The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-07


II istsoduSlns 10 the senate He had also sasa Tho
same erroneous report IL several othss pspsrs He ssa
the resolutions presented not against the war; but
the contrary went for sustaining the Administrations
and the justice Of the
When he had concluded, several memorials and petit
tions were presented.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. MILLER, Of New Jersey presented resolution
passed by the Legislature of that state In relation to
the policy which the General Government ought to
sue in the matter Of River and Harbor improvement
The resolutions were conceived in the spirit and
expressed precisely the views those set forth by
the late River and Hsrbor Convention at Chicago
They were ordered to be printed.
CHARTS OF scorT's OPERATIONS MEXICO.
The Hon JEFFERSON DAVIS, of Mississippi, submitted
resolution, which lies authorizing the committee
the library, enquire into the expedency of sub
scribng for blank numbers Of copies of maps field notes
So illustrative Of Gen. scotts military operations in
the Valley of Mexico, drawn up by McClelsnd of the
Typographical Corps of Engineers.
PUBLIC PRINTING.
Among the petitions presented, one by Mr.. BEN
TOM from old and established printers in tbs District Of
Columbia praying that the printing be done by pub
lie presses belonging to Congress- and under Its drec-
ton In introducing the petition Mr. Benton referred
to the mode of having the public printing done by the
British Parliament, which he said more suestan-
italy conveniently and better done in every respect
than 1t could be performed in any other way This Pc
tition ordered to be printed and referred to the
committee on printing
On motion of Mr. SEVER, the Senate went into
cutivs session.
House Of Representatives.
The House convened at the usual hour and after the
ceremonies of organizing for business had been gone
through with,
MEMBER INSTALLED.
Mr.. BRIDGES, a member from Pennsylvania appeared
in his seat in place Of Mr. Hornbeok and went forward
to tho Clerks desk, where the usual official oath
administered.
ORPHANS.
The SPEAKER laid before the House certain rssolu'
tons passed by the legislature of Florida in favor of the
relief of widows and orphans Of officers and soldiers
killed in the with Mexico They duly received,
and referred to special committee
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Mr.. WASHINGTON HUNT, of New York, moved the sus-
pension of the rules to allow him to introduce resou
ton making the several internal improvement bills the
special order of the day for the 2lst day Of March
which was lost
PAYMENT SOLDIERS.
Mr.. Boris, Of Virginia, presented o communication
from the Secretary of War; relative to the payment of
Indian company mustered into service by COL Har
ney. On notion it referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
COMMITTEE ESCORT Mr.. ADAMS
The SPEAKER then announced the reading of resolu-
tons in order when that referring to escort to at
tend the remains of Mr. Adams called for and read
On motion Of Mr.. McCLELLAND, Mr.. Bingham was sp-
pointed the committee to escort the remains in place
Of Mr.. Stuart, who was confined by sickness
DUTIES JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT.
On motion Of Mr.. J. r. INaERsoLL, the rules were
Suspended for the purpose of taking up the bill for the
relief of the Supreme Court In reference to judges du
ties and for causing circuit judges to serve two in
circuits So Mr. ngerso proceeded to speak at length
in favor Of the bill He went to show the necessity
of its passage, and to many legal objections
hitherto urged against it.
Mr. BowLIN of Missouri next obtained the floor, and
addressed the house in opposition to the BILL sustaining
| the views he had presented some days SINCE
Mr. JACOB THOMPSON, Of Mississippi, then proposed
an amendment, to the effect that the exemption pro-
posed for the judges should not extend beyond twelve
months. He supported this amendment at some length
Some such measure, he contended was indispensable
but beived shorter period than two years would be
sumoient 10 meet the exigencirs or tho From
careful examination of the subject he convinced
| that one year would answer.
The amendme mt adopted, and then the question
came up on the passage of the bill amended when II
carried. Yeas 80; Noes SO.
THANKS TO Colonies PRICE DoNIPHAN.
Mr. HALL, Mo moved to suspend the rules in order
that he might introduce Q resolution conveying the
thanks Of Congress to Colonies PRIcE and DoSIPHAN
for the Skill courage and other high mill
ary qualities exhibited by them respectively in the
command at Santa Fe, and in the march through Chi
huahua and New Mexico, and the achievements con-
| nected Herewith.
The question this motion was taken by yeas and
nays, and decided in the negative-Yeas SIS; Nays 90
| Mr.. COOKE, Of Tennessee, then submitted resou.
ton instructing the Committee Military Affairs 10
inquire and report to the House what officers of both
regular and volunteer force, justly entitled to the
| thsnks of Congress for their services.
This resolution having been adopted, molten, the
| the House adjourned