The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-22

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taken In direct but that the city q v:ss Cras
Mr. Foors resumed, aud CONTINUED his researches
into and illustrations from tho archives Of history In
support Of his general and subsidiary positions in favor
o tns war and VI annexation, quoting Livys History OF
Fabias Msximus aud scipio Atrcanus the sdvo-
cate Of mastery Inactivity" and the other in favor
read largely from the history OF Rome, to shsw that
white it went in the work Of annexation it WAS an
snterpriing country but that when 1t suspended the
work the sxtsnson Of the area Of freedom went
down. To be successful must 60 with the work.
srsad from Byron to show that
"Time, war fire,
| Had dealt upon the seven hind city's pride"
He termed Mr. Secretary Walker the Golden and
Manifold combined. He defined . plan Of occupation
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aud the ,hree millions Of whites 60 to show that the
Mexican population could DO very easily disposed or
Mexico He .lucidSted ths resources of Mexico, and
wound up with description showing its wonderful CO.
MAoNErsM
Mr. CRIrrrNDES desired call the attention Of the
ssnator from Mississippi to one remark which fell from
The Senator to MIR Clay In language too plain
to be Misunderstood and spoke Of him magnetism
Presidency Of the United States. Mr. Clay 10 now a
private citizen venerable for his age and think may
say, iustrious for his public services submit them
to the honorable gentleman whether these considers
tons ought not to have prevented such expr.
Mr.. Foorr-I think can explain, If the Senator will
| allow me
Mir CRIrrENpEN-I am friend OF MIR. Clay; "a dead
silence prevssd y may say that he is my friend, and
tween US He is incapable, as know, Of any iguoble
acts, for any ends whatever To him, tbs Presidency
Presidency could not elevate hun He viii b. admired
by the future historian of the country for his noble vr
tues and his exalted Services and they will be among
the brightest pages In our country history. He will be
looked upon hereafter, eld'um ct venerable re-
sret sir, that In the Senator's remarks full Of in
strucon and generally marked with his nice dscre
ton that these expressions Of dispsragsment should
have escaped him Mr. Clay is above all art-no arts
belong to his character Mr. Crtenden felt that this
defence was due to private citizen, friend who was
now absent, aud could not answer therefore, to these
Mr. FooTE bore decided testimony to tho high char.
aoter Of Mr. Clay and to the Latin motto applied to him
-um ct venerable gsnt,bus" III understand this
unknown tongue) II ne had said thing dispssgipg
WAS not intended but he had used the term magnetism
a. the most delicate term which he could employ.
daughter Has the Senator ever heard Dr. Boynton
on msgnetitm? (Laughter) His lecture last night
was the most instruc i've ever heard and as he Is
delivering series. would recommend tho Senator to
attend them, for know that he will be pleased Mag
netism sir what is it? 1t is one of the most charming
sciences in the world, and oil know that Mr. Clay is
one OF the most charming mel in the world daughter
Sec how he received Philadelphia last
cape May and 1t the same 10 Mississippi sir and
80 wherever he man has received such marked
attentions Now, SIR am believer in mesmerisn, for
nave it and know something about it, and
has my full belief don't know much about cairvoy
ance Lsughter) But We told that under the power
ofmesmersm, the cairvoy the thoughts Of
distant friend can be revealed. Dr. Caldwell of Ken
bears witness that Dr. Caldwell with hts powers Of
merism or magnetism by the simple force OF his WILL
control the thoughts otothers many mile: away Laugh
ter don't know that anything IKE this can be done
but II any man can do 1t, 1t IL Mr.. Clay. (Hesrty
laughter all round) Nomsn possesses such powers Of
magnetism fyou were to him in the highways
stranger to him you could not fail to that he was
great man Mr. Foote concluded that whilr he ad-
mred him man he should always oppose his politi
Cal principles and bis best endeavprs to defeat his
aspirations for the Presidency
Mr. CRIrrESDEN expressed himself satisfied with the
explanation Qaugnter) and on his motion the Senate
adjourned
Ms. CRrTrENpEr has the floor for to morrow.
House OF Representatives.
WAshINGToN, January 20, ls4S
DEATH HON. HoRSpECK,
journal,
MIR BRoDHEAp spoke a. follows: Mr. Speaker-l rise
for the Of the House the death Of
another OF its members. My late friend and collesgu
the Hon John W. Hornbeck, died at Allentown, Penn
-yyania his place OF residence the evening Of the
10Th rtant and the DUTY Of announcing the fact to
his body has been assigned to me. Hsvog rendered
~ish life and character The late John
~ Horupeck WIS u native OF New Jersey, and gradu
.s o. Union College IN schenectady New York m
physician. and his whole family distinguished 70,
thsir many virtues Shortly after having graduated
with credit to bin elf be removed Pennsylvania and
commenced prosecuting the study Of the law and In due
season was admitted to practice About this time,
good fortune to form his acquaintance and t.
the day of bis desth continued to enjoy 1t. w.
Iabored in the profession and frequently at the
same bar. Together We trimmed the same lrmp and
Rad from the book knew HIM we'll; and no one
esteemed bin highly Though of opposite politics
say With etrct truth that his motives pure
aud his impulses patriotic A. alawyerh he ranked among
the best Ia the profession His merits than equal
led his pretensions Ito be and not to SEEM one OF
the rules on which he always acted He appeared to
know that only BY virtue he could arrived vt honor
His too, s. haste ambition which 10 said to b.
but spark too much Of heavenly fire." To such
extent did he enjoy the confidence Of bis fellow czens
that he elected member Of Congress In the large
intelligent, and patriotic district composed Of Lebigh
asd Bucks But shortly after his election, his friend'
had too much reason to fear that his health per
mauently impaired and discovered that the fatal
though deceptive disease, consumption, him. He
continued to discharge the duties dvolved him by hia
profession and here this session to take his place
in this great arena Of national He had only
strength enough however, to assist in the organisation
II the House. Ten DAYS ago. he left meet his fate
at home surrounded by his family In the dying hour
His devoted wife and children have lost devoted hus
patriotic representative
MIR. BRoDHEAp then submitted the customary resolu
tion-to wear badge OF mourning for thirty days and
that the Clerk convey copy Of the resolutions to the
family Of the deceased
As further mark Of respect the House adjourned.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 10, 1S4S.
The Democratic Family in Aiabama- Movements
of Minor BHss-Th1 1Ja;Is- bT;Ijfo,u IIonors-