The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-01-22
From the Ohio Statesman.
Congressional

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, lS48.
In the Senate, on yesterday, Mr.. Hannegan, Of
Indiana, submitted a series of resolutions on the
war question, declaring, as the sense of the Senate,
that no treaty ought to be concluded without Civ.
ing us a suitable line Of defence, and declaring
that it may be necessary 10 hold Mexico as a pro-
vince; and that the United States will accept of
no foreign Intervention.
The resolutions lay over. Q
Mr.. Yulee, from the committee on Naval At
fairs, reported a bill appropriating 800 900 for the
New York Dry Dock.
The Ten Regiment bill was taken up.
In the House, the Mail bill was debated and laid
on the table.
On a motion to refer the Presidents Message, a
debate sprung up, which lasted until the hour of
adjournment.
WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, ls4s.
In the Senate, yesterday, after the presentation
of sundry petitions, a communication was received
from the Wal Department in relation to the bill
far the temporary increase of the army staff.
The resolution resembling the former one, which
excluded the editor of the Union from the floor of
the Senate, was passed.
Mr.. Dickinson, of New York, asked the Senate
to take up his resolutions in relation to the Mexi-
can war, al 10 o'clock tomorrow, which was a.
greed 10. bad. --.. ....
The Senate then resumed the discussion of the
Ten Regiment bill, and Mr.. Reverdy johnson of
Maryland, concluded his speech.
In The course OF his remarks, Mr.. Johnson de-
nounced what he called the administration policy
of moving troops, and not raising sufficient men.
He charged annexation as the primary cause of the
war-was opposed to the withdrawal OF troops,
because it would produce a perpetual war. He
said he was opposed TO the overtime wing of the
nationality of Mexico, but would fight for justice
and honor.
Mr.. johnson was opposed, he said, to acquiring
territory by force. but was not opposed to it from
The fear Of extending territory. File denounced
any desire, should it exist, of overthrowing the re-
ligion of Mexico. .'''.
Mr.. Clayton, of Delaware, asked 4 il Gen. Taylor
or Gen. Scott desired these troops. lg oil gf.sfl
Mr.. Cass spoke at sonc length in favor of the
bill, and Messrs. Crittenden, Badger, and Clayton
the latter at some length-in opposition. With
out concluding, Mr.. Clayton gave way to a motion
to adjourn. e.stn '-a.agnejr b-. "a "a |
The House went into committee of the whole,
on a motion to refer the Presidents message to ap.
standing committees of the House. III
Mr.. Stewart, of Pa. denounced the Report of
the Secretary Of the Treasury, as incorrect. si8Y
Mr.. Venerable defended il and the President.
The House adjourned. '''" '''''''"I''9
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, ls4S.
In the Senate, Mr.. Sewer reported a bill for the
Of the old Mexican claims. h3iosq
The resolutions Of Mr. Dickinson, In relation to
he war, indemnity, &C., were then taken up, and
Dickinson addressed the Senate in their favor.
Mr.. Yulee, Of Florida, offered an amendment to
he resolutions, which recognized the people at
arge, as controlling the institution of slavery
Mr.. Hale, Of I'm. H., proposed a substitute for
he original resolutions and the amendment, which
ubstitute prohibited negro slavery in any territory
o be acquired The subject was laid over. 3 Ys
In the House, after sundry bills had been re.
,orted, Mr.. billiard, from the committee on For,
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