Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1859-01-25
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on iron, coal, etc
Mr. Cameron presented similar memorial
and took occasion to make some sarcastic re-
marks on the zeal OF the President in relation
to Kansas affairs, and hoped that he would ex-
ercisc the energy in remOdeliing the tariff,
which course Of action would gain him the
confidence of his State. -
MIR. Bigler replied to his colleague; he said
that he too would uHitciH carrying out the
spirit of the resolutions of the Pennsylvania
Legislature, because lie believed that they en-
braCod the sentiments of the majority Of his
constituents.
The memorials were referred.
Mr. Sidcll, from Committee on Foreign at
fairs, 10 whom was referred the hill making np-
preparations to facilitate the acquisition Of Cuba,
by negotiation, reported that It is not cOnsid-
cred necessary by the COMMITTEES TO enlarge
upon the vast Importance Of the acquisition of
Cuba. Its ultimate acquisition may be consid-
cred fixed purpose OF the United States, re
sulting from geographical political necessities,
which have hecn recognized by allparties. The
question how is this 10 be done, can only DO
answered by conquest or negotiation. Conquest,
even without the interference OF other powers
than Spain, would involve whole civilized
world in war. Purchase then is the only prac-
ticablc course, but that cannot be attempted
with success unless the President be clothed
with powers to negotiate and pay as he sugges-
ted in his message.
Mr. Mason said it was understood that all
WnO COuGulFeu III tue lotlllutlttG IN tue pEGsEu-
tation of this report, did not concur in some Of
its Recommendations. The report had stated
that it is the the policy Of this govt TO extend
its dOminions by the successive acquisition Of
territory. He did not believe in such policy.
Mr. Seward, as the representative Of minority
of the Committee, introduced bill calling on
the pres't TO transmit to Congress ut the com
mcncement OF the the next session, statement
OF the relations existing between this country
and Spain The bill also requires statement
Of the condition of the treasury and the eifec-
tive condition of the army and navy ut that
me, so as to enable Congress to judge whether
it may be necessary to adopt any extraordinary
measures to maintain the rights and interests of
the U. s. in Tegard-to Spain. Seward proceed
ed to show the financial hindTances. to the ac-
QUESTION of Cuba. lie considered the PROPOSE
ton 10 buy Cuba now as unwise and Ridiculous
and characterized its purchase as much of ne
cesSity as that offered by the woman in the
play, who had a mania for auction, who thought
her purchase might come so handy SOME day.
Mr.. Bayard briefly advocated the passage Of
the bill reported by the Committee.
Without taking action Oh the subject the
Senate went into executive session and add.
HOusg.-Thc House, on motion, took up Mr..
Stephens OF Ga, resolution, setting apart the
first two days in Feb. for the consideration Of
Territorial business
Mr. Morgan, OF y. Y, said he could not con-
sent unless provisowas added to exclude the
question as to the admission Of new states.
Mr. Stephens replied that there was only one
state applying for admission into. the Union
he desired TO take up the Oregon bill as soon as
practicable, he was willing that Mr.. Morgan
should offer such an amendment as he had Judi
Gated, after the rules shOnld have been suspend
ed to admit the resolution.
Mr.. Morgan dissented, he wanted theproviso
added now.
The House refused to suspend the rules, the
vote standing, yeas lO5, nays al, two third
vote being required
Mr. Kelsey obtained leave to offer a resolution
which was adopted, limiting the debate ON pri-
vate bills, next Saturday, two speeches of five
miuuses on each bill.
Mr. Phelps, Of Mo-, introduced a bill appro-
priating $4,000 to pay the witnesses before the
several investigation committees.
Mr.. Hughes, OF Ind, offered an amendment
providing that 10 part Of the money shall be
paid for The defence of any parties Implicated,
or for construction OF mileage of Witnesses re-
jeeted.
Mr. Regain, of Texas, offered an amendment
providing that hereafter not more than 10 cents
per mule shall be paid the officer for the dis
lance actually travel in sJmmOning witnesses
The bill was passed with the latter amend
nent. The House, on motion, went into Com.
of the Whole and took the Consular and DiPo-
matte appropriation bill.
During the discussion on the pending amend
ment to dispense with foreign Ministers, Mr.
Lpvcjoy, of M, said that the appointment Of
Ministers was taken from nlonarchial govern
nlents ut the time when one man ruled the
state and his wife ruled the monarch. What
had the Ministers to France been doing for
year past? Settling the question about gilt
buttons and small clothes [Laughter.] That
is the Lords truth, and playing gentleman
usher to the snobocracy Of America; introducing
them to the aristOcracy OF Europe and quarrel
ing with the subordinates because they were
better dancers than himself. [Laughter.l
NJ. BocOck, Of Va, as States-rghts and
Virginia democrat. protested against the princi-
pie advanced by Crawford aud others that the
President has unlimited power 70 appoint for
eign Ministers Such not the doctrine in
the better days Of the Republic.
Mr. Marshall, Of KY, contended that the
President under the constitution has the right
to appoint ambassadors without any provisions
of law.
Mr. Phillips, of Pa, said he had horror Of
executive usurpatiOn, and m equal horror Of
Congressional usurpation. The Committee on
Ways aud Means bad reported bill in accord
ancc with the existing laws. But the gentle
men who voted TO strike out certain missions, had
not the courage 10 face the music and vote for
the repeal Of the laws. As 20 Mr.. Dallas IN stock
jobbimg, tie gentleman from Illinois (LoYcjoy)
had repeated n SANDER.
After further debate the Committee rose be-
fore disposing Of the bill
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