The northern tribune. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1847-1855, 1848-03-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, March q


motion was laid on the table, without a
copies Of Mr.. Wise's correspondence re-
lalye TO the Slave Trade were ordered 10
be printed.
Mr. Dix presented petition from the
citizens of New York, in favor of line
of mail steamers between New York and
Marseilles. On motion Of Mr.. Yulee of
Florida, the Committee on Naval Affairs
were instructed TO inquire into the ex-
pediency of establishing a retired Navy
List which was adopted.
Mr.. Anterior, Chairman Of the Com
mitiee on Finance, moved to take up the
bill providing for the deficient appropria-
tions, which was agreed to. The first
thing in order was the consideration of the
amendment previously offered in favor of
striking out the Mission to Rome.
This gave rise to an exciting debate, in
which several Senators participated. In
the course Of the debate of Mr.. Foote Of
Miss. alluded 10 a refusal of Mr.. Badger
of North Carolina to yield rim the floor
while speaking, and desired TO know
whether he intended it as personal in
suit.
Mr.. Badger replied that he did not IN
tend it as personal insult; as he was at
that time engaged in answering the argu-
ment of another Senator. He did not see
how any inquiry by the Senator from Mis-
sissippi might have TO PROFOUND, could en-
tighten him on the subject; the question
pending was his (Mr. Badger's) amend
ment. When he had concluded, the ques-
ton was called for and decided ia the
negative.
MIR. flanagan of Indiana then moved
substitute, providing for the appointment
of Minister at the Court of Rome. The
question was taken by yeas and nays, and
decided in the negative. Yeas IS, Nays
90.
After the several slight amendments
were proposed and adopted, the bill was
then read third time and passed; when,
on motion, the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Clingman OF North Caro-
lima, raised to privileged question, and
moved the reconsideration OF Yesterdays
vote respecting the Presidents Message, IN
reference TO correspondence, &c. He pro-
ceeded briefly TO address the House on the
subject of The treaty and Correspondence.
His remarks were directed against the
Treaty, and in opposition 10 the Admins
tration. He did not wish the correspond
ence garbled bv the Administration TO suit
its views and purposes. He wanted the
whole published or none at all without
full publication, the merits OF the cores
pondence could not be understood. Light
was wanted, and the best method OF OBJ
tanning it was full publication OF the
documents.
Mr.. Jacob Thompson of Mississippi, fol-
lowed in defence of the Administration.
He said the correspondence had not been
garbed. The passages omitted were lett
out because they referred to the assembling
of the Court Martial. at Perote in Mexico.
to publish which, would be premature and
detrimental 10 the public service. They
were, besides, Irrelevant TO the chief por-
ton of the correspondence called for.
Mr.. Haskell of Tenn. followed Mr..
Thomson, and commented with very great
severity upon the conduct of the Admins
lration in relation TO its entire course, in
the commencement and management OF
the Mexican war. He charged it with i'll
treatment toward General Taylor-and
also charged it and held i; responsible tor
all the blood which had been shed in OUT
conflicts with the enemy, and said he went
for the whole correspondence abridged
When he had concluded, Mr.. Mckay rose
and defended the Administration, and as
sailed The conduct of the Wings. He
particularly directed his remarks in reply
10 Mr.. Haskell. He charged the Wings
with gross inconsistency. They had voted
for the war at its commencement, and tor
the necessary means to carry it OH, and
were, as party, as much responsible tor
the blood split in its prosecution as any
body else. They also condemned the war
as unholy and unjust,yet praised It's heroes
and proposed making one OF them Pfesl'
dent.
Mr.. Clngman proceeded briefly TO re-
min In renlu To MIR HASKELL and 10 Mr..