The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-11
The RATIFICATION
OF THE
TR E.ATT WITH MEXICO
FOur-flfthS Of the q. 8. Senate,
&c. &c. &c.
DESPATCH NO. I.

WASHINGTON, March lo-2 P. M.
The Senate Is busy on the treaty. Mr. Sewer
not be done. The pacific temper Of Mexico goes
far to strengthen the policy of new negotiations,
because the danger OF delay is lessened with
every arrival from Vera Cruz. Perhaps the
ever may be done, it is expected that peace will
be secured. Thus far the difficulty has been
between taking this treaty, and thereby securing
peace; or rejecting 1t, at the expense OF contn-
be mad, and the treaty thrown overheard; but
the result is still uncertain. w.
DESPATCH NO
WASHINGTON, March 1913 P. M
The treaty is said to be safe; Eight wings and
five democrats are all that will muster against II;
but on the vote 1t is expected this number will
be diminished. Mr.. Sewer announced to the
President that the frame of the treaty would be
saved. Mr.. Polk was gratified to hearit:
John Van Buren, in the Senate chamber this
morning. Supposed to be ooking after the Will
mot prOviso. If so, he has come too late.
There was fight in the House Of Representa-
tives to-day See report.
DESPATCH NO. III.
WASHINGTON, March I0-4 P. M.
Senate flag still flying in high NOrth-wester.
Skies Frightening The treaty cannot be re-
jected. Gen. Houston and Mr.. Pierce absent.
There was a test vote yesterday on the preamble
to the treaty, which secured 1t from total re-
lection.
Mr.. Calhoun looked very lively to-day he is
among the frmest of the treaty party What
strange conjunctions! -Calhoun and Hop. Tur-
ney for the treaty Benton and Webster against
it.
DESPATCH NO. ~.
WASHINGTON, March lO-4a P. M.
Our flag is there. We learn that the payment
of the fifteen millions for the boundary is to be
by annual instruments, at the city of Mexico, in
is expected, will be taken within two hours !;
but may be deferred until tomorrow.
House adjourned. Fight made up.
DESPATCH NO. ".
WASHINGTON, March 1915 P. M.
Senate still In session. Tempest said to be as
high inside. as the wind is on the avenue
Wings and democrats mixed up, pro and con-
Prospect OF late session tonight
DESPATCH NO. VI.
WASHINGTON, March 1871 P. M.
The vote will be taken tonight, if Mr.. Sewer
can make good his promise. The Pre- sident
awaits the result, and several of the cabinet are
with hun at the White House.
DESPATCH NO VII.
WASHINGTON, March l0-4 to p. M.
Senate still in session. 1t has been a trying
day to the wagering Scarcely Senator, all
day long, has been visible. They have their
bread and cheese in side room.
CrOswell, of the Albany argus, is here. 1T is
we'll when Prince John is here, to look after
him.
DESPATCH NO. VIII.
WASHINGTON, March l0-9i P. M.
The Treaty has been ratified and the Senate
adjourned. The ratification toas accomplished
by vote OF four. ffths of the Senate.
Messrs. Hannigan, Dickinson and Dix voted
for the Treaty
Messrs. Allen, Benton, Baldwin, Breeze,
Douglass, Hale, Clarke, Clayton, Badger, and
Webster, were among the opposition.
The Injunction of secresy is not yet removed
If we are rightly Informed the treaty is not
altered in its main features; and no commi So on
n IN U
that unnecessary to secure ratification with
Mexico.
An agent will carry down the tready as a.
mended.