The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-21
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declared his design OF separating the lyoviness
from the central government and that the 9esence Of
the United Ststes army would contribute to mis- object
II this denied the facts might be ascertained by
calling on the Secretary of War for information.
Mr. SEVER observed that IL Gen Taylor correspon-
dence were true there not word of truth in this
statement Arista had 900 men at Monterey, In Sept
s.s There was nothing IN the Official correspondents
Of Arsta with Gen. Taylor the fact was that Am
puda in command at Matsmoras till within four days
before the first battle, when Arisa came down from
Monterey and superseded him In the command.
Mr. WrsreorT rejoinsd, that these conferences with
slidell was sent on And then that Arista ntmat
cd to Gen Taylor that his march to the Rio Grsnde,
with imposing force, would aid him (Arista in his
obectof separating the northern provinces.
Mr. SEWER said that that fact was in the documents
Mr. WEsrcoTr-I did not sec it.
Mr. SEWER explained that neither Gen. Taylor
Gen Worth expected battle by the march to the Rio
Grande. A few days before they had conferred with
was with this un ,ersanding that Gen Worth had left
and had here to resign his commission arriving
only three four days before the Of the battles OF
This incidental debate was here suspended.
Mr.. SIMMONS secured the noor and the bill was laid
On motion Of Mr. Dix the House bill for the relief of
the heirs of Daniel d. Tompkins Of New York, was
taken up, considered and passed. :
On Motion of Mr.. DIX, the Senate then went into exc
cutive session.
House Of Representatives.
WAsHINGroN, February 10, l647.
The resolution submitted yesterday, to terminate in
thirty minutes after again going into committee the de-
bate the bill for the improvement Of certain harbors
in Wisconsin ives passed-yeas 81; nays Al
A MONUMENT TO JACKSON.
Mr. DANIEL moved that the House resolve Itself into
committee on the private calendar.
Mr.. Houston, Of Automatically, submit your mo
Mr. HOUsToN-A member up
Mr. McKAY-I shall move to proceed to the considera
ton Of the army appropriation bill
Mr.. HrSLxy-And will move to take up the Patent
Office bill An hour will be sufficient for it.
Mr.. DANIEL will make a single remark
The srEAxER-Debate is not 10 order,
Mr.. DANIEL am aware of that, but trust may be
allowed to make single remark have pressed the
meritorous bills that ought pass and hope it is the
pleasure Of the House to take them for consideration
The sPEAxER-It is moved By the gentleman from
North Carolina that the House 60 into committee the
private calendar.
saMr. McCLERNAND- trust the gentleman will with.
The srEAxrR-will the gentleman withdraw his mo-
ton
Mr. DAs,rL-On condition that the gentleman will re
new it. e. No bsrgains')
MIR McCLERNASp, (unfolding paper)-By the con-
u
placed in my hands by the Jackson Monument Associa
tion praying Congress to place at their disposal four
brass cannon and two brass moars to be used in the
cOnstruction6of o monument-an equestrian statue-to
Gen Jackson They represent that
Several gentlemen arose, and said they could not hear
30 great was the confusion.
The SPEAKER called to order, and
Mr. McCLKRrAND finished heresdDg OF thu memorial,
and then submitted joint resolution, proposing.
l. That two brass cannon and two brass mortars,
weighing four thousand nine hundred and thirty pounds
captured by General Jackson at Pensacola be delivered
10 the Jackson Monument Association, to be used by
them in the ction Of q monument to the memory OF
that lustrious hero and statesman
That the President OF the United States that the
foregoing be carried into effect
letter was read from the ordnance bureau. stating
that the cannon and morars are not Of the cabre now
made use OF, and are therefore unservicable
Several gentlemen objected to the introduction Of the
resolution
Mr. MoCLxRvASp moved suspension of the rules; and
the motion prevailed-ysas ll2, nays 40.
The joint resolution was passed. and orderedto be sent
to the Senate.
whole 0m the further considerable Of the bill to refund
TO the several States the amounts advanced by them
for volunteers Its consideration would not take ten
minutes
Several objections being made motion declared
to be out Of order.
PRIVATE cALErpAR-HEIRs OF . D ToMrKINs.
The House went into committee on the private
calendar
The bill or the relief of the heirs OF Daniel D. Temp.
kns giving the interest onmonsy advanced by him dur
ing the last war; was, after brief debate laid aside to
to be reported to the House.
PAUL JONES
The bill for the relief Of the heirs Of John Paul Jones
hav Dg been read,
based not on any act of merit but on sense Of justice
and he hoped would pass 1t iquidaed balance
on the books Of the Treasury Department
Mr.. HOLMES, Of South Carolina, remarked that John
Paul Jones Was the FIRST commander to devise the ways
and means to give to navy responsibility the
ocean He was gallant and possessed Of energy indomi
table. We all know his splendid exploit in the British
channel where with two vessels he captured six OF
seven, and took them to Denmark The King OF Den
IN mia VI rip
vered up the captured vessels to the British This
tanly should not prejudice the claim for his share of the
prize money he had performed all the functions re
CURED of him by the government
Mr.. BowLIN opposed the bill, although he acknow-
lodged with pride that John Paul Jones laid the founda
ton of the glory of the American navy The vessels
were captured il Is true but not held and this was the
main ground Of his objection He would not, so help
him God vote away money merely because the claim
ants happen to be heirs of men who distinction in
the public service.
Mi. J. H. IsoERsoLL earnestly supported the bill.
Mr. DANIEL commended that the vessels captured be.
came the property Of this government Commodore
Jones was entitled to his share of the prize money. We
should insist indemnity from Denmark.
Mr.. BowLIN said that the original claim was $3.50 600
Interest," $500 oOo in to be appropriated BY
Mr. DANIEL moved that the interest be stricken out
and the motion was agreed to-Yeas SO; Nays,6s
The Committee rose
IRELAND.
Mr.. HUNT OF New York, asked leave to submit reso
luton, making the bill sppropriatng fifty thousand dol
lars for the relief Of Ireland the special order Of the day
for Monday next.
Objection being made, he moved suspension Of the
rules; but il was refused
number OF private bills read third time and
passed-among them,
The bill for the relief of the heirs of D. Tompkins
and
Iheb for the relief of the heirs of John Paul Jones
The House concurred in the amendments of the Sc
nate to the bill for the better regulation of emgrant
sells. (allowpg ample space for passengers)
Senate bills referred to the several stsnding
committees.
And the House adjourned.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 90, ls47.
An appropriation of $4,000 has been adopted by the