The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-21


tions ssbnittsd yesterday BY Mr. MANovM, calling for
the insrusNons under which General scotts order NO
s7s issued and also his opinion - to the soisnoy
Of his means to Garry the same into effect.
Mr.. MAxouM stated that he had two objects in pre-
ssnting these resolutions
First to know the extent Of the Executive purpose on
the subject Of the conquest of Mexico.
Secondly to ascertain the opinions Of the highest mill
tsry authority to the Of carrying out this
pose.
Mr. NJ expressed his surprise the tender footsdnes
Of gentlemen ON the other side, whenever light was
sought for.
Mr. CAss said he not tender of the Executive but
of the honor of the country He did not wish to en-
to Congress- he hoped the President would
fully and plainly and say 1t Is his design to
conquer the whole of Mexico; but to holding Mexico
that was different question.
Mr.. CRrrrErDEN replied in tone of strong sarcasm,
the subject Of the executive Withholding light from
Congress- lest the enemy should be benefited by It, All
that asked only information necessary
to enable the Senate to form . correct Judgment on
matters submitted to them for legislation.
Mr. said the secret desires and opinions Of the
President were Of consequence. Congress alone
would determine the policy to be pursued But ss the
Senator from North Carolina might learn the opinion
The resolution was then modified by MIR. Mangum, so
to leave 1t discretionary with the President to omit
disclosure which, In his opinion would be dstrmen
tai to the public interests and in this form 1t agreed
to.
THE TEN REGIMENT BILL.
The Senate then to the consideration Of the
ten regiment bill.
Mr.. FoorE resumed his remarks He rsbuksd the
charge Of fAsshood made he said not directly but by
inusndo against the President Mr. Psarcs and Others
He expressed pain being put in conflict with Mr. Cal
houn, for whom he entertained the most profound
spsct, and who he believed possessed the entire conf
dsnos Of the people Of Mississippi He then examined
the proposition Of Mr. Calhoun and commended that the
tendency of policy is to renstonass Mexico and
showed that his [Cdhoun'sl predictions, made at the
last session Of Congress- in regard to the
Of taking Vera Cruz the city Of Mexico &c. had not
been verified.
Mr. CALHOUN explained and said that in an interview
sought by the Executive he had expressed the opinion
that II Vera Cruz and the Castle Of San Juan dUlloa
were attacked and forces defeated the inevitable
consequence must be Withdrawal to q defensive
line This he repeated In his speech session he
had never doubted ability to take Vera Crus and
had said that successful In taking the cas tho city
Of Mexico, etc., very WE'LL but not bad consequences
would fow therefrom.
houn's speech, he laid down his plsnwhich was to
annex Mexico by Provinces and admit her to tho bens
ns Of our territorial system He would establish depots
1t the principal points, introduce import and ex-
port system, our land ONCE system general sducaton
and trial by jury He looked forward to long series Of
years OF prosperity II adopted this He trust
cd that supplies would be voted for If do not avail
ourselves Of present to bdue Mexico but be
content with defensive line, ws may ultimately find
ourselves engaged in . double WARMTH Mexico and
Great Britain.
Mr.. CaIrrENpEr referred to an allusion made by Mr.
Foote to Mr. Clay magnstser using curious arts to
obtain the Presidency He regretted the remark as
Clay was now at an advanced age in private condition
OF fe seeking nothing further from the public favor
and could derive no lustrs from the Presidency
His (Cay's would adorn the highest page Of his
oountrys history What he (Crittenden) now said was
due to private friend and an lustrious citissn.
Mr. FoorE dsclsimed any idea Of giving offence.
Adjourned
House OF Representatives.
HON, Mr.. HoRNBEoK.
After rerding the journal,
Mr.. BRoDHEAp rose ct half-past u lo'cock, and an
nounced the deoease Of Mr. Hornbeok, membr of the
HOUSE, ct Allentown, Pa the 10th inst. The duty
mad been asetgnsd Asla q ASKING this snnounssusut
and having dons only remained for him to say but
few words - to his public character and services The
deesassd was native Of New Jersey, and graduate Of
Union College. His father . distingushsd physi-
oisn, and the whole family Of the highest
The family removed to Pennsylvania and the deceased
having been subsequently admitted to the bar Of that
commonwealth there that their acquaintance and
risndshp was formed They had prsctssd ct the same
bar and frequently trimmed the midnight lamp to-
gsthsr Though opposed in politics. he him - man
Of pure principles, arm and enduring friendship Il had
been said that his chasts ambition had too much of the
heavenly nre The popular voice Of Lshigh and Bucks
counties had called and elected him to Congress- shortly
after his friends discovered the evidences of an nsdous
attack of pulmonary Affection but he here to take
his place in the great Of the national
But ten days SINCE he returned home to receive tho con-
solutions and attentions Of his family and friends who
had now lost one faithful in every relation.
The customary revolutions were then passed.
Adjourned