The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-01-14
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Congressional.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15-M

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-M
of the Whole on the state of the Union on
the Presidents Message.
Mr.. Curtis argued that from the earliest
period of our national history till now, our
Government has interposed in various ways
to restrain our citizens from fitting out hostile
expeditions against nations with which we
are at peace. The operations of Wake. af-
forded evidence of the necessity for the ap-
plication of the neutrality laws.
He adverted to the enormous expense of
keeping various routes across the lsthmus
open. The routes across are too long and
distant, and the country is too slckly to be
of permanent advantage.
To reach the Pacific, direct line should
be taken across our own Territory. 1t was
wrong for Govern" ent to 90 into fillibuster-
ing operations. This has been its policy for
years past, and it has too long winked at
private fllibustering.
An examination of documents show that
Pauling has, like a true and honest sailor,
carried out his instructions. 1t was not his
duty to expound the laws.
Mr.. Clay said this was the first time he had
the privilege OF addressing q Legislative as
sembly, ard he was gratiScd in now rising
to sustain what he believed to be law and
order. They had seen the remarkable spec
tacle Of az administration, apparently i'm
supported by its own friends; and on the re-
ception of every message from the President,
opportunities were taken to assail him. He
acquiesced in every word the President had
written on the Central American question:
1t was necessary that instructions should be
issted for interrupting Walkers expedition,
and to restrain Our citizens from acts violatiye
Of the neutrality laws Walker was brought
home with view of saving his neck, and
for that he should be grateful. He broke not
only international, but statite law. He es-
capped from this county under false colors.
Mr.. Clay maintained tina. it was not only
in the power, but it was the duty of the Pre-
sident to send for Walker over the high seas,
and bring him back. lie thought Pauldng
committed a grave error, and that this re-
mark by the President, was sufficient CEN
sure on the conduct of that officer.
SENATE-Mr. Doolittle introduced Joint
resolution directing the presentation of o
medal to Com. Paulding.
WASHINGTON, Jan 13-PM
SESATE-Dcbated motion to reconsider the
vote adopting the amendment to the joint
resolution, extending and defering the power
of the President in regard to the nomination
of officers no were affected by the action Of
the Naval Retiring Board, which amendment
presented shall be constructed so as to allow
an increase of the number Of officers on ac-
tive service list, as now authorized by law.
Hueston, Toombs and others earnestly ia
vored reconsideration, contcnding That the
effect Of the proviso was calculated to prevent
justice being done to officers who had been
iniurousy affected by the action of the Ma
val Retiring Board.
Toombs spoke Of these officers as being vic
tins to most psrfdious treacheiy.
Stewort arouab that mn pacascity had haop
shown for increasing the active list, although
great deal had been said about injustice, tho
specifications had not been mentioned.
Davis mentioned t~o cases of gallant off,
GERS who had been struck down while on hor-
orable service. One in Pugcts Sound, the
other on the coast OF Africa.
Hale cuiogized Com. Stewart and denoun-
ced the Retiring Board generally. When he
closed his remarks, there was o slight de-
monstration of applause in the galleries,
which was generally filled by officers in the
| navy and Others.
After long debate on the amendment j,
was rejected, and the joint resolution passed
with another amendment, limiting the pow
or of the President to nominate none six
months after the passage of this act.
Brown gave notice of his intention to offer
an amendment TO Doolittle's joint resolution
for medal to Paulding, to the effect that Con-
gress has heard with surprise Of the arrest Of
Walker and others at Punta Arenas by Pauld-
ing, and feeling satisfied that the said &C,
was "A violation of the territorial sovereignty
of Nicaragua, and not sanctioned by any ex-
isting law of Congress-. He disavowed the
act. and being officially satisfied that Pauld
ing acted without instructions from the Pres
ilent or Secretary of the Navy. Congress
hereby expresses its condemnation Of his con.
duct in this respect.
Adjourned.
HorsE.-Mr. PotfIc said tiicre vas bat on,
feeling among all right minded and disin
tcrcstod men. and that was one OF sntisfac
ton that Walker had been arrested in his ca.
reer of crime, and to that extent Pauldine
had vindicated the honor and irtegrity o
the country. He heartily concdrred will
the President in his views on this question
and although in the opposition he would en-
deavor to sustain him as far as he could
even against the Presidents political friends
He entered his protest against the system o
Americanization, which wa. so earnestl,
advocated on all sides of the hall. Befor
he could unite in it he must first understand
by what right il was to be undertaken, an,
what the precise object and purpose. III,
denied that we have the right to American
izc Central America without invitation, ant
because that country would be advantageou
to MS. We had no right to lay violent hand
| upon IL. De1Ofe Undertaking 10 American
ize our neigbbers they should be informed
Our theory of government us set forth in tn
Declaration of Under endence, and its prac
teal working under the Constitution in re
gard to human bondage. He earnestly dc
precated territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT. TIL
acquisition of every foot of land, as cxper
fence proves, has only weakened the coun
}, try, and engendered luminosity, before un
known.
Lamer frankly acknowledged the promo
ton of Southern interests was sccondar
only to the preservation of Southern honor
e Although the South was in minority, sh
relying on the invincibiiity of truth an
right, had been enabled to command the re
speet of friends, and defy the malice OF ht
enemies. While justifying the Lecompto
Convention and the result of their actor
nc said Gov. Walker violated his pledge
disgrsced his trust, and in fleeing from Kar
sas, scattered the fire brands of discord an
dissention; and Stephen A. Douglas WI
was for Juggling in California over all Law
was now endeavoring to outrage the rights
the Southern States, and sa6jectirg Rams,
to the rigors Of the inquisition, because tile
Is was a slight prospect of its becoming sla'
Stasa