WASHINGTON, JuhsI5. 1871.
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THE MCLEOD AFrAIR-Tho incidental debate
on The case of Mcleod in the Senate, terminated
yesterday. Mr.. Buchanan made an nb!e reply
10 the speeches with which his opening had
been answered; and was followed by Mr.. Clay
in one CT his most feiicitous, though least
elaborate, efforts.


He declared his opinion in the most emphatic
and explicit manner, thai Mcleod not per-
sonalIy responsible for his participation in tha
attack on the Caroline, upon the general ground
TIA, tina; act Of war, conducted by a Gov
ernment which had Ugh; 10 command or re-
ceive the services Of Mcleod that he had express
ed tho opinion before Mr. ebsters letter was writ
ten; that the poin. of International law clear
and that every consideration of pride and konor
should induce US to enforce so lofty principle
He then proceeded 10 vindica,e tho letter Of
Mr.. Webster from the irnputaton ofyielding TO &
threat of Mr.. Fox, or not properly taking notice
Of 1t; declared that he discerned threat ia the
case, and believes that mono intended. He
justified the mission Of Mr.. Attorney Genera
Crittenden 10 New York. observing that the
gra,uitous suggestion of Mr.. Buchanan, iha. he
must have fell 1t an ungraclous or dishonoreble
errsnd and duty, was founded wholly in mistake.
He took pains to say, forcibly and efnesily. that
the relation of the General Government to the
world, and to :ho powers of peace and
made its whole intercourse with the State of
Nav York. IN relation TO this affair entirely
proper.


In concluding his remarks, Mr.. Clay said he
wished TO know wheace this sudden spirit Of
the Opposisoni They had slept for three years
on this outrage. The whole course Of Mr.. Van
Buren's Administration. and his mission 10 Eng
land, had been marked by suhsegyiency 10 Eng
land; and now they were smition with passion
for war! Was 1t that, having lost power by
peace, they would recover it by punging thei.
country into war!


Mr.. Allen addressed the Senate briefly on the
general subject, and tha order of reference, out.
Of a motion from which this debate arose, passed
OF course.


Thomas Allen sas elecisa Printer 20 the SEN
ale, BY - votes. 1hrea ballots took place. the
opposition Senator'S not voting al either.