Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-01-13

the mode of payment.
He moved the previous question.
Mr.. Stephens moved u icy the resolve on the
table.
The chair decided the motion to be not in or.
der Mr.. Cobb of Georgia appealed from the
decision OF the chair, but it was sustained BY the
House, and the motion to lay on the table lost.
This resolution, alter considerable debate, was
rejected by the following vote;
AYES.
.1hine-Eiram Belcher-l.
.NeiV Hampshire James Wilson, Amos Tuck
p.
Massachusetts Adams, Ashmun, Grin.
nell, Hale, Hudson, Kiag, Rockwell-S, 1.-THE
Speaker not vuting.)
Temoni- -Collgmer, Henry, Marsh-3.
Conneciicut-DiXon Hubbard, Smith,.
Rhode BiGHd-Robert b. Cranston--1.
. NtO York Conger Hall, Kellogg, Marvin,
Ramsay Warren-6
- Pennsylvania = Blanchard, Brady, Dickey, Nc
Ivane Strolm-5.
Vrginia John Minor Botts-l.
Ohio - Crowell, Evans, Fisher, Giddings r oot
Schenck, Vinton-7.
hdiana-Caeb b. Smith, Rich'd w. Thomp-
SON.
North Cpotina-N Nathaniel Boyden--1.
Kentucky Buckner-l.
Total 4l-all Wings.
NAYS.
137-all the Locos, aud most of the Southern
and South Western Wings.
There were nearly forty absentees, among
them Mr.. Peck of this district.
Mr.. G. j. ngersoll offered resolution inquir
ing OF the President whether any notice had
been taken of the remarks Of the British Secre-
tary IN the House of Commons in regard to the
want of faith of The United States. 1t lies over
Mr.. Dlckey offered Joint resolution with
long preamble, for the appointment of Com
mltlee OF five from each House, TO invite the
J. President TO conference on the best mode OF
efectlng a peace with Mexico. Lies over
= MIR. llampden of Pa. offered joint resolution
and long preamble, TO the effect that new ter
ritory should received by the votes of the several
States.
Mr. Houston of Del. introduced Joint resolu-
tlons of thanks to General TAYLOR his officers
and men.
Mr.. Hcnly moved TO amend by adding, 'whe
engaged, as they were, defending the rights and
honor OF the country
NJ Ashpaq az ar4eIH and .ii siooIihrn:
tionally begun by the President of the United
States
Mr.. Ashmun's amendment was adopted by
Yeas and Nays, 65 10 81, Messrs. ColIamer
Henry and Marsh aye, Mr.. Peck no.
TUESDAY. Jan. A.
SENATE Mr. Breesc introduced bill to Gre
ate the Office of Surveyor General of Oregon
and 10 grant precmption rights to actual settlers
Twice read.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration o.
the resolutions of Mr.. Calhoun, who spoke at
length in defence of the same. He stated the
reasons which induced him to oppose the war
from lis commencement. and which were con-
neced with views OF high policy as we'll as with
.he errors OF TACT exhibited in its origin. AT the
last session nc mad suggested defensive line as
the or'y course which could save the country
from Tremendous evils. The war President
however, had taken different view and recon.
mended a vigorous prosecution for the purpose
OF conquering peace"
MIR. g. next took view of the difficulties that
lay in the way OF peace. We we're recommend.
ed TO erect Government of the peaceabe por-
ton OF the people, and make treaty with that
Government. This would leave no permanent
peace, nor could we make peace with the exist
ing government 1t was too weak to mnand
the confidence of the people, and he insisted thai
unless we adopt the defensive line, we should be
forced to acqulesce in the Presidents recommen-
daton to carry On the war vigorously.
lie argued at length against conquering or
nolding Mexico as province by annexation,
and calculated that it would be necessary in Ell
ther case TO keep an army of forty tiousa nd men
an that country to preserve tranquility. lie was
not now prepared 10 designate a defensive line.
lie desired to know fthe war should be prosecu.
administrator Of the appalling dangers 10 our
Tree institutions that must result from that poll
cy. lie culled ON The other side of the Chamber
to unite with him in endeavoring to put an end
10 The war. he would if supported, move for a
Select Committee, from which an efficient plan
should be reported for carrying out his views.
On motion Of Mr.. Sewer The resolutions were
then laid OH the table, to be taken up again after
the bill to Increase the army had been disposed
oil.
HOUSE. Mr.. Giddngs moved to refer the
Anilsiad Slave Case 10 a select Committee, aud
Iiia"o st0rsh "" the proposed aWendmenJ, de.
cprlng That he could not support the Presidents
proposition 10 take $4,000 OF the money of the
people OF the United States and pay TO Spanish
shareholders for the slaves released in this case.
Mr. Glddlhs'S proposition was rejected.
Mr.. Stanton from the Naval Committee re-
pofled mi appropTiailng one hundred and fifty
thousand dollars 10 the Dry Dock at New FORK.
Twice read.
Mr. Truman Smith, from the committee on
roreign Atiafs, reported bill providing for the
asceTtainment aud satisfaction OF the claims for
French spoallons. Read twice.
Mr. Cocke reported revolutionary pensions
Oil, making farther provision for the widows OF
officers and soldiers Of the revolution, Passed.
Mr.. Goggns resolution calling on the Presi.
dent to communicate any instructions relative TO
The return ol Santa Anna to Mexico, was taken
Up Wo'oh "ue nluut W refer III 10 the commit
Tee ON Foreign Authenticated, ~ to Sc
Nr Thompson Of Mississippi moved to amend
by including call for information in regard 10
the return TO Mexico OF General Parades. Mr.
lhonpson's amendment was accepted, and the
resolution as amended by Mr. Thompson, passed
ayes us, noes 10.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 5.
The bill to provide for the farther prosecution
OF the war, and granting authority to call out
10000 additional volunteers came up in order ;
but, on motun OF MIR. Cass it was laid on the Ia
3 Bile until the ten regiment bill is disposed Of
The latter bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Crittenden moved to amend by striking
out all aiter The enaetlng clause and inserting
the preceding bill authorizing the President 10
accept the services Of thirty thousand volunteers.
lie considered the number now in Mexico sutf
Gent TO carry out the plans Of the Secretary Of
War Hall that number had conquered in this