Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-01-21

partment arising from the operations of the pri-
waite express between New Orleans and Mont
gomery, Alabama.
Mr. Dayton's resolution, formerly submitted,
calling for copies of Gen. SCOTS letters relative
to forcing contributions from Mexico, was adopt
cd.
Mr. Baldwin's formerly proposed resolution,
calling for copies of Trist's correspondence, was
adopted.
The bill to exempt the vessels of the Coloni-
cation Society from the provisions of the law
regulating the number of passengers on vessels,
was passed.
The Senate then proceeded to the considera-
ton of the Ten Regiment Bill, and MIR Pearce
OF Md, opposed il in some pertinent remarks,
regretting that he had to differ 30 widely from
his colleague relative to peace with Mexico. He
controverted most of Reverdy Johnson's posi-
tons. and denied that the boundary of Texas
extended to the Rio Grande, citing Benton,
Ashley, Ingersol and other authorities to sustain
his denial. He made detailed statement of the
facts of the case.
Mr. Butler of South Carolina has the floor
next on this subject The Senate adjourned
over to Monday.
In the HOUSE. Mr. Evans of Md. moved to
reconsider the vote of yesterday, laying on the
table the resolution Of enquiry relative to the
rank Of Surgeons in the Army, which was re-
was carried.
Mr. Schenck of Ohio explained the character
of the resolution, and regretted that the House
should have treated it, coming from a Committee
as it did, so cavalierly. The resolution was then
adopted.
reply from the President to Mr. Goeein's
resolution respecting Santa Annals return to
Mexico was received and read.
The President refuses to communicate the in
structions which were given TO our Commanders
in relation to the mntter, because he considers il
incompatible with the public interests. He cites
Washington's example as precedent for his re-
fiisal, and says the information il given might
prevent negotiations for peace.
Mr. Truman Smith of Conn. moved that the
subject be referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
Mr. j. Q. Adams rose, and spoke of the Mes
sage in a most energetic manner. The House
crowded around him, breathlessly awaiting the
words that fell from his venerated lips, He
moved to refer the Message TO a select Commit
tee, who would show Mr. Polk that he was bound
to furnish the information that the House asked
for.
Mr. Isaac f. Holmes of S. C. followed, and
admired Mr. Folks firmness in this matter. He
pointed out the fact that he had taken Washing
ton rs his Guide.
MIR Schenck spoke with great spirit, and said
it was time for the Representatives of the people
to assert their rights and refuse to acknowledge
Polk as their master
Mr. Toombs of Ga. replied. He said the ques-
ton was not whether the President could not
withhold information concerning public matters
in certain cases, but ii was whether this was one
of those cases OF not.
MIR Chas. J. Ingersoll followed in justification
of the President He moved to refer the sub
ject to the Committee of the Whole House, and
make it the special order OF the day for Tues.
day next
MIR Collamer of VT. replied to Mr. Ingersoll,
and contended that in this case the President
was bound to give the required information.
Mr. Tompkins of Mississippi next obtained the
floor, but gave way for Mr. Ingersoll's motion to
be put 1t was carried, and the House then adj
journcd.