The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-01-14

tended Tor discussion first, whether the war
was just and honorable in its commencement,
or uni uSt and dlshonorahle; second, whether
the war heretofore had been properly prose
cuted third, in what manner it should here.
after be prosecuted; what are the just and
honorable objects for which it should be pros
ecuted only drawing a distinction between
the country and the President He came TO
the conclusion that it was just in consequence
of the wrongs inflicted by Mexico. Mr.. john
son only went through the first point, in which
he drew distinction between the country and
the President, lie came to the conclusion
that the war was Just and honorable on the
part Of this country, in consequence OF the
wrongs received from Mexico, but that the
President had unconstitutionally and rashly
brought il on, and he was responsible to the
people for the cost of blood and treasure that
were expended IN the contest. Alter some
further discussion the Senate adj ourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. first
business in order was the report of the Com
mittee Of the Whole, on the resolution review
ing the Southern mail arrangement.
Nj. Gog9in moved to recommit to the Post
Office Committee. with instructions to report
to the House all the facts, with such modifca-
tons as they deemed expedient.
Mr. Brodhead moved to lay the whole sub
ject on the table.
On motion of Mr.. Goggn, the yeas and
nays were ordered. Negatived-69 to pa
On motion of Mr.. Goygn. the yeas and nays
were also ordered on his own motion to re.
commit; when
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, opposed the re-
commitment, and called the previous question.
Sustained-94 to 81.
The main question was then ordered; first,
on Mr.. Jones amendment, requesting the
Railroad to indemnify the Bay Line. 1t was
rejected-yeas 81, nays sc.
The Speaker voted in the negative, and the
amendment was rejected. The yeas and nays
were then taken on the ID amendment, pro-
viding that nothing in the resolution shall be
construed so as TO require any increase of ex-
pcnditures by the Post Office Department.
Adopted-l0l to OIL.
The resolution, as amended, was then re-
iected without division.
On motion of Mr.. Ninton, the House went
into Committee of the Whole OH the state OF
the Union, Mr.. J. Il. Ingersoll in the Chair.
on the reference of the Presidents annual
message to appropriate committees.
Mr.. McClernand addressed the Committee
in defence of the general measures of the Adj
ministration.
Dir. Stanton, who followed chiefly on the
doctrine of the late veto. He alluded to the
message. dissenting therefrom, and supposed
that war and war measures were alone the
course considered proper by the Administra-
ton.
Mr.. Stewart, of Penn, obtained the floor,
after which the Committee rose.
Mr.. J. O. Adams offered a resolution grant,
ing the use of the Hall on the evening of the
sth inst. to the Colonization Society. Objec-
ton being made, Mr.. Wentworth moved the
suspension of the rules, which were suspend
ed, ia to %, and the resolution adopted.
Mr.. Cooke reported joint resolution. au-
thorizing the Commissioner Of Pensions to
employ temporary additional clerks, appropria-
ting $ll,99S for that purpose. 1t was read
twice, when, on motion of Mr.. Mckay, it was
referred to the Committee of the Union.
Mr.. Cooke moved a reconsideration, with a
view to its immediate passage. TWAS mega
tived by 4S to 70.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens, the House then
adjourned.