The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-01-23
quies ence in every word the President had
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written on Central American affairs.
MIR. Pottle, although in the opposition,
heartily concurred with the President in his
views on the Central American question:
He deemed that We have the right to Ameri-
canize Central America without an invitation
in regard to human bondage. He earnestly
deprecated territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Mr.. Larmar said that Governor Walker
i'll fleeing from Kansas, had scattered fire
brands, discord and dissensiOn, and Stephen
"A. Douglas who was for Juggling in California
over all law was now endeavoring to outrage
the rights of the Southern States, and subject
ing Kansas to the rgors of the inquisition be-
cause there was but slight prospect of its
becoming slave State.
The Chairman reminded the gentleman
that he was not in order, to allude to Sena-
tors by their name.
MIR. Lamar replied that he did not allude to
any Senator, but to distinguished aspirant
for the Presidency. Laughter
Mr.. Montgomery contended that the true
doctrine is that when the government is at
peace with every nation, every citizen is at
peace with it. If the government cannot in
wade territory, citizens cannot. Commo-
dorc Pauldng did nothing less than duty in
arresting Walker, and it was our duty under
the law of nations to send hi n back for pun
ishmcnt by the offended State.
/. Mr.. Zollikolier thought it was our best pol
icy to let the neutrality laws stand. He did
not believe that Walker had violated Them
lie knew that Walker was not pirate and
robbcr, therefore such epithets had been I'M
justly applied to him. Walker was quiet,
modest, selfpossessed man, of fine education,
and understood the laws better than MANY
who had so grossly denounced him. Com.
Paulding's arrest of Walker was ausurpation
# power not warranted by the Constitution,
but that he (Mr. H. believed it was in the
spirit of his instructions. The committee
then rose and the House adjourned.
SENATE-Mr. DOolittle introduced Joint
resolution, directing the presentation of
medal to Com. Paulding.
Mr.. Dooittle said Walker was brought
home to save his neck, and for that he should
be grateful
The Senate debated the motion to recon-
slider the vote adopting the amendment to
joint resolution, extending and defining the
power of the President IN regard to the
nomination of officers who are effected by
the action Of the Naval Retiring Board,
which amendment prescribed that there shall
be no such construction as will allow an in
crease Of the number of officers in the active
service list, as now authorized by law.
Messrs. Houston, Toombs and others,
earnestly favored the reconsideration, con-
tending that the secret of the provso was to
prevent justice being done to the officers who
have been injuriously effected by the action
Of the Naval Retiring Board.
Mr.. Toombs spoke of these officers as be-
ing victims of the most perfdous treachery.
MIR. Stuart argued that no necessity had
been shown for increasing the active list, al
though great deal had been said about in
justice, the specifications had not been men,
toned.
Mr.. Davis mentioned two cases of gallant
officers who were struck down while in hon
orable service the one in Puget's Sound,
and the other on the coast of Africa
Mr.. Hale eulogized Commodore Stewart,
and denounced the Retiring Board general
ly. When he closed his remarks there was
a slight demonstration of applause in the gal
lerics, which were densely crowded, by Of
ficers of the navy and others.
After long debate the resolution was re-
JeCteu, anu JoiuI RESOLUTION paSScu with an
other amendment, limiting the power of the
President to nominate to six months, after
the passage of this act.
Mr.. Brown gave notice of his intention to
offer an amendment to Mr. Dooittle's Joint
resolution for medal to Com Paulding, to
the effect that Congress has heard with sur
prise Of the arrest of Walker and others at
Punta Arenas by paulding, and feeling sat
isiied that the said arrest was violation of
the Territorial sovereignty ofNicaragua, and
not sanctioned by any existing law. Con-
gress dsavows the act, and being officially
satisfied that the said Paulding acted with
out instructions from the President or the
Secretary of the Navy, hereby expressing its
condemnation Of his conduct in this regard