Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-12-18
Letter from Washington.
Corretpondence q thc Wig.
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wAsnlNgroN. Dee l6h. 1876
The Mexican War has been before Congress again to-
Day think u - The duty OF the Wings refrain frcm
much longer Discussion this subject BY their power
iu blows upon tho they are frightening 10.
Trends who Ss Mr. Calhoun once said, are held ogo-
mef by the cohesive power OF the public plundcr
closer union. think the Locoiocos wish to proong this
debate that they have strengthened tho party ties be-
tore they bring IN their bills Cor taxing and coffee for
modifying the SuhTreasury law &c The field il n vida
but better does not the country require tbst
We should proceed TO the busaoss and financial
OF the session II Locoiocosm could only play the 1y.
ran, over the public money, does in other respects
have no doubt the party would like the debate
unue 20 the end OF the But these money mat
ets must be discussed, is 1t not well TO let that discus
sion come now
In the senate, to-day, had little debate on this
question, motion of Mr.. WEsrcorr refer the pars
OF the Presidents Message. relating conquered pro-
vinces of Mexico 10 the Committee on Territories. Mr.
Benton looked at this and supposed that this fact might
be construed into the assumption that, they Were real
~ Territories OF the United States. lie therefore moved
\ a reconsideration Of Mr.. WE,rCorrs notion Ouite
stirring debate sprung up which Messrs BuNroN WEST.
or CIrrtNphN, ALLEN &c took part The motion
finally disposed OF by laying the table, be called up
hereafter The only other item OF business the cleo
ton OF Chaplain, which resulted IN the choice of Rev
Mr. SucrE, Of tho Methods, dcnominntion Mr. Tusr1v
the former Chaplain, received votes but he is sct
tied IN hagorson Md, believed he did make much
exert on To secure the office. The House will probably
elect tomorrow. Rev Mr. SPRnLE the Presidents ,heo
logical Organ or Rev. Dr. Dewey, formerly OF New York
will probably be their choice
Alter an Intellectual attempt BY Mr.. Pollock of Pa to
give notice OF n bI substitute the Tariff of lS42 for
that Of 1876, m place OF taxing and coffee the House
refusing TO suspend the rules by OF no to % the
debate the Mexican War was resumed in Commute
OF the Who.c. Mr. GENrRy, OF Tennessee reviewed the
Presidents Message with great severity lie said It was
tissue OF Demagoguc filings intended make the people
believe lie No man cou.d believe what the President
said after comparing his buscrnG the Oregon question
with his acts the question. lie said he spoke Ia
show that ne was not afraid speak, and that he
Mr. c. despisst aud scorued Mr.. Polk) lie said
Mr. Polk seemed anxious 10 initiate MIR. Tyler OF whom
he was but second edition. and that BY foolshv rushing
m whete angels fear tread seemed ambitious by some
gEeat act OF folly madness, make the world know
who James h. Polk Is" Mr.. GENTRY being from Mr.
PoLEs own State, better qualified to speak Of him than
the representatives of other States He reviewed the oucS
hons now at issue, with roquence lie feared that
the management Of this question would again evoke thai
tell spirit which had than once nearly severed the
Jnion-a calamity averted by the sagacity OF Patriotic
statesman not now IN public ic-and he doubted whether
there was patriotism enough, our councils 10 meet
the question shoHld II come upon Us, fury again.
Mr. KENNEDY OF Indiana, believe by concer; with the
Chair Mr. Boyd Of kyl obtained the floor and ATTEMPT
ed reply 10 Mr. g. There not much m his speech
lie wanted to something severe but mouihed and gus
lhcc when he came 10 say One Of hs assertions will
give you an idea OF the He said that the Whss hy
oppo ing the Annexation OF Texas and by showing ib.
wrongs committed by government, were guilty Of
the blood shed m the There j. ugic Tor you g,
opposing wrong you guilty OF all wrong! THIS IS
Indiana Locotoco logic .!
Mr. HUu>pN OF Mass followed in an able but temperate
review OF the question after which the House adjourned
The Committee having rlsen leaving Mr Jones II Ga. IN
possession OF the floor. BRUTUS