New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-01-25
FROM WASHINGTON CITY.

WASHINGTON Jan. 24.-Senate-Senato Slidell,
from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, presented
their report on the subject Of the acquisition Of
Cuba.
The report is lengthy and an elaborate embodi-
ment of all the arguments in favor of the acquisition
of the island, embracing the views of various Presi
dents and statesmen on the subject.
It favors the acquisition by purchase, if practicable,
but that forcible measures may be rendered
necessary for selfpreservation.
The report says that the ultimate acquisition of
Cuba may be considered as fixed purpose Of the
United States, resulting from geographical and
political necessities and recognized by all parties and
Administrations, and endorsed by the popular voice.
The report says the purchase of Louisiana led to
the purchase of Florida, and both point to Cuba.
Cuba will become to the nation what the mouth of
the Mississippi has become to the great West. It..
says greatest statesmen have steadily and perse
veringly endeavored to hasten the acquisition Of
Cuba by every honorable means. 1t advances the
opinion that our national existence depends in a
| great measure upon our growth our expansion.
England, it continues, is expanding in India France
is expanding in Africa, or on the Rhine; Russia is
expanding in barbarous ASIA and we claim the same
privilege Of expansion on this hemisphere.
| Those Powers, the report continues, grew by ab-
| sorbing the smaller nations, and we, by our geo.
graphical position, higher civilization, and greater
aptitude for government.
The fruit not ripe in John Quincy Adams time is
now mature Shall it be plucked by friendly hand
willing to compensate its proprietor or shall it fall
to the ground?
| Spain, it says, cannot long maintain its grasp on
Cuba, and there but three alternatives First,
the possession OF Cuba by an European Power. This
would be incompatible with the safety of the United
States, and must be resisted by us.
| 3D. The independence of the island. This would
result in protectorate more less disguised. If
| Cuba should thus come under our protection, an
nexation would follow if under European protection,
civil and servile wars would be the result.
3d. Annexation to the United States. This must
be effected by purchase or conquest. The latter
would be expensive and involve the world in war.
The report concludes therefore, that the purchase Of
the island is the only practicable course to pursue
and says the President must be clothed with powers
and provided with means to negotiate for its pur-
chase.
1t says that 10 case Of European war Spain would
become involved, and Cuba would declare her inde-
pendence large portion Of the inhabitants Of that
island are in favor of annexation to the United States
1t intimates that the opponents Of the slave trade
should advocate the bill as means Of suppressing the
traffic.
1t scouts the Spanish notions of national pride
when the whole world has known our views and
policy on the subject for years and regards the pur
chase of Cuba mere ceremony.
Mr.. Mason did not believe that successive absorp
tions of smaller States necessary to nationa
existence.
Seward considered the proposition to purchase
Cuba unwise and ridiculous and offered some consti
tutional objections.
Mr.. Bayard advocated the bill.
Mrlroombs replied to sewards constitutional objec
tons. The Senate then went into Executive Session
after which it adjourned
e House.-In the House the Diplomatic and Consula
y bill was amended limiting the missions to Grea
Britain France Russia, Spain Brazil Mexico China
Peru, Turkey and Nicaragua. The bill was not dis
posed of.
Mr.. Branch reported back the bill appropriatinl
thirtymillions of dollars towards the purchase 0
Cuba.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Rumors are in circulation
n here of pending hostile correspondence betwee
Senators Douglas and Davis, but these rumors hav
no foundation.
There is no ground for personal issue betwee
them.
. Notes have passed between Senators Douglas an
Fitch, but it is thought the affair will be amicabl
settled.
The wisest friends Of Senator Douglas think th,
- the Administration intends to force him to take
back seat in the Democratic party, but would pref
y to push him ost of the organization altogether.
An early opportunity will be improved by the A
ministration Senators to make an issue with Dough
in open session. his charges relative to the Ilino
appointments.
d Later from New Mexico.
INDEPENDENCE, Jan. 24.-The Santa Fe mails Of Il
5th inst. have arrived here, bringing the intelsen
that peace had been concluded with the Nevajo al
other hostile tribes Of Indians.
10 General News.
CHICAGO, JAM 24.-The difficulties between t
p management and the employees Of the Chicago RI
:. road Company have been settled, and the trains
|, now running regularly.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kansas, Jan. 24.-Ths telegra
line connecting with st. LOUIS and all points in
United States, was opened to this city today for
~ transaction Of business.
NEW YoRK, Jan. 24.-The Cotton market clo'
buoyant, with sales to-day Of 2, 900 bales at our
tations Of Saturday.
Kidding Uplands II to l2ic, holders demani
further advance. Ohio Flour, superfne, 45 10
Is 80. Mixed Corn SIC. Sugar firm at previous q
u tations.
n CINCINNATI, Jan. A.-Flour ha4 advanced l
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