Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-12-23
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Mr.. Dooli,tle Of Wisconsin introduced
resolutions authorizing the president To ex-
pend $40 100000 Or 80 much thereof A. NAV
be necessary, to build Notifications and aoat.
ing batteries for the protection of the lakes
and frontiers against the attacks Of piratical
and hostile expeditions Organized in the Brit
ish Provinces by enemies Of the United
States. He wished to have the subject re-
ferred to the military coma.ittee.
Mr.. Sumner Of Massachusetts, stated that
the subject was already before the committee
on foreign relations.
Messrs. Sherman Of Ohio and Howard Of
Michigan wanted an early report and prompt
action. MIR. Howard thought it high time
there was an expression Of opinion and fee
ing on the part of Congress, at least by way
Of femonsirance. against these raid. and out
RACES. The lion must snow his teeth on mi.
side Of the border and teach these men who
have been harboring rebel vipers that even
Canada, with its pretended neutrality, cannot
be permitted to be pla,e Of refuge for such
characters.
Mr.. Johnson Of Maryland said that il these
raids were committed, there was no doubt
that, under the law Of nations, the partie,
could be arrested within the lines Of the Uni
ted States or pursued into adjoining terri
tory. He had no doubt, however, that the
whole power Of the colonial government
would be used to prevent such raids in fu-
ture Sui 1t was proper for the Senate to
take every preeaution to prevent them.
Mr., Do little advocated his resolution. He
hoped the Canadian government was earnest
IN the determination to prevent further hos
tile OF piratical raids into tie United States.
butu they do not prevent them we all know
what the consequence will be-war. God
grant 1t may be avoided He would DO all IN
bis power consistent with the honor and in.
tegrity Of the country to preserve peace, to
save civilization from the great shock which
must follow war between the United States
and Greet Britain. But il the terrible ne
eetsity, through their neglect of smothered
hostility. must come, let it come. We will
end the question when it does come by per-
iect free trade between the United States and
Canada, and put an end to the jurisdiction
OF Great Britain in any Of her North Ameri-
can provinces.
Mr.. Sumner took the ground that the pri-
mary object OF the st. Albsns raid was to
get u into trouble with England. and that
nothing would please thr rebels better than
10 have us walk into trap they had set for
US. lie believed that moderation would
prove both prudent and patriotic.
Mr.. Grimes said the true way TO defend
ourselves on the northen frontier was to have
arsenals aud armoties there. All you want
when difficulties shall occur between US and
Great Britain, is to have ornaments which
you can bring into instant use, and take pos
session OF the mouth Of the Welland canal.
L ~ tn fka
treaty. Great Britain was not going to fight
Ior Canada. Canada was ripe apple ready
TO drop into our hands.
After remarks from Messrs. Howe Of Wis,
Johnson of Md. and Farwell of Me-. the
'ubject was referred to the committee on for
sign relations, in accordance with motion
made by Mr. Sumner.
The Senate passtd the House resolution to
adjourn frOm Dec. % TO Jan. 5.
Mr.. Wilson called up the Senste joint
'oluuon 10 free the wives and children OF COLI
,red soldiers.
Mr.. Davis Of Ky. moved its reference to
he judiciary committee.
MIR. Wilson opposed this, and advocated
he bill
Pending The discussion Of the bill, the
Senate went into executive session, and then
'uJourned.
In the House, Mr.. Davis Of Md. offered
he resolution which he reported last Thurs
lay, and which was then tabled, declaring
hat Congress has constitutional right to
n authoritative voice in declaring and pre-
crbing the foreign policy Of The United
'lates and that it is the duty of the exeeu-
i've department to respect that voice, etc.
Mr.. Farnsworth of Ill. moved TO table the
esolniion, but the motion was lost 40 to 70,
nd the resolution was adopted, the first part
y vote of 1873 to s, and the second part,
Which IN effect condemned Secretary Stewards
explanation to France. by vote of SO to So
Mr.. Stevens Of Pa. of the ways and means
ommittee, reported bill substituting Jsnu-
~ for FEBRUARY as the time for tue two dol
II tax on whisky to take effect, and proyd-
az for duty on stocks OF domestic spirits
a hand January LIST next, of SO cents per gall
IN.
On motion of Mr.. Morrill, Of VT. the latter
revision was stricken out, and the bill was
ien passed, after changing the time from
ebruury to January.