Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-01-08
CONGRESSIONAL.

to Judge.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Together with the derangment of the
Telegraph, and the irregularities of the
mail, both occasioned by the recent flo DDS,
we are left without late news Of the action
of Congress. AS soon as roads, bridges
and wires, get in order again, we shall be
able to keep pace with what is doing.
The recent message of the President, in
reference TO the bill retained by him, (for
harbor and river improvements) led to a
sharp debate in the House of Representa-
tives. Many of Mr.. Folks supporters
cannot digest and swallow such food. The
correspondent of the Baltimore American,
writing on the 10th, says:-
The debate upon the Veto was resumed this
morning Mr.. Petit Of Indiana, leading in it,
dc ssia that no man in the land had done more
ihanA1iMse TO secure the election OF President
LPolk. He had labored for him and done
all that one man could do to insure his success;
and he was amazed at The course taken by the
Executive in making general war upon all sorts
Of Improvements. Mr. Petit argued as fully as
any Western Wing in favor OF the power Of
Congress over works Of Internal Improvement,
and the duty Of Congress 10 make them.
Mr.. Petit discussed the question at great length
OF the general powers Of the Gov ernment, and
held that Congress had the same control over
the internal commerce Of the country as over
forts, arsenals, or the war making power, and it
was as complete over this subject as any other
under the control Of the General Government
The views Of the Executive were strange, dan
gerous. and indefensible, and Mr.. P. spoke OF
them with force and decision.
As upon the Tariff so upon internal improve.
ments, Mr.. Polk concealed all his true sen,.
ments before the election, and is now repayng
those who, like, Mr.. Petit. did all they could
to secure his election. They are deceived in
their man.
After the reception of the Message, the
following resolution was offered by Mr..
Wentworth, democrat from Illinois, and
adopted, 1873 to 54-Mr. Green. our rep
resenta,ive. voting in the affirmative:
Resolred. That the General Government has
the power 10 construct such harbors and improve
such rivers as are necessary and proper for the
protection Of our navy and OF our commerce.
Last Tuesday was fixed upon in the SEN
ate, for the consideration of Mr. Calhoun's
neutrality-suspicious. last week.
War Resolutions Of all sorts and sizes
have been introduced into the House of
Rcprescntatives--some for prosecution,
others for quitting, and others for informa.
ton as to what had been done, how, why,
sc. &c.
The House have passed bill appropria-
ting one million Of dollars, TO supply the
deficiency in existing appropriations, for
war purposes.
%The New Orleans Delta has letters
from the city Of Mexico, as late as 18th,
stating that Mr.. Trist still remained there
that the Congress at Qucretaro was bent
on peaCe--ihat the assembly of Governors
were also inclined to peace-and that Mr..
Trist would probably take home with him
favorable oyerturcs. The Commissioners
have had interviews with Mr.. Trisl. Gen.
p. +. Smith was about to be put at the
head of 1000 men to advance on the mi
ming districts of Zacetacas. Gen. Twiggs
is to be placed in command of Vera Cruz.
The arrival of Jack Hays with his Rangers,
created great trepidaion among the Mex
leans at the capital. The Mexican Com
missioners are Cuevas, Rincon, Atristain
and Couts.
A train left the city of Mexico on the
9th, under command of Gen. Twiggs.
The road is safe now for small PARTIES
garrison having been established at differ
ent eligible points Gen. Scott has issued
orders for the summary punishment of
all guerilas laken--and the fear of the
lash and the halter has overcome their
thirst for plumber and blood.