Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-14
YEAS.
NAYS.
Washington, Jan. 4.
SENATE.

SENATE.
The galleries at an early hour to-day
were densely crowded with spectators,
drawn together for the purpose Of bearing
Mr. Calhoun.
The Senate proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON Of the resolution of Mr. Calhoun.
who spoke at length in defence of the
same. He stated the reasons which in>
duced him TO oppose the war from the
commencement, ard which we're COO
nected with views Of high policy as well
! 40 with the errors of fact exhibited in
It's origin. 1.-THE last session he had sug
I gested o defensive line as the only
course which could save the country
from tremendous evils. The war Press
| ident, however, had taken different view
/ and recommended vigorous prosecu-
ZION for the purpose OF 'cenquering a
peace"
Mr. C. next took view of the difficu l.
ties that lay IN the way Of peace. We
were recommended to erect a govern.
ment of the peaceable portion Of the
people and make treaty wild that gov
eminent This would leave no perma-
nent peace with the existing Govern
ment. II was too weak 70 command the
confidence af the p ople. and he insisted
that unless We adopted the defensive line,
we should be forced to acquiesce in the
Presidents recommendation 10 carry
on the war vigorously.
He argued at length against eonquer>
Jag or holding Mexico MS a province or
by annexation, and calculated that ii
would be necessary in either case to
Keep an army Of forty thousand men in
that covntry TO preserve tranquility.
He was now prepared 10 deslgDate
defensive line. He desired to know If
| the war should be prosecuted with igor.
and warned the friends Of the admiDis>
tration Of the appalling dangers OF our
free institutions that must result from
tina, POLICY. He called on the other side
of the chamber 20 unite with him in ems
dea voring TO put an end to the war. Tie
would, if supported, move Tor select
committee, from which an efficient plan
should be reported for carrying out his
Views.
On motion of Mr. Sewer the resolutions
were then laid on the table, 10 be taken
| up again after the Bill! 10 increase the ar
my has been disposed Of.
The Senate went into executive sess-
ion.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion of Mr. Broadhead the House
went into committee Of the whole on the
state OF the Union on the Presidents an
nual message Mr.. J. R. Ingersoli in the
chair.
The resolutions of Mr. Vinton, refers
ring several portions TO appropriate COM
mittee, were read. when Mr. Broadhead
offered his substitute and stated his reas
| 0ns. 49,.
Mr. Giddings moved to amend the first
of Mr. Vinton's resolutions, 50 40 to refer
the Amistad slave case to select com>
mittee, and made speech On the pro-
posed amendment.
MIR Giddings proposition was rejected
Mr. Vin,oc addressed the committee in
| reply 10 MT Broadhead, aud the commit
tee rose.
Mr. Truman Smith, from the commits
tee on Foreign Affairs, reported a bill Ia
provide for the ascertal lament and sat's>
faction Of claims for French spolia'iCns
Read twice. ..
| MIR Cooke reported revolutionary
pension bill, making further provision
for the widows of officers and soldiers OF
The revolution. Passed.
MIR Goggin's esolstion. calling on the
President 10 communicate any lnstruc>
tons relative 10 the return of Santa Anna
| to Mexico, was taken up. Motion was
made 10 refer |, 10 the Committee On For>
eign Alta rs. Nega,ived. " to 30.
Mr McLaue. Of Maryland. moved t'
10 amend by adding-"if:he information
had not been previously furnished"
Debate ensucd belwee0 Messrs, Ash
mum, Evans, McLane. and Others.
MI Thompson of Miss, moved Il
am end BY including call for informa
,ion in regard 10 The return 70 Mexico o
Gen Parades.
Mr. Thompson's amendment was &C
cepied by Mr. Goggin and the re 'olutio'
as amended then passed, ayes las, nays
is. TO-, ..... @... ..r.
Adjourned at 5 o'clock.
,u. WASHINGTON. Jan. 10, lS48
The Vice President laid before the Sem
ate a letter from DR.. Hous,an, The Report
er 10 that body, stating the causes OF thu
J imperfect manner in which the reports ha:
hitherto appeared, and asking more con
venien, position for himself and assistants
Mr. Clayton presented petition from tn
Friends OF New York, Vermont, Michigan
etc for the lermin alton at the war.
Mr.. Johnson OF La. on Passions, reported
bill granting half pay TO widows and or
phsas Of volunteers who were killed In Mex
leo, pursuan, to the Presidents message
. | IL vsaa read n ipSt time
Mr. Yulee, on Naval Affairs, reported
bill making an additional appropriation
!. 100000 for the Dry Dock at Brooklyl
. Navy Yard.------.--.-.,.,-------.-
: Aftero . few remarks from Mr. Dickinson,
r who stated thatthe subject was fully dis
cussed last session, II was passed.
r A motion vas mcde by Mr. Yulee for
Q bill for providing additional rursels, whic
o was taken up. F.s3 g..
Mr. Badgers amendment making ther
\, commissioned officers appointed by the &C