The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-31


the next econdng the demand for the previous ques
,on II this be seconded then comes up the motion Of
,hs gentleman from Kentucky, (r McIlenry) to post
pono the motion to reconsider the resolution
Mr THOMPSON, of Mississippi move TO lay the
v on W excuse me gentleman from Massachusetts, from
Mr. cHArmAs, OF Alsbama--whst will be the effect OF
Wassahags me motion to excuse the gentleman iron
The srfAKrn-rhe question will then recur on the
mo QUO OF the gentleman from Georgia.
motion oil the gentleman from Georgia the table
The SrrAKrR-it will not The question is on I,yine
Massachusetts, from voting.
MIR THoNPsoN-If the game Of last night ia tn T.,
played over, will withdraw my motion.
Slr BAEIIsorR-tan we, by unanimous consent go
into Committee of the Whoel
Tho sPEaKsR-Yes The Clerk viii call the roll
Mr.. w HUM VIII it be in order TO move that the
motion to reconsider on all subsequent proceedings be
laid on the table
The srE.xsR--lt will not. The Clerk will call the
MIR. AsHMyNI move that the House resolve itself
into Committee of the Whole the State of the Union
Tout Of order"l mean by unanimous consent.
The sPEAKER-The motion will be in order by unani-
nous consent Object" "object"l
Mr. RArHBuS--I move that the House go into Con.
miee of the Whole on the private calendar
Mr.. Ashmun-Does any one OBJ ect TO my motionl
The sPs.KER-Yes gentleman on tho right
Mr.. CH,pm,N, OF Alabarva--Ii the gentleman from
Massachusetts whdraws his motion to be excused from
voting viii move TO lay the motion TO reconsider OH the
table. l'Agreed, "agfeed"J
Mr. AsHMuN-l withdraw nay motion.
, The srkAKsh-rhe next question is on the appeal OF
me gentleman from Georgia l"Oh, Toombs, withdraw
Mr. TooMps-I withdraw the appeal Laughter
Mr.. JoSEs. OF Georgia-And withdraw my motion
20 reconsider the resolution to terminate the debate
] Increased laughterl
| MIR. DueMcooLs-i now nova 10 su,pend the ruls
and that tho House so into Committee the Whole on
the state of the Union ["Agrecd,n "agreedw
THE NAVY BILL rAKFN Ur-BUT MERITS or TIRE
WAR, THE SLAVERY QUESTION: THE LrurENAsr orNE
BAL, GENERAL rAyLoR's LETTER, AND OTHER MATTERS
! DISCUSSED
The House resolved itself into Committee of tho
Whole on the state of the Union, (Nlr Ficklin tho
Chair)
MIR SIMS, Of South Carolina, (yho was interrupted
yesterday in the middle of his speech by motion that
the vote be taken the amendments TO the Navy APP
preparation Bill, and out of which grew much confn
fion running through nine hours resumed his remarks
He was willing for treaty OF peace with Mexico after
she shall make proper indemnity for the injuries and
losses which have sustained and settle a boundary
by running line from the Rio Grande 10 the Pacific.
lie was for full reparation of all injuries If she
pay money, We will prefer it, but until indemnity DO
made he was not disposed to yield one loot Of her terri
tory in our possession. He would hold that as in
demnity until some pecunary arrangement be made If
not he would insist the permanent occupation OF tho
country Il" That's what we want y" The child is not
born who will witness dissolution OF this Union.
There is who reads his Bible who denounce
slavery as immoral lnfteity invented abolitonism 10
prove that the Bible is wrong and untrue. But with
regard to lieutenant general if one appointed the
war would be prosecuted with more vgor. There is
necessity for the appointment of such officer, and
ought to yield the recommendation of the President
There is necessity for this Very recently letter APP
peared the prints signed by General Taylor which
it did become him, the head Of invading army,
to make public it highly improper for him to make
known his opinions the world and speak OF his nab
lily TO perform what is required of him They 20 to
IT will be seen from the tone of the letter. that General
Taylor has strong scrupes as to the proprety Of tho
There should be at the head OF the army such an
officer as believes the be Just and should be pro-
secuted with vgor who has ability as well to prosecute
know whether General Tayior authorised the publca.
ton Of the letter he was slow to believe it. He then
spoke Of slavery in the territory which we may acquire
from Mexico.
Mr.. BuRr-I ask my colleague whether he speaks
from the opinion Of the northern or middle states or tho
/ lvn,s, 1atar pnattn nf tha M harn
Mr. SIMs.-From the determination OF tho southern
people that shall be occupied This Union never
can be dissolved on this question. speak for God
Mr. WooD-I hope the gentleman does not speak in
the name Of God for the north
! Mr.. SIMS speak for God because God speaks for
himself speak authoritavey, from the climax oil au-
Mr.. PAYNE, of Alabama, alluded to the proposition Of
Mr. Ciley in the Senate to withdraw troops from
Mexico. This now hopeless SO far as can be ascer
fused to vote for it. The resolution introduced by tho
gentleman from Ohio, (Nlr Schenck) looking TO SINH
withdraw it If gentlemen thus sought to make polti-
cal capital at home would be as unsuccessful as was
dshonorable The Secretary OF the mad asked
the House to lay tax on tea and csiiee but
how was the commentator recevedf gentleman
from the northwest mir Wentworth, who stands six feet
and half who Is high and prominent in the democratic
party Qsughter) introduced resolution declaring tax
these articles nexpedient snd the House sustained IL
Immediately after, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr.
Sms) submitted resolution, that the people are too
patriotic to refuse any necessary tax in time OF wal"
resolution was passed by vote of lO7 to a. He (Mr.
Payne) test the sincerity OF the House, prepared
to evy tax ON the ' list in the BIZ Of is4S
The conclusion to be drawn from all this 49, the psope
are patriotic enough to give tax but the House Of Rep
resentaives will not vote it, Besides, the Lieutenant
General refused; and was this the support which
the President had a right to expect from a Congress
which is largely democratic Gen. Scott has gone to
Mexico as the. commandern.chief Mr.. Payne said he
need not refer 10 little which took place on
the breaking out of this This General afraid
he would receive shot in his while the enemy
were in front; and be took time while partaking of
nj. ia Of tn Ia
teri He was looking more to his political prospects
than to the dangers Of the camp He could not say that
the letter which had recently been published was the
was written by old lack ." He denied TO the soun,ry
that the victor of many battlesof Palo Alto. Re
sac, de la Palma, of Monterey-s the author
letter he mortified for his sake Should not then,
acting on this hypothesis, Lieutenant General be sP
pointed That man competent for this Office can DO
selecte he had doubt Congress will authorize the
President TO appoint him From what had taken place in
this hall he reminded OF an incident gentle
few evenings since in passing fruit store, heard
shrill voice On looking in the direction whence tho
sound proceeded he discovered large full grown par
The bird had been instructed to cry out unjust
! war :" unjust war :" An attempt made TO
feathers and shut it. eyes and could not say Presidents
II this House. II was not the war Of the
President II was tho war OF the country and, there
fore the duty Of Congress to furnish all the means
in their power for its vigorous prosecution Mr. Payne
sent to the Clerks table amendment which was read
that thirty per cent ad vaorem shall be levied on all
articles from foreign countries coin, bullion etc, not
taxed in the bill Of 1886 He proceeded to speak
of the tariff, and the means which may be raised II his
mendm snt should prevail
The CH.IRMAN the hour allotted to the gentleman DO
ing exhausted brought down his hammer, and cut SEN
tence in two
MIR. PAYNE-Why, just began my speech. Laugh
ter
Mr. STANTON have small amendment which pro-
pose TO offer
Mr. HoLmss Of South Carolina arose. r. Only one
minute 10 one'l
The CHAIRMAN Ito Mr.. stanton)-Does the gentleman
n1ve wayf
Mr. HoLmEs-As chairman of the Committee on Ma
val Affairs wish to expain my amendments. l"Make
haste; only half minute remains"l have Ave amend
ments, every of which was recommended by mo
his legs thrown upon the table, and his thumbs in the
amhoes of bis vest, zone O'Clock to morrow has ar
Tive.cd.'I go
MIR. J. IL INerRsoLL--Wil the committee let me ex-
plain ['No, MOI
MIR KEvNrpY (risng)-Mr Chairnan-
The CHAIBnAN-The gentle man from Indiana.