Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1845-01-27

ker entered into an explanation OF the MAJ
ter, which ho did by denying that Mr.. Le-
avitt had been assigned seat.
A joint resolution, on motion Of Cave
Johnson, passed the House Of Representa-
tives in much haste, for putting a stop to
certain proceedings Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury. There are large tracts Of
land IN Louisiana, known as the Houmas
claim. which have been long before Con-
firmation. The Secretary has issued two
patents, on ihe presumption that the claim
Is valid, covering 4 considerable portion Of
the land. The resolution prohibits him
from proceeding to issue other patents
until Congress directs.
Tho resolution on the same day passed
the Senate.
Nj. Hale presented tbs resolutions OF
the Legislature Of New Hampshire, in ia.
vor of the annexation Of Texas, instruct
ing her senators, and requesting her rep
rescnta.ives in Congress 10 vote in favor
of the measure. The resolutions were
read, ordered printed, and referred to the
committee Of the whole on the state of the
Union.
The House then resolved itself into
committee oc the whole, and took up tho
Texas question, Mr.. Hopkins in the char.
Mr.. Yancoy, Of Alabama, being onti-
tied TO the floor, rose, and givlnga merited
castigalon to Mr. Clingman for bis per-
Torrance Of yesterday, went on with one
Of the best arguments in favor Of the con-
s.ilu'ionality Of the measure which has as
yet been made 10 the House in the courss
f.his speech he said that he had been in
formed this morning. from sources which
he could not doubt, that Santa Ana had
been deposed, and banished his country
1t is understood that Information to that ef-
feet has been received at the state depart
menl in this city.
Mr.. Yancey, you will recollec,, is a new
member, having been elected to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the promotion OF Hon.
Dixon Fl. Lewis 10 the United States Sem
ate. Without making inyidious compari-
sons, think | may state, without fear Of
contradiction, that Mr.. Yancey is destined,
if he continues in public life, to be one OF
the most effective debaters we have within
the halls Of Congress for some years.
The hall was remarkably silen, while he
was speaking; and an intense interest
seemed TO be manifested to hear every
thing which fell from his lips; and as soon
as the hour prescribed him by the rules Of
the House had expired, his friends gather
ed around and proffsrsd to him their most
hearty congratulations.
Mr.. Bailey Of Virginia, succeeded Mr..
Yancey, and entered into an extended ar
gumsnt in favor Of the constitutionaity O!
the measure under consideration. Mr.. B.
is an argumentative and elaborate dsbator
and generally masters the subjects he dis.
cusses' tie is the successor Of Mr.. Wise,
in the Accomac district, and is esteemed
as generally orthodox in his political views
Mr.. S,e.son Of New York, claimed the
floor. He professed TO be in favor OF the
annexation of Texas on proper terms, and
the terms would control his vote; therefore
he could not vote for the resolution before
the committee, providing simply for the
annexation Of Texas, without being in pos
session of some Of the terms, upon which
she is to be annexed. He contended that
the power to annex territy, belonged ex-
cluslyely TO the treaty making branch of
the government, and could not. from the
established principles Of the government,
be currently exercised by the legislature.
He went into quite an extended argument
on the uncons!itu,ionaliiy Of tho proposed
method Of annexation, and when his hour
expired, the committee rose and reported.
A bill for tho admission of Iowa and
Florida into the Union was read twice and
referred, and the House adjourned.
The debate on the annexation question
seems to wax warmer and warmer in inter
est, each day as it proceeds, and is now
the absorbing topic Of conve: sation in oil
circles; and contrary to what had repre-
sented TO you. and contrary TO what sup
pose, the opinion new predominates that it
will pass the House, and some are very
sanguine Of the Senate also. As yet, how
evor, there has been nothing to indicate the
sense Of tho House on this subject, unless
the vote given on Saturday, on The memo
rial against anne xaton, submitted by Mr..
Phenix, be regarded in tina, light.
The downfall Of Santa Ana is q matter
OF very earnest congratulation TO most OF
the inhabitants Of this city, with whom it is
quite evident he is no favorite.
| ~ huo SCuuto MI. lNu0a Iutt ouuCCQ 10.
day. joint resolution for the annexation
Of Texas TO the Union as q State, which
many Of the Democ ratio members Of tina,
body suppose will pass with little or no op-
position. If it does. it will entirely put a,
fault oil my spscula,ions as TO the result Of
this measure during the present session.
IL you take any interest ia personal
movements, it may no, be Out of place TO
say, that Mr.. Isaac Hill, Of New Hamp-
shire, arrived in town this morning. lie
is contractor, believe, Of soma sort, with
government, which may account for his
being here at the presen, time.
JANUARY s, 1916.
Upon the organization of the House this
morning. for business, MIR. Adams asked
the use of the Representative Hall for two
nights, for Rober, Owen. Mr. Hammen. OF
Msslss. ppi, moved to lay the question on
the table, on which the ayes and nays were
asked. In order to enable you TO under
stand the unusual importance with which