The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-25


rule the price of beef and mutton. have some
curious facts on this subject
Affairs In Congregations OF the Session.
Only seven working days of the present session
of Congress are left. Within that short time,
several very important measures must be per-
fected and passed. or laid over until December
next, unless an extra session should be called.
The most important of the bills now under con-
sderatiop, is, without doubt, the three million bill,
as it is Called that amount being asked for by the
President to carry on negotiations with Mexico,
and bring the war to a speedy and honorable
termination.
This bill passed the lower house Of Congress
by small majority, in such shape as to annul
its principal features, and restricts its operation
as to make it almost useless. We alude to the
Wilmot or Brnkerhof proviso. This bill is un-
der debate in the Senate and its fate is extremely
problematical. The cheuces decidedly
against its passage, with that proviso attached,
and its fate in the house, with that proviso re-
moved, is exceedingly uncertain. So that be-
tween the two houses and the two parties, there
is no. much doubt but that the bill, in any shape,
will be laid upon the table.
The President has relieved himself of vast
deal of responsibility by sending this bill into
Congress, and has thrown the whole upon the
representative part of the Government. Should
the war be protracted, Congress alone will be to
blame, in the event Of this bill being laid over.
We know not what the President has in view, in
proposing this measure. Let it suffice that he
must have good and sufficient reasons at ak
events he is accountable for whatever disposal is
made of the amount required, and nothing but
the most paltry pettfogging can prevent the pas
sage of such just and humane measure as we
are disposed to consider this. We, however, ex-
pect such course will be pursued by the fana-
tics in both parties, in both houses of Congress,
and are, therefore, prepared for the defeat Of
this bill.
The alterations and notifications of the tariff
proposed by the Committee of Ways and Means,
have not yet come up for consideration. The
little time that is left of this term makes the adop
ton of these always extremely doubtful. There
is division in the two parties in relation to tax
ing tea and coffee, ana this may defeat the whole
bill. A few days will settle all these important
questions.
ATTACKS ON VERA CRUZ AND SAN JUAN DE ULLoA.
Our citizens are anxiousy looking for the re-
suit of the tremendous preparations which the
past and which have in view the reduction of
the city Of Vera Cruz and the castle Of San Juan
de Uloa, which are to be attacked Simultaneous
ly by sea and land, and blow struck that viii
probably end the war; All is in commoton
among our army and navy, both of which seem
eager to commence the fray that will reflect
honor on our flag and country
1t is pretty well understood, by those who have
the means OF acquiring Information, that this
great demonstration will be made between the
18th of the present month of February and the
tenth day of next month. Within three or four
weeks, therefore, we shall no doubt receive news
of the most important and exciting nature; and
the probability is that the April steamer will
convey to our transatlantic neghbors accounts of
one of the most successful and brilliant naval
and land engagements that the history of modern
warfare enumerates. very large naval force
will! be employed; and the immense number OF
Mexican pills" Gas the bombshells are called }
that have been manufactured during the las,
two months, look as if some hard work was ex-
pected
Our navy has been accused of doing nothing
since the commenced, but our word for it,
when they get an opportunity, they will
prove to the country and TO the world, that they
are not behind their land brethren in gallant
daring and bravery.
We will be able to Judge by the result of this de-
monstration, whether the war will be ended with
in six months, or whether it will be procrastinated
longer. The Mexicans are so obstinate and self
wiled, that it may require the city of Mexico to
be taken before they will come to terms. If Sc
we're thrashing can have any effect on their de-
cision, they are destined to receive enough of it.
SCARCITY OF VESSELS AND SEAMEN.-The de-
mand for vessels is so great, that our merchants
are glad to charter any thing that has hull and
mass. So great is the scarcity of both vessels
and sailors, that several of the schooners employ