The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-08
THE TEN REGIMENT BILL.

MI. BALDWIN. ask the Indulgence OF tHt otiittc,
and OF The senator from Virginia, who rs entitled to the
oor TO enable TO make explanation IN behalf oil my
TREND and constituent, Capt Gregory, OF The navy, VINO
conceives that the honorable senator from Arkansas Mt
SEyIERl was under misapprehenslon IN regard To ma
erla tact IN the statement made by him. on the authority
OF Capt Gregory, in the Senate ON Friday last
The honorable senator from Arkansas, II correctly
understood him. endeavonng to convince the Senate
that Point Isabel and the harbor OF Brazos santiago
were not in the possession of the Mexcans at the lime
OF Gen Iaylors march upon the Rio Grande, and OF his
seizure and occupation of them depot for his army
on the 18th of March, 1916 In proof Of that position
he was understood state TO the Senate that he had been
informed by Capt Gregory that landing there, he saw
only two three huts slightly built with forked sticks
and no Mexcans except few vagabonds and fishermen
The senator from Arkansas under the erroneous Inn
preston that Capt Gregory, the conversation to which
he alluded had reference TO the condition of the lace an
terror TO the time of It's being taken possession OF by Gen
Taylor; whereas, in fact, Point isabel and the port OF
Brazos Santiago had been in the military occupation OF
General Taylor more than month before the landing OF
Captain Gregory, which was on the oth May-the day
on which the battle of Pao Alto was fought. Captain
Gregory informs that he then observed the remains of
several dwellings that had been burnt His conversation
with the senator from Arkansas casual, and in gen
ea terms as ne was not aware at the time that nforma
ton was desired for the purpose OF being communicated
to the Senate He is the DESTROYS OF correcting
the error into which the hon senator has inadvertently
fallen, as it places him somewhat in conflict with the
statements of General Taylor in his correspondence with
the government 1t will be recoeced by the Senate that
General Taylor speaks of the harbor of Brazos Santiago
as being the port used by the citizens OF Ma'amoras In
when at Corpus Christi to citizens OF Natamoras,
and on his arrival at the river had renewed them in
communication to the commanding general at that
place. that until the question of boundary should be de-
mitivey settled, the harbor of Brazos Santiago should
be opened TO the free of the Mexicans heretofore.
He also speaks of the Mexican custom house officer at
Bazos Santiago and of the houses that were burnt on
the 2ith of March by the port captain, who had made his
escape before the arrival Of the troops by whom only
two three nofensve MeXicans found, the rest
having left for Matamoras
Mr. SEVER If the senator will indulge me for
moment, will state that, in the course OF my remarks
the other day in referring the nature of the settlement
at Brazos Santiago, did mention that | had conversei
with Capt Gregory the subject and that his statement
confirmed the information which had received previ-
upon my mind was, that Capt Gregory was there when
General Taylor landed If he had reference to subse-
quen arrival there shall make the correction with great
pleasure. may add, that my information was obtained
from other sources-amongst others, from OF the
aors from Texas and alluded to Capt Gregorys state
ment as coroboratory OF what hal heard from other
Mr.. HUNTER addressed the Senate; and when he
Mr.. MILLER obtained the floor, and indicated his in
tentlon OF addressing the Senate upon the bill tomorrow
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive
business; and, alter some time spent therein,
On motion, the Senate adjuurnei
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Journal having been read
GEN. TAYLoR's LETTERS
Mr. STEPHENS asked the unanimous consent of the
House to offer the following resolution:
Resolred That the President be requested furnish this
House with copies OF all letters received Mt the War Office
is inclusive Which have no. heretofore made pub
lie. so far the may not be prejudcial to the public
interests
On motion OF Mr. STEPHENS, the rule was suspend
ed, and the resolution was adopted.
THANKS TO GEN. SCOTT.
MIR. HUNT asked the unanimous consent of the House
IN off n rasOI nrpv nd
been given, which was read as follows:
Rssousd snanimoady tytAe Senate aud House Of Rept
sembd That the thanks Of Congress be, and they here
by, pesentedto Winfield Scott major general commanding
cers and Of the regular and volunteer corps under
him. for their uniform gallantry and good conduct conspic
an castle Of one SAM March
and in the successive battles OF Cerro Gordo April Is ;
and for the achieved in front of the city of
Mexico, September g. II, r. and 18Th and the capture of
metropolis September H. 1917 in which the Mexican
troops, greatly superior in numbers and with every adj
vantage of position, in conflict sgnaly defeat
Rssored That the President of the United States be- and
he is hereby requested cause to be struck gold medal
with devices emblenatca of the series OF brilliant victo
Winfield Scott testimony of the high sense entertained
by Congress OF his valo skill and udcou conduct in the
memorable campaign Of 1917
Reoired, That the President of the United States be
questcd TO cause the foregoing resolutions TO be comun
Gated to Major General Scott in such terms as he may deem
best calculated to give effect to the objects thereof
Mr.. HUNT novel suspension OF the rule, to allow
him to introduce said resolution; and demanding the
yeas and this question, they were ordered, and
resued-yeas G nay /.
The JOINT resolution was then ordered to a second
reading; and on the question OF engrossment,
Mr.. HU MI said he did not feel any disposition to DC.
cupy the time of the House by discussion. He believed
the House prepared TO come TO an Immediate vote on
the subject The resolution Che salD was but an eX
preston of the universal sentiment OF the American PEG
pie with reference TO those brilliant achievements of our
army.
NJ. GEORGE S. HOUSTON (interposing) expressed
his doubt whether debate was in order and stated his
embracing the subordinate officers of Gen. SCOTS COM
mand.
Mr. HUNT resumed He had not referred by name to
the subordinate officers of the army because he thought it
most appropriate to notice great events by resoupns IN
the usual FORM He took occasion also to express his
expressive of the thanks of Congress to these subordinate
officers Upon the question OF engrosslng the JOINT reso
luton, he demanded the previous question
| Mr.. RICHARDSON desired the gentleman from New
York to Withdraw his demand for the previous question,
TO enable him TO offer an amendment, rendering the
thanks OF Congress TO General Taylor and the officers
and soldiers under his command
| Mr.. c. J. lNGERSOLL desired to move amendment
which the gentleman might accept, and asked that II
might be read for information; but objection being made,
| The SPEAKER said the amendment could not be read
but by general consent
The previous question then seconded, and the joint
resolution ordered to be engrossed.
| Mr.. HENLEY moved reconsideration OF the vote by
which SAID joint resolution ordered 10 be engross
ed He made this motion for the purpose OF enabling
him to offer an amendment to the I'd resolution, which he
desired TO be read for information at the Clerks table
But objection being made, Mr. H. proceeded 10 read the
amendment himself, which, he said he desired TO add to
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