Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-02-26

dvduas assuming TO be such foreign oyerment or depart
ent Or officer thereof and especially in OF
and war.
Resolved That ortie,h rule for conducting business in
the Senate and which requires the close its doors
when ransacng Executive business rescinded and the
senate sha hereafter SIT with doors while ansactng all
Rsseed That the injunction Of secrecy be and the
hereby removed from all past proceedings Of the Senate in
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Louisiana, rose to submit paper
when
Mr. SEWER Immediately renewed his proposition, refus-
ing 10 give way.
And the motion having been agreed to- the Senate
ed 70 the consideration of Executive business.
Amer about an hour had been spent Executive session.
the doors were opened and the Senate proceeded the
sideration OF the morning business
Several petitions were presented and referred.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Two three unmportant bills were reported from COM
minceE
Mr.. CASS, from the Committee on Military Affairs sub
mted the testimony taken before the committee in relation
the clams upon the Government by citizens Of California,
arising tout Of our military operations in thai country
NC. said that this testimony disclosed much Important
information, and he moved that be printed and that 900
extra copies be also printed for distributions which was
agreed TO-
TEN REGIMENT BILL.
Mr. CASS gave notice that he would call up the regi-
bill tomorrow, at o'clock, and he hoped the Senate
would be prepared TO upon without delay, was de-
sirable that it should be speedily passed
Mr. MASON observed that when this bill was last before
the Senate he had obtained the floor with view of express
ing his opinions upon the various subjects which had
presented when should be before the Senate Since
that day, however, the bill had been before the Senate
and circumstances had occurred pretty well known the
public which rendered that the discussion should
be continued in the range which had hitherto taken He
therefore, very willing to yield the oo if Senators upon
the other side would orego their intention further discuss
the BILL and let it be put upon its passage He knew Of
thing which had transped to render such
necessary
Mr. CASS said the unanimous opinion of gentlemen
his side Of the chamber that to halt military
operations would be fatal Their wish that the bill should
be passed before the adjournment to morrow.
Mr.. BERRIEN observed that if gentlemen the other
sde holding the majority, determined press the pas
sage of this bill Tomorrow those his side yield to the
force of superior numbers He trusted however that such
would not be pursued but that the privilege which had
been enjoyed by gentlemen the other side Of discussing
the bill fully, would also be extended them, afford
opportunity explaining why they thought the unnecessary
Mr.. MASON inferred from the obsery Of the Senator
from Georgia that the opinion that side Of the cham
Der that the bill unnecessary He should feel it bis
Duty therefore, to occupy the floor tomorrow show that
the necessity for the passage Of the bill still exists
Mr.. ALLEN suggested to Senators the other side who
seemed disposed continue the debate upon the BILL they
might avail themselves Of materials for the discussion, by TAX
ing and adopting the resolution which he had offered this
morning for resembling the rule requiring portion the bust
Of the Senate TO be transacted in secret session. They
could then introduce topics which would otherwise be in
order for them even TO allude to-
Mr.. MANGUM did exactly comprehend the extent
and scope Of the resolution referred by the Senator from
Ohio.
Several Senators called for the reading Of the resolution and
was read by the Secretary The resolution, which is TO
scind the 40th rule, is given above.
Mr.. MANGUM observed that he would not iaierpose his
vote 10 resolution 10 consider the particular matter which had
been alluded to in open session. gentlemen the other side
proper TO take such STEP He would place the respon
sibiy upon gentlemen representing the Administration upon
that floor and il they fit adopt such course he would
Inter As
been read wide in its scope he would take occasion give
his views upon il when il should come up.
Mr.. ALLEN moved that the resolution be taken up.
Mr. MANGUM would not himself nterpose any objection,
butunder the rule the resolution must lie the table
gle member objected.
Mr.. BERREN said there grave question involved in
this resolution, and il should not be acted hastily He
therefore moved that the Senate adjourn.
Mr.. DOUGLASS demanded the yeas and nays tho
motion.
Mr. ALLEN suggested to the Senator from Georgia that
the resolution could be postponed until to morrow without
adjournment
Mr.. BERRIEN bad taken that mode Of postponng the
solution IT, however, there desire for longer session,
he would withdraw the motion.
Mr. CAMERON opposed 10 the consideration Of the
resolution to day. though when up he might be found
with the Too much time bad already been wasted in
the discussion Of the ten regiment ball. and he hoped there
would be delay in regard to IT, The necessity for It's
passage great now, or greater than ever.
Mr.. NILES hoped the Senator would withdraw his obec
don and let the resolution be taken up.
Mr.. CALHOUN thought there intimate connexion
between the regiment bill and the subject which had been
alluded TO- which peancd TO Executive business. He hop
ed the honorable chairman of the Military Committee would
not therefore, persist in his determination to press the pas
sage of the bill As to the resolution Of the Senator from
Ohio be utterly opposed to iteven il 50 modified to
embrace only the present subject for Executive consideration
would be opening the door dangerous precedent and
would throw down the barrier which the constitution had
wisely placed round the consideration Of questions involving
peace
Mr.. MANGUM hoped he not understood approx
ing the consideration Of the particular subject which
had been alluded in open session Hedd not approve Of
IL He had merely observed that those representing the
Administration chose 10 take the responsibility Of such
course he should ntcpose his negative to IT, He thought
It question for them TO SETTLE and upon them would
rest the responsibility
Mr. CALHOUN had not understood the Senator from
North Carolina approving Il.
Mr. CASS desired say word There was greater
necessity than for the passage OF the bill Suppose
treaty had been negotiated II very well known that
there was not quorum OF the Mexican Congress at Quee
taro have ratified such treaty And supposng we should
ray treaty. IL there be one il is well known that there
stability in the Mexican Government; that - here to-
day and gone tomorrow, and there certainty that
would be ratified by the which might exist when should
reach Mexico Besides, il relax military operations,
might disinclne them ray any treaty The passage OF
the bill will nothing for need not raise the troops
if they not needed But should make demonsia-
ton here 10 act upon the fears Of the Mexican rulers and
thus force them into peace
Mr. MANGUM rose q point OF order.
Mr. CASS was that he not in order, there be-
ing question before the Senate. Other gentlemen how