Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1848-02-24
Congress-.

II SEN,TE-A resolution of thanks to Genera
Taylor being proposed, Mr.. Crttenden spok
i'm reference to some remarks recently made b.
the Senator from New Hampshire he con
tended that the appreciation Of the conduct G
officers did not imply an appreciation OF the wal
Mr.. Hale responded, defending himself strong
IL, on the ground that his constituents were op
posed 20 the war.
Mr.. Foo:e spoke in very strong terms den
u,ci,torv bf Mr. Hale and the liberty party
and read long extracts from pamphlets clrculat
ed in New England, which were against tn
war. and which he alleged were circulated
under sanction of the Wings. ,,
Mr.. Crittcnden indicated the wings an'
defended freedom of discussion.
Mr.. jefferson Davis spoke few words II
favor of the resolution and dcprccatine discus
sion upon 1t.
The resolution was then passed. Mr.. Haze
voting in the negative, and the Senate went
into Executive session.
The tea and coffee question was then brought
up but decided to be out of order. Adjourned
HorsE.-Nlr. Evans of Maryland, offered a
resolution to reconsider the former resolution
that debate on the loan bill shall terminate on
Wednesday, 20th INST. Vote taken on question
The House then went into committee of the
whole. and the debate was resumed by Mr..
Morchcad of Kentucky.
Mr.. Pollock, of Pa, spoke in favor Of a di-
rect loan in preference to any farther issue Of
Treasury notes. Two O'Clock, the time for
closing the debate, having arrived, Mr.. Vim
Ton, of Ohio, closed the debate, being
allowed TO do so by new rule Of TIC House.
A vote was then taken to strike out lS mil
lions and substitute lG millions. On reading
the first section of the bill, Mr.. Hall, of
Mass proposed an amendment, that no portion
of the money granted should hereafter be ex-
pended in the prosecution ot the war
A vote was taken on this motion. Ayes %,
noes lls. Mr.. Holmes, of South Carolina,
asked tho unanimous consent Of the House for
vote of thanks to the naval officers engaged
in the Mexican war. Adjourned.
Washington, Thursday, Eb. II.
SENATE.-Mr. Niles offered resolution in
quiring into the eXpediency of law to pre-
vent fraud or imposition in the sale of tea and
coilcc-which was adopted.
Mr.. Yulec called up his resolutions, Offered
as a substitute for those Of Mr.. Dickinson, re-
spccting slavery, III the territory which may
Dc acquired Dy lnc 'IIlcu 'ptiteS.
Mr. Yulee's resolution was laid on the table.
The ten regiment bill coming up, Mr.. Rusk
took the floor. lie advocated the most ener-
ge,ic prosecution of the war. lie was for no
treaty short of the Sierra Madre and both the
CALIFORNIA;.
Mr.. Greene of II. l., then obtained the floor
for tomorrow, and the Senate adjourned.
IIorsn.-Mr. Palfrey OF Mass, wished to
offer a resolution in favor of Withdrawing our
troops from Mexico, but leave was refused.
| The House resolved itself into a committee
of the whole on the State of the Union, when
the special order of the day was taken up, be-
ing the loan BILL Among other amendments
proposed was one by Mr.. Collamer of W., re-
pealing the tariff of 1916. and re-establishing
that OF 1912, which was rejected-Si to 95.
] Mr.. Mckay, from the minority of the com
miitee on ways and means, reported substl-
tute empowering the President to issue Treas
ury notes of not less than $50 each, to the "a
mount of sixteen millions.
/ 4 severe struggle ensued, (each party hav-
ing rallied all its forces for this trial } and when
the main question was reached, the substitute
was rejected, ayes l0I, noes l05-majority /.
Il The substitute was then renewed in a new
shape, (authorzing Sl1 900 900 of Treasury
notes) but objected to by the Speaker as not
in order.
| An appeal was taken and sustained by the
chair, and the substitute was again negatived
by a majority of one.
The committee of the whole rose and re-
ported the bill.
The vote was then taken on agreeing to the
report, the House divided-ayes lO6, noes lOi
| The House went into committee of the
whole on the state of the union, and some Sec
ti0ns Of the loan bill were read, and several
amendments were offered all of which were
! lost
| Mr.. Grinncll of Mass, offered as an amend
mcnt that all words relating to agency be struck
out, and that the expenses of negotiating the
loan BE- confined to S6, 1000. This was carried
without division.
! The bill was finally carried by vote o.
ayes 1872, noes | !, and the House ad iourncd.
WAsHISGToS, Friday, Feb. IA
! senate Mr.. Baldwin submitted resolution,
that the revenue and contributions collected il
Mexico be appropriated for the payment o
Mexican claimants lie said there was no con
s,itu,ional power vested in the President TO ap
propriatc any monies To support the army
without the authority Of Congress. The Presi
dent should also be required TO communicate
particulars of accounts of all monies collected
IN Mexico Resolution ordered To be printed
/ The ten regiment bill was then taken up.
Il Mr.. Greene opposed it, and said the charac
ter and object of the war had been entirely
4, changed II was now carried on contrary to ih'
lconstitution. The conquest Of the whole ter
tltory was inoxpcdicnt, and it would be danger
Gus to hold any part Of Mexico.
Mr.. Mason next gained the floor and brough
forward a bill for the relief of Mr.. Black, on
former consul, and for some time charge at th'
city of Mexico.
Mr. Sewer explained the allowance required
for acting as charge d'allaircs, and the bill wai
passed.
The Senate then adjourned I'LL Monday.
/ IIousE Mr.. Burke. Of South Carolina, oifsrco
a point resolution for dcfraylng the travelling
; expenses fCol Curiis's regiment of TcXa,
volunteers, and indemnIfcatlon for the loss o
b,.-,s .us,at,rJ ,p march from Sat