The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-18

that Mexico, a. q matter Of policy, might give up
oil that claim but he not disposed to press her
to this point He would not infuss the cky blood Of
Mexico into the healthy veins Of our republic We
should only thus be endesvoring to give life to her BY
yedng up life He criticised the recKiessness
which Government had exh bitsd In permitting tne
landing Of Gen Scott at Vera Cruz with such limited
number Of troops He alluded to the proprsty Of re-
csliug Of the regiments Of volunteers, and re
placing them by new regiments He did not suppose
that his suggestions would have much weight, but he
hoped that should bring the to as early term
nation as possible. He concluded with moving the
rscommtta Of the bill for the purpose being amended
he had recommended.
ENQUIRY INTO THE DEFALcArIoN or THE MINT.
Mr.. CAMERON offered resolution to appoint
mites Of enquiry into the alleged dsalcation In the
United States Mint, at Philadelphia
PETITION ron PENSION.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Louisisna presented petition from
Susan Decatur, for pension.
NEW SENATOR.
Mr.. MooRR, the new Senator from Tennessee, took
his seat.
After an executive session, the Senate adjourned.
House or Representatives.
THE PREsIpENr's MESSAGE.
resolution offered by Mr.. BorD, to close the debate
tn. Presidents annual message in two hours after
motion of Mr.. Stevens, to Monday nsxt-ayss 90
nays, 80.
The States called for resolutions, snd great
number, mostly unimportant, were presented.
ROUTE MISSOURI PACIFIC.
Mr. LANE offered resolution requiring the Secretary
Of War to furnish reports Of the various routes from
Missouri to the Pacific 1t was adopted.
sourHERS MAIL ARRASeEMENrs
Mr.. MoKAr offered resolution, instructing the Post
Once Committee to ascertain the terms which the
contract by the Chesapeake Bay Line transporting
the great Southern mail, be cancelled; and the
terms which the railroad line will contract. Adopted
THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE TROOPS
MIR. CHASE, Of Tennessse, offered resolution, de-
csrng It nsxpsdent to withdraw the troops from the
position they OCCUPY In Mexico for the purpose of
falling back defensive line On motion Of Mr.. STE.
VEINS 1t was laid on the table, to es
RATES ToR TRANSPORTING THE MAIL.
Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee offered resolution instruct
ng the Committee Post Oices and Post Roads to IN
quire the expedisncy Of classifying and establishing
rsses of transporting the mails by railroad and steam.
boats Adopted.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT
series Of resolutions offered and laid over, de-
claring nexpsdisnt for Congress mako any appro
prations for internal improvements, the
continues for tho prosecution of the same to In
honorable conclusion.
TINE oLpIERs KILLED BATTLE.
resolution Of inquiry adopted the sxpedi.
Of providing for continuing the heirs Of soldiers
killed in battle, the pay which such soldiers would be
entitled to, had they served out their time.
SEIZURE OF "A SLAVE
Mr.. GDDINcs offered resolution for the appointment
Of committee to investigate the circumstances attend
ing the alleged seizure last Friday, at boarding
house in this CITY, by three slavedeers Of oolored
servant who had contracted to pay three hundred dol
lars for his freedom and had paid all but sixty dollars
thereof
On motion Of Mr.. HARAL,ox, the resolution was laid
on the table, "a to &C.
HARBoRs on LAKE
Bills introduced and read twice. for the improve.
ment Of certain harbors Lake Erie amend the act
extending the jurisdiction Of the District Courts in Ger
tain to ceds the public lands in several States
those States and extend the time for military land war.
rants.
coLLEcroRs AND PosrMAsrERs.
Mr.. WINTHROP offered q resolution of inquiry as ia
the propriety Of an amendment to the Constitution
making collectors postmasers &c. elective By the PEG.
pie. 1t lies over.
ANNEXATION OF NEW MEXICO CALIFORNIA.
Mr. TURNER OF red joint resolution for the annexa
ADDITIONAL MILITARY yoRcR
Mr.. LINCOLN introduced bill to amend the sct tc
raise, for limited time additional military force
was referred to the military committee.
RATES FoR CARRYING TIE MAIL.
Mr. MEAD offered resolution Of inquiry a. to the ex
pedienoy Of fixing maximum for carrying tho mall BY
steamboats, and railroads. Adopted.
DUTIES on TOBACCO.
MI. Sooo'S offered resolution calling on the Prssi-
Aovt foy
American tobacco imported into Great Britain Adopt.
TIE rHREE MILLIONS OF poLLAns
Mr. Boris resolution calling the President to oom
muncats the specific object Of his application to Con-
gress at the last session for three millions and whetbe,
any disposition made Of any portion Of that
priation or any proportion Of paid the Mexican su
thorities, or to Mexican ooers, civil military and Il
no disposition was made of the fund.- any attempt
secure peace, his reasons therefor. tiles over
UNITED STATES AND rowrIsN NALL
Mr KiNe of Georgia, called up his resolution enoui.
ring what necessary to regulate the trans
mission Of malabe matter between the United States
and foreign ports and the ports OF the United
states, was adopted Notices were given of numerou,
bills to be introduced hereafter.
THE SPECIFIC OBJECT THE WAR.
Mr. ToMrK offered series Of resolutions calling on
the President to state the specific objects for which the
to be prosecuted and the means Of aocomp,shipa
the same II lies over.
Adjourned.
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
ALBANY, Jan. IL, ls4s.
Senate.
BILLS RKPoRrRp, Ere.
ar. Bosp reported favoraby on the bin providing for
the support Of schools in Brooklyn.
By Mr.. FULLER, the general rail road bill.
By Mr.. MARTIN, for the more speady enlargement Of
the Erie Canal.
the WIDOWS PENSION BILL.
Mr.. TAMBLIr called up his resolution, nsructng Con-
sress to extend Its provisions to the widows pension
law.
Mr. GEppEs moved TO extend the resolution to widows
Of officers g'ged in the Mexican war.