Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-02-08
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hitherto had been that unmindiul OF our nights
The voice that the night OF soil was wi'h us
and vet gentlemen argued that have Tor
defending that which indisputably Gentle
said that Great Britain was most paeihcay disposed
towards as. and this pacific nation TO ~ war
with us for maintaining Other gentlemen said
the territory worth nothing, and yet for territory
wora nothing I, have wa-.
Mr.. BENTON confined but few III his remarks TO the
bill under consideration, having much more 10 say OF the
treaty recently ratified. He all the articles rs
during the former speech upon the same subject dwelling
however particularly upon the arrcles Of the treaty rela
ting African squadron which Mr. B. is disposed to
regard the most offensive OF the provisions The whole
origin Of the treaty complained OF
Mr.. BENTON closed with bitter Pronunciation OF the
treaty.
NJ CHoATE said he had a few words upon ono
branch Of the subject and his notion 1t being necessary
refer sund documents the subject was again passed
Alter some miscellaneous business including the adoP
ton OF Resoutun nquirins into the expedcncy OF abc
fishing the Revenue Cutter service, and employing the Ma
w Marine in the performance OF duties now performed by
the Cutters, the Senate Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
CAPTURE OF MONTEREY.
The following resolutions, submitted BY Mr. Adams yes
terday, taken up,
Resolned That the President OF the United States be
requested inform the House under what authority, and
under whose Instructions Captain Thomas Ap Cstesby
Jones' commander OF the squadron OF toe United States
Pacific ocean. did about the 18th OF October last
invade warke stniude the territory of the Mexican Re-
public and take possession OF the OF Monterey and de-
clare himself commander OF the naval and military exped
for the occupation OF the CALIFORNIA;
Rssolrcd, That the President be requested commun
the House copies OF all the instructions given by him
under his authority the said Captain Jones from the
OF his appointment the command Of said squadron
also copies Of all communications received from him rela
ting his expedition for the occupation OF the Csornia
and inform this House whether orders have been
dispatched said Captain jones' recalling him from his
command.
The previous question having yesterday been seconded
The question was, "Shal the main question be now
pull IL was ordered, when
Mr.. CUSHING ssked to be excused from voung.-Hs
should be glad vote for the resolutions for he knew
why they should pass but he unwilling
for the resolutions because they excluded usual
condition referring them the judgment Of the Presden;
Of the United Staes whether compatible with the
public interest give the information Unless modified in
ths respect he would be compelled to vote against the
buttons.
The request of Mr.. Gushing was agreed to.
Mr.. WISE also asked 10 be excused from voting lie
had information in his possession from Commodore Jones
himself and he knew the fact that there no nccess.
for the call. Com. Jones informed him that without or.
ders from his Government all but the report made
him, which he had doubt disbeeve OF
tusl between Mexico and the United States. which
reached Com. Jones from Consul the Coast OF South
America. and from the suspicious movements of the
English fleet Lima, which induced him believe that
the English fleet about seize position in Caor-
MA But soon rs authentic information reached Com
odoe Jones' that the report incorrect he surrendered
Monterey the Mexican authorities and full and sas-
factory explanation took place between them Com Jones
also informed him Mr.. Wise that relations existed
between Mexico and himself than before existed
american citizens who had before been dolayed-(her'
w
Well said Mr. WISE il is the strangest thing that with
positive information before them gentlemen determined
10 vee bindy these resolutions Renewed cries. "or
der, Orderly have only say that the Administration
has nothing To fear on this question He then Withdrew bis
call TO he excused.
Mr.. GRANGER would make a single remark as to
why he wished TO be excused. Ii the Admins
tation he doubted not entirely baneess this
matter he would suppose that the gentleman from Virginia.
and the other friends of Administration would desire TO
be placed night.
The resolutions then adopted
The morning hour having expired, the Heuse com.
mee, proceeded to the consideration of territorial bust
FRIDAY, Feb. g. ~.
Mr.. ALLEN presented petition from citizens of Ohio
IN favor OF the pigment by Government Of the
damages awarded against Amos Kendall in the Of
Stockton * Stokes referred TO the Committee Claims
Mr.. BAYARDp resenteda petition from citizens OF Penn
stock 20 be distributed equiaby among the States
10 the Finance
Mr.. BUCHANAN presented some memorials for the
repeal of the Bankrupt referred the Committee on the
Judiciary,
RAILROAD IRON.
bill TO remit duties railroad iron was reported by
the Committee on Commerce.
REPEAL OF THE BANKRUPT LAW
Mr.. BERRlEN, chairman Of the Committee the Ju.
dietary, reported both Senate and House bills for the repeal
Of the Bankrupt law lie moved that the former be indie
hnitey postponed, and, b. instruction Of the committee
proposed sundy amendments to the latter, viz:
One amendment 10 repeal 8 much of the voluntary
clause as allows individuals apply for benefits and
substituting therefor declaration Of insolvency upon which
the creditor and have the party declared Bank
Iup another amendment proposes that the assgnces shall
he appointed by majority Of creditors With the excep.
ton OF these two features the law retains present form
Mr. moved that 500 copies Of this report be printed and
Mr.. IALLMADGE, IN supporting this last notion said
that there calls for this report and adged the
expression Of his sincere hope tina, when Senators
examine this subject further presented by the report the
Bankrupt Act would not be repeaes.
The bill was then read third time anG passed.
THE EXCHEQUER.
Mr.. TALLMADGE gave notice that he should on
Monday next call up the bill amendatoy Of the
raj acts establishing the Treasury Department
The Senate then adjourned to Monday
HOUSE OF REPRESENTA- YVES.
RETRENCHMENT.
Mr.. G. JOHNSON, efTenn. submitted resolution tbst
select committee be appointed 90 inquire whether the
measures sgreed upon at the last session. for reducing the
expenditures Of the House in various ways had been car
ned into effect The resolution adopted
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
The different Standing Committees were called on for
Mr.. WINTHROP, Of Mass, asked that the Light House
Bill be taken out Of Committee Of the Whsle and re CON-
mttod 10 the Committee Commerce.
Mr.. FILLMORE moved that the Civil and Diplomatic
Bill Be reeommed &, the Committee Ways and Means
with instructions TO report another bill in lieu Of IT,.
MI UNDERWOOD. from the Committee on the Dis
met OF Columbia, reported bill amending the charter Of
the town Of AeHandna u respect the election Of NAV
or o. mat town Mr. U. said IL was the same subject
"heh created ~ much feeling and discussion last session
ana ne desired only 70 that the present bill precise
y sueh one a. the citizens e st place wished and h.
hskod iof win this explanation, he called for the reading
Of ,e e on ITS Passags snd moved the previous question
M CAVE JOHNSON objected 10 the passage Of The
bill. not extending sufficiently tbs rzht Of suf,,g ,,J
moved @ lay u IN the table. ~
The Yoss and Nsys were ordered on this ro,,io 81
wers-Ayes 81; Nays 49, ~
. The Bill then read third time, and passed
Mr.. G. J. iNGERSOLL, from Committee ON JuJieis,,
reported Bill 70 aboish public cspitsi csss
This Bill laid on the table and ordered TO be printed
resolution was submitted that the Committee on MAYA
A,s be instructed 10 inquire into the Kpediency Of gran,
of Inc Iuif.
States rgae Hornet who lost In the Gull Of Mexico
Adopted.
FRENCH sPOLIATIONs.
The resolution this subject reported BY the Commute
Foreign Afeirs appointed q day when debate on di
question should esasowhich resolution the House has n
fused several times o. lay the table. and the TIM
has refused 10 order the main question upon csme up
part Of the unfinished business Of the morning hour.
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