New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-21
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The Vice. President communicated a report from
the Commissioner of Patents, Of the persons who
have applied for the benefits Of the Navy Hospital
Fund.
Mr.. BTRRIEN submitteda resolution calling upon
the President for reports and other communications
from Gen Taylor as n the line proper 20 be occn-
pied by troops referred 10 In his letter u The
Secretary Of War.
Mr. CALHous noved its amendment so rs to EN-
brace the reports from any other officers on the
same subject. Mr.. BEREIES accepted the amend
ment aud the resolution was then laid over.
Mr. DICKINSON submitted resolution 10 restore
Jesse Dow. once expelled. to the seat he for
mery occupied among the reporters.
Mr. DoUGLAss introduced bill granting 10 the
State Of Illinois the right Of way through the pub
lie lands for the purpose OF constructing railroad
to the Northern lakes.
Mr. AIHERTos introduced bill to modify the
Sub Treasury system.
Mr.. JsFFEksoS DAVIS, from the Militay Com.
mittee reported bill 10 increase the efficiency Of
the Army, by the establishment OF retired list for
disabled officers.
Mr. NILS, from the Post Office Committee re
ported bill relative TO the transportation Of the
mail from foreign countries
The Senate then proceeded to consider the reso
lu,ions submitted yesterday by Mr.. MANGUM, call
ing for the Instructions under which Gen. SCOTT
order No $40 issued, and also bis opinion as
70 the efficiency Of his means tO carry the same
into effect. The resolutions led to a sharp debate
between Messrs MASoUs, Cas-, CRITTENDEN aud
ALLEN.
Mr.. MANoUM stated that he had two objects ia
presenting these resolutions. First, 10 know the
extent Of the Executive purpose on the subject OF
the conquest Of Mexico. Secondly 20 ascertain
the opinions of the highest military authority
the means OF carrying out this purpose. II ex-
pressed his surprise at the tender-foOteiness OF
gentlemen on the other side, whenever light was
sought for.
Mr.. CAss said he was not tender OF the Execu-
tive but OF the honor of the country Tie did not
with to enlishten the Mexicans. Desirous. IS he
was, % give every information % Congress, he
hoped the President would come out iG'ly and
plainly and say it is bis design - conquer the
whole OF Mexico but as 20 holding Mexico. tnat
was different question
Mr.. CEiTrESDEN replied ia a tone OF strong sar.
casm on the subject OF the Executive withholding
light from Congress lest the enemy should De- ben.
Fitted by IT, All that wss here asked ior vas only
information necessary 10 enable the Senate u form
a correct Judgment On matters submitted u then
for legislation.
Sir. ALLEN said the secret desires and opiuions
Of the President were Of no consequence Congress
alone would determine the policy - be pursued
But s. the Senator from North Caroiina might
learn The opinion OF the Senate By this resolution
he would not oppose.
The resolution was then modified by NJ Mas.
6CN as % leave IL discretionary wiki the Presi-
dent 70 omit any disclosure which, ia his opinion
woald be detrimental to the public interests and
in this form It was agreed 70.
The Senate then proceeded % the consideration
OF the Ten Regiments BIZ, aud Mr. FooTE resumed
his remarks DE rebuked the Charge Of falsebood
made, be laid, Dot directly bat by inueudo against
the President. by Mr.. PEARCE and others. He *.
pressed pain al being pat IA c0nfct with SIR CAL
HoUN, for whom he entertained the most profound
respect, and Who he believed, possessed the entire
confidence OF the people Of Mississippi
He then examined the proposition OF Mr. Cat.
HoJN snd oonten ded that the tendency OF our poll
cy IL 10 re-na;ionaize Mexico. sad showed thar bis
tCslhounsl predictions. made 81 the sst session Of
Congress In regard 70 the prscIcsbillly of taking
Vera Cruz. the City Of Mexico, e ceters, had not
been verified.
Mr. CALHOsS explained and said that il an H.
terview sought by the Executive, ne had expressed
the opinion that Il Vera Cruz and the Castle Of San
Juan De Ulua were attacked and our forces de-
teated. the inevitable consequence must be our
Withdrawal 70 adeiensive line. This he repeated
Ia bis speech last session, he hai never doubted
our ability 70 take Vera Cruz and had said thati
successful in taking the Castle the City Of Mckee
6c- very veil bat II not bad consequences would
flow thsreirur.
Mr. FOoTE continuet-after reviewing Mr. Cal.
HoUN's speech. De laid down bis own nisp-yhich
vas 10 annex Mexico BY PROVINCES and sdmi, her
D. the benefits OF cur territorial system. he wo1d
establish dep6o a. the principal points introduce
oar import and export system. or land Office $50.
ton, general edacstion and trisi by jury He looked
forward e. long series n years OF prosperity We
adopted this course. he trusted that supplies
would De voted; fer, II We do avail ourselves OF
oar present power - subduc Mexico bat be content
with defensive Inc, may ultimately find our.
selves engaged IN double war. with Mexico and
Great Britain.
Mr.. CAITIEsnES referred % 81 ausiOn made
BY Ar. FoOrE 10 Mr.. Clay a. msgneuser. using
caricCs arts 70 obtain the Presidency. He regret
ted tte remark, as NJ. Cfay was now II an adj
vance1 sgc. Ia private condit,o1 Vi Aie seeking
nothing farther rom ths public favor. and could DO.