Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-02-18
Matters at Washington.

| The three million Bill, to enable the Presi-
dent TO purchase piece Of Mexico, was dis
cussed in both houses without final action. Mr..
Calhoun, on Tuesday, delivered his views in
relation TO the Mexican War. He is in favor
Of abandoning all offensive operations, and es-
lablishing a line from the Rio Grandc up tha.
River 10 Ell Passo, and thence to the Pacific,
near The head of the Gulf of California. This
he would hold subject 10 a treaty of peace
This could be held with FIVE regiments; and by
establishing custom houses al The Mexican
ports, he would collec, enough revenue TO pay
the expenses of this plan.
| Ia The House an effort was made 10 expel
the reporter for the Union bu, failed by vote
of | l TO l3. He had reported the remarks Of
members incorrectly. and il was believed by
some intentionally so.
On Saturday, a resolution that had been pend
ing for several days, in the Senate to expel the
editor and reporter of the " Union," for gross
abuse of Senator'S in The columns of lha, paper,
was taken up.
Mr. Westcou addressed the Senate a, great
length; and gave as his impression, that The ar
licles in the Union were The result of precon-
certed attack by The administration upon Mr..
Calhoun. The attack of Mr.. Turney yesterday
confirmed this impression, and i, was Mr.. WIS
belief tina, the democracy of this administration
consisted in nothing more than "loaves and
c~l
second lieutenant. lfthe people Of the Unied
States were only aware of the corrup,ness
which exists at the sea, Of government, they
would tumble the President and his depart
ments, the Congress, and The wings and demo-
Gratis, heels over heads, together, into the Poio-
mac. and they would do right.
Mr.. Mason opposed the resolution, as sbridg.
ing The freedom Of the press and as violation
of the constitution.
The debate was continued pro and con, by
Mr.. Butler, Huntingdon, Yulee, Hannegan,
Archer, Calhoun and others.
1t was finally decided by vote Of % 10 81
that Mr.. Richie be expelled.
uO iOpoi'CiS "CiO opdICu oy WIG "hAol@"-
al Of the resolution relating TO them.
In the House, the venerable John Quincy
Adams appeared, and was introduced 10 his
seat by Mr.. Johnson, who has occupied it since
the commencement, of the session. Mr.. J. con.
graduated Mr. Adams on his ability to resume
his seat in The House; and expressed gralifi-
cation a, complying with the declaration made
a, the time the seat was selected, that he would
surrender j, Immediately on the appearance Of
the venerable member from Massachusetts,
Mr.. Adams replied to the courtesy Of Mr..
Johnson, and expressed high sense of pleas
ure at The manifestations of respec, and esteem
bestowed upon him by members of all parties,
who were crowding around TO welcome his re-
turn.
A message was received from the President
asking provision TO be made for the appointment
of field officers under The ten regimen, BILL
Mr.. Polk recommended tax on tea and coffee,
and reduction in the price Of public lands, in
order that liberal provision might be made for
the vigorous prosecution of the exis,ing war
with the republic of Mexico. He likewise Te-
commends The acceptance of the continued SER
vices of The volunteers already in the army in
Mexico, whose term Of service may expire prior
to The cessation Of hoslilties
He refers 10 the prorracied refusal Of the
Mexican Government 10 accept profers of an
honorable peace, and 10 The measures general
ly which have been adopted and remarks tha,
il is necessary that our arms in that quarter
should be reinforced to their fullest extent
The message was long, and on various sub
jects, all tending 10 forward the prosecution of
The war.
On motion Of c. ]. Ingersoll, the message
was referred 10 the Committee of Ways and
Means.-Bucks CO. Intelltgencer.
Comparative View of the Common
Schools of Penmsylvania--IS35 and
IS46.
1885. 1876.