The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-02-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. 7.

WASHINGTON, Monday, Feb. I.
SENATE.-On motion of Mr.. Johnson of La,
the Postmaster General was directed to report
to the Senate the cause of the repeated failure
of the mail to and from New Orleans. Also,
what legislation is necessary to prevent the
mats being beaten by private expresses.
Mr.. Douglass from the Committee on Ter
ritories reported bill to establish Terrific
rial government N Oregon.
The bill extending the provisions of the act
granting half pay to the widows of volunteer
militia dying of wounds received in battle, to
widows of soldiers of the regular army was
taken up and passed.
The consideration of the Ten Regiments
bill was resumed.
IF. Hunter addressed the Senate in opposi-
ton to the policy of the Administration. He
advocated Calhoun's project of defensive
line. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-The joint resolutions of the Lesis-
lature of New York, voting thanks to Gen.
Scott and the army in Mexico, and urging the
presentation of gold medal to the former,
was presented.
Mr.. Houston of Alabama, moved to amend,
so as to include all other Generals engaged in
active service from the commencement of the
war.
JOlHL IcSOluIlOHS WcEC piCsCiiteu Wy AAA'
Stephens of Ca, complimenting Gen. Taylor
and the army under him, for the victory OF
Buena Vista, and directing the presentation of
three times and passed. The vote on their
passage was-Yeas ISL, Nays l.
Mr.. Wilmot made personal explanation
relative to an article which had appeared in
the Union newspaper, accusing him of having
Hro- bropd intO COnUrpcs he
cause he had recommended direct taxation !;
and designating him as a mischievous ally Of
the Administration-tha he had abandoned
Free Trade principles, &c. &c.
He denied the ACQUISITION Indignantly, and
castigated the Editor of the Union with great
energy. He said Mr.. Richie had arrived at his
second childhood, and repudiated the idea
that the Union was authorized to make
platform upon which Democratic Representa-
tives were to stand.
He (Wilmot) recognized the doctrine of the
Administration that the war must be prosecu-
ted, and therefore he was in favor OF the policy
of direct taxation, for the support of the war !;
aud if the revenue produced surplus, he
would reduce the tariff and tax real property
to meet the expenses of the Government.
He spoke against the nomination of Bucha-
nan for the Presidency and charged that the
Pennsylvania papers which opposed the Provi-
so, did SO for the purpose OF obtaining Gov
eminent patronage.
The reason why he was assailed he suppos-
ed was because of his opposition to the tax
on Tea and Coffee. He would support the
country in carrying on the war and in acquir-
ing territory, but he was opposed to the estab-
lishment and introduction of Slavery upon
soil now free.
Mr.. Thompson. of Pennsylvania, replied
and defended Mr.. Buchanan from the charges
made by Mr.. Wilmot.
Mr.. Giddings. of Ohio, read and offered
resolutions, thanking Hon. Albert CALLAHAN
for his reasons against the war. On motion,
they were laid on the table by large MAORI
ty. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.
A large assemblage appeared in the Su-
preme Court day, expecting to hear Henry
Clay. They were disappointed. Daniel Web
ster delivered brilliant argument.