New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-05-21
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS YESTERDAY.
REPORTED FOR THE TRIBUNE.
BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH

The Senate Committee on Finance reported the
bill making appropriations for the support of the
Yves, Point Academy with amendments.
Mr.. TURSEY offered resolution instructing the
Committee on Military inquire into the expeden-
cy of limiting to the age of 60 years persons who
may receive military appointments.
Mr.. STURGEON presented The proceedings Of
meeting held in Easton Pa in favor of sustaining
the Administration in The war with Mexico.
Mr. WOODBRIDGE presented the Resolution of
the Legislature OF Michigan, against leasing the
Mineral Lands on Lake Superior A motion was
made to print which brought up the merits of The
question A discussion arose on this motion in
which Messrs. WEBSTER, BREE.E, CAss and
WOODBRIDGE took part. The motion 10 Print was
carried.
The Senate then took up the amendments report
ed by the Committee on Commerce 10 the bill for
fixing the value of certain foreign coins al Custom
Houses Mr.. DAVIS, of Massachusetts. explained.
The amendments were then agreed 10 and the bill
passed.
Some private bills from the House were then
taken up and received their first, second and third
readings.
The Senate then took up the French Spoation
bill. Mr.. MoREHEAD rose TO conclude the speech
he commenced yesterday. He is now speaking.
In the House OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr.. STEW
ART submitted resolution instruciing the Commit
tee on Military Affairs report bill to increase the
pay of volunteers 10 ten dollars month, and appro
pria,ng to those serving to the end of the War, or
dying in the service, 60 acres OF land. Motion was
made 10 suspend the rules allow the resolution to
be considerations. Ayes 7o-Nays75.
Mr. KING of Georgia. from the Committee on
Naval affairs, reported bill for building twelve
iron war steamers AID one iron war frigate; the
steamers 10 range from 1900 TO 1000 tons and carry
six guns of twelve inch calibre, and two or more
smaller guns The frigate TO carry sixty heavy
guns. The bill also recommended the acceptance of
Bergens proposal 10 build said vessels and appro-
PIRATES FIVE millions for The purpose.
The House then went into Committee OF the
Whole, and took up the bill making appropriations
for the Civil and Diplomatic lists The motion TO
strike out the appropriation for The Clerk OF the
meteorological Department IN the office OF the
Surgeon-General Espy's office, was discussed with
zeal and warmth.
Mr. ADAMS supported and Messrs. JONES Of Ga.
and RArHBUs of \. Y. opposed the appropriation.
Mr.. Il. is now speaking and is going against SUM-
dry if not all scientific and costly experiments
Official Disparches-The Tarif-hr. Benton.
From our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 18th, lsi6-Mldngh,-
The mail from the South this evening brought US
nothing Of any great importance II Is said that
special messenger arrived, bringing some dispatches
for the War Department. Il appears thai the news
is not half so good as some war lovers wished lis
said that there were many MeKlcans killed as
were reported By last nights mail, and that only
few houses IN Ma;smoros were destroy CO. soo his
too from The fac; that the Americans coud Eot sui
hcenty hea, The shot II is reported also that Capt
Ringgold was with Gen. Tay ane that some
other Captain has the credit OF Whatever bravery
was manifested.
Il said too that the ofEciz news IS not hall SO COED
for side IS was al frs, reported In said that
the Mexicsns one time had nearly go' possession
OF the American Camp, some OF them oeing a. one
ume actually IN the enclosures or the ioFuassuons'
bat driven back.
Ii is supposed that the House Committee CT Ways
and Means may report sno,ber Tsria Bill Inere Is
some dissatisfaction about both Walkers and Nc
Rays bills. The foes OF the Tartt cannot agree
among themselves.
Il Is understood that Mr.. BENTON VII make his
speech on Oregon IN the Senate OF 'icay ne1t-
81 least commence L. and may continue Il on MOI
day-on the Occupation bill II inere was any thing
necessary &c xii he already lfeless 81. 40 men,
his speech would do the business Will venture
to say that none OF them will De so galvanized INTO
vitality rs to reply to the Grea; Aissourian
d.. w ooDwAkD Of Worcester Is entirely recov-
e.sec from his lsie severe ATTACK OF Sickness
The steam propeller Massachusetts Is now a. our
wharf. VIVA, ne. destination is DO not know.
Justice WILLIAMS of W IS among the arrivals In
the City today. The CiIy is fuIl OF .trsngers
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