The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-18
TWENTY-NINTH CUNGRE IS,
SECOND SESSION.
House OF representative.
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IScREAsg or PAY OF THE ARMY.
MI GRAHAM, Of North Carolina, asked leave to sub
NIT a resolution
The srrAKrn replied that it could be done only by
unanimous consent tCries Of read let it be read ~"
The resolution was readit instructe Cd the Committee
Military Affairs to inquire into the proprioty of in
creasnG the pay Of tho officers and prvates Of the army
and that of the volunteers also granting bounty lands
TO those who may serve to the end of the war; such
land to be exempt from execution for debt.
The SPEAKER repeated that unanimous consent was
necessary for the introduction OF the resolution.
Mr. Prrrrr said such law coul not be passed Con.
gress could not exempt from execution taxation lands
W hich were subject to State legislation.
Mr.. GRAHAA--It is merely an inquiry to be made by
Mr.. PKrrn.-I obect-l want TO debate the resolu.
ton.
IysrRucTIoNs NAVAL AND MILITARY COMMANDERS
The SPsAKEK announced the business first in order
the re solution of Mr. Davis. heretofore submitted.
Mr. HorKISs moved 10 strike out the whole of it, and
offered a substitute.
Mr. DAVIS suggested that the gentleman take the reso
luton as modified, except the last clause.
Mr.. HorKIys said that the general instructions could
not be furnished II seemed TO him that the discussion
Mr.. DAVIS remarked, that perhaps he was misundsr.
stood His suggestion was this that the gentle adop.
Mr. HcrxISs said that 1t not proper that Mexico
and the world should be made acquainted with the objects
and purposes Of the war;
Resolved, That the President be requested to commu.
ncss to this House any and oil orders instructions
General aylor General Wool, General Kearney, Cap
tain Sloat Captain stockton any other officer of the
government in relation to the establishment or organ.
Of Mexico which or might Be taken possession OF by
the army OF the United states also what form OF
government such officers, or either of them may have
established and organized and whether the President
approved and recognised such government.
Mr. HorKrrs said that If the gentleman from kentucky
would strike out the latter clause Of the resolution he
would have no digestion.
The SrEAxrR rose to put the question.
the resolution "A vocs $50 should sfac' ''rm' Oh
The sreAxKH-I understand TINT il the same As first
submitted BY The gentleman from kentucky criss of
However the question was TAKEN and the resolution
agreed to.
Mr. Doper presented the Constitution of Iowa. together
with copy of the proclamation Of the Governor, de.
electors Of the Territory He called the attention Of the
chairman Of the Committee Territories to the impor-
lance Of reporting joint resolution for the admission of
Iowa into the Union, State and his motion the
mittes.
CUSTOM MOUSE AT SAVANNAH.
Mr. B. kISo presented the emorinl Of the Chamber
Of Commerce, of savannah asking for the erection of
Coustom house at that city which was referred 70 the
REFERENCE ~ TINE PRESIDENTS MrssAoE.
On motion Of Mr. Brodhsad the Hsuss resolved itself
into q Committee Of the Whole
Mr.. Born was called to preside as chairman.
Mr.. BaepnrAp presented series Of resolutions, to
war with Mexico in the issuing letters of marque and
reprss to the Committee Foreign Affairs and those
parts in relation to the condition and operations of the
army and Notifications the condition ard operations of
the navy snd steamers for foreign squadron the
diton VI the treasury and the modification Of the tariff Of
lsa6 the affairs Of Oregon the graduation Of the pub
lie lands the mail SERVICE and tho trial and punishment
Of persons privatssrng against vessels Of tho United
States to the appropriate committees.
Az irr.nEsrtvo SPEECH PROM Ma orppiSos-His orrN'
ro,s-Ar ATTACH ON. rHg ApnrSnrRArIor-A ss-
rEscE-rHE MEATS or rsE wAa-A raw iSrERNE-
DATE ExrRAs NOTED.
The CHAIaxAs having stated that the question was
on the adoption Of the resolution, the voice Of gentle
man on the frontier was heard, and every eye was
turnsd IN the direction whence II proceeded.
Mr. ofpDfscs OF Ohio, had risen, and held Ia his hand
the notes which were prepared the foundation Of his
remarks nat old scamp" laid vsice In opposite
dirocuon, gong to torment with an abolition
speech, suppose but who made the remark could not
DO determined Some of the new members Of the House
listened with attention to the gentlemans rmarks but
the older preferred listening 10 themselves There was
much talking all over the hall shifting OF positions
One member actually forgot the rule and walked into
the area with his hat on !
According to the ancient custom Of this House.aid Mr.
Gddngs) will avail myself Of this occasion 10 make
so me remarks the message now under cousdera
tsn in doing regret that other gentleman di'nt
open the debate. "A voice You didn't give any one
a chance u When met here in ls4a, SIR eoun.
try tknock knock, by the chsirmaDl was KNOCK
knock, prosperous. and I might say happy. All de-
parmsnts, agricultural, commercial and msnuisc,u-
ring, received their just KNOCK, knock reward.
Yes, sir, We were at peace with all the world,
and progressing to the high destiny Of civilized Free
men. AT this period change in the policy took place
The democrat party became mbusd with ioordinste