The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-12
THE QUESTION IN CONGRESS.

and interesting speeches, after which the meeting
adjourned.
THE QUESTION IN CONGRESS.
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THE INITIATORY DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
In the United States Senate Wednesday, Feb 9, Mr.
SlDEL moved to postpone all prior ORDERS and proceed
to the consideration of the bill making appropriations TO
facilitate the acquisition Of the island Of Cuba.
Mr. HuNTER-I should like to understand whether the
Senator MEANS after is taken up, to occupy only the
mornings have suggested and give the evenings for
the appropriation bsP Ny vote will be governed by that
My vote will be given TO take up with the understand
ing that shall only occupy the morning until two half
past o'clock and give the evening for the appro
priation bills
Mr.. s1IpE11-I WILL with the understanding that If any
gentleman prepared TO speak the subject this after
noon he may 20 on have nothing say myself at pre-
sent
Mr. sEwARDI beg leave to say that the two honorable
Senators seem very fairly to make bargain to which,
think they will find impossible to get the of the
Senate If the Cuba bill is to up, it is to have a
fair chance both sides; and it will not be the
debate of an hour in the morning for one morning,
or two three, but it has got to be discussed from
beginning to end, through and through, up and down,
whenever will If those who oppose the bill are not
silenced by superior power certainly shall not be
prepared to agree that speech may be made in favor Of
on side, and then more to be said before de-
Gliding 1t.
Mr. SrIDE1i-After the very emphatic notice Of the
Senator from New York, think the friends of this bill
but to pursue and that is to its i'm
mediate consideration. therefore make the motion.
MR.. THE MoNsrRosuY THE
Mr. HAIE do not know, sir, how anybody else on this
side Of the chamber will vote; do not know how the
friends with whom have acted will vote but shall go
with the Senator from louisiana and snail go for taking
the bill up whether it takes llttle time long
that in the section Of country from which come, and
amongst my immediate constituents there is an i'm
preston prevailing with the people that this measure,
InnL es,sa
shape, and PIT TO the people under such motives, that
ii is considered here not safe prudent from polii
utterly opposed III and propose, in long speech
but a brief one, to address myself to the question
when il does come up and want it to come am not
for skuIkng this question: and that word in often.
sve sense, because do not suppose that ybody is;
but for one not for skuking from any responsibility
in regard to this question: any other. Sir the people
whom represent opposed TO this measure, utterly
opposed to IT. but whilst they opposed TO it, they
not opposed to because they are opposed 10 all acquisitions Of
territory. do not take that ground. propose, when
fit occasion comes TO show to you-t rather
absurd to have to talk geography here, and may be
cused if refer 10 geographical fact propose show
the country and to the Senate this geographical fact
that there any considerations relating the defence
of the country if there are any considerations Of mill
ary character which require the occupation Of Cuba there
the same considerations, multiplied hundred de-
grees that require the annexation Of another country
than Cuba propose TO point you the atlas and show
great river entering the North American continent,
running back, connecting with the great lakes,
opening the whole continent to the easy approach
Of the most gigantic Power of the earth. propose TO
show you that by eannexng the provinces Of Cana
da this country and building single fertilization below
Quebec, the st. Lawrence river which be very
easily DONE shall dispense forever hereafter with any
naval armament upon any of our great lakes And, sir,
give these $50 600 600 that know cannot do
thing with the way of annexng Cuba give that and
will furnish you responsible contractors ninety days
Canada, and hold il until you give it away by
gotiation afterwards (laughter)
Mr.. BENJAMIN. am exceedingly glad TO hear from the
honorable Senator from Maine gong to assist in
getting this bill up for debate.
Mr.. HAIE-I live In New Hampshire, four miles from
the line Of Name that is all.
Mr.. BENJAMIN. am exceedingly glad that. going
10 have discussion this bill and shall be very glad
to meet the Senator in his discussion about annexation,
either North or South. do hold, sir that this whole
question OF the foreign relations Of the country at the
present moment, is the most interesting the most
important, that can be brought to the consideration
OF the Senate and the country and trust that there may
be opportunity for full and free debate on IT, am
anxious to give the Senator from New York (Mr Sewar
every opport nifty Of discussing it, top and bottom inside
and ont az he says and think when IL brougho
the country in its true coors when all the considerations
applicable brought before the country that the
people properly understand them they cu make then
and judicio selection becesn The gentleman propo
son for co' acting take Canada for $50 900 900 un
ninety days. and that for acquiring the island Of Cuba,
ut,ch Jsee 10 be perfectly noio tcithtr our tV,ccr
MASON THE AMIsTAD BILL
MIR. MAsoS-Mr. President, shall listen with great
terest and doubtless Instruction. TO the debate which is
promised us on the part OF those who think the imme
date acquisition of Cuba so important TO the country
and shall throw obstruction in It's way; but sub
nit the honorable Senator who has charge Of this
bill, and TO others who think with him OF the i'm
portancc Of the immediate acquisition Of Cuba, 10
aid me ia removing little Obstruction out OF the
way, which, small as II may be, yet may be found
one Of some importance when they come 10 negotiate
about Cuba. mean The Amistdd bil-thm CLAIM, Which
Spain has had upon the horor Of nis country for nearly
tceniyyears; and would ask those gentlemen to permit
on Friday, which is private bill day, TO call up the
bill half past twelve O'clock for the purpose OF doing
justice TO ourselves, and dong justice 10 Spain, and get
that out of the way. am the more induced to IL, be-
7 aware that an honorable Senator from the
State of Connecticut (Mr Dxon) has examined the subject
with in the view which he and his friends take
Of a, and 4 would be very desirable n matter of con-
venience him, that he should be heard The bill has
got of the private calendar because made special
order will say to the Senate that will not debate it If
the Senate will take IT, will hear that 81
win great pleasure. have doubt he viii do justice
10 the side which he stands but shall trust to the
report which has been made from the Committee on Fo
reign Relations advocacy Of the claim hope then by
general consent, shall be permitted to take il up at
hall. past twelve ocock on Friday.
WHAT SEWARD QUESTION
Mr.. SEwARDI must be allowed TO say word on that
proposition II il that the disposition Of the
Amsad would facilitate the present passage of the
bill which has been introduced here by the Committee
Foreign Relations put $40 900 600 nj the disposition of
the President Of the United States that would only be TO
add an additional reasoning TO the many which have,
mhy should be opposed the passage IF The Ansistdd bill
is with reluctance that object 10 taking up and
especially, since my honorable friend from Connecticut is
expected TO be favored with opportunity Of speaking
upon the subject Still think e dtrocsu act Of
!egaton ,ohich ne Srsate could possibly adort and
therefore am bound, when shall up, attempt 70
expose on behalf Of the minority Of the Committee
Foreign Relations who have protested against from the
first until now, and expect to meet Il at all times and
all occasions At this stage Of the session, with only
twenty three or twenty four days before us, with tho
great question how VIC 10 raise the revenue,
or TO make the revenue Of the next year meet the
expenditures OF the year entirely undetermined with
majority in either house, and with administration 10
guide through that difficulty confess what seems 70
me the paramount duty of Congress is TO conne It's aten
chiefly 10 that great subject until we shall be pro.
pared both 10 retrepCh the expenditures of the govern