Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-06-02
Twenty Fourth Congress:


INNATE. MoSDAY, May 23.--Mr,
! Walker, oi Miss. presented the proceed
inss OF meeting in one Of the counties
OF Mississippi, on the subject of the Ic-
cognl,iun OF the Independence OF Texas.
He moved to Jake up the subject at once,
and with that view, hc moved reference
Of these proceedings, and certain reselu-
tions previously offered by Mr.. Morris
and other Senators, to the committee Oh
Forciga Relations.
The Chair having decided that there
was mtornality ii the proccodIngs,whlch
were cut from newspaper, aud Of The
authenticity OF which there was insuili-
cient evidence. the motion was varied SO
as to refer the former proceedings.
Mr.. Walker made some observations,
in very enthusiastic tone and temper, III
favor of immediate aClion Oh the subject.
! Mr.. Morris was IN favor of paLslng on
the subject, before we proceeded so far as
to commit ourselves to any particular line
of policy.
tr. Preston repeated what he had
formerly said on this subject, as to his
delight at the progress of this struggle for
! rights and free institutions.
| Mr.. Webster expressed wish that
this qu estIon would nIt be pressed until
we should have official intelligence of the
establishment of Il government IN Texas.
| Whenever that should take place, he
would be in favor of a recognition Of the
/ independence of Texas. But there were
other important matters connected with
the subject, which must be considered
| whenever the question should come up.
/ Mr.. Mangum took somewhat similar
view of the subject, and moved to olay the
motion on the table.
Il Mr.. Calhoun also recommended pa
iience TO the friends ofEcxas on the floor
! and moderation to the TEXANS themselves.
He said that Texas cold never again be
subjected to Mexico, and that the Texans
had Mexico in their power-Dut he re-
! peated his hope that the advantages in
their hands would be used with wisdom.
! lie expressed hope that Mr. Walker
! himself would reflect and consent to lay
; the motion on the table.
MIR. Linn joined IL this rccommenda-
ton.
/ Mr.. Walker replied, SHOWS the day
and now's the hour"-and made some
| further observations TO sustain his posi-
ZION, but they were not so temperate
! and judcicioUs as the friends OF Texas
could have desired them to be.
Mr.. Calhoun repeated his suggestion
4 that those who wished well to Texas
:, would wait until sufficient information
I should have been received. He hoped
there would be information which would
enable the United States to recognize the
Texian Government before the rising of
the present Congress.
Mr. Mangum followed, and again urged
the mproprioty of any immediate action
on the part OF Congress, because the effec,
, would be war with Mexico. unless
Mexico should be restrained by paramount
Z considerations of expediency.
MIR. Rives was in favor OF referring
! the subject TO the Committee on Foreign
Relations, which he considered well
qualified TO act Oh the subject. and deser-
= wing ofthe entire confidence ofthe Senate.
He wished immediate reference to pre-
vent the waste of time which would be
caused by the daily discussion of these
preliminary subjects.
\ Mr.. Buchanan said a few words in
favor of referring the subject to the Com
I mittee on Foreign Relations and the
proceedings, &c. were then referred to
that Committee.
/ Mr. Wright presented memorial
signed by numerous citizens of n. York,
Ilpraying for the recognition of the inde-
IIpeudence of Texas, which was referred
to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Several resolutions concerning Post
Offices and Post Roads, were offered and
adopted. Senate then adjourned.
| HOU,SE.-The resolutions from the
Legislature of Kentucky, relative to the
distribution oithe proceeds of the Public
Lands, was after some debate again laid
on the table, by yeas 10, nays SO.
The motion to take up the joint rcsolu-
ton from the Senate, fixing the day Of
adjournment, was again negatived.
FoRTIFICATIoN BILL.
The debate on this bill was resumed.
The question beng on the amendment
appropriating 100000 for arming the
Notifications.
The debate continued until nearly
o'clock in the evening, when the House
rose without coming to any decision on