The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-25

The Committees will be found in another col
umn.
All the old officers in the Senate are elected
Some changes in the Committees will be noticed
Mr.. BsRton is no longer chairman of the Militia
ry Committee, at his own request. What this
means, time will disclose.
The House Committees win attract attention.
Mr.. VINroS, is at the head of Ways nd Means,
and c. b. SMITH, of the Territorial. The latter
post now is ono Of the most important in the
House.
We shall give the proceedings of both Houses,
so that our readers may know what Congress is
doing. We fear, W e may say in passing, that
nothing will be done TO stop the war.
Senate, l4th..-Mr Dickinson, of n. Y, intro
duced the following resolutions:
Resolved. That true policy requires the Cow
eminent of the United States TO strengthen its
political and commercial relations upon this
continent, by the annexation Of such contigu-
Gus territory as may eonduco TO that end and
can be justly obtained; aud that neither in
such acquisitions, nor in the territorial organi-
ration thereof, can any conditions be const-
tutonally imposed, institutions be provided
for or established, inconsistent with the right
of the people thereof 10 form a free, sover-
egn State, with the powers and privileges of
the original members of the Confe,ieracy.
RssOiped, That in organizing a Territorial
Government in territory belonging to the Uni
ted States, the principles Of self government,
upon which our Federaiive system rests, will be
best promoted, the true spirit and meaning Of
the Constitution be observed, and the Confed-
eracy strengthened by leaving all questions con-
corning the domestic policy therein to the
Legislatures chosen by the people thereof.
Senate. I5th Mr.. Calhoun, OF S. c., offer
ed the following:
Res0lred, That TO conquer Mexico and to hold
IL either as province, or TO incorporate il into
our own Union, would be inconsistent with the
avowed object for which the war has been prose
cuted; departure from the settled policy Of the
Government; ia conflict with its character and
genius, and in The end subversive Of our free
and popular institutions.
RssOIUsd, That no line Of policy in the fur
Their prosecution of the war should be adopted
which may lead to consequences so disastrous.
Senate, 16th.-Mr. Be rrien took his seat, and
Mr.. Speights death was noticed.
House, I4th---Mr. Giddings called the atten-
ton of the House to an assault made upon him,
and Messrs. Tuck and Palfrey. He defined his
own position. Mr.. Gurlsy was elected Chap
lain.
Mr. Vinton moved TO divide the duties of the
committee of commerce, between that commit
tee and new committee to be called committee
ofinternal commerce.
House, l5lh---Mr. Holmes, of South Carolina,
introduced the following resolutions:
Whereas this confederacy was formed for The
establishing Of "a perfect union, and promoting
the general welfare, il becomes those who are
intrusted with regulating the government so to
direct its movements as TO perfect that union,
a nd advance that welfare; and whereas the pros
psrity, felicity, safety, and perhaps national
istence, are involved IN the evasive war we
now prosecuting against our sister Republic of
Mexico, this important consideration should
| lead us TO the adoption Of such measures as may
result in doing justice 10 Mexico, and promo
ting the lasting welfare Of the United States,
| therefore be it
Resolued, That il is expedent for the United
States government, so TO use It's conouests as to
extinguish the national existence Of Mexico, bat
so 10 avail itself Of the victories Il mas achieved
as to establish, by treaty stipuatons, lasting
peace with Mexico upon the basis Of an entire
| free trade between the two republics, such as
exists between the several States Of this Union.
ResolUed, That we agree to recede all the ter
ritory we have taken from Mexico beyond the
Rio Grande, on condition that our citizens have
free ingress and egress into and from New
Mexico and Cslifornia-the privilege Of holding
lands, exercising their religion, and Of carrying
on trade as fully as any of the Mexican citizens
| Of those provinces.
ResoIped, That a farther condition be the
right OF entry and departure of our shipping,
both national and domestic, into and from the
| Mexican ports, as restricted as in the United
States, with all the rights Of breaking bulk,
taking in and discharging, purchasing and SELL
ing Of cargoes, as in cur ports.
| Resolved, That we stipulate for right Of
constructing a Railroad from the United States
| to the harbor Of San Diego, and by any town
in New Mexico or California.
| R,solued, That IL is expedient to keep posses
sion of the castle of San Juan de Ulloa as
hostage for the fulflment of the stpulations
above recited.
Dec. l6.-The Presidents Veto Message was
debated Mr.. Petit, of Ia, assaulted it, violent
ly, when Senator Speght's death being an
nounced the Houss adjourned.
Dec. l7.-Mr. Petit made some personal ex-
plantations and WIS severe upon Mr.. Richie.
There important events will be noticed SO
far:---
I. Mr.. CALHoUa's move. This IS declara-
ton of war against Mr. Polk. Mr.. Calhoun,
implicitly, denies the policy and right of annex
alton. He signifies how he will act, and where
he will 90, and there may be, indirectly, an un-
ion on this subject, between his party and the
Wings.
g Mr.. DIcEIssos's resolutions. These ayow
the policy and right of annexation. They COW
err the ground assumed by Mr.. Polk, and are
antagonistic 10 Mr.. Calhoun's. These moves
show the marshsling of parties. and we shall
have public developments for ndagainst them
as Congress proceeds. Every thing will look to
the Presidential campaign.
g. Mr.. vinton's motion to establish new
committee on internal commerce, is 2rac-
teal and important. 1t was opposed by south
Carolina members--and the President's veto
arising, the debate took wide channel. More
Of the debate hereafter. -.
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