Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-01-26
CONGRESSIONAL.

SuArK-Ar. Cameron retorting referred TO
the national views recently expressed by Mr..
Biglsr He himself admired the feature In
Southern gentlemen that bsitled bravely for
their own States II Pernsylvania's represen-
iaiises would do a. much Congress would /
grant her all she wanted for her prosperity
Without further remark the memorials were
referred.
Mr. Slidell. from the committee on Foreign
Affairs, to whom was referred the till making
Appropriations to facilitate the acquisition Of
Cuba by nego,istion. reported that 1t was not
necessary to enlarge upon the vast importance
OF the acquisition Of Cuba. Its ultimate ae
QUESTION ma, be considered a fixed purpose
Of the United States.
A purchase resulting from geographical and
political necessities, which have been reeog
nired by all parties and Administrations. aud
in regard to which the popular voice has been
expressed unanimously 10 it's FAVOR.
The report proceeds AT great length to
quote authorities, and to illustrate the neeesi
ty 81 the acquisition. pointing to England
France and Russia in their expansion and &C
qnisilisns. That the acquisition is only
question Of time aud mode, and setting forth
the alternatives, to-wii:-the acquisition BY
one of the great powers Of Europe-independ
ence or acquisition by the u. s.. either by con
quest or purchase ard urges the power being
given to the President to purchase and pay
Mason, of Va. said it was. perhaps. under
stood that all who concurred with the commit
tee. il the presentation Of this report, did no
concur in some Of its recommendations.
lie did not believe that il was the policy o
this government 10 extend its dominions b.
successive acquisitions OF territory.
Mr. Seward as the representative Of the mi
noriiv Of the committee, introduced bill, cal
ing or the President to communicate to Con
press. al the commencement OF the next sessio
a s,atement O. the condition Of the treasury ,set
army and navy. at hat time. so as to enaoi
Congress Judge whether it may be necessary I
adopt any extraordinary measures, to main
tain the rights and the interests OF the y ,.
regard to Spain
wAsnsScroS Jan. -
HorsE Mr. Woo from y. o committee re
ported a bill establishing nstional line o
steamers from central points 10 the L :. to
Britain.
House went into committee Of the Whole OF
the state Of the Union, resuming the consider
alton Of the Civil aud Diplomatic appropria
ton bill.
Mr. Hopkins offered an amendment appro
col Harr A.
resident minister to japan.
sherman contended that the President ha
no right to appoint such minister. He sal
h. was now following out the usurpation CON
rnenced by John Tyler. when lie rent Cushin
TO China.
Several gentlemen expressed their yiew'
contendlng that the President had right I
make diplomatic appointments wherever !
his opinion the public interest. require.
The amendment was adopted by one mao
li,y.
During the proceedings Carry attacked III
appointment OF 81 many foreign ministers.
These Offices, he said were like so many no.
piials for broken down politicians.
ksitt replied. if what Curry said was so
was no fault of the diplomatic system, but
party. which had pressed the appointment
persons unfit for the offices. These spoil
men.
, Sicklcs conien lei that such reform "a IN
now saught 10 be insugpratrd would not
approved by the country. At this time ~he
our affairs are aytaled 1t was necessary
have representatives abroad.