Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-01-20

The resolution Of Mr. Mangum, of North
Carolina, giving the oiiiclA reporters seats on
the floor, was adopted.
Mr. Cameron OF PcnAsy ylvania, offered res
olution appointing a select committee To inves-
llgato tll1 deialcaton ia the Mint al Philadel-
phia.
/ Mr.. Mangums resolution calling for Gen.
SCOTS plan of the w,fr was taken up.
/ lis passage at the present time was opposed
by Gen. Cass, rs njudlcious to disclose the
plans of the Government.
/ Mr.. Mangum spoke in support OF the reso-
luton indignantly, repclng the idea that the
plans Of the Executive ought not tn be dis
closed to the American people, when the facts
Are already disclosed to the Mcxicans by public
orders.
Mr.. Allen opposed the resolution zealousy,
and thought it ought not to pass, and moved to
lay it ON the table.
\ Mr.. Mangum reioincd, and the resolution
was passed informally.
\ Mr.. Bcrricn submitted a resolution for con-
sdcration nstruciing the Post Office To report
measures necessary to expedite the great
! Southern Mail.
On motion the Senate laid aside the morning
business and proceeded 10 the order of the day
viz the Ten Regiment Bill.
Mr.. Butler of South Carolina, spoke in OPP
position TO the bill and pointed out what he
contcnded were its defects, viz, to wit, an UNI
necessary increase of Executive patronage al
ready large, and the dangerous amendment
4 would increase it. He denounced seyie
complaisance with the Executive demand ;
| feared that the members would give him two
hundred thousand troops if desired, merely
from his asking them, and thought Mexico had
| the right to complain of the terms demanded
IIby us as the price OF peace.
H In the Senate, Mr.. Badger has the floor on
this question for tomorrow.
i Mr.. Dayton submitted a resolution calling
upon the Secretary of the Treasury tor copy
of the proceedings relative to the award in the
/ Pea Patch case
L 1t was adopted.
The Senate then went into Executive scs-
SION
/ The Senate adjourned.
\ HOUSE.
The Speaker announces as the first thing in
order, the BUSINESS on the Speaker s table
| yz-the reports of committees.
II Mr.. Boyd introduced resolution to stol
! the debate ON the Presidents Message.
/ Mr.. Stevens moved to lay the motion on the
| table, informing the House the Senate had
concurrcd in the amendments.
II Mr.. Boyd, from the Committee on Terri
| tories, reported Joint resolution, and modl-
n fled it so as to allow three hours for debate.
II Mr.. Stevens moved to postpone 1t unt
]. Monday, and called for the yeas and nays.
II The Committee on Public Buildings report
| ed Joint resolution which was postponed.
II \ large number of resolutions was then OF
/ fcred, one of which was by Mr.. Bates, calling
| on the President for an explanation as To th'
| condition of the Three Million fund
Il One was also offered by Mr.. Mckay, IN
| structing the Post Office committee to releas'
! the Department from the day route contract
! and TO inquire what the Richmond Compan,
would carry the mail for.
Il A resolution was offered by Mr.. Chase, de
clarng it inexpedcnt to withdraw the army Il
:, a defensive line.
Il Mr.. Stevens from the committee on Public
Buildings, made a report.
Il The Committee on Patents and Patent Olli
cc, reported sundry bills.
H Mr. Giddings offered resolution citing
case of a negro purchased in Congressiona
Boarding House, and for the appointment of
select committee of five to inquire into the eX
pedency of abolishng slavery in the Distric
of Columbia, or removing the Government Il
free State.
II Mr.. Gayle moved to lay the resolution on TIN
table and called for the yeas and nays.
I Much confusion prevailed in the Hall.
Il Several members were addressing the Chai
at the same time.
/ The Speaker called loudly to order.
Il Mr.. Giddngs wished to modify his rcsolu
ton.
/ Mr.. IIaralson moved to lay the subject OF
the table, and called for the yeas and nays.
II The motion was carried.
The Committee on Pensions reported 4 join
resolution.
H The Committee on the District of Columbi;
reported a bill.
II Other resolutions and bills were now oilGrc'
until the adjournment.