New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-02-03
War. bur not for slavery -Pnssase OF Col.
Young. Resolutions.


This has been I great day In ASSEMBLY. Atter
nearly three hours Of debate the resolutions nom
the senate were ooucured in, motion for their re
consideration was nesatived. and they vii be on
their way 70 Washington TO morrow. The House
was full the galleries were crowded with very at.
teu.ive spectators; some Of the speakers were i'm
FASHIONED sud really eloquent When the test
vote was taken. on concurrence. there were e6
AYES and but Q Noes vet there were no less than
three records taken Of the Ayes and Noes. Much
COMPLIANT was made that the resolutions were no.
considered in Committee Of the Whole. and voted
On separately and On this ground Mr.. BAsooN,
after voting Ar Tor the purpose Of moving recon
sheraton asked 20 be excused from appearing On the
record ard u that shouii BE- refused 70 have his
phced smonr the dissenrfnts.
b Col TgUNG's third resolution u tor insfructIng
the Representative Of this STATE in Congress- 70 vote
that territory Be hereafter acquired BY the United
suites or annexed thereto snail be slave Territory
ihtt the Govern uent ought 70 be sustained in al
PROPER measures for prosecuting the war with Nexi-
co and that no peace ought b Be made with her with
out securing - Us an indemnity for her sggressions
Hr. B4scON hated slavery, and he hated war.
and DESTROYS 70 abolish slavery wherever II existed
10 set bounds 10 extension AMI 10 DO All that could
be done for ia extnc ton and be highly approved Of
much 9th resolutions were nrrnded to prevent the
spread Of slavery but this against Mexico was war
on cur part Of conquest and Aggression war Of the
strong and powerful against the weak and ieeble-a
war for aggrsndzemeri and the conquest Of Mexican
territory for the future government Of which these
resolutions ready 10 provide and for the annexs
ton and management OF the lands 10 be taken by force
I from neighborng Republic. The sound Of victory
thus far had had the wall Of the widow and the orphan
in its rear He could appreciate the skin and vaor Of
our brave troops but could not freet those who pibcd
in sickness and sorrow by reason Of the suferngs end
bereavemeuis caused BY war Of subiu-aoD plumber
and conquest. In greedness for the annexation Of
/ Texas had adopted her war against Mexico. srd
that acquisition but increased our desire for
lslave) territory. The extent Of country 2verrun b7
our armies-our magnificent plans Dor rcvefing In the
l halls Of the MOuiezumss and Col NouNGs resOlu-
tons were evidence % the world Of our designs
Mr BAscoN spoke with a duency and eoquence
worthy OF the OF this Republic, which cause he
had truly ana boldly advocated His speech would IN
hal, column of The Tribune and be spoke sincerely
earnestly. honestly. not for Mexico but for
kind that Tor the honor Of the Bar Of which he g
ornament and of the country which avals itself o hs
services trust that hs remarks will have wide cir
culsion. He reused from voting. and although.
l had had seat the floor. ] might have swallowed
the first two resolutions Tor the sake Of the principle
contained In the third many did, yet can not de-
nv but that his may have been course Eng.
land though in the wrong, succeeded in making the
Chinese pay for the poison she hsd snugged into their
ports and also the cost OF the contes-but small honor
| can be claimed ty the dismembcrment OF what Mr..
! Polk calls sister Republic, occupying territory
contiguous 10 our own and in FEEBLE AND DISTRACT
| Ed condition Had only sisfo. and must she
be plundered instead OF protected
When the mercenary ex-Judge MARCY. as Sc
cretary at War, had the option Of securing honora
bic post for HE under General TAYLOR be preferred
% convert him into Commsssry 20 enable him 10
qure money by the control OF J. d. STEVENSON pork
barrels and butter hrkins. The Ex-Governor did not
send his heir 70 Matamoros and NoDterey-iherc
/ fighting 70 be done there. He sent him 20 California
where the only duty 10 deal out gr0g and salt Junk
and look after the richest tracts OF territory
OF enobng those who have no title % honor It was
new copy OF JOHN EAN BuRsS using MARcY's message
n time OF public distress q direct HON. more secure
/ " TO gamble In the funds And j. there not VaH b.
/ rem COmmisssry aisof
The debate was opened by motion, made by
/ Mr. BURSELL. to 90 MO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,
on the Senates Resolutions, where they could have
been considered separately and be explained TO the
House. that if the matter were delayed proceedings
might be had az Washington like the Texas snexstion
Trick. with Slavery which would ultimately endanger
I this Union.
His remarks were energetic iogcible. aud very
pertiaent-bu the opposition membersalihough whenit
- vote they did not oppose the measure wanted
delay-opposcd the Committee Of the Whole. wanted
Select Committee night sessions. anything 10 prevent
action. Nc one proposed or read any amendment. The
resolutions ksd been DISCUSSED n the Press In the Sc
nate long printed and the subject worn thread bare
der the euise OF he Volunteer Outt Bill. Under these
Circumstance. Mr BLoss after consulting with Mr Por
TIE and other Ant Slavery members moved q concur.
| renee with the Senate In the resolutions
/ Mr.. PO1TLE remarked that the resolutions were
not on party question II the majority, but had orgi
mated with Senator on he opposite side He moved
the previous question and sustained q 20 90
The opposition grumsled about the gag and Nhg
replied aero.. ts floor that il was to prevent the use Of
the savegag nj Washington that they had labored so
/ hard.
The Ayes for putting the question Immediately
] on concurrence. were s. the Noes a.
While the Clerk was taking the votes Mr.. CAR
PENrIER OF your city asked TO be excused from voting
az he lad sufficiently examined the resolutions de-
bates eDsued and members were also allowed TO speak
/ TO the main question.
/ Mr.. PorILE stated the session at Washington
was shortthat this business was 10 De taken I'D omor
inst ~ ~ treat that
the opposition evidently desired delay without good
cause. Every mna must have made up his mind.
This was denied b. Mr.. BEcRwITB ofHerkimer
who though in favor OF the resolutions. which he de-
sired pass uusnmously referred TO the excellent par
| lamentary rule REQUIRING discussion in Committee
OF the Whole all matters Is sanera interest as there
the question may be divided or easily amended. after
/ full consideration.
when the substantially NEW appropriation bill also
BY Col. YoUSG, came down. Mr. BEcKwIrH was asked
The wished 70 90 into Committee Of the Whole Il ;
he replied q" do not so much FOX his consistency
The National Iqfeiignov Of the 18th ut referring ."
Washington LocoFOco legislation IN the House OF he
pre.enauyes arms that Congress gives the forms OF
i-i.istion 10 measures precOncerted elsewhere, and
COMPLAINS that begins to be the practice to apply the
urevlous question, 50 as - TO prevent ce0aie
altogether the most important measures sueh as tnat
hin the other day for raising nearly th!Iiy millions Of
,,onev and the Mexican War bill OF last session being
rushed through the House Of Representatives ALLOW
ING HARDLY word 70 be said upon the subject oy a
single member This Il great grievance 70 me Peo-
NE whose interests thus surred over. and their
wishe. not permitted be expressed BY their Repre-
sentatiyes.
II was the knowledge Of this pernieioas Loco-Foco
practice al Washington tbs, quickened the trends
Of free soil aud Of the Union today. Mr. BEcKwfrH
ami Mr PERKINS will perceive that neglect OF yaua
Die rules in one place, leads TO party movements In
another
Mr. BLoss said that the slave power had been
TOO quick Tor us-tha the heish hug Of slavery was
about 10 embrace Thousands Of souls and millions Of,
acres etuntrodten by heretofore cursed by that
evil influence and that mus; be prompt
Mr. BURSELL also made some excellent remarks.
Mr. WALSH had wished 70 otter an amendment
70 abolish the monopoly OF the soil and Introduce land
limitation SC He described the slavery OF poverty IN
the North and its e1ectsaid that our sailors and sol
der, were liable to be ned up and logged 81 toe nod Of
some petty contemplate minion from West Font-si'
armed that southern better on than the white
slaves Of the Enslsh factory and look at the horrible
accounts sent Us from Ireland and Scotland 1.-THE slave
of the south = the slave of individual who CAFES tor
hrp-the slaves OF the North the slaves q class
and how great their misery when that class VIII not hire
and paw for their labor apOor man cant pay rent be
viii no, be allowed 20 live IN house II he sleeps IN
shed or IN the street ne Will be sent 20 JAIL FOR poverty
Where = his inheritance-wnere = MS home tie
CNr W. hated slavery Of a. sorts and would vote Tor
the resolutions
mr.. PERKINS ia the cnhdsnte Of Ex-Governor