The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-02-19
HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3.
SENATE.

Vice President Dallas resumed the chair, and
called the Senate to order, and proceeded 10 the
consideration Of the morning business, which
was rather of an unmportant character.
Mr.. Benton presented the petition of Mr..
Batterman, praying for the establishment of
National Exchange, TO which should be con-
nected library.
Mr.. Dix presented the resolutions Of nstruc-
ton from the New York Legislature which
were ordered to be printed. These are express
sive Of a favorable sentiment for the adoption
of the Wilmot Proviso by Congress
A House bill confirmatory of the boundary
line between Arkansas and Missouri, was
passed.
On motion, the Senate laid aside the further
business Of the morning, and proceeded TO the
consideration Of the order of the day, the Ten
Regiment Bill.
Mr.. Niles addressed the Senate. He was
in favor Of withdrawing the troops now in
Mexico, and holding New Mexico and Calfor-
MIA as a guarantee for an honorable, equitable.
and satisfactory peace. He expressed himself
prepared to vote for an increase Of the army +,
| il such an increase Of force was deemed neces-
sary for the consumition Of the objects Of peace.
Mr.. Underwood had the floor on this question
| for tomorrow.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
The House was called to order at the usual
hour. The Speaker announced that the first
business in order, was the reports from Com
| mittees.
Mr.. Bolts, chairman of the Committee on
Military Affairs, rep, rted bill providing for
the filling the regiments now in the service OF
the United States in Mexico, by giving boun-
ties and means for the transportation Of sick
soldiers.
Sundry bills were reported, read twice and
referred to the appropriate committees.
The loan bill was then taken up in Commit
tee Of the Whole. Mr.. Fisher, of Ohio, spoke
at some length in opposition to the bill, depict
ing the ends Of the war, and expressing his op'
position to the policy Of the administration, as
it was calculated TO entangle us in difficulties
with Mexico beyond the probability Of extrica
ton.
Il Mr.. Thomas, Of Tennessee, followed, an.
read his speech, defending the administration
with some energy.
Mr.. Marsh next succeeded in obtaining Tn,
floor, when the committee rose and on mo
ton, the House Adjourned.
THURSDAY, Feb. 10.
SENATE.
The President called the Senate to order
aAd they proceeded to the consideration OF tn
morning business.
Mr.. flanagan introduced joint resolution
| prese nting the thanks Of Congress to Colone
bon;phan; which was read twice and referre
to the appropriate committee.
Mr.. Cass offered a joint resolution directin
that medals and certificates be presented to tn
officers aud soldiers who distinguished them
selves in the late battles in Mexico; was rea
and referred. -
A bill to increase the medical staff Of III
army; read a third time and passed.
/ A bill for the relief Of James Bucker; rea
v third time and passed.
:, On motion, all further business was laid asd
: in order to take up the special order Of the da
j. the ten regiment bill.
10 Mr.. u Underwood addressed the Senate at som
Il length upon the merits OF the bill.
Mr.. Underwood spoke in strong terms Of OF
position to the policy Of the administration
. He opposed the acquisition of any territor
!. except for the purpose Of indemnifying u
y United States for the expenses of the war.
If Mr.. Turney has the aoor on this question =
% morrow. TAI
On motion, the Senate adjourned.