The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-14
HIGHLY INTERESTING
r. WASHINGT
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Special Message of the President,
RELATIVE TO THE
MEXICAN WAR.
The Expulsion Of Father Aitchie
From the Senate.
&C., &c, &c.
TELEGR APHIo.

WARRINGTON, February Ii, ls47.
The Senate having been opened In the usual FORM by
prayer etc. resolution adopted to meet at eleven
o'clock, M in future.
The resolution to exclude the editor and reporters Of
the linton from their seats In this assemblage taken
up.
Mr.. WEsTcorr addressed he Senate at great LENGTH
and gave his impression that the articles in the Union
the result Of preconcerted attack by the admins
tration upon Mr. Calhoun. The attack of Mr.. Turney
yesterday confirmed this impression, aud was Mr. WIS
belief that the democracy Of this administration consisted
of nothing more than loaves and fishes" from the
Lieut. General down to second lieutenant If the
people Of the United States only aware Of the
rupton which exists here at the seat Of government
they would tumble the President and his departments the
Congress, and the wings and democrats, heels over
heads together into the Potomac, and they would do
right.
Mr.. MASON opposed the resolution, abriding the
freedom of the press and violation Of the constitu-
ton.
The debate was continued, pro AMI con- by Messrs.
Butler Huntington, Yulee Hannegan, Archer Calhoun,
aud others.
finally decided by vote of 81 to a. that Mr..
Richie be expelled.
His reporters spared, by the withdrawal of tho
resolution relating to them.
A message was received from the President the same
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referred and after had been partially read the Senate
at half past five o'clock adjourned.
House OF Reprse tativcs.
WAsHNGr TON, February 49, ls47.
Some unimportant business having been transacted
the committee OF the whole resumed the consideration
of the three million bill
Speeches were made by Messrs. seaborn Jones'
Washington Hunt, Hudson, peterborough, Giddings
| aud Thompson.
The committee during the remarks of Mr.. Hunt
The venerable John Quincy Adams appeared and was
introduced his seat by Mr. Johnson who has occupied
since the commencement Of the session Mr. j. con-
graduated Mr.. Adams his ability to his place
in the House and expressed qualification at comply
ing with the declaration made at the time the seat
selected that he would der il Immediately the
appearance OF the venerable member from Massachusetts
Mr. ADAMS replied to the courtesy Of Mr. Johnson and
expressed high sense of pleasure at the manifestations
Of respect and esteem bestowed upon him by members
Of all parties, who crowding around to welcome his
return.
PREsIpESrs MLssAoE.
message was received from the President, asking
provision be made for the appointment Of field officers
under the ten regiment bill. MIR Polk recomme nded q
and coffee. and reduction 10 the price Of the
public lands in order that liberal provision might be
made for the vigorous prosecution OF the existing
war win the repuphc OF MEXICO He likewise Ncoh
mends the acceptance of the continued services OF the
volunteers already in the army in Mexico, whose term
Of service may expire prior to the cessation Of hostes
He refers to the protracted refusal of the Mexican Co
vernment to accept proer of honorable peace and
to the generally which have been adopted and
remarks that is that arms in that quarter
should be reinforced to the fullest extent.
The message long. and on various subjeo ts all
tending to forward in the prosecution Of the war
On motion of Mr. c. J. ISoERsoLL, tho message
referred to the Committee Of Ways and Means.
The House then went into the consideration of militia
~ affairs and the public lands
Six O'CLOCK, p. M-The House is now in call On
ly 6y three members present. with prospect Of sitting
late. Engaged with closed doors
NEAaLr EioHr OCLocK-Callng the names Of sbsen
tees, amid motions to adjourn. Call finally suspended
and the House adjourned without quorum.