The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-02-26
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
WAsHINGroN. Feb. 16.


probation oft conduct of officers did not
imply an appreciation Of the war.
Nr Hale responded defending himself |
strongly on the ground that his constituents /
were opposed to the war;
Mr. Foote Qoco)spoke in very strong terms !
denumcaiory of MIR Hale and the Liberty |
party, and read long extracts from pamphlets |
circulated in New England, which were n
ganst the war, and which he alleged were
circulated under sanction of the Wings.
HOUSE. MIR Kaufman, the member from
Texas, submitted n resolution that the debate
on the loan bill shall terminate on Wednes-
day at two o'clock A vote was taken on
the motion-ayes 10, noes 81.
The bill was then taken up, MIR Nicoll 10
COY ofNew York, continuing the debate on
the bill, who defended the treasury and con-
sdered the estimated sixteen millions suffi-
cient, He favored taxing oftea and coffee,
and challenged the Wings to meet the issue.
Mr. Pollock, of Pa, spoke in favor ola d-
rect loan in preference TO any farther issue
of treasury notes. Two o'clock, the time for
closing the debate having arrived, MIR pinton,
of Ohio, closed the debate, being allowed to
do so by new rule of the House. A vote
was then taken to strike out Is millions, and
substitute 10 millions. On reading the first
section of the bill, Mr. Hale of Mass, pro-
posed an amendment, that no portion of the
money granted should hereafter be expen-
ded in the prosecution of the war. A vote
was then taken on this IHotion-Ayes 23;noes
IlS.
WAsRINGToN, Feb. II.
SENATE. MIR Yulee called up his res
olutlons, offered as a substitute I,1r those of
Mr. Dickinson, respecting slavery in the terri
tory which may be acquired by the United
States He declared that the original resolu
tons were erroneous respecting the tole.-a-
ion of slavery in new territory.
MIR Dickinson said he would reply at n
proper time.
MIR Hulee's resolution was then laid OH the
table.
The Ten Regiments bill coming up, Mr.
Rusk took the floor He advocated the most
energetic prosecution of the war. He tCas
for no treaty short cfLhe Sierra .lIad,e and Jolh
the CdtiforniaS.
HOUSE. Mr. Palfey, of Mass, wished
to offer resolution in favor of Withdrawing
our troops from Mexico, but was refused
The House resolved itselfinto Committee
Ofthe Whole on the state of the Union, Mr.
Bolts in The Chair, when the special order of
the day was taken up, it being the Loan bill
Among other amendments proposed was one
by Mr. Collamer, ofVt, repeating the Tariff
of lS46, and reestablshing that of1S42 in its
place, which was rejected. Yeas 81 Nays
05.
Mr. Mckay, from the minority of the Com
mttce on Ways and Means, reported sub
stute empowering the President to issue
Treasury Notes of not less than $50 each, to
the amount of sixteen millions.
A severe struggle ensued, leach party hay
ing rallied all its forces for this trial. and
when the main question was reached, the
substitute was rejected-Ayes, 104; Noes, los.
Majority, one.
The Committee Of the Whole rose and re-
ported the bill.
The vote was then taken on agreeing to
the report, and the House divided-Ayes, los;
Noes, l04.
Mr. Grinnell of Mass, then offered an u
mendment that all words relating to agency
be struck out, and that the expenses ofnego-
tatng the loan be confined TO $4,000. This
was carried without a division.
The bill was then finally carried by vote
Of Ayes 1872, Noes IA.
WAsHTNGTON, Feb. 1S.
SENATE. Mr. Baldwin submitted reso-
lutions that the revenues and contributions
collected in Mexico, be appropriated for the
payment of Mexican claimants. He said
there was no constitutional power vested in
the President, to appropriate any moneys to
support the army, without the authority of
Congress. The President should also be re-
CURED TO communicate particulars Of &C.
counts ofall monies collected in Mexico. The
resolution was ordered to be printed.
A short debate took place relative to the re-
lief of the widow of Col. McRae,
MIR Niles opposed the principle as danger
Gus.
Mr. Benton defended the bill and gave a
history of McRae's services s. other remarks.
The bill was passed.
The ten Regiments bill was then taken up.
Mr. Greene opposed it, and said the charac-
Ter and object of the war had been entirely
changed, and was now carried on contrary
to the Constitution. The conquest of the
whole territory was inexpedient and it would
be dangerous TO hold any part of Mexico.
HOUSE. Mr. Burke, of South Carolina.
offered joint resolution for defrayng the
travelling expenses ofColonel Curtis Regi-
ment of Texan Volunteers, and indemnity for
the loss of horses sustained i'm their march
from San Antonio, in May, 1S47.
The resolution was opposed by Mr. Henley
and others, and its consideration postponed
until Tuesday next.
The House then went into Committee of
Inc Whole on the Union. and the case of
'ohn Paul Jones was taken up for consider
alton. -.
Mr. Rockwell commended that the captured
vessels were given up by Denmark to Eng
land and proving that when those vessels
went into the Danish port, they were in the
possession of an American prize agent, and
that John Paul Jones had nothing to do with
the surrender.
The Committee then rose and reported the
bill NO
Mr. Bowlin, ofMissouri, offered as n sub
stitute, that the sum, of 1924 900 be given to
Abe heirs ofJones, in full for their alleged
claims. .....
The vote was then taken, and the substi
b|le lost, bya vote OFFS ayes to LOG noes.