The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-20

ordusly undertook to nnish the last paragraph Of
MT wright's pamphlet, but was interrupted in the
Mr.. CAss-Mr President
Mr.. CRrrrENDEN-Mr. President
MT Ca" 10 the Senator going to make any remarks!
bill waived his privilege)-The Senator will 70
MT CRIrrEnprN did not mean to say that the Ssns-
without morality He had simply contested tho propo-
stons Of the SENATOR and his remarks not intend
cd as having anything personal In their character Next
he was apprehensve that the Senator from Mississippi
had Misunderstood his remarks in support Of the
war The war existed by law and all good citi.
the land bu. still they were left free to discus it.
and to modify or repeal the act "a they would In any
whether he approves it or not but il does not and
not, suspend ssridge bis liberty Of discussion He
to speak upon any act whether u relates to peace
of those who had opposed this as being In some
want of pa,rstism-some want of honor-some went Of
something.
Mr. FoorE desired to explain He did not wish to sus-
pend the freedom Of debate although there speech
country-speeohss like that Of the senator from New
Hampshre are to be deplored but have no desire to
shackle even him down But do know that speeches
have been delivered In this country which have been
circulated In Mexico, to insme the enemy against u.s.
and were intended to have that effect for which speech
the law could reach the offenders.
Mr. CRITrENDEN regretted the discursive range which
Of III. sSS IA
related to speeches In this Senate not sentence
what he had said had been or could be circulated in
Mexico against him.
Mr. FoorE-I did net intend my remarks to apply to
speeches delivered here but to speeches which have
ing the effect they would have Mexico and vet being
willing to risk the consequences, have been guilty
traitors to their country sorry have not the
power of sarcasm with which utter my loathng and
them Justice.
Mr. CRrTExpES was glad that the Senator did not re-
fer to any speeches that had besn delivered here The
party press, however, had taken different view and
object Of arrestipg free discussion He did not concur
either in the supposition anti speeches
had worked the dreadful consequences In Mexico imput
Mr. FoorE-I would state to the Senator that gentle
man OF the other House has Just got letter from Gen.
have been peace but for recent speech delivered by
distinguished statesman at Lexington Ky and the res
suppose that the chances that this gentleman
will issue onunciamento. excite revolution, and get
into the occupancy of the White House, when they will
get good treaty.
ME-. CR,rrENDEN explained that Gen. Marshall was
bitter partzan and very prone to give to things
travagant bias, for mere party effect The idea that
Now, sir If the Senator from Mexico = Universal
10 the laugh In the midst Of which We Understood Mr.
Foote saying mo- SIR" but tho loud laughing of Sc.
the people drowned all other sounds
Mr. FoorE was inclined to believe that the speech
Influences. The Me.cans were an impuIsves mag
netc people and were easily Influenced in their opin
ions.
Mr. CRIrrENpEN maintained that speeches adverse to
ths delivered in this country had not had that e
feet upon Mexican councils which was attributed to
them the other de thought that the course of the
party attempt to suppress free discussion;
commended for the liberty of speech aud concluded by
would be passed without further delay.
MIR. JEFFERSON DAVIS concurred with the Senator
from Kent Gky that the debate had been sufficiently
longed He hoped the resolution would be passed at
1t simple vote of thanks, involving no CON-
stitutional question whatever 1t had nothing to do
was but an expression Of thanks to brave officer and
his who had discharged their duty to their country
They nsa no voice Is to tn. merits Of the war They
Upon q question like this there could be but two
side Of country and the side Of the enemy
voices which may be raised against At tho close
of the Revolution, when in the public councils it was
iverauce, there was, Patrick Henry had said ono
crosking voics raised against the proposition Why
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1t is objected will control the election. II this be SIR
would prefer the settlement Of the question by the
army the free negroes Of this confederacy. Mr.
Davis passed into an euogum upon the brave and de-
serving in the sd and their services to the whole
country and appealed for direct vote upon the
Mr.. HALE called for the ayes and noes Ordered
Mr. BELL coming in after the vote upon the first re-
solutions to Gen Scott desired to record his upon
them.
The VICE PREspKNr read the rule. that the privilege
under no circumstances, could bs allowed.
Mr.. BELL appealed for the unanimous consent Of the
Senate He did not wish his name to be omitted in the
resolutions to Gen Scott and recorded in favor of the
the resolution to Gen Taylor He wished to be
Mr. GREENE also desired to vote upon the first resolu.
tons and hoped gentleman on the other side would
move q reconsideration.
reconsidered when Mr.. Bell, Mr. Greene and several
other Senator'S absent in the rst instance recorded
Ayes, 4e noes, one, Mr. Hale.
ments as the order Of the day.
Mr. MASGuM moved to postpone the bill till to-mor-
On motion Of Mr. SEVER, the Senate went into OK.
ecutive session.
las this dscursive morning discussion went on from
the taking up OF the resolutions the auditory in the
galleries continued to increase until at the conclusion
the doors were blocked up. The debate was our
sketch will show very interesting but very unprof table,
in a business view of the subject,
WAsHINcror, Feb ls ls4s.
The weather this morning is most delightful, and at
by have large auditory Of beautiful and fashionable
ladies' who are throngng the avenue their the
Capitol
Prayer by Reverend Mr. sLIcrR
Mr.. ASHLEY from the committee the judiciary,
ported back bill. introduced few days ego by Mr.
eoh relating to the time OF holding the United States
MIR. FsLcH urged the immediate passage Of the bill
During the remark, Of Mr. Feloh me,,,a. We, re-.
ceived the House of Representatives stating that
they had passed an act to authorize loan not
The judiciary bill taken up and passed.
PosT OFFICE
Mr. NILES moved to take up the bill to amend the
post Office act in relation to the mode of settling the
accounts for commission Of the pestmssters He ex-
planned the object OF the bill to allow the postmaster
apply the scale Of commissions to quarterly accounts
stead of annual accounts The bill was entirely to cor
rect mistake or an oversight in the bill of the
session The bill was taken up read three times and
passed.
MIR. AIcHrsoN presented petition, praying reduc-
ton Of the rates Of postage
MEXICAN CONTRIBUTION
MIR. BALDWIN submitted resolution declaring that
the contributions collected by our armies in Mexico
ought to be appropriated to the payment Of Mex lean
claims, under the treaty of 1882 and calling upon the
President for detailed report of all collections made in
Mexico and the purposes which they have been ap.
piled. Ordered to be printed
THE LOAN BILL,
From the House, taken up read twice and refer.
red
McREA.
The bill granting o pension to Mrs. MCrea widow OF