Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-01-12

- limited States.'' This motion was
carried in the affirmative-yeas So, nays
81. Mr. Cobb, of Georgia. then remark
ed that the resolution, as it now stood
nresented such remarkable issues, thai
he must propose to debate it. In case
debate arises Oh any resolution offered to-
day, it lies over under the rulc.I At this
stage Of the proceedings, the House ad-
journed.-l The Union.
JAN. An the Senate, Mr.. Calhoun
made a speech in defence of his rcsolu-
fiops. in relation to the conquest and an
nexafion Of Mexican ;eIritory. lie con-
tended that the war was unnecessary and
might have been ayoded-hc was in IA
yor Of defensive line Of policy-that we
had ample territory for indemnity already
in our possession, and that the present
policy Of the administration must eventu-
ally terminate i'm the extinction Of Mexico
rs an Independent nation, and be frauglit
with the most disastrous consequences 10
our own country. The remarks Of Mr.
Calhoun were listened TO WITH most pro-
found attention, and at their close created
much sensation. Further consideration
Of the resolutions was postponed, and the
Senate then went into Executive session,
after which they adjourned.
resolution was adopted in the House,
calling upon the President for information
in relation 10 the return OF Gen. Santa
Anna 10 Mexico; with an amendment, call
ing also for information in relation to the
return Of Gen. Paroles.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 5. 6 =. N.
The Senate. after the disposal Of some
unimportanf business. proceeded to the
consideration of the ten regiment bill.
Mr.. Criitenden moved as a substitute to
place thirty thousand volunteers at the dis
posal of the President.
lie thought that an army that could con-
guer like SCOTS could hold possession Of
acquired territory against any odds, and
he could see no reason now for increasing
troops one half in Mexico.
Mr. Cass defended the bill
Mr.. Calhoun opposed the bill and sub
stitute.
Mr.. Jefferson Davis expressed himself
in favor Of the bill. but preferred regulars.
Mr. Crittcndcn's substitute was lost by
10 to GO.
Adjourned.
HOUSE-Thc President submitted
copies of the correspondence with Gen.
Taylor.
Mayor Gaines was swornin.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 6-r. H.
SENATE.
Among the Petitions, one was prcscn-
ted by Mr. Coiwin from tie friends of As
ISOLATION Of Spring Garden Pennsylvania.
10 terminate. the war. Motion to print
lost. Petition referred to the appropriate
committee. Another petition on the same
subject, was presented by Mr.. Allen, from
Ohio.
Mr. Dixon Lewis was sworn III and took
his seat.
Mr.. Badger from Committee on Military
Affairs reported bill to extend the law fo
secure the filing up of reg imentS. which
was read and passed. The special order
Of the day being the ten regiment bill. was
resumed
Mr.. Hale denounced the administration.
and opposed voting men Snoney. He ia
vorcd the recall of the army. and feared
that voting means authorized the President
10 do what he pleased. lie thought that
patriotism yields TO policy. and men favor
war because they regard popular opinion
more than their own judgncnt-Bll post
poned. Mr. Beverly Johnson announced
his intention To reply 10 Mr.. lIale.-td-
journcd.
TnE IIorsE resumed the Southern Mail
bill. on which Il warm debate continued
I'LL the hour of adjournment.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7th-7 F. NJ
SENATE not in session to day
The House was engaged all day dis
cussIng the bill to restore the Southern
Mail To the old route Various amend
ments were proposed and lost; other
amendments were offered and adopted
when several points of order were raised.
and much confusion prevailed until the
hour of adjournment.