Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-01-08
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Correspondence OF the Bait. American
WnsniNnrnr Inn,r & INIE
UNITED STATES SENATE.

UNITED STATES SENATE.
Mr.. ALLEN, from the Committee Foreign AfIrs,
reported Resolution directing the Secretary
to cause TO be prepared for the OF the Senate 10000
copies OF the map Oregon, compiled by the officers
Exploring Expedition, provided the Ci the does
| not exceed $40 per hundred. Laid over.
| Mr.. CAMERON, from the Committee on Public Build
ngs, reported Itlnt resolution authorize the Washng-
ton Monument Committee TO erect a statue Washington
on any part OF the public ground otherwise occupied
that may be desgnited by President the United
| Laid over.
Mir. BREESE offered resolution calling upon the Sc
cTetaTy Ut War Tor information relative the mEcs
| on the public lands the State OF Illinois Adopted.
MI SEWER, from the Committee Of Foreign AifIirs,
reported bill authuizng the Secretary OF the Treasury
10 10 the State ofTeAas the asccraned be
due To her by the United States arising the dsarm-
Ing Of her troops Wink she by the
troops Of the United safes under the command OF MAJOR
| Shively. Laid
Mr.. SPElGHT Offered resolution instructing the Com.
miiiee on Commerce 10 inquire into the expedency
King an appropriation FOR the erection Of light houses
ST. Jusephs Island and other points on the Missss,ppi
| Adopted.
The Senate proceeded the consideration Of the joint
resolution offered yesterday by Mr. Miles, regulating and
| reducing the Price Of the public printing.
| MIR. J. NJ. CLAYTON moved to recommit the resolu-
non TO the Committee on Printing with a veiw amend
50 as 10 provide that The compensation allowed by shall
Apply 4 the pTliag heretofore executed tits ssson
| lon revSiled.
Message received from the President Of the Uni
ted States transmitting copies of Correspondence between
the Attorney General and the egsl authorities Of Florida
relative to the and duties the Territorial Judges
under the act OF admitting said State into Union.
The Senate then went into Executive session
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Bill for raising two companies Of mounted iemen
without Objection referred the Committee of the
Whole and ordered TO be Printed.
WHOLESALE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY.
Mr.. MCCONNELL Of Ala. asked leave to introduce a
Resolution which Tie House SLOWED TO be read for info
miuon' The reading was interrupted with laughter and
The whole thing was regarded by many a fitting bur
lesque upon the proceedings OF and speeches Congress
Resolved, That we hail the elevated feeling winch now
unusually prevails la our glorious conedoracy 10
aud consolidate the principles .; Republican freedom and
extend the blessings Of free Institutions every prac
tcabe quarter OF the Universe IN the sp OF Christian love
and peaceful brotherhood.
Resolved, That while We hail the admission of Texas
lwhlch fought her way to indepcndence sister State
into our Uuion with unaffected pride and satsfac-
ton, hail the resolution OF the Executive and Congress Of
the United States to uphold title Oregon, and IA the
same spirit we obnerve the growing desire incorporate
Mexico, Iucatan, California. &c. into the Confederacy
and that Ireland fully entitled TO share the blessings Of
our free institutions
Resolved, That the Irish people. as a nation have long
been ground down by the Brush nisrule and msruyetn-
nen ara while her peopeio Tor centuries have ground
down by monnrchiea yoke. they have always cherished
the Democratic principles OF Republican Government
the only Government that hes ensured freedom TO man.
Resolved That the House will receive with dus
and considers any communication that may be forward
ed by that high minded and bel-loving people with view
10 effect such object
Mr.. PRESTON KING OF N. Y. asked leave to make
personal explanation in reference remarks by
Mr.. Rhott, of 5. G. They appeared designed only a.
urher assault upon Mr. Calhoun by Mr.. King, who
friend Of the Administration. III, insnuauOn today
that when Mr Calhoun the American negotiaor
der the last Administration that he offered negotiate
away halt Of Oregon # Eng and would give uPa her in
reference with 1cNas.,
Mr.. RHErT said thatIf the gentleman from New York
meant 20 say that Mr. Calhoun dad this be pronounced il
an assumption unfoundcd IN ruth.
No &. J myers Ill, Pa. arose TO add lue TO the
flame by becoming third party.
Mr.. llbLYARD. Of Ala. who entitled the floor,
would not suffer this interference which was threatening
involve tbc House in difficulty
OREGON DISCUSSION.
The debate was thon resumed upon the unfinished bns
ness yesterday and Mr. billiard OF Ala addf. ssed
the House NJ inc most eloquent speeche. Of the ses
sion lie advocated title to iho whole Of Oregon bot
regarded the Spanish part Of IL the strongest. He
spoke o the growing power Of England aud the nrrogancc
OF the British Government and he was ready to check d.
a. TO the beet nlnu. be did not aly IT the pro-
positions which had been submitted 10y gentlemen uf tho
House. lie rguust the report Of the Committee on
Territories because It gave away land which
at present to give.
lie against claiming the whole Of Oregon by legsa
tive Set because it might rammo the Executive. lie
was against giving the notice at once because the effect o
said notice might also govern the Executive IN manner
which would answer good purpose. lie would pass
Resolution empowering the President of tho United states
10 give tho nOucc whenever his judgment hb thought
best To give IL lie would cloth him with all. power
Mt lliilvatd also gave many facts connected with the
Commerce Of tho East and tho great benefits which would
e Commerce Of the county from tic possession
OF the Oregon and opening the Commercs Of the East a.
an intercourse with the United States.
The speech Of Mr.. Hiyard was listened 10 with grcst
attention, and commanded the appreciation Of the great ma
Iory u the House
Mr.. THOMPSON of Miss, here made an appca 10 the
House TO change the mode Of discussing the subject II
the merits Of bo question were 10 be debated upon the MO
ton OF reference, other business could be done lie
hoped, therefore, that the Resolution would b. referred 10
COMMITTEE on he efafe If fhe
The House consented and the next motion was that for
making the Joint Resolution the special order Of The day
for the fret Mondsy In February.
The yoss and nays ordered bot a. two thirds were
necessary. the motion make the Resolution spocial pr
der was lost-Ayes lb2, noes 81
CThs vote s important ss showing a d. position in tho
House not to decde this question too hasulyj
Mr. BDWLiN, Of No then moved that the House re-
'o'vo itself into COMMITTEE Of the Whole which motion
prevailed.