New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-20
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
MIR. Coiquiti's Position-The Union Newspaper
Judge Butler. speech-The Proceedings OF
sle House.
Prom our own Correspondent

Prom our own Correspondent
WASHINGTON Thursday Feb IS.
n, coLouIrr, Senator from Ga. made some
that mex pected demonstration yesterday in favor
-, ,Ie vigorous prosecution" of the War Belong.
ing. or assuming TO belong, 10 profession, whose
mission and early duty it was 10 preach goodwill
and pesce 10 all mankind, one must suppose it is a
feeling Of no ordinary cbaracter,-a desire OF no
,,oserste nature-that induces him 10 come for
ward now and encourage the ministers Of murder
ia their horrible pursuits Great perversion OF
mind or feeling exaggerated 10 intensity alone
could have prevailed upon him 70 leave a sick
chamber for such purpose. Does he think by such
means 10 make tho church militant the church-tri
umphant To establish the mild and healing prn-
ciples Of the Gospel by of rapinc. OF desola-
ton and slaughter
He defines his position as an Administration man.
I, will have at least the character Of novelty He
will find few rivals in bis affections. will not say
however that he has selected his part without
prudence so far as the Present is concerned, in
his embrace OF the Executive and necessary re-
uudstion Of Cahounism, he may have acted with
wise regard TO his interests whether 10 secure that
Present be has not mortgaged the Future, like a
reckless spendthrt, must hereafter be determined.
The Editor Of the Union denies that he made
any application 70 the Committee OF the House
appointed 10 investigate the conduct OF the Union
10 relation TO Mr.. WEsTwoRrH-for the citation of
witnesses, or for any purpose whatever was
therefore misiniOrmed and regret that, inadvert-
emily. should have done Mr.. R,TcHIE this inus-
tice-i injustice it should be called. | wish to
throw other obstacle IN his proposed march TO
the Vice Presidency than such as opposition TO his
political principles and conduct imperiously de-
snands. | will not do him the additional injustice
D. state that he accepts the Donination-D'ade an
AS orn columns, and through has own correspond.
sats--of himself for the Vice Presidency. On the
contrary, | acknowledge that he declines the offer
of the position. and with much gracc-and, |
have no doubt with as much sincerity--as Caesar
the crown on the Lupercsl. And history may as.
crloe TO both refusals similar motive. There is
much merit in an opportune refusal.
Judge PHELrs of VI who has been confined
some DAYS b his room by indisposition, was glad
% see IN his seat today. He is an attentive and
able Senator.
Judge BurLrR of S. c. addresses the Senate to
day He thought the President liable for the origin
Of the war-not for its conduct or consequences.
He was opposed b. the conquest OF peace by
oonquering Mexico. A peace dictated to the Mex.
cans by the terror OF our arms would be kept with
panic faith. The Mcxicans would seize the earli-
esi opportunity Of breaking it.
The mischieis Of the war; he said, would daily
decrease.
He spoke OF his attachment to the Constitution
and tho Union in eloquent language The Union
became dearer TO our hearts each and every year :
at least with all of the old thirteen States
live were 10 have extension OF territory, we
must have it without restriction The South could
tolerate no exclusion OF domestic slavery In this
connection he took strong ground against the rcso-
lstions OF the New York Legislature which advo-
cate acquisition Of territory but exclude slavery
therein.
Our situation in regard to this war, he thought
was like that OF the shepherd who has the vol by
the ears it is hazardous to hold ON, and still more
dangerous to let go.
He wanted no more terrtory--we had enough
already. Hewould like to make some arrangement
with Mexico whereby we might acquire the port
Cd San Francisco, and whatever territory was ne
cessary TO perfect such acquisition.
The House agitated itself with a discussion OF
some territorial bill 10 which was annexed, alter
various discussion OF points of order the River and
Hsrbor bill which annexation was prolific also Of
discussion.
Mr. AsHNuN introduced the following resolution
BY q compliance with which, the people OF the
country may have some idea, more or less definite
Of the way IN which their money goes
WRreas The President in his annual Message has
nounced Congress tina, the War with the Republic OF
MEXICO Is to be prosecuted with view, among other
thing to obtaining from that Government an ample IN
demny for the expenses OF the War itsef-tnerefofe
order that Congress may know how much ought 10 DC
demanded on this account
Rssolrsd That the President be requested TO inform
the house Of Representatives what the total sum 10 OF
The expenses of said War specifying, under separate
besds the various items OF expenditure and paItcu
htly the following
l. The pay OF the officers and soldiers of the Army
WHISTLER regulars volunteers.
q The pay OF the officers and men of the Navy.
Transportation OF trOops-of specie for their pay
4. Transportation of ordnance ammunition and stores
Of all kinds including the purchase OF hire of vessels
sNsmboats horses mules and wagons and reighs by
INN any other
Loss destruction OF property OF all kinds nolud-
ing vessels lost arms horses ammunition Lost, destroy
%, expended or injured.
g. Purchase Of arms ammunition and material OF al
kinds and fitting OF vessels intended for service In
the war