American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-02-06
Reported for the American Republican,
FIRST SESSION Of the goth CONG 1. ESs
WAsnINGToN, Feb. >, lS1G.
sen ATE.

Sen ATE.
The credentials of Mr. Chalmers, of Miss
elected TO fill the uucXprcd term Of Mr.. Wal
kcr, we've presented by his colleague, Mr.
SPeght.
Mr.. Barrow, memorial frotl persons int
rested, asking Congress to make an adjustment
Of claims to Mexican Indemnity under the Il
ward already made
Mr.. Bagby, by leave, introduced bill to in
crease the Naval Establishment Of the United
States, by adding thereto the Naval Establish
ment of TeXas-proyidcd that the relative pro-
portion OF the personal and material in the
Texas Navy is not TO exceed that IN the Navy
Of the U. States.
Mr.. ManguH submitted resolution, which
was adopted, tor amending the 47th Rule so as
to admit the oX-oticers Of tic Senate on the
floor.
Mr., Yulee submitted a resolution that the
Secretary Of War report TO the Senate what
progress was making in the constructions 60
ing on at Key West.
On motion Of Mr.. Breosc it was agreed that
when the Senate adjourned it should do so to
meet again on Monday next
The special order, being the consideration of
The War Steamer Bill, was then taken up.
hr. Westcott explained the motives which
had heretofore governed his votes N the preli-
miEary questions which had arisen, having
bearing upon the one under consideration. lie
had declined to vote for any hostile measure,
and should continue to do so, under all circum-
stances, until measures had been taken to put
thG country into an effective position of de-
fence. To go to war with the most powerful
nation of the Globe, in the present defence
less state of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast,
would be a suicidal act. But he must
not be understandable was for peace
all the interests of our country were iden-
tilted with peace. He thought an increase
OF our Naval establishment was absolutely ne
aessaTy, but was not partial TO he.form of the
oil before the Senate; he hoped, however, it
you'd be amended. He should vote for it, but
as peace, not war measure. In the course
OF his remarks, Mr.. w. depicted some of the
evils OF war, among which were, an enormous
pension list, protective tariff, paper money,
and crops of military heroes
Before concluding his remarks, Mr. West
colt gave way TO motion for passing the sub,
je2t informally over
Messages in writing were received from the
President.
On motion Of AIr Dix, the Senate then took
Up the House bill, to limit the salaries OF Col
iectols Of Customs. Mr.. ID. explained the pro-
visions Of the bill.
NeSsrs. Huntington and Davis, as members
of the committee on Commerce, expressed their |
concurrence nj the measure, and The bill was !
hen read a third time and passed.
The Senate chem passed into Executive scs- }
SION
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Price of Mo, presented & memorial
FROM the Legislature {: Ike State OF Missouri,
with regard to the boundary line Of that State,
ne also offered u resolution terminating debate
on the Oregon resolutions in committee, at 8
:. NJ on lu0nday next.
Mr.. Mckay moved call Of the House,
which was ordered by yeas SO, nays So
The call was proceeded in until l9G mem
pers had answered to their names, when mo-
ton was made that all further proceedings I'M
der the call be dispensed with. This motion
did not then prevail, but, after few excuses
Tor The absence Of members had been received,
(the doors being closely offered ON the part of
their friends, it was successful, and the doors
were again thrown open.
The resolution terminating debate was then
consdered a motion to lay it on the table was
reiected-yeas sc, nays l07. Under the ope-
ration Of the previous question it was adopted
by yeas l09, nays 81,
On motion of Mr. Mckay, the daily hour
for tho meeting Of the House, from and after
to-day until the Oregon debate is concluded,
IS fixed at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
The House then went into conmittCc Of the
whole, (Mr. Tibbatts in the Chair and re-
sumed the debate OH the Oregon resolutions.
Mr. Gentry of Tenn. made an admirable
speech against giving the proposed notice,
commanding throughout its delivery the fixed
attention of the committee.
MIR Dargin of Ala. went in favor Of the no.
lice, but believed the true line of boundary to
be at the 49th parallel, and wished the ques-
tlon settled oy its establishment as defining the
territorial jurisdiction OF the Oregon coun-
Try.
MIR. Delano of o no was also for the notice,
but would avoid offence in the manner Of Civ
ing it.
At quarter to o'clock, the House adjourn
cd.