New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-22
senator Benton and the 1t. General Bill-C. j.
Ingersoll', War Report-The Barry Case
Disuiissed-' Handy Andy

Correspondence OF The Tribune.
WASHINGTON Jan. 10, lsi7-5 P. 81
Congress is getting no better very fast, The
plain truth Of the matter is that legislation will be-
come a more farce and Congress mob, unless
some way is devised Of putting down LocoFoco-
ism The Committee OF Public Opinion have
had this matter under consideration for some time
and intend shortly to report bill limiting the
number Of Democrats" The Member from Ireland
will move to amend ihetitle making it read Loco
Focos instead OF Democrats when It will IN
doubtedly pass unanimously by large majority.
The Senate have been all day to day, engaged
in discussion arising out cf Mr.. BESToS's refusal
10 comply with the instructions Of the Senate in re
lation to the Ten Regiment Bill. Mr. BENTON sp-
pears 20 be mad about the Lieutenant General
Bill and the other members are mad al him. The
Senate had not disposed Of this business when
they adjourned, only few minutes since. IL wil
be continued tomorrow. Mr. HASSEGAN, / be
heye. has the floor Tor tomorrow.
The House were engaged today on the Indian
Autros Ration and other Bills. Among the miscel-
laieous business was proposition by Mr'C. J. IN
GERsOLL 10 print $4,000 copies OF bis Report on
the Mexican War This War needs little more
iustiiying before the public. II IS as just as our
Wars with England. why does II require 50 much
more jusiiiying
One OF the Loco-FOco Senators intends 70 recon-
mend 10 the Senate that Mr.. Polk having appoint
ed SANTA ANNA 10 command the Mexican forces,
should send RoBr. J. WALEER 20 manage the Mex
lean Treasury. II IS supposed that this viii be the
speediest way OF bringing the Mexicaas 70 terms.
/ think ubTreasnry or Tarih OF at rai0rcD
anti protection and asW ALKER 70 conduct tho al
fairs OF the Treasury would break the banks and
hearts OF the Mexicans quicker than anything else
that could be devised.
Chief Justice TANEY delivered the INGENIOUS
opinion Of the Supreme Court today. dismissins
the case Of JcHS \. BARRY against MAKi MIR
GIN aad ELIZA AsNA BARRY. lOu recolect that
tlis case created great excitement IN New orb
The dispute Is about the possession Of child
which the Courts have gwen 70 the mother. "
BARRY the plaintiff Ia error argued his own case
The defendants in error were ably and eioquenty
sustained BY Hon. W. W. CANFrELL Of New
York, and Hon J. 4, ROCKWELL OF Connecticut.
Today Is cold and gloomy. bu. the Cepitol was
made brigh; as Summer By the smiles OF the ladies'
who crow ed % listen 70 the interesting discussions
which were going On II both Houses.
Handy Andy -LovEE-had splendid House
last night Notwithstanding the incemency Of the
weather IL Is seldom that 50 large an audience
can be gathered even on the tnes, e. enins and On
over admission. he returned 70 Richmond last
night where be performs tonight To mo1Ow
nisht he appears IN PetersbGrgh and then proceeds
% Charleston and New-Orleans. returning By -.
Louis, Cincinnati &c He VII be IN New-fork
about May or June next He VIII not vlsit this
city ecain tILl December next. hlcHELlEu.