The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-02-18

back the resolutions that heretofore passed The
Senate, and that the vote be now taken I"Msvs the
MIR THomrsor Of Mssi,spp did not wish to ob,sct N
the resolution but further to amend It, by adding that
the President Of the United cause to be Struck
gold medals with suitable embsms and devices to be
presented to Msjor General Butler Major General Hen
derson, Brgader General Twiggs. Brigadier General
Worth and Brgadier General Quitman In testimony Of
their gallant conduct In the sormng CT Montsrey and
that gold medal be presented the nearest male rela
tive OF the late Brigadier General Hamer with an sx.
2, assp 70 Sr the los, Of that gallant
grateful country Mr. Thompson remarked that he had
merely followed the precedent Of resolution passed in
islA when medals were voted to Brown, Ripley Dsca'
Several questions propounded. and answered by
Mr.. CRozIER remarked that by the smendmsnt of the
gentleman from Mississippi medals were to be given to
Brgsdier and Major Generals The State Of Tennessee
not fortunate to have any such officers in that
engagement II had a Colonel, however. and he wished
to smsnd the smsndment by inserting his meme among
those who were to be presented with medals.
The SPEAKER informed the gentleman that the amend.
ment was not In order.
Mr.. THoMPsorI wish to ask the gentleman question.
II is unprecedented to give medals to officers below the
rank OF general officers ask the gentleman whether,
Mr. CRo1rRI will ask, in reply, whether it j. the in:
tention of the gentleman to confer the honor medal
to these officers for their grade and not for their servicesl
If the precedent the other way, am willing to set
Mr.. GORDON said not about to reward those
who fought battles with god but to express the
them would be- Of far more value There was ne higher
honor than resolution Of thanks, which would include
all.
the thanks of Congress to Major General Zachary Tay
or his officers and men, for the orttude skill enter
prise and courage which distinguished the late brilliant
opeI atoms at Monterey.
The yeas and nays were ordered on Mr.. Thompson's
Mr. JOHNSON, of Tennessee wanted to know whether
this did not sanction the capitulation, and
Mr. FARAr enqured does not this show that we are
gsgcd in q just and honorable war2
The srEAxER called to order and directed the clerk to
call the roll
The amendment of Mr.. Thompson was agreed to
Mr. AsHMvN called for the reading OF the resolution
amended
Mr. CARRoLL-I ask the Clerk to read the bill as it
ought to read
Mr. CARRoLLI call attention to the fact that there
a second resolution and the amendment Of the gentleman
from Mississippi is to come in after the second resou'
ton
The second resolution provides for medal for Gene.
The srEAxEn-It was out of the power Of the gentle
man from Mississippi to do SO.
Mr.. THohPsoN.-One word
The syEAxER-Not in order.
The Clerk read the revolutions
Mr. THeM,.or desired to place his amendment between
the second and third resolutions.
The privilege was denied.
Mr.. CocxE-Did not the gentleman frem Mississippi
move his amendment after the second RESOLUTION
The SrEAKxn-The Chair has already stated that the
gentleman could not do so.
Mr.. c4anoLL.I ask whether the resolution. cannot be
referred to the Committee on Military Afairsl
Tho srEAxER-They cannot, the previous question
having been demanded.
The srEAKER-Unquesionably
Mr.. 8. JoNEs-I object.
General Taylor and was the desire to place before
instead Of after that giving medals to Butler Twiggs
Messrs DaoMeooLE, HousroN, GENTRY. CARROLL, and
EwISo, OF Tennessee, propounded questions.
The amendment Of the Senate, amended by the
House, then concurred in.i
Mr.. CARROLL asked whether the Clerk could not en-.
gross the resolutions as they ought to stand.
The STEAMER reped-Not until the Senate again acts
on them, and they come back
Mr. CARnoLLBut how il they don't come back at ALI
Laughter
THE TEXAS
Mr.. ScHErcx from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
Secretary Of the Navy whether the vessels formerly
belonging to the late republic of Texas have been sold
If So the price paid for each, and that he make re-
Objection made, and the resolution was ordered
| to lie over
Mr.. scHEScK-G Gentlemen are very much against light
in this House.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SURGEONS.
bill reported to regulate enlistments in the
army and the marine corps and also bill to provide
additional number of assistant surgeon in the navy
which referred to the Committee Of the Whole
the State Of the Union
MILEAGE OF MEMBERS.
Mr.. MARTIN, of Kentucky, from the Committee on
Mileage, reported regulate the mileage
bers by computing the distance travelled by the nearest
mail route, to take effect after the fourth day of March
next. He said he desired vote taken, and moved the
previous question.
aBut, at this interesting period, the House adjourned
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. II.
The trial Of DR.. Hollick has resulted in a verdict Of
acquitta On the rendition Of the verdict in the csur
this morning, portion of the popuace gathered there
made manifestation of applause, which was promptly
reprehended by the judge.
The adoption by the Senate Of the appropriation for
dry dock at our naval station has caused great satsac
tion throughout the district Of Southwark, which is
most deeply interested in this improvement.
Our thoroughares completely cased In ice last
evening, and many an unlucky wight was Frustrated
Notwithstanding his efforts to preserve his understanding
The temperature has, however undergone material
change this morning that the ice has melted aud the
weather feels like spring again.
There appears to be some misunderstanding in relation
to the appearances OF the Viennose children in this city
The Arch and Walnut street managers both claim to
have engagements but the former will probably prevail
as his agreement was made with Madame Weiss herself
Sales OF Stocks at Philadelphia.
FIRST BOARD, Feb l7-I0o Schuylk Navigation, g. 65
Mseh:niss Bsns s Mine Hill Railroad 20 Il
AET. ssiss1sls 900 T. s Loan SAX; 5000 sehuy
l srScyD s. .hrh a. 5000 Stat.
ST. 7 4oo schuyki Navigation 6s 65. sok 1895 state S.
ArrEs sALr..looo Texas Treasury Notes IS; 1000 dc
Bonds. Is, 2sa; 200 Reading Railroad 'oX.
Sale Of Stocks ut Il oston.
EEB lsl Boston and Worcester Railroad, Il224; East
kR los Vermont and Massachusetts RR 81 IS Port
sifs s Sol W. ds e'S 81 ts
t2t do 81; % do b0d 3I $4,000 Reading kR Bonds 1850
COMMERCIAL lNTELLlGENOE.
State OF the Flour Markets.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb l6.-Flour and Meal-The marke
has been inactive the of flour unsettled since