Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-02-11

of Mexico was referred to the Library Commit
tee.
Mr. Benton's resolution instructing the Presi-
dent to inform the, Senate why the article relat-
ing to the promotion Of Cadets was inserted in
the army register, was adopted.
MIR Douglass from the Committee on Terrific
ries, reported bill to establish territorial gov
eminent in Oregon.
The bill extending the provisions of the act
granting half pay to the widows Of volunteer
militia dying of wounds received in battle, to the
widows Of soldiers of the regular army, was TAX
en- up and passed
A resolution was submitted calling for Mr.
Trist's instructions and views Of treaty sub
mitted by Mcxican Commissioners. 1t was laid
over.
After some other unimportant business had
been gone through, the Senate resumed the con-
sideration of the Ton Regiment bill.
Mr. Baldwin briefly explained the part of a
former speech.
Mr. Sewer did the same thing.
Mr. Hunter then rose, and addressed the Sem
ate at length.
Mr. Hunter continued his speech. He object
ed to Congress managing the war II was the
Presidents duty, he believed, to chalk out the
plan. lie believed the defensive line was mis-
understood, hence it was rejected and refused.
Running n line from Tampico to the Sierra Ma
DIRE would be line both expedient and deicn-
siye; from whence aggression could be easily
repuscd, and trade, with communication, kept
open. lie was opposed, however, to making IL
a permanent boundary. lie did not wish to ex-
tend the line so far into Mexico Our army
had earned enough military glory, and sending
more troops would be n matter of policy, and
not Of peace. AS conquerers, we should sug-
gcst terms, and like steps for peace, sc.
When he concluded, a vote of thanks TO Cen
era Taylor was taken up and passed. Adjourn
ed.
HOUSE.-Thc resolutions calling for all
General Taylors letters from the LIST to the 22d
February, were passed.
The joint resolution of the Legislature of New
York, voting thanks to General Scott and the
army in Mexico, and urging the presentation of
a gold medal to the former, was presented.
Mr. Houston of Alabama moved to amend so
as to include all other Generals engaged in ac-
tive service from the commencement of the war.
Joint resolutions were presented by Mr. Ste
phens of Georgia, complimenting General Tay-
Tor, and the army under him, for the victory Of
Buena Vista, and directing the presentation of a
gold medal 10 General Taylor were read three
times and passed. The vote on their passage
was--yeas 1871, nays 1.
Mr. Hunters resolutions of thanks to General
Scott, officers and men under his command, and
a medal to General Scott, were passed--yeas
l07, nays /.
Mr. Bolts submitted resolution, asking the
President whether terms Of peace, submitted by
Mexico, had been received
Mr. Wilmot made personal explanation rela-
tive to an article which had appeared in the
Union newspaper, accusing him Of having
thrown another fire brand into Congress, be-
cause he had recommended direct taxation; and
designating him as mischievous ally of the adj
min, hot b.a lal ahonI Eco a..
principles, &C., &c.
He denied the accusation Indignantly, and
castigated the editor of the Union with great
energy. He said Mr. Richie had arrived al
second childhood, and repudiated the idea that
the Union authorized to make platform
upon which democratic Representatives were 10
stand
He (WilmoO recognized the doctrine of the
administration that the war must be prosecuted,
and therefore he was in favor of the policy Of
direct taxation, for the support of the war; and
IT the revenue produced a surplus, he would re
duce the tariff and tax real property to meet
the expenses of the government.
He spoke against the nomination Of Buchanan
for the Presidency, and charged that the Penn
sylvania papers which opposed the Provso, die
so for the purpose of obtaining government pat
ronagc.
The reason why he was assailed, he supposed
| was because OF his opposition to the tax on tea
and coffee. He would support the country il
carrying on the war and in acquiring territory
but he was opposed to the establishment and in
PRODUCTION of slavery upon soil now free.
Mr. Thompson, of Pennsylvania, replied, ant
defended Mr. Buchanan from the charges mad,
by Mr. Wilmot
| MIR Giddings, Of Ohio, read and offered reso
lutions, thanking the Hon. Albert Gallatin 70
his reasoning against the war Onroiion, the,
were laid on the table by large majority. Ad
journed.