Weekly national intelligencer., 1848-01-22

Of the public interest And is upon the authority of the
practice OF his predecessors that the Executive acts rather
than upon the existence OF any reason for his conduct
am willing, as far my vote is concerned-if could
give detached from other condcraiionsto vote 10 lei In
the full blaze of the upon every transaction that paper
contains growing out of this should like myself TO
see the estimates made by the generasncef commanding
those two columns in Mexico aud also thor advice given 10
the Executive at the incpent stages of the waa1yce
sought because one OF the parties from whom il was sought
the head Of The American army and had hererre
right TO be consulted by The Executive who Is not military
man should Ike to see all these things sir that might
know 70 what extent any all Of these generals may be
rssponsbel do not say for the origin Of the war; but
the manner IN which il has been prosecuted Sir do
speak auihoriatvey am not the head of any com
mtiee which authorizes me 10 60 into the Departments
and make inquiry in relation To- these subjects am not
charged particularly expressly with any branch OF the Sc.
mates business and therefore know nothing personay as TO
what facts are contained in the archives Of the Ex
ecutive Department Now, sir upon another branch Of this
subject
The honorable Senator from North Carolina who has had
the lead upon the question of opening the doors and admit
ting all the Information that may be in the Of the
Executive agrees with upon question: and shall
oduce my anc ent resolution TO morrow, the meet
ing OF the Senate hope then have the aid $50 potential
IN all matters IN which he takes pa Of tie honorable Sena
tor But the honorable Senator from North Carolina wants
the information called for by this resolution and other nfor
'maiion, for certain purpose. Now, wha is this purpose
Why, is TO know what the political designs of the Ex
eclive in regard to the warthat is say what his de-
United States is only branch of the Government Of the
United States Congress another leading statesman Of
This country whose voice. possibly, potential within it is
without these walls has laid it down right belonging to
the two Houses OF Congress- not that they should call upon
the President TO know what he MEANS but they should
express what they should be the end and objects the
Therefore, if the honorable Senator fom North Caro-
lima has any ocitude upon this subject it is of far
importance for him know what Congress means than
to know what the President means because the President
cannot act without the consent of Congress Now if the
Senator desires to know what Congress do, what
object they desire to accomplish the mode in which he
ascertain is simply to offer resolution declaring what Con-
means shall be the objects aimed in the of
this war 1t OF consequence sir upon this great qucs
ton, to qubbe about what the President may secretly design
We told by this high authority with the gentleman ard bis
friends that is the right and duty of Congress declare
what shall be eobjecs and purposes of this Let them
come up to The mark and lay before their views.
Mr.. SEWER would suggest Mr.. President that the time
has arrived for the consideration Of the special the day.
Mr.. ALLEN Yes, sir, am doubtless trespassng upon
the time that ougA TO be devoted TO my honorable friends
speech. have, however, but few words more saw and
really did not intend to enter at all into the discussion
but the debate to have spread itself such an
tent that could scarcely avoid engaging in it. shall vote
Tor the Senator's resolution when the addition made which
he says he is willing to make desire that addition made,
because this has always been the practice respect the
Executive branch Of the Governmen as instance we use
the word request when address the Executive and the
word "direct when address the various subordinate de-
parlments 1t has been for the purpose expressing these
views that have respased upon the time Of the Senate
Mr. MANGUM. am extremely reluctant sir, to en-
croach upon The time which belongs the honorable
from Mississippi, but remarks have been made which alb
soutely demand some reply!
Mr.. FOoTE. 1t will give me much pleasure 10 give way
to the Senator.
Mr.. MANGUM. / have very few observations to make
and they will occupy bnt few and must begin
by cohgraulcng the honorable Senator Ohio on the ad
vance he has made within few days regard disclosing
all secrets. And congratulate the Senator from Georgia
the prospect he has of the powerful of The Senator
from Ohio upon that resolution Of his which was laid upon the
table this morning, calling for information The commu
ncations Of the commanding generals the period the
beginning OF this war, either Of advice suggestions other
wise
This resolution, drawn with great cae chastity,
be sure and designed trench on any thing that
might be supposed to affect puriously the Of the
country But, the honorable chairman Of the Committee
Military Affairs very properly says that many things should
be withheld on account Of the contest in which
gagged. But does he mean that TO entrusted
with information which be entrusted with We
want light on this subject As of the minority how
look into the Executive mind and discover the purposes
which there intended Let the world have the nfoma
ton sE and the world will either sustain you refuse
tain you. should like 10 know from the honorable chairman
Of the Committee Military Aflas what do when
the conquest OF Mexico is complete If there Govern
mcnt TO treat with now, what will do with Mexico them
sir These important matters that involve ultimately, in
my judgment the stability Of our free institutions. For one
would like know, if the Republic of Mexico falls into
hands, what is to be done with it This is the main point
that desire light upon do not fig for the views
pressed to-day further than they relate TO this point
Will the honorable chairman of the Committee Military
Affairs condescend to inform what he to do with
Mexico after il is conquered Will he enghten to the
distinct purposes Of the Executive respecting her What
shall be done with this unfortunate Republic after il falls into
hands think that Congress has deep and profound
interest in this inquiry Sir care not zig, have already
sad whether the resolution passes not f the honorable
chairman Of the Committee Military Affairs, in his official
capacity will only give light this single point He
goes for the conquest Of Mexico, which, take il, implies the
annhilation Of that Government How, then, are you to
make peace only wish to add single remark reference
10 the honorable Senator from Ohio in regard to his ancen
resolutions. shall go for any additional ght-or the re-
mova Of any secresy and for the obtaining of any nfoma
ton that may be necessary aid in the discharge Of
duties.
Mr.. ALLEN. VIII the honorable Senator accept Of the
amendment
Mr.. MANGUM. / said would do
Mr.. DOUGLASS. DO understand that the modification
is made
The PRESIDING OFFICER. 1t is.
The question then taken the resolution, amended,
and 1t was adopted.
NEW FORK CORRESPONDENCE.