The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1858-06-09
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, May 80.

y. Y, one thousand extra copies of the
resolutions of the committee in relation to
he British aggressions were odered to be
printed.
Mr.. Mason, of Va, spoke on the res
buttons showing that the international
law recognizes no right OF visitation in
time of peace, and in time of war it is
only conceded to the extent of preventing
the carrying of articles contraband of
war
The resolutions indicate no more than
hat the time has arrived when this must
he settled at once, and forever 1t is
hoped that it may be Immediately settled
~ the Executive. There is every reason
why it should be, and n)ne why it
should not. Angry feelings and rcpri-
sils cannot but bring the two countries
into collision; but whether or not the ma
ture of the Indignation is such that the
American people can no longer permit
them.
Mr.. Mallory, os Floriday, proposed an
amendment declaring that the American
people cannot permit such aggressions,
and therefore Congress should legisate to
enable the Executive to adopt measures
at once to prevent the continuance of such
indignities.
Mr.. Douglas asked, what good does it
do to resolve that this search is bellig-
erent act-the American people and En-
gland know it is. England was informed
forty years ago and has violated our rights
thirty-th;ee times within the past few
weeks. He commended and admired the
promptness with which the President has
sent force to the Gulf, but that force is
only up to the point of preventing. Do
you suppose it will ever find an opportu-
nifty to prevent search, unless a ship OF
war be sent to accompany every merchant
vessel.
Mr.. Douglas recommended another
course. Let ship of War, say the VA.
bash, get on the track of the Styx OF
Buzzard and follow her up and capture
her and bring her into an American por
and it will then be time to make expla
nations. If England avows the cruiser.
acts, it becomes an international question
If she disavOws the acts it only remains
for US to say what punishment we shall
inflict on those lawless persons who hav
perpetrated these outrages. The Presi
u dent having gone as far us he can go, lie
: him have at once such powers as ar
J. necessary to protect our flag and main
5 tain the right Of our citizens at home ALI
$ abroad. He had no fear of the abuse {
such power by tie pres Mt executive o
any that may follow him.
The President is almost powerles
!, abroad. Every other Chief Mags,rat
4 has the power not only to repel but t
punish outrages on their nationality, am
= why should not the Chief Magistrate c
:, this Republic have the power, amply all
: full, in aid of the flag, and instead of hav
: ing the apprehension that the power wi
DO abused be Douglas only feared
: would not be exercised often enough. w
cannot protect our commerce i'll the Gu
:. aud the Caribbean sea without powe
i in the executive to punish.promptly. Th
British name Is respected and ours desp
=. sed among the Spanish American porto
:, of the continents, because the BIRTHS
l. take instant repIration, whereas the Mea
icau and other weak Republics know th
!, President has no instant power, and
, The delay of negotiations rcparaton
lost
y The appropriation bill was then take
:, up. ..
,f HOUSE. The House passed the bill e
=, tablishng post roads
. The consideration Of private bills ws
then resumed.