The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-23

stitufs
The srxAxrs-It has been the custom to have pro
posed substitutes read [" Read, read" Let's heal
Mr. srErHrss-I give notice that win offer my pro
position ~ substitute IN case the question before the
House IL voted down. Loud cries Of " Read, read
read !''1 IT,
The srEAKrR-It viii be read.
that hs var With Mexico wss not xsssd or
Ter the purpose OF cong for the or dis
the United States that hostiities shall terminate on
terms honorable both par les and the establishment OF
rshfa boundary aud proper indemnity to our citzsna
justed by negotiation according the constitutional
forms of each government, respectively
Me BoTTs-I have Another.
Mr.. Psrrir-I rice to a question of order [Cres OF
Read Is tits resolutions read read u
The SPEAKER (aftsr ksooking to restore order) mo
gentleman can present resolutions at this time
ter OF right 1t Is generally matter Of courtesy [Re
nswed cries or Reed read and much anxiety visible
II there be no objection, the resolutions will be read
T" Read, read "
The resolutions were twelve In number insisting
tue act Of Mexico but by the Presidents ordering the
march OF army into the territory then Ia the
demuty for expenses Of war brought on by the
OF public functonary; that troops be Withdrawn
to thu borders Of Texas where they were at the time Of
annexation; that territory II Mexico be annexed
70 this country without involving agitation and section
al dfcuties that the assertion OF the doctrine that
might makes right Is the freebooters plea aud the ty
rants soug and that therefore, this government cannot
insist the Of that empire the price
Of peace that the restoration OF peace necessity
may occur gaining legal possession of hsrbor In Cal
iforna, should for 1t; and that II it be deter
secuted then It become. the duty Of all to SUP
port armies and vote money to carry 1t on with en-
ergy
The 9reAKER-lt is
Mr. RHErr-Thsn hopsi will be voted down. [''So
do ~ replied q gentleman near him
Mr. HoUsroS, OF Alabama. and several other gentle
men, propounded questions to the chair which being
answered,
Mr. BORIS expressed the hope that the whole subject
would bs oonmittsf to the Committss Of the Whole
the State of the Uuou and made order Of the day
MIR THOMPSON, Of Indiana, had very short resolu-
tion and read that In the opinion Of Congress-
the President Of the United States should forthwith
communicate to the Of Mexico that peace
may established on the following termsl. boun.
dairy between the United States aud Mexico-
Mr.. CHAALEs BnowS-I object. [Cries of "Oh no.
The srEAxER-The reading having been consented to.
i'll now too late to make objections -
terms-l The boundary the United States and
Mexico shoui begin the Gulf of Mexico striking the
will purchase SO 80 to the Pacific to Monterey
in California lin consequence Of the noise in the
hall could not ascertain precisely what meant
And that in consideration of this should pay to
Mexico such sum ef money as may be agreed on by
commissioners that this government shall ask no In
demnity for the expenses OF the that soon
treaty Of peace shall be made, our army shall be with
drawn from Mexico,n etc.
Mr. TooMBs-Here is one intend to offer. [Cries of
" Read,'-. read 81
IL was read as allovs:s Resolved That neither the
national honor the interests Of this government
ton, Indispensable condition TO the restoration of
peacs." Members were standing In all parts OF the
hall
MIR VAN DYKE also sent up to the clerks table pro.
position which read 10 the effect that the marching
the part the United States and produced the conflict
between the two countries that our armies should be
Withdrawn from Mexico and afterwards commissioners
sent there TO treat for peace.
Mr. H,usroN, Of Alabama, remarked-I think, by
some sort Of consent, We may voc on all the pro-
positions (Cries OF order orderly This b. done
get the consent Of the opposite side Of the House
('Order orderly appeal to all to-(hs voice was
The srsAKKn-(~ith bis accustomed osmnsss)-i
there second to the demand for the previous question:
Mr. McCLEnSASp said something about his colleagues
motion. and he too was called to order
Several nquirss were made, and answered by the
Chair, aud the question was then taken.
The House by vote Of 50 TO l03 refused to sustain
the dem aud r the previous question
bate the resolution offered by the Senteman from I'LL
moi. G'rhs original submitted by MIR Richardson)
Mr.. BorIs-l move that the several propositions be
printed and made the order Of the day A voice-Say
the second Monday in January"
Mr. SrErHENs-Mr. Speaker
The srEAxER-(there being much CONFERENCE.-The
Chair will receive proposition until gentlemen com"
to order. ("ordsr" .ordsr'D The gentleman from
Georgia proposes to debate the question.
Mr. C. ] IserRsoLL-Mr. Speaker;
Mr. Boris. (who rose at the same time).I presume
Ss
Monday in January next. ["objeot," "object'
heard all over the hall"]
HARBoRs-THE OPINION OF THE HOUSE ON
THE PaoPRIErr OF rHs IMPROVEMENT THEREOF.
MIR. WENrwoRrH-Mr. Speaker.
Mr. ScHEHcK claimed the floor on question OF order
| understood the resolutions Of the gentleman were
offered yesterday II objection be made resolutions lie
ton does not lie over the third day. Ga voice: They
not yet received.')
The SrrAKEa-The Chair understands the objects of
the rules to give State opportunity to present
Mr. scHrscx-Were not the States all called yester.
day.
Mr. scHENoK-Ah! (and he took his seat.
Mr.. WENTwoRTH(Who had been standing all this
time) said Mr.. Speaker, offer resolution, and move
the previous question.
TWAS read asserting tina. the general government
has power to construct such harbors and improve
such rivers aud proper for the protec
ton of navy and of commerce. and also lot the
dufsnces OF our country
There was laughter in several directions.
MIR. GAYLE ugg.stee whether this resolution could be
received a similar had been acted He submit
ted this question to the Chair.
The SrsAKER-l the resolutions are analogous or 81
mar the House may determines whether 1t will act up
this
Mr. HousroS, of Alabama--I understand that the
gentleman offered resolution yesterday.
Mr. WENrwonTH-Nots 70. | have offered no resolu-
ton this Congress- but should like to vote this
daughter
Mr.. Hou,ros-I SHOULD like to know whether the
gentleman has not exhausted his power, by giving no
tice Of bills which he Intends to introduce.
Mr. WEHTwoRTH-Nothing OF the kind.
Tellers ordered and they counted the sfhrma-
tive-ayes l0a-when the other side gave up.
The SPEAKER announced that there was a second to
the dsman for the previous question And he asked
shall the main question be putt
Mr. c. J. IS0ensoLL, (speaking loudly, to make him.
self heard above the din)I am at loss to conceive
what the gentleman means In his resolution by 1.-THE &C.
neral government
The main question ordered to be put, and the
solution ofMr Wentworth was passedyeas l39 nays 81
CUMBERLAND ROAD
Mr.. SMITH, OF Illinois, introduced bill for the conti-
nuaton of the Cumberland road and it referred to
the committee on ron 10 and canals
At half-psst two o'clock, the House adjourned.
Court Martial of Lieut.. Col. Fremont.