The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-24

anu, said Mr.. Hunter, u touches my heart
II not my head. lie too had at heart the
interest OF the American laborer. He
would cheaper the axe with which the la
borer opens his way in the forest the Doe
with which he wrings from the reluctant
earth subsistence for his vile and children;
the coat that covers him from the summer
heat and winter rigor. lie would cheaper
the bolt that secures the sailors ship, the
cordagc that keeps the spars in their PLACES,
aud be would open by every justiable
means every port on every sea " his com
merce. lie would cheaper TO the manuiac-
turer his lood aud raiment, aud the coat Of
the sugar that sweetens the cup that cheers
but no, lnebriates. lie would cheaper the
iron, and thus extend the track On which
millions speed their way by day aud night
in the pursuit OF pleasure or business. In
short, he would open wide the door for the
acknowledgment Of American industry, aDd
for himself he was willing TO bide the result.
lie did not doubt the capacity Of his coun.
trymen to compete with the world. The
young giant Of the West has not attained
his iull stature il 10 idle 10 SICK TO bind
him he will go forth in his path Of enter
prise and empire he will not set up his pill
lars by smooth and tideless sea, or pause
1T the first outlook upon wide aud Stormy
ocean. but will meet its pillows and buffet
with IL storms, leaving, wherever he may
20. monuments OF his progress and power
enduring ~ the rock. or this their can bo no
doubt Would it were as sure he would be
the minister Of mercy rs it is that he will b.
Of power.
But the very suggestion OF territory
changes his whole nature. Territory awak
ens IN him the lust Of acquisition like the
PbGncian who surrounded the land with
strips Of his bullhide shield. and, like that
old Saxon Ming from whom, perhaps, no
is descended, who sowed the cap full OF
earth over whole fields to he held by such
tenure ~ the strong impose on tho weak,
But while he rcprobated the universal lust
Of dominion that would bring from the ends
Of the earth the handful Of soil, or the branch
Of the tree, as emblens Of his seizure and Of
titles 10 posserion, that may be useless
when obtained, still they are acquisitions
which be should USE all honorable means to
secure There Ia Cuba---the rib taken from
bis side in his sleep; male and female crca.
ted be them.
With some further remarks Mr.. II. con-
cluded amid u hum OF applause.
Several hours were consumed in an unin.
tercstipg debate on the Indiana Senators.
Adjourned.
Ilou1.--Mr. English, Of Indiana, report,
cd bill establishing many new post routes
and giving the Postmaster General author.
ity to contract for carrying the mails, aecor-
ding TO existing laws, IN all public roads
which have been or shall be construct
ed, and when In his opinion the public con
venienc@ require It.
During the debate, Mr.. English, 10 reply
TO question by Mr.. Jones, Of Tenn. said
there was provision 10 the bill for mail
route from 81. Paul 10 the Pacific.
Mr.. Jones replied that they had already
~ overland mail to the Pacific, which
at cost Of 100000 pr annum Tor Fix
years.
Mr.. English said there was nothing IN the
bill requiring u service 10 I've put upon III,
route from 81, Paul 10 the Pacific.
Mr.. Jones moved TO table the bill, Mo.
ton negatived by ~ against 81.
Several amendments were offered and re-
jccied, including one 10 strike out the clause
establishing a post route from 81, Paul
Minnesota, 10 Pngets Sound. The bill then
passed.
Mr.. Phelps then reported the ocean mai
steamer bill, and asked leave 10 introduce a
bill reviving and continuing in force, for two
years, the treasury note act. Objection be-
ing made, he moved u Suspension Of the
rules. Refused by a vote Of 81 10 10.
Owen Jones asked leave 10 offer u resou-
ton instructing the Committee of Way
and Means TO report 10 the House at the
meeting oil propositions now before them
looking TO the increase OF the revenue. De.
cidcd out OF order, and withdrawn.
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole, and took up the Senate amend
mcnis TO the Indian appropriation bill
After an unlntccstiDg debate, without
action, the Committee arose
Mr.. Phillips asked leave TO introduce q
bill providing for the payment Of the out
standing treasury notes 10 authorize loan,
and fixing the duties on imports, and for
other purposes. Objection was made.
The Iloue found Itself without q quorum
and adjourned.
WAsHfsoros, Feb -
Houss.--Mr. Grover, Of Oregon, was
qualified and took hs seat.
Mr.. Geo Taylor reported preamble ret
ting forth that John Carsin, Of Philadelpbia,
having bern duly sum noDed, has refused 20
appear and give testimony before the Select
COMMITTEES " investigate the accounts Of
Mr.. seaman, late Superintendent u Public
Printing, concluding with revolution that
the speaker be directed 10 issse his warrant
10 the Sesgesnt-at rms, 70 arrest 'be said
Csssin wherever be 10 10 be found and bring
him forthwith before Vie bar OF the House
70 answer for contempt Of ib authority. The
resolution was passed.
Mr.. Crawford, Of Georgia, asked bat fail
I'd 10 obtain consent, U introduce bill "
reJeal all laws passed since the Let Of July,
1853, which increase the sslsris 81 public
oH,r,ys and the salaY iez te mad In cOn!lrfni.