Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-11

WAsHINGToS, Feb'y :. 1913.
SENATE.-A communication was received
from the Secretary of War, in obedience to an
order, submitting map of New Mexico.
A resolution, directing inquiry as to the re-
cent failures of the Southern mail, was adop-
ted. Also, a resolution calling for information
respecting cadet appointments in the army,
under certain new regulations.
A bill in favor of widows and orphans of
persons dying IN the service during the war
with Mexico, was passed.
A resolution was offered, asking the Presi-
dent to inform the Senate respecting certain
instructions to Mr.. Trist, of August last, and
the propositions on the part of the Mexican
commissioners az basis of a treaty, &c. Laid
| over
The ten regiment bill was then taken up.
Some explanation took place between Messrs.
Baldwin and Sewer. in reference to statements
in the speeches made by them.
| Mr.. Hunter spoke at length in favor of the
bill. He declared against the right Of Con-
gress 10 interfere with the conduct Of the war,
farther than incidentally in the granting OF
suppies-the management, essential to sue
cess, belonging TO the President. He believed
the proposition of Mr.. Calhoun would have
been more acceptable. but for the misconstruc-
| ton OF it's being defensive line only, whereas
it would have been judicious position fol-
aggressive as well as defensive operations. He
preferred now however, the line suggested
by the Senator from Miss, Jefferson Davis,)
extending from Tampico to the Sierra Madre
which would not only be most secure in
defence, but enable US 10 keep up trade, and
be less expensive than any other. He should
oppose taking it as permanent boundary line
To retire would not discredi! our arms-poIiCy
dictated it; and as conquerors it was left fol
US to determine how to end the war--thl.
could be done with honor
Mr. H. having concluded, Mr.. Miller oh.
tanned the floor, but yielded to a motion to &c
into executive session. After brief session
the Senate adjourned.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES. Mr.. Stephens
offered a resolution, which was adopted, thai
the President of the United States be reques
ted to furnish 10 the House, copies OF all let.
tiers received at the war office, from the frs
to the twenty-second Of February, 1847, in
elusive, which have not before been published
and which may not be prejudical to the pub
lie interests.
Mr.. Hunt, of n Y, asked leave to offer 4
joint resolution giving thanks to Gen. Scott
and the officers and men under his command
for their brilliant exploits, and a gold media
The rules were adoptel-yeas 167, nay
(N1r. Gddngs)
, The resolution was ordered to be engrosset
for third reading.
MIR. Henly moved to reconsider the vote
just taken, for the purpose of amending III,
. first resolution, enumerating the achievements
Of the army by adding" all OF which triumph
: and achievements are honorable to our nation
: al character and give additional brillancy ant
: Iustre to the American arms"
The yeas and nays were taken, and III,
vote by which the resolution was ordered t.
be engrossed was negatived
The resolutions were subsequently passes
yeas 1917, nay /, (Mr. G;ddings.)
On motion of Mr.. Bolts, it was resolve
y that the President OF the U. 5. be requested It
communicate to this House whether any com
? munlcatIon has been received from Mexico
r containing propositions for peace from tn
Mexican government or its commissioners
1t so, that he communicate the me, if it ca
: be done without detriment 10 the public inter
es:s
: Mr. Stephens offered resolutions OF thank
8 to Gen. Taylor, officers and men, for their he
roic conduct at Buena Vista, and that a COL
8 medal be presented to him. They were agree
;, to-yeas 1871, nay l., (Mr. Giddings)
4 MIR. Wilmot, by unanimous consent, mad
a personal explanation, in reply to an articl
}. in the Union last week He said that it al
e grew out of the fact that he would not sun
e port Mr.. Buchanan for the Presidency.
: MIR. Thompson, of Pa, replied, and defen
ded Mr. Buchanan.
Mr.. Giddings offered preamble against th
e war, concluding with resolution of thank
S TO Albert Gallatin, for his recent illusions o
II the subject.
d The preamble and resolution were laid ur
on the table-yeas 1872, nays As; and th
d House adjourned.