The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13
By the Last Mails.
WAsHINGroN. Nav IL. 1876.

WASHINGTON, May III, loio
This has been most momentuous day here
for tho nation. At an early hour the galleries Of
both Houses became dcnsely crowded with citi-
zens OF both sexes, who wished to witness the pro-
ceedings, and hear the Presidents message read.
1t was accordingly read, as expected, and is now
before the country. The people will, Of course,
form dffereDt opinions Off it; but, like all of Mr..
Folks acts, it will turn out in the end to be but
Chinese puzzle. He talks loudly of the invasion Of
sour territory by Mexican soldiery, as il the
question of boundary between the two countries
had been finally settled before General Taylor
took up his position opposite Matamoras. Why,
or wherefore, were the troops under Gen. Tay-
lor, pushed forward to the eastern branch of
the Rio del Norte, is a question frequently asked,
but rarely answered satisfactorily. Twill now give
you the true solution ofthe question. BY the terms
own hands its public lands, in order to cover its
floating debt. On investigation, it was found that
in Texas proper, the whole public domain had
been squnndered away by the government Of the
great amount ofTcxas scrip, lost all hope Of being
paid from that source. II then became necessary
TO plumber Mexico ofa large portion Of the three
States Of New Mexico, Coahula and Chihuahua,
and all of New Mexico which lies between the
Bravo del Norte and the river Nncces, west Of
which stream the Republic Of Texas never had
either civil or military jurisdiction, nor even
the shadow Of claim other than that
which declared the Bravo to be the western boun-
tary Of the republic; yet, if at the cost Of much
blood, treasure and national honor, the United
States will plumber Mexico of the vast territory
Texas win claim the whole territory, and then be
able to pay her national debt. Who can tell what
amount Of Texas scrip is held by the members OF
the present cabinet who have projected this species
of plumber and robbcryl Mr. Polk has become UNI
easy on the subject, and although circumstances
having unexpectedly arisen to force him to send
his message to Congress to-day he Is far-very Tar,
indeed, from taking or permitting his friends IN
Congress, to take, any step that mgn. DC con- con-
ing the discussion on the bill Of to-day granting
him ten millions OF dollars and fifty thousand vol
unteers, every amendment that was offered de-
claratory of war against Mexico, was voted down.
This was in accordance with his instructions last
evening to the military committee, who were or
dercd To bring in no bill without a reservation OF
that character in il, without further ADVICE from
him, lest il should embarrass his plans. - The
operation therefore, Of the managers Of this Texas
scrip WARRIOR that is its proper appcllation-is 10
remain strictly on the defensive, and keep, II they
can, the lands lying between tho Nueces and the
Rio Bravo for themselves. Inc country knows
nothing of this vast scheme of personal aggran-
dizement, which perhaps some men IN Folks ca
bnet are projecting, and for whose profits the
blood and treasure Of the nation will have 70 bc
poured out. Weak as Mexico -, she may yet
battle the Vaccinations OF those men to plumber
her Of her territory, and may nfct upon MS, who
will become, innocenty, OF course, purf,e,ps 0,-
minis in the wrong TO be done upon her, evils
which we have but faint idea Of now. II is the
duty Of every one to sustain the honor OF the coun-
try whenever assailed by an enemy but II i no
less the citizens obligation to investigate and Ter
nit out the true causes Of the attack upon IT, This,
am sure, will be done, and things now apparent
ly hid will be brought to Light before long
The following is tho bill as i finally past the
House by a vote Of l73 TO 14-- 49,. rlo.
Mr. HARRISON, from the Committee ON Military
Affairs, reported the following bill - @
bill authorize the President Of tho United States,
under certain contingencies thcsen named. to acccpt
the services Of voluntesrs and for other Parposea
where's, by the act Of the Repabc OF Mexico state
Of exists between that government and the United
Be enacted by the Senate and House Of Representa-.
tives that for the purpose Of enabling the governments
of the United States to prosecute said war 70 SPEEDY
and successful termination. the President be, and pc
hereby authorized TO employ the militia and nav ana
military forces Of tho United States and 70 call for and
accept tho services Of any number Of volunteer rot
exceeding 80 Co., to the end Of the war, end That the
sum Of ten nous Of dcllosy cut Of any moneys n w