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XIX Xth CON GRESS,
TUESDAY. March II.

1.
In Senate numerous petitions were presented Mr.,
Dickinson presented the resolutions of the legislature
of New York in favor OF the law granting an extcn-
sion OF pensions TO revolutionary soldiers which were
ordered to be printed
Mr.. Mangun moved that the Senate 90 into execu-
tive session, which was agreed to- and the nomination
OF Mr.. Sewer as minister to Mexico was confirmed
The doors were then opened.
Mr. Anterior moved to take up the deficiency bill
which he previously introduced.
Mr. Cass moved to lay the bill on the table, in or
der to take up the ten regiment bill. Mr.. Webster
said that question pending in executive session ought
to be decided first.
Mr. Berrien then moved to 60 into executive scs-
sion, which was agreed to. There was much excite
ment in relation to the premature publication of the
treaty. The Senate adjourned without removing the
injunction OF secresy.
Mr.. flanagan was appointed chairman of the
Committee Oh Foreign Relations, in place of Mr..
SEWER.
In the House, after some unnportant business the
House proceeded to the consideration of the Nessape
of the President, refusing information in regard 10
Santa Ana's return to Mexico
Mr. Tompkins addressed the House in severe terms
against the Executive and replied to the defenders Of
the President
Mr.. Stanton defended the President very warmly
Mr.. Root then obtained the floor, and the House
adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, March u.s.
In Senate, the Vice President laid before the Senate
q communication from Mr.. Sewer, rcsignng his seat
in that body
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
Ten Regiment bill.
The question the passage of the bill Mr..
Calhoun had no expectation that the question would
be passed at this time, as he desired to express his
views, and hoped that the vote would be postponed
till tomorrow.
Mr. Cass opposed the postponemcnt. Mr.. Mason
advocated the bill, deprecating further discussion. Mr..
Mangum moved to postpone Tor a fortnight and cx-
pressed his establishment at the spirit with which the
bill, was urged.
Mr. Baldwin expressed his surprise at the Of
the Senator on the other side Gen. Cass) now that
the war was substantially ended and an armisce was
actually concluded.
Mr. Allen spoke in favor of tn. bill, and thought it
ought to pass Immediately. He hoped the question
would be taken tomorrow. if the Senate had to sit all
night.
And after few words from Mr.. Calhoun, the
In the House the order of the day,-the Presidents
message declining to furnish information relative to
Mr. Sidcrs instructions as minister to Mexlco--was
taken IN Mr. Root addressed the House and ridcu-
ed the treaty, Mr. Trist and the administration, and
declared that Ohio supported none but provso men.
The bill prohibiting abatement or red 'cton OF the
payment OF revenue duties was taken up;
Several amendments were offered TO the bill, when,
without comm. to any final action, on notion the
Committee and reported the bill to the House,
without amendment, when motion was made to adj
journ, which was carried.
THURSDAY, March l6
In Senate, Mr.. Anterior, moved to take up the
House bill providing tor Deficiencies in the nppropria-
ments were adopted. The bill coming up on its fnal
passage: Mr. Benton offered an amendment in favor
of creating full mission 10 the Court of Rome in
lieu of a Charge des Afaires:
Debate arising, the further consideration of the bill
was postponed, and the Senate took up the Ten
Regiment Bill.
Mr. Calhoun proceeded, at considerable length, to
oppose the Bill. as uncaed for and unnecessary In
the OF his speech he denounced the course Of
the President in cvying taxes in Mexico as unconsti
tutional. The President he said, had more power
to levy taxes in Mexico, than he had do the in
the United States; and he would here put in his
Tenn protest against the exercise of such unauthorized
power-The Presiden, acted without law and in vio-
la,on of the Constitution He ought to have asked
authority of Congress.
Mr. Johnson of Ga followed in speech in support
Of the administration, and advocated the passage of
the bill.
On motion. it was then entered upon the journal,
that when the Senate adjourn, it do SO with the
derstandng that the vote on the Ten Regiment Bill
should be- taken to morrow, which assented to.
Mr. Bcrren has the floor tomorrow On motion,
the Senate adjourned
In the House no business but the ordinary routine
was done day. except the passage OF the bill proi
FRIDAY, March H.
In Senate Mr.. Badger gave notice that tomorrow
he would ask leave introduce bill relating to th'
true intent md meaning OF the law III the exercise
the ranking privilege. go.
Mr. Cass moved 10 take up the ten regiment bill.
Mr. Berricn opposed the passage OF the bill, ant
denounced its Object which would operate on the irar
of Mexico and force her to cede two sovereign sh'e
for sum which We force her to accept lie could no
sit silent and permit the net pass without remon
STRANGE which he deemed injurious to the honor OF TN
country, even if Mexico had power: and he feare'
the acquisition would prove fatal to the welfare OF IN
American people
In the House, the Speaker announced the first thin
In order the resolutions previously reported tor prnn
100 900 copies of the patent report at cost oil Sio
A debate sprung up in which the participators wer
Messrs. Jones, of Tennessee, Congcr, Robert Smltf
Marvin, Lahm, Vinton, Stevens Pollock and Iosmb'
The Ten Regiment Bill passed the Senate o
Friday by vote of 30 to 10. 1t will not pas
the House.
Both Houses adjourned on Saturday on tn
announcement of the death of Hon. J. NJ. Ho
ley n. Y. Representative.