The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-21

tional call to rob the Executive (Mr. Adams) Of eli
make e.; for II. :OvsI s S AZ .n na
cite this the other day among his authorities for with
holding information. And all the democrats ct that
the administration should down, though were a.
pure as heaven The next proposition debated was an
foreign mission, and We find Mr.. Polk introducing
series of resolutions calling for information, on
the plea Of the public good This involved only
he calls for hundreds Of millions Of dollars derived
from the labor Of citisenswhsn the blood Of the
rascals, you must vote It." By the Lords anonted I!
Nsughtsr) fyou have any doubt about my authority
the sSDs WITH
gentleman from Al.hams Quitting down the book from
which he rsad) When this Mr. Polk was oOurtins the
public favor, he very obsequious He as calm
and compaesnt Richard, when he smiled the
populace although blood his hands and guile in
It now, the kings name Is tower Of strength -
We may teach gentlemen lesson BY referring them to
alluded He then said 1t right to wiring out Of tho
Executive every disclosure But rs to the war; II the
President should withdraw his troops and his friends
say it glorious war, and We he whigs) should say
1t not would they not poRt Buena VISTA Cerro
Gordo, Chapultepeo, and say, Didn't We put stop
to the war; and prevent efusion Of blood
sure and have procured glorious and advantage
peace" Has it been forgotten that the President
swore as he Is, he may sometimes swear)Ithat
title to Oregon clear and unquestionable to
sac 40 but didat he give up to 49, giving away $50
miles of territory from the shores Of the Pacific to the
swore it was glorious treaty Men who will that
that glorious, will that any thing Is glorious
Laughter Like those deladed by the oraoles of the
ancient prsstss no matter WHISTLER she gave right
wrong interpretation the dogear gentlemen will place
favorable construction upon the acts OF the executive
Mr. Tompkins said, that the seizure Of all OF Mexico
would make continual and proceeded TO show the
indomitabe obstinacy Mexican &c and
repeated the Of Santa Annals return from
Havana, where, at the time Slidell Mackenzie was
sent out to him he was engaged in gaining and fighting
chickens
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Mr.. HALL, of Missouri next obtained the floor. 1t be-
ing dinner time,
Mr. HALL, however, did not give way for the motion,
and amid cries to " 60 on" he bsgan to express his
selves in an uufavorabls position acting they do
They subject themselves to dangerous tests Mr. Polk re-
fused to give the information asked for in relation to
the return of Santa Anna, because compliance might
involve him In difficulties and endorsements hereafter
in making treaty; because the danger was almost i'm
mediate Washington, in refusing to comply with re-
solutio OF the House. with regard jays treaty. did
because he thought would be dangerous
in making treaties with foreign government Mr. Hall
said he had heard of anecdote. An lrshman was
entrusted with secret but instead Of keeping It, he
published the information far and wide. friend up
and ii you can't kaps your sscrets do you think
III kape 1t for your" SO 1t would be- If the President
Pats be found here TO make it known would give aaid
and comfort to the enemy the President said in his
message.
Mr.. GAYLE, rising) Does the gentleman mean to
endorse the sentiments Of the President?
Mr. HALL-As the gentleman from Mississippi said, ]
want to 60 on.
Mr.: GArLE-If the gentleman does Ical him to order
Mr., HALL-As the gsntlemaa from Mississippi said,
meant personal offence lLaughter] Did not gentle
know that speeches Of members Of Congress were
read at the head Of the Mexican armies to exotic and
incite them to hold out against troops? This
king OF speeches against has procrss
mated the lit were not for the opposition here at
home, the war would long since have ceased But the
Of those who have thus acted will 20 down to
postsrity with the of the opponents OF the
utonary and the last war to deter future
from similar outrages Mexico had been guilty Of viola
ting treaty stipulations and Of crimes towards
enormous a. those known to the Old Bailey calendar
Our citizens have been buchered property seized
and our vessels detained without authority Of law and
the has been tie result He would not consent that
the President should give any preudoia to
the public interests.
The committee rose, and the Speaker resumed the
chair.
Mr. Roor.-I move that the House take recess until
six o'clock
The srEAxER.-Itis not in order tho molten cannot
be made.
Mr. ROCKWELL, / move that the House adjourn
[''Agreed -" agreed, ""no""no"
At quarter past four the House djourned.
- BALTIMORE, Jan. 20, 1S48.