The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-01-29
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS.
MAsHINaToN Jan. Is.


immediate result of the unlawful and uncon-
slitulional act of the President in ordering
Gen Taylor TO the Rio GrHnde. Second,
that the war thus resulting had been prose-
,uted by the President with a view to con-
auesf permanent ut least as far MS regards
New Mexico and Upper and Lower Cnlifor-
MIA.
Third, that according to the present plan
ofthe war, as announced by the Secretary of
War at the commencement of this session,
the conclusion is irresistible, that if carried
out according 10 the plan, it will result in the
conquest of the whole of Mexico. lie con-
GUIDED with expressing his intention TO vote
against the bill.
Mr. Baldwin submitted n resolution for in
Drmnton from the President, whether Mex
co had any Public Domain, and whether its
Government possessed the power 10 cede
any portion of il to n foreign power.
The House went into the Committee ofthe
whole on thePresident's Message aud the day
was occupied in speech making.
SENATE. The Ten Regiment Bill was
taken mp.
MIR Foote Qocoloco of Miss addressed
The Senate in support of the War.
HOUSE. The various Committees were
called for reports.
Mr. Collamer, from the Committee on
Public Lands, reported bill TO amend the
act to reorganize the general land office, ap-
proved July 4th, '36 Passed
Mr. Burt, from the Military Committee, re-
ported bill to increase the efficiency of the
regular corps of the army and to provide for
disabled soldiers. Also, n bill to found
Military Asylum for invalid soldiers of the
army.
Mr. Vinton, from the Committee of Ways
and Means, reported a bill providing for
loan exceeding eighteen millions.
The above bills were all read twice, and
referred.
On motion of MIR Brodhead, the House
went into Committee of the Whole on the
Presidents Message.
Mr. Tuck addressed the Committee, chief
ly on Slavery.
SENATE. Mr. Berrien submitted a reso-
luton, calling upon the President for reports
and other communications from Gen. Taylor
rs to the line proper to be occupied by our
troops, referred TO in his letter to the Secre-
tary of War.
Mr. Calhoun moved its amendment so as
to embrace the reports from any other officers
on the same subject. Mr. Berricn accepted
he amendment, and the resolution was then
laid over.
MIR Jefferson Davis, from the Military Com
mlttee, reported bill to increase the ef1icien-
cy of the Army, by the establishment of u
retired list for disabled officers.
MIR Niles, from the Post Office Committee,
reported bill relative to the transportation
Of The mail from foreign countries.
The Senate then proceeded TO consider
the resolutions submitted Yesterday by Mr.
Mangum, calling for the Instructions under
which Gen. Scott's order, No. $40, was issu-
ed, aud also his opinion as TO the efficiency
Of his means TO carry the same into effect
The resolutions led TO a sharp debate be-
tween Me'srs. Mangum, Cass, Crittenden
%Hd Allen.
Mr. Mangum stated that he had two OBJ
jects in presenting these resolutions. First,
20 know the extent of The Executive purpose,
on the subject of the conquest of Mexico;
secondly, to ascertain the opinions of the
highest military authority, as TO the means of
carrying out this purpose He expressed his
surprise at the tenderiootedness of gentle
men on the other side, whenever light was
sought for.
Mr. Crittenden remarked in a tone of strong
sarcasm on the subject of the Executive
Withholding light from Congress lost the enc
my should be benefited by il. All that was
here asked for was only information necessa- |
ry to enable the Senate TO form correct
Judgment on matters submitted to them for
legislation.
The resolution was then modified by MIR
Mangum so as TO leave it discretionary with |
III, /
IN his opinion, would be detrimental to the |
public interests, and in this form it was agreed
10.
Ihe Senate then proceeded to the consid-
Grafton OF the ten regiment bill, g. MIR Foote
resumed his remarks.
After reviewing Mr. Calhoun's speech, he
lala down his own plan-which was to an
mex Mexico by provinces, and admit her to
The benefits of our territorial system.
Mr. Crittenden rpferra1 RI nm oil 10
by Mr. Foote 10 Mr. Clay as a magnetism, U.s.
ing curious arts to obtain the presdeucy.-
lie regretted the remarks, as Mr. CLAW was
now at an advanced age, in private condi-
ton of life, seeking nothing further from the
public favor, and could derive no new lusture
from the Presidency. His (Clay's) name
would adorn the highest page of his coun-
try's history. What he (Chittenden) now
said was due to private friend and an illus
trous citizen.
HOUSE. After reading the journal, Mr.
Brodhead rose at halEpast IL o'clock and an
nounced the decease of Mr. Hornbeck,
member of the House, at Allentown. Pa, on
the 10Th inst.
The customary resolutions were then
passed, and the House adjourned.
e.,,- WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
=, SENATE. Message was received from
me house announcing the decease of MIR
ilUrhbeck, member ofthat body from Penn
sylyania, and transmitting the proceedings
mad upon the subject.
MIR Cameron pronounced a brief but ell
oqueht euogy, and the resolutions being
passed, the Senate adjourned till Monday.
\, HOUSE. In Committee of the Whole.
Mr. Schenck in the Chair the bill giving n
pension to the step mother of the late Major
Jacob Brown, killed at Matamoras, was ia