The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-11
POLITICAL.
Correspondence of the Boston Post
w ,s1ttNcroN March


WASHINGTON. March 8. lSa7
The closing hours oil OF Congress are always
interesting They give rise 10 mingled emouohs VI pau
and pleasure Many delightful assochaiohs are uleh
b. severedmanv tears are wept by mutual friends who
never meet in this life ,agan-mahy DlI lasi anu ohe
farewell 10 the exciting scenes OF puohe me Siad 70 *
On every countenance beam the proofs OF good ana
kindly feeling and in every heart throb generous and
il was nv good fortune TO be present the expiring
moments OF the session. and can truly say they were
most solemn and impressive The session has been All
eyentlui one, and, notwithstanding some things were
done that should not have been done there is TO
hope that lis proceedings in the man, VIII rebound to
the future interest and honor OF the country
The Wimot provso--that fearful hrebrand, winch
threatened such imminent peril to our internal peace and
safeiy-has been happily eNtinguished
Men and money have been voted TO prosecute our just
and righteous war with Mexico mot only has Con-
gress provided Tor the requirements OF the war; but
has likewise humanely contemplated the alternative OF
peace; The three million appropriation asked by the
President has been passed, uniettered Besides THIS
ample provision made to send SPECIAL ambassador TO
Mexico, should thai misguided and infatuated republic
conclude to receive
The tariff has not been repealed, many pre-
dicted il would be, on account OF the war
II is to be lamented that the Senate in its expiring mo-
en p M to speed h SO man pa M bs
enough of itself, 10 overwhem it with odium but
has persevered in its reogade career to the last Not
the least amongst its msdemeanors was the rejection OF
Mr. c. J. lngersol minister to rance ripe scholar,
profound satesman polished gentleman and most honor
able and upright man, Mr.. lngersoll would have shed
usre institutions in the diplomatic circles OF Eu-
rope which but few other men OF the present age could
That Websterites, and folks of that ik should have
objected TO Mr.. ingersol, not at all surprising; but
how protested democrat could record his vote TO REJECT
him, is unaccountable.
The appointment of David Tod minister to Brazil,
in place Of Henry A. Wise, recalled at his request,
will be greeted with shout OF appreciation by the de-
nocracy OF Ohio. He has twice been their standard
bearer as candidate for and is deservedy pop
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daairs to the court of Lisbon, is equally well received
by OF both parties, MIR. II possesses high order
Of talent, and has always proved himself true and
John Randolph Clay has been appointed and confirmed
charge dafaires at Peru vice Albert G. Jewet, OF
Maine, recalled Mr. Clay is virginian, [No Penn
syvanan] by birh--not related, however, in any way,
to the "U boy Of the &ashes"and has been in the for
egn service Of the government the last fifteen years He
MIR Muhlenbergs secretary of legation at Austria
Mr.. Buchanan's and Mr. Dalass at st. Petersburg-and
is also the secretary of Ralph lngerso present min
rser at the latter place He has hence all the experience
necessary to proper discharge of the duties OF his new
Among the bills passed during the late session, is
admitting Wisconsin into the Union State There is,
therefore, now an additional star on the flag OF the
Unon-anoher sister adopted into the national house.
hold Two new senators and representative may hence
be expected here at the opening OF the next session. to
resent the interests of the conner The population OF
Wisconsin at present thoroughly democratic, and is
sincerely to be hoped that, taking lesson from the ex
perence OF their brethren of Iowa, they will not frter
their majority away by disputes among themselves.
The collections in this city for the Irish relief fund are
progressing handsomely. Among other munifcent con
rbutions the list in the hands of Mr. French, OBJ
served the name of Major John P. Heiss Of the Union,
for $780, which certainly very liberal Some Of the
wing presses are endeavorng excite prejudice in the
minds of the noble hearted of Erin, account OF
the failure of the hafmlion appropriation in Congress
Nothing could be unjust. Whilst the democratic
members contributed largely, to the extent OF several
thousand dollars, out Of their PriDate purses they doubted
the moral and constitutional right thus to vote away the
money Of the people 1t is easy matter to be generous
with the Of Others but the true test of philanthropy
is, when man puts his hand in his owa pocket True
the federal Congress of voted donation of twenty
five thousand dollars to Mrs HARRISON but all the dons
of that memorable body hardly be quoted ''safe
precedent"
The number of passengers who arrived from foreign
countries at the different ports of the United States d-
ring the last years, lending September 3o) was as
follows.