The New York herald., 1846-05-13
WAR WITH MEXICO.
More News from Washington.
R1fty Thousand Americans Called into the
Field.

The following intelligence was received yester
day by two Telegraphic dispatches, and publish
ed in Extras The Message was received by the
morning train.
The blu, to meet the emergencies growing out
Of our relations with Mexico, as it passed the
House, is, in substance, as follows:-
Sec. !. The President is authorized TO accept
the services OF volunteers, not exceeding fifty thou
sand, for twelve months, or to the end of the war
SEC: =. ApPropriates ten millions of dollars to
SEC S-Volunteers to furnish their own clothes
and horses, but when mustered to be armed and
equipped by the government.
SEC ITO be subject to the articles of war, and
except as clothing and pay, be placed ON a footing
with the army-in lieu Of clothing to receive caui-
valent in money.
SEC. 5-To be oficered according to the laws Of
the respective Status to which the companies be-
long.
SEC. 6-The President, if necessary, to nomi-
nate to the Senate generals of brEades and div-
sion and general staff, as now by law authorized,
PROVIDED the general appoints his own aids and
i've States rendering volunteers
cxc: 7.-voiunteers received entitled to all the
oenents conferred on persons wounded in the ser
vice Of the United States.
Sec. 8.-The President is authorised to complete
all armed vessels now authorised to be built to
purchase or charter merchant vessels and steam-
boats, to be converted into public armed vessels,
board, lakes, or for general defence.
SEC. y AND l0-Provides rates of pay and the
continuance OF the act for two years. Privatcs of
loot companies ten dollars per month; mounted,
twenty per month, including use and risk of horses
But two hours were allotted to the discussion.
In the House, Messrs. Rhett Holmes. and
others argued pro and con. to the cause OF war;
Mr,Adams took ground against the bill. An amend
ment declaring war was voted down by an inn
mense majority as not necessary, the actof M exi-
co having made state of war.
In Senate, the discussion on the Message from
the President was also closed. 1t was warm
and strong comments were made against
the course Of the Executive, in sending so
small a force MS Gen. Taylor's to a position so
nszardous. Mr.. Cnttenden was particularly clo-
9uent and impressive, and spoke in high terms of
The Senate adopted the bill increasing the COM
Panies on service to one hundred men each. The
bill for raising regiments of mounted rifiemen
was taken up and postponed.
War Proceedings.
MoBuE.-On the arrival at Mobile, on the
I'd instant of tho news of General Tay1or being
cooped up by the Mexicans, notwithstand-
ing that il was the Sabbath, a notice was
issued calling a general meeting of the citi-
gems at the theatre, at halfpast seven o'clock in
the evening. Long before the hour appointed,
the largest crowd that had ever assembled in Mo-
bile had collected round the theatre. The
Mayor of the city presided. Judge Bragg de-
livercd an address, and submitted report Of the
proceedings of an informal meeting that was held
IN the early part of the day. The Chairman hav-
ing explained the object of the meeting, COM
mittee of nine was appointed to carry into execu-
ton the wishes of the citizens.
Gen. Desher, Judge Goldthwaite, W. Jones. Jr
Esq. and Col. Hallett, agreed to be responsible
Tor the engagements entered into by the several
oommittees IN obtaining necessares for the troops
Gen. Smith was appointed to charter steam
boat and proceed at once to Mount Vernon, for
ammunition and other necessaries Resolutions
were passed, that there be several companies
Of volunteers immediately mustered, to be
commanded by officers Of their own selection,
and that they be had in readiness to march at a
moments notice, upon the requisition of the au-
thortics. An official order had been previously
puIGaasnea prsInS !, oy Z. Brgad,er General Smith.
selves at rue several muster rooms,
and it was supposed that the whole amount
OF men would have been mustered in twenty-i four
Godthwpite, Of the Supreme Court, Ex-Governor
Gayle, Judge Hopkins, and several others. The
utmost enthusiasm prevailed, and the citizens
seemed to be animstcd with one spirit.
gneer corps, passed through Mobile on his way to
Fensacola, with requisltion from Gen. Gaines
upon Commodore Latmer for the steamship Mis-
siss,ppi and a battalion of men, to be despatched
forthwith TO Point Isabel. Pursuant to authority
rom Gen. Gaines. company of volunteers
which was organized ON the 4th inst, was forth
with mustered into the United States service, and
departed the same evening in the steamboat FASH
ion for New Orleans.
The Volunteer Regiment is making active pre-
perations for service, filing up their ranks to be in
readiness for the answer to the call when they
are wanted. There are hundreds in Mobile wait
ing only to have the way Of duty pointed out, and
they will be ready nt the word, Tor the march and
the battle.
PHILADELPHIA.-The utmost excitement pro-
walls in Philadelphia. Mayor Swift has issued
call tor town meeting to be held this evening,
in Independence Square, to give expression to the
opinion ofthe citizens on the present state Of pub
lie affairs, and to adopt such measures as the
emergency Of the country may require. volun-
is heard "the dreadful note of preparation. -
Stocks have fallen. ofcourse.