Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-03-23


which was read first and second time by uIclTS
imous conscpt, aud referred TO the Committee
on Territories
Il Agreeaby to notice, Mr. Benton asked and
obtained leave To bring in a jOnt resolution
which was read twice by unanimous consent,
and referred to the Committee on Naval AZ
fairs. 1t related 10 the purchase Of American
hemp for the use of the navy.
II Mr.. Westcott, from the Judiciary Commit
tee, reported Joint resolution for the relief of
Leslie Coombs.
The amendment for the relief Of the heirs Of
Paul Jones was concurred in, and the bill has
now become law.
The Senate then proceeded to the consider
alton of the order of the day, which was the
Ten Regiment Bill. Mr.. Buffers motion TO
re-commit, was decided IN the negative.
. The question now REQUIRED on the passage
of the bill. Mr. Calhoun had no expectation
that the question would be pressed at this time,
as he desired to express his views, aud hoped
that the vote would be postponed III to-Inor-
row.
\ Mr.. Cass opposed the posrponcmcnt. Mr..
Mason advocated the bill, deprecatng further
discussion Mr.. Badger moved 10 go into cX-
ecutlve session; ncgatiycd, IL TO p. lhe
question recurred on the passage Of the BILL
Mr.. Mangum moved to postpone for fortnight,
and expressed his astonishment at the spirit
with which the bill was urged. After further
discussion, Mr.. Mangum moYed to lay the bill
on the table; lost, Is to %.
Mr. Baldwin expressed his surprise al the
course of the Senator on the other side, (Gcn.
Cass) now that the war was substantially
ended, and an armlstlcc was actually concluded.
Il Mr.. Allen spoke in favor of the blll aud
/ thnnerht a n.rht a., al
hoped the question would be- taken tomorrow
if the Senate had to sit all night.
4 Mr.. Fooic followed, in replyto Mr.. Baldwin;
and after few words from Mr.. Calhoun, the
Senate adjourned
Il In the House, Mr.. Farclly, from the Com
mittee on Patents, reported bill for the cx-
tension of Jelhro Wood 5 patent, and moved
It's reference To the committee of the whole.
Il Mr.. Nelson moved to lay the motion on the
table the motion was opposed, but 1t was
finally carried.
The bill to print 10, 900 copies of the war
departments provision contracts was passed.
! Many bills were reported and referred.
I The order of the day was then taken up
/ the Presidents message declining TO furnish
information relative to Nh. Shdell S instructions
as minister to Mexico. Mr.. Root addressed
the House and ridlculcd the treaty, Mr.. Trlst
, and the administrations and declared that Ohio
supported none but proyiso men. Adjourned.
Il WasLin gton, Thursday, March Is.
!. SENATE.--The Scuate was called to order
at IL o'clock. Prayer was offered by the Rev.
! Mr.. Gurley.
! Mr. Dix presented memorial from citizens
| Of New York, praying for the establishment of
! mail steamers between New York, Vera Cruz
and llayrc. 1t was referred to the Committee
on the Post Office.
! Mr. Dix presented petition signed By nu-
mcrous importing merchants, praying that the
duties might be assessed upon goods actually
imported, without regard 10 the invoice. Ii
was received and referred to The Committee on
Finance.
| Mr.. Niles offered resolution calling OF tho
President for "A copy of the correspondence be-
/ tween Mr.. Bancroft and the British govern
ment concerning postal arrangement.
| On motion of Mr. Atherton, the deficiency
bill was taken up; "A slight amendment was
adopted-the question being full mission 10
Rome instead of charge. Mr.. Benton brief
/ " advocated the bill, and Mr.. Badger opposed
both ministers and charges.
Mr.. Crittenden thought it might be consider
ed disrespcctiul, as other small powers send
full MISSIONS After few remarks by Mr..
Benton, the bill was postponed
! The ten regiment bill wds taken up on mo-
tion of Mr. Cass Mr.. Calhoun addressed the
Senate, and spoke at some length in opposition
TO the bill f.; and after a caIclul examination,
had been unable to find a single argument IN
favor of It's passage under existing clrcumstan-
ccs and thought that those who supposed the
passage Of the bill necessary to intimidatc the
Mexican government, overlooked the actual
} cnuIitinu pf tb1i Government. II the
mere shadow of government, existing by our
forbcarancc. We might take the territory and
save our twenty millions. lie also opposed
the bill because it would have an unlayorabe
effect on the monetary world said the levy
ing of take, in Mexico by our gov"rnm mt was
unconstitutional, and protested against such an
act as without law.
+ Mr.. Johnson, of Ga, advocated the pas
sage of the bill, and supported the adInlnlsira-
ton.
f, Mr.. Bradbury moved reconsideration Of
/ the vote agreeing 10 the ilous" amendments on
the bill for the rcci of the heirs of Paul Jones,
which was entered on the Journal
/ The Senate adjourned with the understand
I ING that the vote on the army hl should ha
taken tomorrow, Mr.. BcuIen having the floor
on that question.
II In the House, Mr.. Cobb moved q rccousId-
! Grafton of the vote bv which the House agreed
TO the printing of the provision contracts.
!. Mr.. Bangle (O was unwilling to PRINT extra
copies. as the facts would b. used TO attack
I the administration, aaG as the army officers
! only were TO blame.
'Mr. Crozicr replied, TO which Mr.. Cobb re-
/ ioincd much excited. Mr.. stephens followed,
and said the abstract showed the people where
the money had gone, and created competition.
Il Mr.. McClcmand d, Tended the administration
and said TIN, was agl,atcd for party purposes.
Mr. Thompson. of ny, and MIR. Mckay
took pant in the discussion. The sparring on
l'thc occasion was sparkling and entertaining.
u li,s were given aud taken IN fine style.
The motion to lay ON thc table was renewed,
and decided IN the affirmative, 03 to7S.
The House then resolved itself into commit
tee of the whole, Mr.. Rockwell IN the chair
and after considerable discussion, the commit
tee rose and reported the bill with amendments
1.-The bill then passed and the House adjourned
Washington, Fid1y, March Il.
\ SFSArE.-M IL O'Clock the Senate Was
called to order by the Vice President Playe
was Offered by the Rev. Mr.. Gutlcy.
Mr.. Badger gave notice tina, tomorrow h'
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