Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-20
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Correspondence OF the Baltimore American.
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WASHINGTON, May Is.
UNITED STATES SENATE.
Mr. Evans. from the Committee ON Finance, reported n
bill To remit the duties upon imported railroad iron in
tain cases.
Mr.. Benton offered resolution which was adopted in
srucng the Committee Military Affairs inquire
the exprdency OF increasing the general staff Of the Army
in consequence OF the increase of the rank and file;
PROVIDING Tor the efficient aiion Of volunteers
The bull TO repeal that part Of the Naval appropriation
bill which limits the force ot the Navy 15OO
taken up and passed.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration of the
bill to provide tor the adjustment OF all suspended pre- emp
ton claims IN the several States and Territories.
Mr.. Huntington offered amendment designed to re-
tain the final decision upon the claims OF Con-
gress, and supported in orief speech.
Mr. Johnson, OF La. opposed the amendmsn and sup
ported the bill amended by the Committee Private
Land Claims.
Mr. Calhoun in favor Of allowing the Commissioner
10 decide upon the claims, after consultation At
torney General but requiring him report his decisions
to Congress and the grounds upon which they bs-
scd
After the bill amended so as to
embrace the points advocated by Mr.. Calhoun, and was
then ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
On motion Of Mr.. Dayton the bill and report from the
COMMITTEE on Post Offices and Post Roads the subject
OF mail route the lsthmus Of Panama,
mitied.
More half an hour was occupied by Mr. d. in read
ing some choice extract, from the correspondence Of Mr.
VIM Gpn, embraced in tins report, which put gravity
OF the Senate TO severe test.
On of Mr.. Fairfield the bill reported in the early
pau Of the session for building steamers was re-
committed to the Committee Naval Affairs.
Tue bill increasing the number Of Paymasres in the Ar
my aus changing the OF the office. taken up
sed.
The bill for the relief of Amos Kendall read third
time and passed
Also, bill for the relief of John Keith.
The Senate then went into Executive session, and after
short time spent therein, adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Resolution offered calling for information in re.
aon TO the Hnrbor at sSndusky Bay which agreed
to by the House.
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upon the Army Bill at two o'clock Tomorrow.
10 lay the table lost, 80 81, and the Rosolu.
ton then adopted.
motion 10 o'clock hereafter, was next con-
sidored, and the yeas and nays ordered upon motion
suspend. The Rules suspended the vote being
~ to e3 and Two thirds necessary
OREGON INDIAN BILL.
Mr.. Thompson, of Miss moved TO postpone the Oregon
Indian Bill until the first Monday June Mr. r. said ne
made the with view OF awaiting the action Of the
Senate the Oregon jurisdiction Bill. The considera-
ARMY BILL.
Mr.. Mckay OF n. L. moved that the House resoys IL
self Committee OF the Whole upon the stale of the
Union, which motion agreed to. Mr.. Cobb of Ga.
was called to the Chair Mr. Mckay stated that in con
sequence Vt the of the rank and file Army
II would be to increase the the
rank and fi'e two millions OF dollars.
Mr. Sims Of s. T., opposed the pending amendment 10
the Bill which the pay soldiers in the
rsnks OF the Army TO ten dollars month. Mr. =. also
entered upon general defence Of the Administration and
the laws Of nations prove that the Executive had been
guilty OF no imprOprees in prosecuting with Mexi-
Mr. Lunpkin Of Georgia read speech giving his views
upon the They were warmly In defence
OF what had been done by the Executive an Argument
TO show that the Executive bound had been
done The few members who had voted against the Bill
declare treated with the respect duo their opn
ions, and sincerity awarded them which than has
been done by oil the friends of the ADMINISTRATION.
All OF them had AVowed their Willingness to vote for
supplies, though oil were ready the Admi-
nsuauon aud rally in support Of 1t, which he thought
ought TO be done.
Mr.. Tomb Of Ca in reply and with 90 much spirit
and iervor that his speech commanded the undvi
ded attention OF the House. The bill passed by Congress
was p'etaeed by statement which true, and this
mlsstatemcn Of fact no denounced in warm language.
The war declared was aggression upon Mexico,
patton OF power.
The soil was represented in the Texan Congress.
TEoy were Mexican people there, and did rebel
the Texans take part the Texan Reyout on. The
President had violated the law Of Congress and committed
an oct OF usurpaiinn by sending the Army the Rio
Grnnde. Mr.. Tonbs addressed the Committee briefly
but with great force and feet
MIR Chapman, OF Mich continued tho debate in VIC.
lent speech abusive OF the Fed, raj Whgs and
OF Mr.. Polk aud the "Democracy."
Mr.. Grider II Ky, denounced the which had been
produced bv the Executive He argued that peace might
have been Obtained, and dicuts with Mexico set
tied in an amicabe and honorable manner.
The was an Executive war. aud he should peak Of
such. regardless alt that might be said by any body
lie should cease 10 be freeman when he could speak
OF him in corresponding his usurpairns The
that had been provoked he would with vsor
but the manner oi the war be condemned.
The soil between the Nuecrs and the Rio del Norte
was at ct Doubtful and ought to have been nvad.
ed. With efforts make peace Ne to prosecute
war. peace might have been preserved and all questions
nmcbbly settled.
Mr. g. said he should not heed the denuncisons against
him He spoke from his convictions Of right and in
detesniion OF all usu'p,tions Of powc,.
Mr. Tbbats Of Ky took the floor reply, but gave way
10 motion that the Committee 'ise which prevailed.
The Speaker laid before the House communication
from the Secretary Of the Treasury.
Mr.. Hopkins OF Va sad that Chairman Of the Com
mitec on Post Offices and Post Road he had received
communication from Of the Texas Senators IN reference
to the mail routes, and complaining that the mail service
was suspended.
Bill was thea passed giving the Post Master General
power to continue the mail service IN Texas when Tex
as was independent The House then adjourned