The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-17

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This day brings us to the end Of the swsuv.shisd
week Of the current session of Congress. We have
been getting slowly, on account OF our very un-
certain relations with Mexico; on account OF the
party issues growing OF this war, and discussed
upon every bill, report, resolution introduced
into either house on account Of the approaching
campaign for the presidency; and on account OF
the delightful disorganizaon of both parties upon
principles and upon men; upon conscience and
upon amiabity; upon abolition and upon annexa-
ton, all of which subjects have been amply dis
cussed that they are now as ragged and threadbare
as Falstatf's regiment of voltguers.
In the Senate, to day, Mr.. King, of New
York, had petition presented by Mr.. Jefier-
sen DAVIS, praying Congress to aid him and
encourage HIM in the raising a regiment of
volunteers to go down TO the relief of Yu-
catan We like the patriotic offer OF Mr.. King.
worthy and distinguished officer of the army In
Washington, is ready to embark upon Just such an
expedition and, we doubt not, that if Congress
were TO pass bill furnishing arms, supplies, and
transportation, 10 Yucatan, 10 volunteers, leaving
the question of pay, &c, 10 be arranged between
the volunteers and the authorities OF Yucatan,
that force sufficient for suppressing the insur-
rec,on there can be promptly despatchedto the field
NJ. Dix presented memorial from the contrac-
tors of the steam line TO Havana and Chagres, ask
ing that permission be granted them to contract
for the employment of certain Spanish war steam
ers, until their own ships shall have been con-
structed; and the memorial was referred TO the
Committee on Commerce, from which we expect a
favorable report
Mr.. c. Frank Powell Consul to Muscat, had a
petition laid before the Senate, this morning, pray
ing that the consulate to Muscat may be placed on
the same footing the consuls at the capitals OF
the Barb iry powers. He presents the value OF the
commerce of the provinces and islands OF the
Imaum, and the advantages that would accrue
from more liberal commercial policy in those
seas on the eastern side of Africa.
The working men of the navy yard ask that the
estate of Mount Vernon be bought by the govern
ment of the heirs of George Washington, and
taken good care of, in behalf of the people, and
In venera,ion of the memory of PATER rATRrE.
The plan OF Mr. Jefferson Davis. with regard 10
Mount Vernon, at meets all the demands
of patriotism and public economy. lie pro-
poses 10 purchase the estate. and to estab
been disabled from further service from wounds
or disabilities incurred while IN service IN the
army Of the United Staes-a SORT OF Greenwich
hospital, Hotel des lnya lIdes. Betorc tins Mex-
can war, we had no materials for such hospital
or hotel; but the ratification OF Nh. Trst's treaty,
(if II shall ever be ratlfird) will bring up 10 Wash
ingon aggregate OF brave men, despolied of
two arms legs, sufficient to form the
nucleus OF very Interesting establishment :. r
On the resumption OF the bill tor the relet OF
Yucatan, Mr.. Miller rose TO the question, and tor
hours discussed 1t in opposition to military occu-
patton proposed He travelled, and at slow
pace, over the very same ground traversed by Mr.
Niles and Mr.. John Davis, especially in scouting
the idea that Great Britain has designs upon Yu-
catan, and that il is necessary that we should &C.
cupy it in order TO prevent her getting foothold
on that important peninsula. The great objects
of Mr.. Miller appeared to be-lst; To 40 some
thing for home consumption. I'd. To kill time,
one plan of killing bill. When Mr. Miller had
concluded, Mr.. Calhoun secured the floor, and we
shall expect to have the pleasure OF hearing HIM on
Monday.
Mr.. Clarke offered a resolution inquring of the
President whether he has sent any part or all Of
the navy in the Gulf to Yucatan, and asking of
him also, for the latest orders despatched to the
commanders of the Gulf Squadron, which was
adopted. Mr.. Clarke is apprehensive that the pro-
cess of annexation OF Iucatan has already COM
menced. We understand the President has d.
rected that every disposable ship in the Gulf be
moved down to the occupation OF the ports OF Yu-
catan, Sisal, and Campeachy, with the express OBJ
ject OF defending the whites. The Commodore,
we learn, will also make inquiries of the British
agents at the Balize in reference TO the suspected
designs of Great Britain, and in exposition, if
deemed necessary, of the purposes of this govern
ment.
Thus ends the week in the Senate 1t closes in
the House with another instalment on the slavery
question from Mr.. Giddings.
The weather, which has been cold and rainy for
several weeks, is Frightening up again to-day most
beautifully
Our landlords at the United States have given
us for several days past, nice dish of strawberries
and cream for dinner. If they were not so costly,
we would send you on some by telegraph. w.