New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-03-17
,Iarket-."BosTos. March &c.
Nxxth First Session.

order, when prayer wss offered mp by Rev Mr..
GURLEY.
Sundry memorials and petitions were presented.
Among which was one presented by Mr. Jso. A.
DIX numerously signed by citizens OF the City OF
Neg.York in favor Of establishing a line OF mail
steamers between New York and Vera Cruz, and
also another between New York and Havre. was
dulV received ordered 10 be printed, and referred
70 the Committee on the Post Office.
Mr. DIX also presented petition from Importing
Merchants IN favor OF being paid on goods actually
imported without regard % invoices. IL was re-
received ordered to be printed and referred TO the
Committee on Finance.
Nh NILES, Of Connecticut, submitted resolu.
ton calling upon the President for copies OF the
] correspondence between Mr.. BANCROFT and the
British Government, on the subject OF our mterna-
tional postal arrangements.
M CAss, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported the bill in favor of presenting medals and
certificates to officers snd soldiers serving in the
war against Mexico, with amendments.
Mr. ATHERToy, Chairman Of the Committee on
Finance. moved to take up the House bill provid-
ing for deficiencies in the appropriations for the
present fiscal year Some slight amendments were
adopted. The bill coming up on the question OF IT'S
/ final passage,
Mr. BEsTOS offered an amendment. in favor Of
creating full mission 70 the Court Of Rome, in lieu
OF a Charge des AbaTes and went on briefly to
advocate the expediency of tho change which he
thought was alike due to the dignity of our own
country as well as pectiul 10 the Court az when
we move 10 be represented, where other Govern
ments maintained fail embassys, or none ut all.
Mr.. BADGER # North Carolina said he was op.
posed to the appointment of a Minister or Charge
q Afaires TO the Papal Cour. of Rome, unless the
form Of Government was changed. He was OPP
posed 10 religious power az the basis OF Govern
ment and saw no necessity for the existence Of
Of diplomatic relations between this Government
and that Of Rome. We have felt no inconvenience
for the want OF such intercourse heretofore. and
saw no reason for change at the present time
Gentlemen thought that declining TO send rep.
resentatve would be considered dsrespectinl.
He did not so consider IT, Becauee other small
powers sent full missions to Rome was 10 argu-
ment in favor Of our doing the same thing.
After few words from Mr. BENTON, in reply.
the farther consideration OF the bill was postponed.
Mr. CAss moved to take up the Ten Regiments
bill which was agreed to,
When Mr.. CALHoUs rose and proceeded TO nd
dress the Senate, at considerable length in opposi
tion to the bill. He said that after careful and
patient examination of the measure he was not
enabled TO find single argument to Justify the
Senate in passing the bill under existing crcum.
stances he thought those IN favor Of the bill sup
posed il necessary 10 intlmldate that Mexico,
overlooked the actual condition of that coun-
try aud of its Government. IT, said he, the
Mexican Government was strong and capable
of resistance. il might afford some plausible
reason for the passage Of the bill under con
the contrary there was little more than the
shadow of a Government in existence. and that at
the will of our own lorbearance. Without resour.
ces-without an army, or power OF reslstance-the
Government was under our protection-and Mexico
had been induced 10 treat and sue for peace to save
herself from humiliation. The danger was not
that she would refuse to ratify. but that the Gov
eminent may perish before the Treaty gets there.
Beside, we hold ample power in our own hands,
sufficient TO induce her 70 come 10 terms. To Sc
cure speedy ratification 1t is only necessary for US
TO notify her that we will take such boundary as
will suit our purpose and save our twenty mil
lions Of dollars
Mr. CALHoUs then proceeded to point out the
bad effects that would result from the passage Of
this bill upon the commercial and monetary affairs
OF the country. leading to Apprehension in the pub
lie mind that the Treaty would not be ratified. IL
would prove a costly bravado on our part
Mr. CALHoUS dwelt on the power assumed b.
the President in levying taxes in Mexico Coz
gress had the right. bur not the President He
was not the conqueror-the people were the con
querors, who were represented IN Congress under
the Constitution. Whenever country was con
qaered. that country and its laws were put down
for the time and our Constitution. became estab-
lished over it in full force. The President had no
more power to levy taxes in Mexico than he had TO
DO the same thing in the United States aud he
would here put in his solemn protest against the
exercise Of such unauthorized power. The Prest
dent acted without law and IN violation Of the
Constitution. BE ought to have asked authority
Of Congress.
In concluson-Mr CALHOUS stated that in all he
had said he put himself above gil personal or party
considerations. and went for looking 10 the best in
terests Of the country and to the maintainence Of
Of the supremacy OF the Constitution and the laws
Mr.. JOHNSON Of Ga. followed in a speech IN sup
port Of the Administration, and advocated the pas
sage OF the bill.
Mr. BRADBURY OF Maine, moved for the recon.
sideration OF the vote yesterday OF the Senate,
agreeing to the Hocse bill with amendments in
favor Of the heirs Of JOIN PAUL JONES which was
negatived
On motion it was then entered upon the Journal,
that when the Senate adjourn ii do with the
derstanding that the vote on the Ten Regiments
bilshould be taken to morrow, which was agreed 70.
Mr.. BERRIEs has the floor for TO morrow. On
motion the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House assembled at the usual hour. The
Speaker took bis seat and called the House to or.
der Prayer was then offered up by the Chaplain.
The journals were read and approved.
After the transaction Of the usual routine bust
ness, Mr.. HOWELL CoBB OF Georgia, moved q re-
consideration Of the vote yesterday by which the
House passed the bill for printing ten thousand ex
ira copies OF abstracts Of the provision contracts,
&c. De then proceeded TO speak briefly on the
subject. He was willing 70 pint an ordinary mum
Der Of copies, bat was opposed 10 printing extra
N,PiNs- ooyPOscn VI tue tesOiu-tpnf
and spoke with ability In defence Of the Admins
tration de said that the was seized upon
for the purpose Of attacking the Administration -
u there had been waste or mismansgenent the |
army oihcen alone were blamcablr After he
had concluded
Nj. CEOznR Of Tenn warmly reioined and Sc /
vereiy commented upon the character Of the con.
tracts. and held the Administration responsible for
them. &c.
Mr. Corr replied and during hi. remarks be. |
came much excited
Mr.. srEwaHr u Ga followed. Ho said that he !
was 10 isvm Of printing tho abstracts ior tho pur
pose Of showing tbs people how and whore their |
money bad gone. proper sbs,rsct oi those con
tracts should be Published and spread bsfors the /
people broadcast Hereafter ny giving ipiorms
ton composition would bs crested and money
saved ~ tbs Treasury
NJ hosf. hccLsLLlsp ~ Mich defended Tho
Administration He said this ". party question