Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-01-14

why do we find so many brave officers of the
army quitting the scene of recent battles and
returning home, reposing on their achieved
laurels. There may be sklrmshes with mau-
RAIDERS, but no one anticipated another regular
battle.
Mr. Cass explained the character OF the
forces designed TO be raised under his bill
There were but little upwards of six thousand
bayonets at the command of Genl Wool, and
the gentleman was mistaken in his estimates
of Gen'l SCOTS force The gentleman erred,
in the belief that the force which could con-
!oner country, could hold it. To hold pos
session of points gained, &c would scatter
and weaken the strength OF our armies the
history of other countries showed the contra
~ of The gentleman's suggestion. The gentle
man was also mistaken in his estimate of the
expenses of@eepng up our forces. He had
no objection to inserting clause, leaving it
discretionary with the President to ra.se the
ten regiments. 1t was essential to have
force to strike terror TO the enemy, and keep
down Instructions, &c.
Mr. Crttenden explained as TO his estimates;
and contended, as there was double the num-
]. Der of forces in Mexico now, to what there
was when the present position of our arms
was achieved, he could see no necessity for
: immediate increase-unless it was proposed
: to work great moral effect upon the Mexi-
can government and people He could not
understand the principle of intimidation as
t suggested. He argued in favor of volunteers,
: as the most speedy mode OF raising those for
ces, If needed.
He had no disposition to speak of the mer-
ITS OF the war IN any captlous spirit of party.
If strenuous for the conquest, he should hold
= the same opinions as expressed
= MIR. Cass had no idea of effecting any other
E influence on Mexico than what would he I'M
o derstood when he should say it were better to
e timidate the Mexican than TO kill them The
e Senator (Mr. Crttenden) had personal know
n ledge, with himself, of holding regulars in
O better discipline than yolunteers-they would
=. the better become Injured 10 casualties incident
to the camp.
/ Mr. Crittenden could not believe that large
e inactive forces were necessary to intimidation.
Il The victories achieved by our arms were the
n most salutary lessons we could give.
n Mr. Jefferson Davis said he had fraternal
e feelings for regulars and volunteers, and h ad
j. seen service with both If the country were
d invaded, he would turn to the militia for aid
If but when 10 send men abroad, we
e should look to those who can best bear the IA
l. tigues of the camp. Regulars are cheaper
st easier to keep i'll camp duties, police duties
lie the garrison, &c So long as you keep the
l. high bred gentleman on the march of triumph
e. You may find no difficulty; but when you turn
him into garrison, to do its various duties
r. you find the difference between the two class
= es of soldiers.
He did not consider Mexico conquered. On
4, the contrary, there was more hostile feeling
j. there now than when the war began, and il
- only waited an opportunity TO manifest itself
l. Increased forces were necessary to preserve
&c us against, domestic exactions upon our men
J. and 10 keep down numbering guerrilas. We
h must keep open communications in every di.
s. recton make the resources of the country
contribute to support our army. We mus
Is hold their mines in subjugation. Thus in
creasing forces will not only prevent further
s. war, but actually increase the means of sus
tanning our forces. Let us but once convince
L. Mexico of the absurdity of again making bat
TO tie, and we shall the sooner be prepared Il
g. withdraw our troops, and produce an honora
n bIe peace.
IN He was not afraid 10 trust the Presiden
with discretionary power; and believed The
ID country would sustain him in calling them in
10 action.
es Mr. Calhoun objected to the biIl;-in tn,
ne first place, if the forces were needed, the,
he could not be mustered into service in time 10
" speedy action, and, secondly, because of BIZ
nd special objection to the war. He should pre-
r. fer an increase of recruiting service, if soldier
were really needed. He was happy to hea
d. the favorable intimation from the gentleman
from Mississippi (Mr Davis as to defensly
~ line at proper time. Looking to the Secre
tarIes report that about seventy thousand me-
A. would conquer, and hold Mexico, he feared
bod
that this etfor 10 increase the army contem
NJ, plated the subugation OF Mexico, and tn
he overthrow of its government
of The question was taken upon the amend
he ment of Mr. Crittenden, and it was lost by
vote Of 10 ayes rs nay-(Mr. Calhoun decli
7r ming to Noe)
in MIR. Johnson, of Md, offered an amendment
of providing that if the President GO deem the ex
,as igency OF the war require such increased fol
he ces y which was adopted-no blection bein
raised
H. The bill was then lail aside informally an
r the Senate adl ourned.
ys House OF REPREsENTAT1vEs.-M Gaine
So arrived last night, and was this morning swor
in as member by the Speaker.
ore Mr.. Venable moved to reconsider the vol
md by which the House yesterday passed resc
MIA luton calling on the President of the u S ft
Or In1ormatlOn IN re- alton 10 The return OF Sdnl
Anna to Mexico.
to Mr. Ashmun moved to lay the motion Q
,ir. the table.
Mr. Venable called for the yeas AMI nay
cas- which were ordercd, and being taken, were
yeas 107, nays 81, so the motion of Mr. V
nabe was laid on the table.
A message was received from the Preside
OF the United States, enclosing report fro
- the Secretary of War, in answer 10 a re<ol,
w. tion of last February, transmitting correspo
-; dence between Gen. Taylor and the Depar
w. ment, in relation to hostiIities. The repo
- was ordered to be printed, and referred to Il
committee on military affairs.
~; The House went into committee of Il
= whole on the state of the Union, on the res
flor luton heretofore reported by the chairman
aof the committee on Post Offices and Post Road
~ providing for return to the former mode
voc transporting the great Southern and Northe
.: mail.
~, Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, novel to amen
Of that the Richmond Company indemnify Il
ion Bay line for the discontinuance, in case ne
49, contract be made
90. Mr.. Bolts spoke in favor of a return to Il
- former arrangement
de- Mr.: Lincoln replied, in support OF the co
HE structlon of the law by the Postmaster Gen
- raj.
ber Mr.. Root urged the importance of carryil