The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-07


:IsTsry subject which already msnscs: the
against admitting any further foreign territories into
this I'm on il cannot even In leaving the question Of
the South MIR Berrisn willing treat with Mexico
for satisfactory boundary to Texas; he was willing that
pay ment Of indemnities u.s. he willing that
por, should be secured to us on the Pacic Mr. ssrren
dcsl greece, for about two hours and half
MIR CAss submitted his amendment
MIR 4. JonNsor de sired the Senator to explain il.
Mr. CAn said he had no remarks now to make, as he
thought his proviso explained itself
MIR. JoHSsos then moved that the Senate adjourn.
And under the idea that Mr.. johnson is to speak to.
morrow, the Senate adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
wAsHrveroN, Feb 8, ls47.
MEMBER FROM ILLINOIS
Mr. DoUsLAss introduced John Henry, elected to sup
ply the vacancy occssoned by the resignation Of the
Hon D. Baker. who now represents Illinois and TIE
Union on the plains Of Mexico in military capacity;
snd the gentleman took the oath to support the const
ton of the United States administered by the Speaker
Mr. Henry was made acquainted with members in the
area and he shook score Of them by the hand He
by trade cabinetmaker In politics a whig and gene
rally smart and good fellow.
The bill from the Senate, to establish land office In
the northern part Of Michigan and provide for the
referred to the Committee on the Public Lands
THG neutrality-suspicious. -wALL STREET:
Whole the State of the Union (Mr Hungerford in
the chair) and took up the bill making appropriations
for the civil and diplomatic expenses of the govern
ment
MIR RoOr, of Ohio, spoke about the injustice of tho
he stood alone Some gentlemen at first thought
u was like training daythis revelling in the halls Of
the Montszumos They didn't look to consequences;
Others held on in the hope of making political capita
If they can they are welcome to the bloodbought bun
combe He'd have none of it. He didn't want to kill
even one Mex can Laughter The people were op.
posed to the and this the House knew To carry it
on. regular, out.ans out wolverine wildcat banking
concern in the shape of treasury drafts and notes
for the administration had reduced the
ment to poverty and to wounds bruises and purifying
and thrown M into the jaws Of the Jews of
Wall street Nierriment) We were TO have pension
roll long enough bring the eyes the
chairman of the Committee Of Ways and Means (Mr
Mckay Besides. we will have on abundance of Me&i.
blood and dash of the Niger. {" That's what you'd
like He wound up VITA dissertation on slavery and
bringing in southern territory.
The hour 10 hich the debate limited, by resolu
ton yesterday twelve o'clock, arrived
The CHAIRMAN stated the amendment pending-to
strike out the salary of tho President ofth United
Mr wErrwosrH-I did not make that motion it was
the previous clause all that has been said that
subject falls to the ground.
The bill was read by sections.
nEPoar OF COMMISSIONER cY THE PATENT OFFICE
Mr. HErLEY offered an amendment. which agreed.
TO- sppropriatng for the collect Of agricultural sta
tstcs and for other purposes three thousand dollars
the publication to exceed fur hundred pages and
amounts TO 5000 oOo)
HsIrs OF D. D. roMrKrNs-coSrLrcrrro COUNTS.
Mr. RArHsur offered an amendment authorizing the
sscrstsry Of the Treasury to pay to the legal represen
tstives Of the late D d Tompkins of New York each
onecgh part Of sac 1875 o. due account Of
10 the government during the last with Great Bril-
tain and also disbursements
The CHAIRMAN (Mr Dromgoole) decided the amend.
Mr. RArHpuN appeae from the decision of the chair
And the question being TAKEN it was suStaned-ayes
90 noes 65
The result not being deemed satisfactory, another
count was resorted to-
The teller, reported 70 in the affirmative. and two
Tie CHArsM.v How many How many in the mega.
tive 7 The teliers have not reported il.
FInsr TELLRR-Seventy.four.
SEcoSD TELLER.-Four more. Uaughter)
The Chairman -Four more WHAT (Lauyhter)
SEcosD TgLLER.-In the ne gative (Laughter)
FInsr TELLgR.-One more In the Affirmative. [Ha
The CHAIRMAN How many in the arirmatve1
FfRsr TELLER-One more. Increased laughter
The CHAIRMAN-Altogetherf
First Teller silent, and had little whispering
with the Second Teller.
MIR. CoBB DO the tclers agree
make it out l.Thats moro than the teers can't
The CLxRK-Eighty in the Affirmative and seventy
siga. s., IN the negative IHa ha That's right"
The CHIIrMAS DO the telIeru agree9 T" All right"
= Laughter Gentlemen 1 will again pas,
temen who may wish to vote afterwards on that side
will not DO counted lila! hal The committee will
decision OF the chair shall stand the judgment OF the
committee will pass between the telers
The tellers reported-eighty in the affirmative.
The GRAMMAR Have all voted Gentlemen will not
be counted after the negative commence voting Those
Of this contrary opinion will pass between the telers
The tellers reported-eghty in the affirmative, and
seventy.seveD in the negative
The CHArRmANThe decision of the Chair is aft rmed
and the amendment is not in order lilo no ha ha :!
MILEAGE OF MEmBeRs-coNsrRucTWs JouRNEYs
Mr f.NLs,, the bill having been gone through,
offered additional section-that the mileage of men,
bers of Congress- after the present session. shall be os
mated from the nearest mail to and from Wishing
tan hat hall hoa
fees unless they have actually performed journeys
IN. CnAiRm,r-(Mr Hungeriord III Is out Of order.
MT. HhrLrr "A similar amendment was voted on last
The Cn.,smAy-The gentleman Is not in order In Dc.
batting II.
MIR. HErLEr-I am not debating; au stating a fact
Uaugher) | ask the clerk whether a similar amend
rnent not voted on at the last session
The CLERK whispered to the Chairman.
The CHARnAS-The Clerk says 1t was put In, but
was stricken out by the Senate
Mr. HgrLsr-I ask nothing about the Senate, but what
was the action Of this House appeal from the dso
tiol Of the Chair
The question was put and the Chairman was sustained
HycnruREp ArRIcANa
MI poueLss- move an amendment, as an additional
secuon providing for the expenses attending the recap
tured Africans in the brig Pons.
The CHAfrmAN.-It is not in order.
Mr. DOUGLASS What
The CHaIHaAr.-There is no law for H.
Mr Doua "a, must be permitted to appeal from the
The CBArAmAr 1t Is not authorized by law.
Mr. DousLAs-There is an act of Congress providing
~ Law proviing that when slaves on the
coast OF Africa, an agent shall receive them rhs re-
captured slaves landed there in pursuance NJ an
Of Congress. ["Order," "ordernl I am in order on
question OF appeal. f"Not debatabe,I / am moi de-
batting, but stating question OF fact The Africans arc
delivered 10 an agent In pursuance Of law, and this
amendment IL for the payment OF the expenses
The question was taken on sustaining the decision Of
the char.
The Affirmative was counted. [Give It up--giye II
up]
tanned
Mr. DoueLA..-I want to know now many are in the
negative.
The CHAiRMAN.--It was given up
SIR. DouoLAn-No,I don't.
The negative votsd-No quorum