 10 the Commttee Naval Affairs. Iaughter)
Mr. SMITH (adm Of Va, acquesced in the suggestion.
| Mr. Grow remarked that az this domestic" in
sttuton the Committee Territories should be entrusted
with its consideration.
The bill finally referred 10 the Committee on III ,
| judiciary.
All the States and Territories then called in
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