Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-02-04
30 II CON q IL L . . .
SECOND SESSION.
Correspondence y Tie american.
WASHINGTON, Jan. "a, lS47.
IfNII'l,n C'IAu't,
TIED STATES SENATE.

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Mr. Mica, from the Post Office Committee, rep. rted
oin resolution providing for transporting the mai TO
and from the army IN Mexico
The Loan bill read third time, md the question
being It's passage, Mr. Evans took the opportunity W
in the report of his remarks Monday
last lie represented wing that he would vote
iOr propus ton 10 tax the articles the free list
lie willing 10 do So but not il brought forward
isolated proposition He would vote for il only if om-
braced IN general revenue BILL
The bill then passod--yous AZ nays ., md scot
10 the House for concurrence IN the amendment.
rEAcE RESOLUTIONS.
Tho resolution offered on Friday BY Mr. Cillcy re-
qucstng the President IN withdraw the army from Mex
point in the United States, near the boundary
line, was taken up Tor consideration.
Mr. Cilley explained that his object to withdraw
amy 10 Some place in the United States, send il
all The force We could raise organize and equip it
pctcy, perfect its discipline and then make powerful
descent with II upon Mexico. The way in which we
prosecuting the was worse than useless
We were sending the army to Mexico In detail, where
they falling victims to disease, without having
strength cnought to do any effective service
The resolution was then laid upon the table motion
OF Mr. Allen by an unanimous voe--yeas "a, including
MIR Cey, who did not wish more than to opui-
ION upon the question.
On motion of Mr.. Benton; the Army Dill was then
up, the pending question being upon the amendment Of
Mr. Achson 10 change the ten regiments from regulars
Mr. Achlson addressed the Senate in support Of his
amendment. lie thought that volunteer force tho
most satisfactory TO the country, and the only one that
could be raised within reasonable time
MI Green in favor If volunteer force, the Off
10 be commissioned according the laws ihe States
Mr. Dayton made long and powerful speech, in tho
ourseoi which he dssecled the plan OF Mr. Benton, as
far disclosed by him in his late yndcaton Of the Pres
ldont, IN mastery manner.
Mr.. Jarnagln continued the debate, speaking in favor
Of volunteers IN preference TO regulars.
Mr.. Corwln, Of OHIO, moved an adjournment, which
was carried, % to %
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The Speaker laid before the House several Executive
communications.
MEDALS or MERIT,
Mr. King, of Ga, from the Naval Committee, report
ed Joint Res utlon proposing that the President pro-
pare. authorize to be prepared suitable gold and silver
medals with suitable Inscriptions, TO be presented tho
officers and scamen, Spanish French and English, who.
the peril oithcr lives exerted themselves nobly
the lives oiour seaman ON the coast OF Mexico
Mr. Jones, OF Icnn objected 10 this resolution unless
it should 90 TO the Committee Of the Whole. 1t pass
ed, however, and no negative voice heard
Mr. Smith OF Ia, presented memorial signed by the
Representatives OF - 900 Friends, pconng Congress
10 pursue such measures would lead to peace with
Mexico.
Mr. Davis of KY, asked leave 10 offer the following
resolution
Icolrcd, That the President of the United States in
form this House whether the Government has any special
minister to Mexico-if so, who he is and what is his
compensation, and where he resides?
MIR Houston reported the bill for the support Of tho
Post Office Department for the year ls4S.
ARMY BILL.
The House went into Committee of the Whole upon
the bill increase the compensation Of soldiers, and
grant Bounty Lands 10 soldiers.
The time Of the committee occupied for one hour
upon amendments, and the bill came TO the House with
out any understanding of the subject.
Mr.. Boyd, KY, moved the preyious question.
Mr. Dromgoole complained of this and asked that tho
ehnnld ln 10 nat pndp atand
them.
Mr. Ninton of Ohio, said before he called upon TO
upon bill of this Importance, he should like to know
for what he voting and he therefore moved to lay tho
motion upon the table.
Mr. Boyd called for the yeas and nays, which were
dered and the motion was lost, yeas q, nays l50
The Bill was passed, yeas III, nays 10.
The Bill grants so OF land to these serving Ices
than twelve months from May last and who may be hon.
orby discharged; and all serving for twelve months
longer allowed So per month extra pay. These land
warrants however, not to be issued for five ytan
TREASURY NOTE
The Bill amended by the Senate. was received, and
Mr. Mckay moved concurrence in the amendment -
the Senate The previous qucst.oa Was also mos