The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-25
THIIs1Y-F1FTH CONGRESS.
sBCOND SESSION.

THuaTY-FIFTH CONGRESS-.
sBCOHD SESSION.
Senate.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, 1862
THE INDIANA SENATOR'S
The VICE President submitted TO the Senate an elaborate
memorial from the Legislature Of Indiana setting forth
that that State unepresented in the United States Senate
and has commissioned other persons represent
therein than Henry s. Lane and William Munroe Mac
earthly whom, therefore, the memoriasts pray may be
admitted Senators from Indiana in the federal Senate
general desire having been expressed to hear the
memorial read the Secretary commenced reading, but
becoming tedious, REFERRED motion Of Mr.. Trum-
bull 10 the Committee the Judiciary, and ordered to
be printed.
Mr.. SEWARD, (opp) of N Y, gave notice that be would
tomorrow submit resolution to give said Lane and
MacCarthy the privilege Of the floor while their claims
TO seats are pending.
DUTIES ON IRoN-rHE TARIFF AND POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Mr.. BGIER, (aim.) of Pa presented memorials from
Pennsylvania in favor Of specific duties iron, &c.
Mr.. CAMERON, (opp.) Of Pa, presented similar me.
mora and took occasion to make sarcastic remarks
the zeal of the President In Kansas affairs and hoped
he would exercise the energy in remodeling the
tariff, which course Of action would give him the conf
dence Of his State.
Mr.. BlGIm replied to his colleague, that he too, would
because
he believed they embodied the sentiments of the majority
Of his constituents but thought the friends of
prompt readusment Of the tariff those who would
give il the form of party question No man could mis-
understand the purport OF his colleagues remarks,
which was to throw doubt on the good faith
of the Executive At proper time he (Mr Bgler) would
express his sentiments at length the subject of the
tariff Meantime he was prepared to treat it bus
question: affecting the treasury and the great ndus
trial interests of the country without making it in any
way question Of party.
Mr. CAMERON retorted the recently expressed national
views Of Mr. Bgler He himself admired that feature in
Southern gentlemen that they battle bravey for their
States. Pennsylvania would do as much Congress
would do for her all she wanted.
Without further remark the memorials were referred.
THE PURCHASE OF CUBA.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
IN FAVOR OF APPRoPRlATING $50 900 900 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE GEN OF THE ANTILLES.
Mr.. sIIDEIL, (adm.) of Ia, from the Committee of
Foreign Affairs, to whom referred the bill
making appropriations to facilitate the acquisition O.
Cuba by negotiation reported that is not considered
cessary by the committee to enlarge upon the vast po
tance Of the acquisition Of Cuba It's ultimate acquisition
may be considered fixed purpose Of the United staesa
purpose resulting from political and geographical necess
ties which have been recognized by all parties and ad
niinsrstons and In regard to which the popular voice
has been expressed unanimously The purchase and
nexaton of Louisiana ed as necessary corollary,
to Florida, and both point with unerring GER
tainty to Cuba. What the possession Of the
mouth Of the Mississippi was to the West, Cuba
would become TO the nation. Our leading statesmen
have endeavored with steadness and perseverance
to hasten the contamination Here are quoted the OPT
mons Of Jefferson, Adams, Clay and Van Buren, and Of
Mr.. Buchanan in his despatch TO Mr.. Sanders Of Mr..
Everett in his letter Count Sartges and of Mr. Marcy
in his despatch to Mr. Soule From these authorities ii
was manifest that the ultimate acquisition Of Cuba has
long been regarded not only desirable but inevitable
Tho tho limo nd or
obtaining It,
The law of our national existence growth cannot
disobey. While we should not unduly stimulate il, we
should be careful impose upon ourselves regimen
80 strict as prevent its healthy deveopement Eng
land France and Russia are all expanding by the same
law Of progression but their growth is the absorption
Of weaker Powers, while ours is the result Of geo.
graphical position, higher civilization and greater
aptitude for government. We have neither the right
nor disposition TO find fault with them. Let
England pursue her annexation in lndia France
in Africa or to the Rhine; let Russia subdue bar.
barous ASIA and shall look their progress, not
with favor, least with indifference. We claim this
hem sphere the privilege We repeat that it is but
question Of time. The fruit that not ripe John
Quincy Adams day is now mature and the question is,
shall be pucked by friendly hand, prepared TO
pensate its proprietor with princey guerdon, shall
fall 10 the ground As Spain cannot long maintain her
grasp upon il, there are but three Alternatives
FrstThe possession of Cuba by of the great Euro.
pean Powers which incompatible with our own safety
and mus, consequently be resisted.
Second-The independence Of the island which would
suit proeooratc less disguised If under ours
annexation would follow; under European, civil and
vile would ensue.
Tie third is annexation.
And the question is how s this TO be doneS The answer
ie bv
out the hostile interference of other Powers than SPAIN
would be expensive, and with such Interference world
involve the whole civilized world iu war Purchase,
then the only practicable COURSE but that cannot at
tempted with success unless the President clothed with
the powers to negotiate and pay he has suggested IN
his Message Much has been said Of tho danger of
conhdmg such powers 70 the Exe-ntlve but We
have three examples in louisiana florida an
Mexico Much has also been said OF the iudelclcy Of
the oferthatt would wound the Spanish pride, bs
rejected with contempt For many years has our desire
10 make the purchase been to the world We sim.
ply say to spain You have distant possession, held by
precarous tenure, which s almost ind spensabe to Ms
for the protection of commerce. and which may from
s peculiar geographical position, cbnr acter population
aud mode which 1t is governed lead at any time TO
rupture, which both nations would deprccate This pos.
session yields you net revenue no, amounting ave.
rage series Of years, 10 undrcdh part OF The price
we Offer you for 1t. True you have refused TO Gel
hitherto; but circumstances changing daily, aud
our offer may be moro acceptable than IN ls4s.
Should break out in Europe Spain scarcely hope
TO escape being involved in IL, and the Cabans may
seize the opportunity 10 proclaim their independence.
Further, Minister will not broach the subject Of pur
ohasc t nc has TO believe II will be favoraoy
entertained, SPAN is country OF coap' d6ta and pro
nanciomienostno minister of 70 day may be fugitive
to morrow With the forms Of a responsible government,
Span s dcspotsm sustained by the baycne,. Her