The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-15

muuication from he War Department, relative
70 bull providing for the temporary increase
Of the staff Of the army.
Hoo. S. Houston gave notice that he would
introduces bill 10 repeal the cession Of Aisxan-
dria.
A resolution was passed admitting the pub
fishers to the floor Of The Senate.
Hon. Danr 5. Dickinson asked and obtained
leave to take up ms resolutions relative to The
Mexican War, and make than the special order
Of the day for tomorrow.
The confederation Of the Ten RegiB emit Bill
was resumed. Hon. r. Johnson continued his
remarks He denounced the adminisirati
policy IN the present conAict and for ordering
| the movement Of the troops, aud for the delays
occasioned in enlisting volunteers for the war
He freely admitted that the primary cause Of
the war was the annexation Of Texas 10 our
country.
He was opposed 10 the withdrawal Of the
troops from Mexico, as it would be productive
Of perpetual war.
He opposed the idea Of overthrowing the ma
tionaity Of Mexico.
/ He denounced the design that some had Of
overtime wing the religion Of Mexico.
| Mr.. Clayton asked II Scott and Taylor desired
these men, referring to those TO be raised by the
provisions Ofthe bill under discussiOn.)
Gen. Cas- replied in the affirmative.
| Messrs. Critic nden, Badger and Clayton
spoke, the latter at some length, Who finally
gave way for "a motion to adjourn.
HoUsE-After some important business, the
House went into COMMITTEES of the whole on the
special order, the Presidents Message
On a motion the differe nj portions Of the mes
sage were referred to the appropriate commit
tees
Mr.. Stewart Of Pennsylvania denounced the
report Of the Secretary of the Treasury a.
abounding with inaccuracies.
| Mr.. Venable defended the President.
On motion the House adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. IL.
SESArE--Several petitions were presented
from Maine and Massachusetts,, protesting
against the present war, and praying for its
speedy termination.
Hon. A. ii. Sewer, Of Arkansas, reported q
bill providing for the settlement Of old Mexican
claims, as the government was not responsible
for them.
A bill for refunding certain monies o the
Secretary OF Wisconsin, was passed.
Mr.. DlckinsOn's resolutions were then called
, up. Mr.. Dickinson argued, in support Of IN
, resolutions, that territory must be acquires
from Mexico as indemnity to our country fol
the present war, SC. That to territorial legs
lation, must be left the control Of slavery Ou
! rapid increase in population and our interest
fully authorized the acquisition Of more terrific
~. Slavery must finally end by its own self
I destruction, the slave possesses neither Patri
etism nor intelligence. BY leaving MeKic
alone, we will become prey to her dishOnOr
= and 10 withdraw our troops will be sbandOni1,
: our conquest. Such a course will not neesssa
rily bring about annexation. Wrought 10 hay
It in our power &c suggest terms, at least, as q
the provisions Of treaty.
Mr.. Yulee offered an amendment, recon-
mendIng that the control Of slavery be subjsetet
to the will of the people at large.
Mr.. Hale proposed, as a substitute for tn
whole subject, that slavery be prohibited.
The further consideration OF the resolution
was laid over.
> The ten regiment ball was called up.
Mr.. Clayton opposed the acquisition Of terri
. tory by conquest as being at war with the priH
=, ciples Of our Republican institutions, and dan
gerous to their permansnee- He was within
to take territory by treaty, and not by force
He deemed the call for additional troops as III
necessary. We had subdued Mexico and be-
a under her government many States, and h
!. eight millions Of Inhabitants must be regards
as abolitioBists in respect to the institution {
slavery, which must be greatly endangered
the passage Of this bill. The provisions Of u
Ptccout ohis ~ PaSoCN1 PtoNce ~ hiC haAoo
the Executive patronage OF great extelt, j
% making appointments Of at least $40 eommn
IL stoned officers. He denounced the administrs
:, ton for its course towards Santa Anna, and i
whole conduct in the management Of the war.
y The Senate then went into Executive sessiOI
IS HOUsE.-The Committee on Military Afai
ID reported bill providing for soldiers bouni
who were engaged in the war with Mexico.
Mr. King, from the Committee on Naval A
!, fairs, reported a bill authorizing sundry nav
: promotions.
- Mr. Stanton, from the same Committee, r
= ported a bill to make sailors letters tree
:, Mr.. Holmes, from the Military COmmitts
!, reported bill to establish Military Depot
= the mouth Of Genesee river.
= Mr.. HilIiard, from the Committee on Foreig
!, Affairs, recommended the appointment Of
: minister to Rome.
The House then went into COMMITTEES Of Il
Whole upon the Presidents Message. COnsr
cradle debate ensued, when, on motion. Il
= House adjourned without final action