Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1848-02-18
WASHINGTON, Feb'y 9, 1913.

SENATE.-Vice President Dallas resumed
the Chair, after few days absence.
Among the petitions presented, was one by
Mr. Hale, in opposition to the war and one
by Mr.. Benton, from Mr.. Vattemere, in refer
enCe to International exchanges, &c
Mr.. Webster offered a resolution, directing
the appropriate committee 10 inquire into the
proprety of amending the laws regulating pro-
Cesses issued from United States Courts, in
cases of Imprisonment for debt. Adopted.
Mr.. Dix presente resolutions passed BY
the Legislature of New York, approving of
the Presidents having establisheda temporary
government in California.
The ten regiment bill coming up for consid-
Grafton, Mr.. Niles opposed the sending Of
more forces with Il view TO further seizure of
territory, to be held as an alternative for in
demnity He thought we had done all that
war could do, and it now remained fer us TO
devise the most conservative means of proCu-
ring a peace, alike honorable to ourselves and
lust TO Mexico He feared that ii we should
so post our soldiery as TO form a military po-
lice throughout Mexico, the people, finding
themselves better off than under their own ru-
lers, would prevent efforts to produce state
of affairs to Justify the withdrawal of our
troops, with a hope of continuing their aid
He had views, in reference to {" ndemnity and
security" different from those Of his party
friends-not in fact, but as to tie means Of
procuring them. England had adopted this
principle, in her warfares, and now, while
she had no security against war, the pittance
earned by her toiling people was eyacted a:
indemnity, in payment OF the expenses OF these
wars.
Mr.. n having concluded, on motion of Mr.
Underwood the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE, OF REPRESENTATIVES, were
called from committees. A large number were
presented.
Mr. Bolts, from the committee on Militar,
Affairs, reported back the Senate bill provi
ding for the erection of Hospital near the CT
~ of New Orleans, for the use of sick or disa
bled regulars or volunteers, going to or return
ing from Mexico. The bill was read a thrt
time and passed.
Mr.. c. B. Smith, from the committee or
Territories, reported bill 10 organize a terri
torial government in Oregon; which wa
made the special order of the day for Monday
the I4th Of March.
The House resolved itself into committee
of the whole on the state of the Union, ant
resumed the consideration of the Loan bill.
MIR. Fisher, of Ohio, made speech agains
uG PuIlCJ vi ,he dulilihlStEdtlOh, IN TelalIOn Il
the war.
Mr.. Thomas, of Tenn, defended the admin
istration.
Mr. Marsh, of VT, obtained the floor, anf
the committee rose.
Mr.. Vinton, from the committee of way,
and means, reported a bill, making approprla
tons for the naval establishment for the wa
ending June 30, 1849 which was read twic,
and referred 10 the committee OF the whole OF
the state of the Union
And, after the transaction OF not very i'm
porIant business, an al journment took place
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 1S4S.
oESATE,-A number of petitions were pre-
Several private bills were acted unon
Mr. Hannegan submitted resnnt;or .
- thanks to Col. Doniphan, officers and mon f.
their services in Mexico-with swords for n,
officers. Read and referred
Mr. Westcott offered a resolution ro,.;o,
$500 each to two clerks employed in the Zen
ate Post Office at last session. Referred.
Mr.. Cass submitted 4 series OF resolutions
providing that gold medals be presented TO a
omcers, and certificates 10 all soldiers, servin
onilng the war with Mexico, "a board of thre
oHicefs 10 decide upon the merits of those re
ceiVing the same. TO be approved of by th
Presidency Laid over.
Alter some other business. the ten regimen
bill was taken up.
Mr. Underwood spoke at length. unon. u
bill, combining himself principally, upoU ma
tiers of finance. ''''
Mr., T., having concluded, on motion Of NJ
lurney' the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Mr.. King.
Mass presented memorial from meetil
OF the New England Society of Friends, sig
ed by 5000 OF them. asking Congress to co
slider their responsibility, and take means +
speedily ending the war. He eulogised Il
Quaker character, and moved that the mem
rial be referred to the committee on fore;,
affairs, and printed
MIR. Cobb called for division of the oue
ton. He objected to printing, because
thought that it would make an invidious d
tinction between the Quakers and other p,
sons