Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-06-04
CONGRESS-.
SENATE. Tuesdsv


Mr.. Lewis, of Ala, offered two resolutions which were
agreed to by the Senate, In reference the finances
the Government.
The President /, called upon To communicate to the
Senate the available funds for the present year-the
probability Of requiring loan, and the designed meas
Of taxation necessary to obtain the means for yig
rous prosecution Of the with Nenco Also sny suz
gesons opinions the Executive may have as to the con-
diton OF the finances at the present moment
MIR. Houston called up his resolutions proposing IN.
thanks OF Congress TO General Taylor and his Army for
their gallant services in the battles the 9Th and 9th u
Mr. Dix moved To refer the House resolution and Senate
resolution To the Committee Military Affairs He sup
posed that that Committee could agree upon sou. f,,, ~
resolution that would meet the unanimous appreciation Of
the Senate. Agreed TO.
The Finance Resolutions then taken up pgain on
motion OF Mr. Cn,enden to reconsider for purpose Of
amendment. The reconsideration was sgreed TO- and MIR
u proposed TO extend the inquiry by calling upon the Pre-
sden for all tho information his possession as % the best
OF increasing the Revenue whether n, The
taTiii or to any thing else.
MIR. Webster desired the attention of the Finance Com
mitiee, TO the fact Of the now arising
from the shipment of large quantities of Gle TO New Or
leans by land from the Northern cities lie thought some
remedy might be applied for this, either 10y proper prose-
cuton Of the present laws, or by framing new ones
Mr. Calhoun spoke of these embauassments rs necessa
ny to state of lie did believe that Congress could
remedy the evil complained Of by U. 5. Bank or in any
other form.
Mr.. Webster said il for him. holding the position
he did, TO suggest remedy. He could suggest one he
ever TO inc friends oil the Administration, and that
small issue OF Treasury Notes This would facilitate
changes and restore confidence Treasury notes need not
be relied upon for the War; but they could be ssued in n
manner which would relieve the Government and the bust
ness people.
Mr.. Niles desired the sGbTreasury to be enacted As
remedy.
Mr. Simmons said he would make what wns bad worse
Mr. Davis, OF Mass, glad the resolutions had been
brought forward and that the President would be called
upon to state what would be his remedy for embarras
ments in u time - war.
Mr. Crtenden suggested that the resolutions be laid
until to morrow which agreed TO.
The Oregon bills were taken up the special order
MI Cruenden suggested that the proposed instructions
TO the Judiciary Committee be laid upon the table, and the
suggestion concued by Mr.. Benton and the whole
| subject Is now with the Judiciary Committee.
The Senate then went into Executive session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Burt offered resolution terminate the debaIe on
the bill Supplemental an act providing for the
ton OF the existing between the U. s. and the Repub
lie OF Mexico and for other purposes o'clock to-
| day.
Mr. G0rret Davis moved to lay the resolution on the "a,
| BILE Lost. Ayes 55-Noes IS.
Mr. HARRISON demanded the previous question ON the
passage of the resolution
MI c. Davis appealed TO MrH 10 Withdraw his demand
Tor the previous question: and allow least one day To de-
bate bill OF SO much importance.
Mr. Haralson said that personally he had no obeeon
but Others would not consent TO delay.
The Speaker then put the question upon secondng the
demand for the previous question.
member. What IN
Another member. Its the Gag
Inc previous question seconded, aud the main uues-
ton having been put, tie resolution was adopted Yeas
| 93-Nays Co.
The House (ni quarter before - o'cock-le,,i,g one
hour and quarter for the discussion Of the bill wen,
into Committee OF the Whole, Mr. Tibbats in the Chair
/ and took up the bill
Mr. Garrett Davis spoke considerable length in opnos
ton to the bill. The 5h section he conendcd was d.
rect violation OF the constitution, and the six additional
generals authorized by the tirs were wholly unpe
cessary Mr. ID. censured the President for not having
sent more troops to Cen Taylor before the
| of hosulite-.
Mr.. Henley followed in opposition TO the first section Of
MAJOR generals or any additional brgadier generals We
had enough officers already fight our battles and We
made any more should find very difficult TO Get MD oi
them at the close OF the Mr. II. olsj defended the
President with zeal and ability from the CHARGES made
| against him by Mr.. Davis.
being evident from Mr. Hcnleys remarks that the ad-
mnsauon forces had not been fully drilled in relation to
| this bill.
Mr. Burt moved that the committee rise which was
| agreed To, and the committee rose accordingly
MI Burt then moved further postpone the Territorial
bu.lness until Thursday next, which agreed TO.
MI buri then moved reconsider the vote by which
the resolution 10 terminate the debate ON the supplemental
ry war bill at one O'Clock adopted. The motion pre-
| vailed. F'N
The resolution being then before the House. Mr. Bur,
moved 10 slke out Zone O'clock day" and insert three
| O'Clock tomorrow.
Mr. Cobb moved to substitute as O'Clock tomorrow. !"
| Not agreed to.
Mr.. Burt then modified his amendment 50 as To terminate
the debate at O'Clock Tomorrow and the resolution thus
| amended was adopted.
On motion Of Mir IIsralson the House again went into
COMMITTEE OF the Whole, and the consideration OF the bill
| was resumed.
Mr HARRISON then took the floor in reply to Mr. Davis
and showed from the official returns ofGcnera Scott tina,
"eheAi lnyois command amounted TO upwards Of 1000
uo"ps-oxeeedng the number promised him. aud whic,
M Davis eensured the President for nothaving sent TO
INN according To promise. Mr. II. also explained the nc
eess Tor the appointment Of additional generals and de-
| tended the bill in all its provisions.
MI Mcdowell thought the bill made greater provision
Tor an increase OF the Army than the necessities of the
case required We have but War hunG-that with
| mia inn ftnte -.
points and must not lose sight # economy while adopting
| measures in relation TO II.
| The debate was continued until n late hour when the
| Committee rose, and the House adjourned.