Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-12-29

Aiouse W CouSiocV tndt At the pTcSen.
time there is great disparity between
the physical force Of Mexico and Texas,
and that until the affair has been finally
and decidedly settled between them, a
recognition OF the latter would be con-
sidered as a proof OF unfriendIy feeling
towards the former. 1t has, he says, al
ways been the policy Of tho United
States to refrain from acknowledging the
independence Of seeding powers until
long after that question has been settled
between the parties themselves. 1t is
true, he adds, the Mexican army has
been expelled, and The former President
Of the republic captured; but it is well
known that the Mexicans, under new
leader, are raising another army and
making extensive preparations for the
recovery Of their lost domain; and under
the circumstances, a recognition Of the
independence Of Texas could not but be
regarded as inconsistent at the present
time.
The message having been read,
On motion Of MIR. Buchanan, the mes
sage and documents were ordered to be
printed-l50O copies OF each.
Various petitions Of private charac-
ter were presented and referred, among
which was one from the Hon. John For
syth, praying for compensation for losses
sustained during the Seminole disturban-
ces.
MIR. Wright, from the Committee on
Finance, TO whom had been referred the
petition Of the Hardware merchants, re-
ported Bill in conformity with the pray
er Of the petition, to repeal certain pro-
visions of an act, entitled an act 10 alter
and amend the several acts imposing du-
ties Oh imposts.
Also Bill for antici pating the pay
ment Of the indemnities awarded to citi-
zens OF the United States against France
under the Convention of 1891, and a
gainst the King Of the Two Sicilies in
1892.
Mr.. Swift, on leave, introduced Bill
TO provide for the moral and religious in
struction Of the army Of the U. States.
srECIAL ORDER.
The Senate proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON Of the special order, being the
resolution to rescind the Treasury order.
MIR. Webster resumed, and concluded
the argument he commenced yesterday
against the legality as well as the policy
of the Treasury order
Mr. Benton then expressed willing
ness TO refer the resolution, with instruc-
tions.
Mr.. Niles then spoke at some length,
in reply to Mr.. Webster, and in defence
of the order.
Mr.. Rives objected to the resolution,
because he questioned the power OF Con-
gress to resclnd an Executive act. He
read series Of resolutions, einbodyiRg
his views, which were to preyert the
notes Of any Bank which shall issue
notes under the denominations thus spe-
cited, from being received in payment
Of revenue. He would at proper ill., e
offer these resolutions.
Mr.. Ewing withdrew the call for the
yeas and nays. \
The resolution of Mr.. Ewing was then
read a second time. a; H
The resolution offered by Mr.. King
was then moved as an amendment, and it
was ordered to be printed. Il
The Senate then adjourned till Mon
lay. \
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MIR. Reynolds, of Illinois, addressed
he House in favor Of certain joint reso-
utions from the Legislature Of that State
m the subject Of the proposed route of
he Cumberland Road.
A message was received from the Pre-
sident on the subject Of the recognition
Of the independence Of Texas. i
The message having been read, mo-
ion was made TO refer it to the Commit
lee on Foreign Affairs, and to print il
with the accompanying documents, which
motion prevailed. T.
And, on motion Of MIR. ID. J. Pearce,
O,OOO extra copies were ordered 10 be
printed
Pending the question on that motion,
a long discussion ensued, directed chief
y to the great expense incurred in pub
ishing such vast numbers Of documen nts.
Petitions, memorials, and resolutions
we're received; and, during the remain
Ter of the day, the House was engaged
n Committee OF the Bill to regulate the
Mint Of the United States. No progress
vas made, and, pending the motion of
Nlr. Adams to strike out all that portion ,
If the Bill which proposed to affect the
present copper coinage Of the country,
he Committee rose and reported, and
he House adjourned. oil;
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