The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-22

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many things should be withheld account OF the
esi N which we are engaged But does he mean to say
ne to be nirusted with information which we are not
to be lnrused WITH We ligh, this subject As
one OF the minority, how look into the Executive
NINA ana disclose the purposes which there intended
Let the world have the information, sir and the world
viii either sustain you or refuse sustain you should
like to know from the honorable chairman of the Com
mlee on Military Affairs, what we are to do when the
conquest OF Mexico is complete If therei govern
ment 10 treat with now, what will we do with Next
co them sir These are important matters that involve
ultimately in my Judgment, the stability of free in
suulions For one, would like to know if the repub
lie OF Meyico falls into hands, what to be done
with II This IS the main point that desire light upon
do not fig for the views expressed day, farther
than they relate 10 this point Win the honorable chair
man OF the Committee on Military Affairs condescend to
inform us what he means to do with Mexico after it is
conquered? Will he enlighten as to the distinct pur
poses of the Executive respecting herr What shall be
done with this unfortunate republic after it falls into
hands | think that Congress has deep and profound
interest in this inquiry Sir care not fig, as have
honorable chairman of The Committee on Military Al
fairs. his official capacity, will only give me hight on
this single point He goes for The conquest OF Mexico,
which, take IT, implies the humiliation OF that govern
ment How, then, are you to make peace? | only wish
to add single remark in reference to the honorable sem
ator IRON OHIO, IN regard to his ancient resolutions
shall go for any additional light for the removal OF any
secrecy, and for the obtaining of any information that
may be necessary TO aid us IN the discharge OF our
duties
MI ALLEN Will the honorable senator accept of
the amendment?
Mr. MANGUM said would do So
Mr. DOUGLAS. Do understand that the modification
is made?
The question then taken on the resolution as
amended and 1t was adopted.
REGIMENT BILL
The Senate resumed the consideration OF the bill TO
raise for a limited time, an additional military 1oce
h, resumed
On motion, the Senate adjourned
Petitions under the Rule.
The following petitions and memorials have been pre-
scented the House of Representatives during the last
few days. under the rule which allows members having
petitions present. to hand them TO the Clerk, endorsed
with the of the member, and the reference dis
position to be made thereof We may take this occa-
sion state, for all that ii is not practicable at all
times insert these petitions the day OF their pre-
sentaIon but take the earliest opportunity that Oh
ers for doing. This explanation is due to the mem
bers, who have frequently executed their trust several
DAYS before the announcement OF the fact appears the
Union.
BY Mr.. ABBOTT: OF Elizabeth Balch and 800 others,
inhabitants Of Newbury and Newbnryport, Mass, praying
the steps by the use Of ali lust and Honorable
means, for securing an Immediate and permanent peace
BY Mr. CROWELL Of Eli Odel and other citizens of
Trnnhul, Portage and Summit counties Ohio for n I'll
son in Summit county referred to the Committee on the
Post Office and Post roads
BY Mr.. CHAPMAN: or Horatio Dyer, legal representa-
tive Of Charles Smith, captain in the continental line for
BY Mr. GREEN Ofsundry citizens Of norheas. Nilsson.
r. trayng the establishment Of mail route from aexan-
referred to the Committee ON the Post Office aud Post
BY Mr. MES: OF Jesse John,- Daniel Shelter, VIM. W.
ianersy and J. Gardner signed BY 1s citizens Of
' e a hs Of hs
3 q s b 70 O. s s os Of
publication and also that part OF the same act requiring
the prepayment of3 postage each transient news
of said act Be made as Shall more esc,uay
provide for uniform system of cheap postage on letters
Nc referred the Committee the Post Office and Post
By Mr.. STRONG. or George Book, praying for pom
sion; referred TO the Committee Revolutionary Pen
BY Mr.. WENTWORTH. OF certain masters of vessels
and sailors, for light house at Port Washington, Wscon
Mr.. w. called up the papers of Widow Mary Stanton,
presented previous session, and had them again COM
By MI GRINNEhL: or D. Bss', and s oshsis. H
an1is Tor bug light at that port OF n; J. Knight esq
house may be erectsd at Pane Massachusetts snd
beoys 70 mark its channel or John Richardson and Others
ten. granted 70 VIM woodworth 70, hs Invention Of ma
schooner Abatross for the remission OF penalty under the
BY Mr. KENNoN. or John peuis and ~ other citizens
OF harrison county Ohio, praying for Proporonate
duoo n OF postage On all newspapers not containing more
on the Post Office and Post Roads OF David Berry and As
Johnson be- placed on the pension roll eyred to the co
mittee on Revolutionary Pensions.
by Mr. BAYLY: Of A. Hunter, marshal Of the District
Columbia praying that provision may be made for main
aiming in jail persons committed to his keeping
shall.
| BY Mr. LUMPKIN. OF VIM Hardin, of Georgia, praying
by him enrolling agent oftfe United SIaesi referred
TO the Committee OF Claims.
| BY Mr. 'CUMMlNS: OF Isaac Teller, D. NJ Bradshaw,
and so Others citizens of Tuscarawas county, Oho
ing for the equalization of postage newspapers accord
ing the size aud weight of the papers referred the
Committee the Post Office and Post Roads
! BY Mr.. SHERRlLL: Of March Harrington, Of Delhi,
" Tk. wall nan
f.rred TO the Committee on Invalid Pensions.
| BY Mr.. CATHCART; OF John Evans and 81 other ct
OF Indiana asking Congress authorize the Secretary
of the Treasury to subscribe stock all the unsod lands
The Wnnarnac land district the Lake Michigan Logans
port and Ohio Railroad Company referred the Com
nittee Roads aud Canals.
! BY Mr.. POLLOCK; OF John F. pursel and % Others
citizens of Northumberland county, Pennsylvania pray
that newspapers &c may be transmitted free OF post
post Office laws OF legal repre-
sentatives of James Green soldier of the revolutionary
war, for pension.
by Mr.. SAWYER; For a post-route from Tiiin, in Sc
nae county, Ohio by way of Medary in Putnam county,
Defiance, in Defiance countys referred 10 the Committee
on Roads Also, for post.routc from
Wacrvle Lucas county, Ohio, by way Of Turkeyfoo
and Ridgcville Corners, Evanspor IN defiance county
referred the Committee the Post Office and Post Roads
! BY Mr. ATKINSON OF Mrs Fanny Conway, OF Ken
lucky asking for Of her pensions referred
the Committee Naval Affairs
! By Mr. e. b. HOLMES. OF Hervey Ely, and 10 other
citizens and its vicinity, asking that the prin
cipes of laws regulating drawbacks and warehoung
shall trade with Canada that