Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-01-26
WASHINGTON, January /

Message at o'clock.
y Mr.. Stevens offered TN amendment to post
pone the further discussion Of the bill until he 1t
eHondny.
The resolution as anne nded prevailed.
Mr. Giddings offered resolutions instancing
the sale Of . negro in Washington City, and
asking for the appointment Of a Select Commit
tee TO inquire into the expediency Of abo!'shing
Slavery in the District Of Columbia, or Of reno
wing the Capital to Free State.
The resolutions caused some excitement, and
much disorder.
Mr. Hugh A HARRISON moved TO lay the cub
Jet the table. The yeas and nays call
j,and the motion to lay the table carried.
Yeas 81, Nays 50.
On motion the House adjourned.
Tnesday, January 1o.
SENATE-Mr. Baldwin submitted resolu-
tons calling on the President for information as
to the extent Of the Mexican domain, and the
power Of Mexico to cede any portion Of d coun-
try 10 foreign governments.
On motion. the Senate laid aside the morning
business, aud proceeded to the consideration Of
the Ten Regiment Bill.
Mr.. Badger opposed the bill in some able re-
marks, charging the war and its immediate
suits TO the unconstitutional acts of the Pres-
lent, in ordering the Army 10 the Rio Grande.
Mr.. Manguin's resolutions calling on the
President for General SCOTS plans for prosecu
ting the war, was taken up.
Hr. Sewer called for the yeas and nays, which
were taken, and tho resolution passed yeas 90
nays ~.
Mr.. Bagby offered resolutions denying the
constitutional power OF the Government to i'm
prove rivers and haTbors. or construct internal
i.ni rovements.
Mr.. Foote took the floor, but gave way TO a
motion TO 60 into Executive Session, after
which the Senate ad journed
The HOUSE occupied the day debating Mr..
TTist's correspondence No votes taken,
aud the proceedings are not of special interest
Wfdnesdny, January 10.
Sundry petitions and memorials were presen-
ted and referred.
After di-posing with the morning business the
Ten Regime mt Bill was taken up
Mr.. Foo,e defended the bill earnestly. and
conten1cd that IL ought TO pass lie continued
his speech until the Senate ad ourncd.
HOUSE-Thc Speaker announced as the first
thing in order the reports Of the Standing Com
mittces.
Mr. Bolts. chairman Of the committee
Military Affairs. reported a bill providing for
clothing volunteers; and another relative to the
wages Of regulars.
Mr., Burt, from the same committee, reported
n bill providing for disabled officers; and anoth-
er providing for enfeeb!ed soldiers.
Mr.. Vinto., chairman from the committee on
WAYS and Means, reported bill providing for
loan Of 5000, 900 dollars.
Mr. Broadhca d desired to consider those por-
lions Of tho Presidents Annual Message relating
to Military affairs. lie spoke at length in oPpo
siton 10 the war.
Mr. McLane, Of Mar, land, obtained the floor,
and de ended the course of the Pres ident. lie
speaks fuenty and we'll and commands atten-
ton. He was frequently interrupted by various
members OH the opposite side, who wished. to
make corrections.
Mr.. Tompkins followed in a powerful speech
in opposition to the Message Of the President re-
f,ring to give the information called for by the
House.
Mr.. William F. Hall, of Missouri. replied to
in of Pres mt
Mr.. Barrow. obtained the floor, but gave way
to u motion to adjourn.
Thnrsday, January 30.
SENATE-The Vice President called the
Senate TO order.
ArreeabIy to notice, Mr.. Atherton asked and
obtained leave to bring in joint resolution to
modify and md the Sub-Treasury law which
was read the ii rst and second time by unanimous
consent, and referred to the committee OIL RI
nance,
Mr.. Davis, from the committee on Military
Affairs reported bill to establish list Of retired
whether
Gen SCOTS cent orders TO occupy the Mexican
territory, was taken up
Mr.. Coss opposed the resolution IN a lew re-
marks.
Mr.. Mangum spoke in support of the resoiu-
,ion-contcnding that il unusual to oppose
such enquiries. lie thought gentlemen on the
other side seemed very tender-footed in disclo-
sing the Presidents design.
and asse rted the Presidents intention TO conquer
Mexico-hc did not say keep all. bnt conquer
and hold till Mexico agreed to terms of peace.
Mr.. Manguin modified his resolution, leaving
it discre lionary with the President: after which
il adopted.
On motion, the Senate laid aside the morning
business, and took up the Ten Regiment El.
Mr. Foote resumed his speech. He opposed
Mr. Calhoun, aud advocated the conquest of the
whole Of Mexico.
cri.f fall cd in n ell n SDr pchi
in defence Of Mr.. Clay against the charges made
by Mr. Foote.
HOUSE-Mr. Broadhead announced the death
of Mr.. Hornheck. and after Prononncing brief
suiocy the House passed the accustomed resoiu
tons and adjourned without further business.
Friday, January 81.
SENATE-Mr. Cameron announced
The death of Mr.. IIornbeck. of Pennsyl-
v;,nia. and after pronouncing upon him
brief eulosy the Senate passed the accus-
toned resolutions and coincidence and
mourning. and adjourned without further
business until Monday.
HOUSE-Mr. Jamison. Of Missouri.
made some personal explanations relative
10 his speech, which was incorrectly repor-
ted.
On motion. the House proceeded 10 the
Of private bills from the
Senate.
Mr.. Rockhill, Of Connecticut. moved
that the House resolve itself into a COM
mi.tee of the whole on the state of the
Union, which motion was agreed TO.
Mr. Schenck. chairman Of the commit
tee on Private Claims. reported bill grant /
ing pension to the widow of Jacob t
Brown.
Mr.. Bowlin offered an amendment to I
make the provision general for certain
cases.
The discussion OF FRIDAY last was re-
sumed, and there was considerable spar
ring between Messrs. Atkinson and Boy
den,
Sever al members opposed the bill be-
cause j, provided only for the families of