Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-08
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CONG ESSlONAL.
Correspondence Of The Richmond Enquirer.
WAsnINoroN, Feb. 7, 1913.
II. S. SENATE.
Shortly after the Senate was called 10 oder, 10

Shortly after the Senate was called TO order, 10.
day,
Mr.. Johnson OF Louisiana, submitted reso-
luton calling upon the Post Master General 10
inform the Senate of The cause OF the continued
failures of the New Orleans mails; also, what
additional legislation may be necessary 10 pre-
vent The u. S. mail being beaten by private ex-
presses.
The resolution was adopted.
The bill granting half paw to the widows and
orphans Of officers and soldiers connected with
the regular army, who may die Of WOUNDS receiV-
ed in battle, was taken up aad passed.
On motion, the Senate then proceeded TO the
consideration Of The order of tie day, viz: The
Ten Regiment Bill
Mr. Hunter being entitled to the floor, made
speech in opposition 10 the policy OF The admins
lion, touching the Mexican war, depicting the
dangerous tendency OF that policy and advoca.
Ting the plan of defensive line, as shadowed
forth BY MIR. Calhoun, as The best means OF Sc
curing peace.
Mir. Miller has The floor on this question to-
morrow. Ga moien The Senate adlo1rned:
HOUSE OF REPRESE NTA TlVES.
Mr. Stevens asked and obtained leave 10 in
troducc resolution requesting The President CT The
| United States 10 communicate TO The House CO.
! pies OF all letters on file in The War Office from
| Major General Taylor between the Isl and 22d
| February, IS47.
Ga motion, the rules were suspended for the
purpose OF considering the resolution, which was
passed.
Mir. Washington Hunt offered a joint resolu-
, ton oi thanks, and an appropriate medal, TO Ma
jor General Scott for his eallanry, &c, in
Mexico.
On motion OF Mr.. g., the rules were suspend
ell for the purpose OF considering the resolution
| al once.
Several motions being made 10 amend The re-
solution, Mr.. Hunt called for The previous ques-
ton which was sustained, and The resolution
then passed-yeas 1870, nays |.
Mir. Henley moved reconsideration OF the
vote adopting the resolution, with view 10
amend il. This motion was seconded by Mr..
Houston OF Alabama, and being put 10 The vote,
was lost.
Mr. Bolts offered a resolution calling on the
President 10 communicate any proposition 10!
peace received from Mexico.
MIR. Bots moved suspension Of The rules
which was carried, and the resolution was adopt.
ed.
Mr. Stephens offered joint resolution OF
thanks 10 Maj Gen. Taylor for his services ga!
lan;ry, &c. in Inc war with Mexico.
Several propositions 10 amend being made, Mr.
Stephen. called for The previous question On hi:
resolution which call was sustained by the House
and the resolution was aGopIedi oy yeas loi, nay
l.
MIR. Wilmot asked and Obtained leave 10 inak,
a PERSONAL explanation He said that the 81 MON
newspaper had attempted 10 injure him-deiine'
his position respecting his celebrated Provis
|, and Direct Taxation for the support OF The war
Mr.. Wiimot was quite warm and earnest IN hi
I manner and denounced the editor OF The Union
with some severity. The remarks OF MIR. w
were listened 10 With profound attention. In tn
courseiof hi. remarks, Mr.. Wilmol took occa
sion TO denounce The Secretary OF State (Mr. Blu
chanan) most violently.
MIR Charles Brown denied the truth OF som'
Of MIR. Wilmot's statements, and pronounced 9th
, ers as nnquaIihedy false.
Thereupon much confusion ensued in the Hal
several members were addressing the Chair
the same time. The Speaker called loudly Il
!, order, rapping with his hammer. Order bein:
finally restored,
e Mr. James Thompson took the floor in reply
to MIR. Wilmot-he defended the Secretary o
State from the charges Of Mr.. w.
, MIR. Giddings submitted a resolution Of lhank
, to Albert Gallaun, tor his views relative TO hi
wa,-which was laid on the liable -yeaS l32
nays 49, The House then adjourned.