Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1848-01-19
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sssse. Z :s9 WAsHINGToS, Jan. 10.
The Senate was called to order at the
usual hour. '@ol s6s@~5 = s. ss.5s5sss3 ~
TheVice President laid before the Sen.
ate a communication from DR.. Houston
Read and referred.
The bill for. the establishing Of Terri.
torial Government in New Mexico, was
taken up, read a third time and passed. "a
Mr.. Hannegan of Indiana submitted a
series Of Resolutions, declaring that no
treaty onghtto be made which does not
specify md define boundary fine be-.
tween Mexico sund the. United States. en,,as
6.e III dsIanes md aaaf Ia
monarchical government would Of ought
to be allowed; but that the Territoiy ought
to be held as O province OF the United
States.s S.tt-5s.i. lssss.a @siilaessss
II The Bill making an appropriation for
the construction Of a Dry Dock at Brook.
lyn, was taken up and passed. -@i.i - -
On motion, the Senate laid aside the
regular ord dsS of business, and proceededto
the consideration of the Ten Regimen:
Bill. Reverdy Johnson Of Md, in speak.
ing on this bill, declared that the war was
just and honorable, and ought to be susta in
ed; and, in maintaining this position he
spoke at some length. 1t was contended
by some that the President was ansWerable
for this war. This, however, was ques-
tion between the President and the govern.
ment, and the People of the United States;
but as far as Mexico and the United States
were concerned, the war was just. Before
he concluded his remarks, the Senate ad.
journed. -....- .-..- - ..--.--
In the House Of Representatives, after
the morning business, the Speaker announ:
ced that the first thing in order was the
Resolution relative to the transportation of
the Richmond Mail Amendment was a.
dopted, but after much debate, the engross.
ment ofthe bill for a third reading was voted
down, and the bill killed. xaE #
On motion, the House resolved itself into
a Committee Of the Whole, for the consid-
Grafton of the Presidents Message.
Messrs. Clernand and Staunton defended
the administration ut some length, after
which, Andrew Stewart OF Pennsylvania
the floor. Before he proceeded
far, the Committee rose and the House
adjourned. .,
WASHINGTON, January IL, 1e47.
SENATE.-The Senate was called to
order. al the usual hour, and q prayer made
by the Chaplain. E
After the presentation Of sundry petit
tioas and memorials, MIR. Cass, from the
Committee on Military affairs, reported a
bill providing for on increase Of the medi-
cal staff Of the army. 73 g
a2 Senator Felch, of Michigan, upon leave,
brought in a bill for granting portion Of
public lands in Michigan, for the aid Of in
ternal~improyements.
Mr. Dayton submitted resolution call
ing for copies Of letters from Gems. Tay-
lor and Scott, in reference to forced con.
tributions for the army in Mexico d
Mr. Baldwin also submitted resolution
calling for copies Of correspondence in re-
lation TO Mr. .rrst's visit to Mexico, to OBJ
tain peace or nn armistice; and all his
in relation to the affair.
He also offered q resolution restoring MIR.
Richie Of the Union, to his privileges up
on the floor ofthe Senate, which was pass
ed. He also made spirited speech against
the army bill. After which, Reverdy John
son continued his speech, and denounced
the conduct of the President in relation to
the war, who should have called out the
whole Of the troops authorized by Con.
gress. In regard to the further prosecu-
lion Of the war, If its object were proper,
he would penetrate into the heart Of the en-
smy's country; but fits object was to con-
luer and destroy the Mexican nation, he
would not vote dollar. The debate was
continued by Messrs Cass, Crittenden, and
Clayton until the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-The Hon. Mr.. Rockville. the
Chairman Of the committee on Claims, Of
rered resolution, authorizing the employ
nent ola clerk to make out list of claims
to Congress to aid the commit
zee in detecting frauds.
After the mornings business, the House
vent into committee Of the whole upon the
Presidents Message. Mr.. Steward, ofI
Pa, who had the floor, continued his speech
Ind vehemently denounced Walkers Re-
,ort as full of gross falsehoods. The de-
,ate was continued by Messrs. Venable
md Rockwell. Mr.. Lincoln of Mass. then
,btained the floor, and the House adjourn
d.
.-~t WAsHrNGroN, Jan. IL.
In SENATE. The Senate was called to
'rder at the usual hour-prayer by the
Chaplain. .~..
Mr.. Hale presented petition signed by
10000 Unitarians, praying for the with
travail OF our troops from Mexico, and for
he appointment ofcommissioners to treat
or peace. ...-
Several petitions and memorials were
,rese nted by Senators.
Mr.. Sewer offered a resolution establish.
ne commission to determine on old claims |
lgainst Mexico, and providing that the Uni
ed States shall not be liable lor any claim |
or slaves. r
Mr.. Dickinson gave his views upon this
ubiect, in speech Of considerable length.
vas in favor Of annexing all Mexican terri
ory now in our possession, and leaving the |
ubiect of slavery rs an after consideration !
o be determined by the inhabitants.
Senators Yulee and Hale offered substi. |
utes for the Ten Regiment Bill.
Al o1 Il /