The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-01-04
INTELLIGENCE BYTElEGRAPH
TBIRTIE TIA CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.

the Senate were crammed at an early hour with spec
tators listen to the debate expected to arise Gen
Casss resolution.
After the ordinary routine Of business had been gone
through, several memorials and petitions were pre-
sentsd.
pREsIpENT's MEssAeEs
Several messages in writing were received from the
President.
Mr.. HuNTER presented q resolution, calling on the
President for the correspondence Of Mr. Wise with go
vernmsnts aud distinguished persons named, on the
subject of the slave trade. Adopted
CLAIMS AoAiNsr MEXICO.
Mr.. JOHNSON Of Louisiana introduced q resolution to
ascertain and determine the amount Of claims held by
citizens against Mexico.
ArrRsraIArIoNs ron CLOTHING voLuNrEERs.
After the hrst reading Of the bill Gen. Cars introduced
Thursday to provide clothing for volunteers It
taken up and passed.
Mr. BrSros submitted a revolution for printing the
history Of Doniphsns expedition, with the maps So
Laid over
REoIMENr BILL.
The Senate then resumed the consideration Of the
special order ofths day 1t being the bill reported by
Mr. Cass the Chairman Of the Military Committee for
raising ten additional regiments to in the war
against Mexico.
Mr. CAs spoke In favor Of the bill, and adduced argu
ments to show the necessity of Its immediate
He considered the demand for this additional force in
the Of the against Mexico, urgent
to demand the speedy action Of Congress The General
stated that bill the first Of q series which he should
bring forward He expressed determination to avoid
every topic calculated to bring into discussion the policy
ofthe war. He would be prepared however, to defend
| It when assailed
Mr. CRITrENDEN moved to postpone the consideration
Of the BILL order that Mr. Calhoun might be heard
morrow and then made speech against tho
administration The bill then laid over till Wednes-
day
The Senate then went into Executive session. and AZ
| forwards adjourned.
House OF Representatives.
The House convened ding to Adjournment after
the transaction of the ordinary routine of business
SOUTHERN MAIL.
On the suggestion of Mr. BORIS, Mr.. johnson Of Ark
withdrew his motion lay the table the
ton directing renewal Of the late contract for the
Transmission of the great Southern mail. The resou
ton finally, motion Of Mr.. Bolts made the sps
| cial order for tomorrow.
CLERKS FOR TIE PENSION OFFICE.
Mr. JONES' Of Tennessee offered resolution inquiring
the expedency of authorizing temporarily additional
| number Of clerks in the Pension office. Adopted.
CONTESTED SEAT
Mr. r. M. JOHNSON, from the Committee Elections,
reported resolution authorisipg the parties the
tested election in the Sixth Congressional District Of
New York, to take testimony by deposition Passed.
| UNITED STATES vs. NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Mr. PEARcE introduced bills for the settlement Of the
claim Of New Hampshire against the United States, and
to change the place Of holding the United States Courts
in New Hampshire. Read twice and referred.
PRIVATE ExPREssEs.
Mr.. AsHMUN offered q resolution inquripg into the
expedensy Of repeating laws prohibiting the Transport
tston Of letters and newspapers by private means.
Adopted.
| WITH MEXIco
Mr. HUDSON offered resolution rstructiug the mill
tsry committee to inquire the expedepcy of requesting
the President to withdraw armies east Of the Rio
Grande and to propose forthwith treaty of peace,
the basis that relinqush all claims to indemnity for
the war; the boundary to be the desert between the
Nusces and the Rio Grande security to be given for the
payment Of the just claims due to citizens previous
| to the commencement Of the war. He demanded the
previous question, which was sustained.
The main question then ordered.
Mr.. STEVENS moved to lay the resolution the table
Mr. CoBB raised the question whether the motion to
lay the table In order after the main question
had been ordered.
The SPEAKER decided sfrmatively under presidents
| Mr.. CosB said the precedsnts incorrect II.
then appealed from the decision and called for the yea
| and nays on the appeal.
| The SPEAKER was sustained, OIL to IS.
The ayes and noes were then called on the melton to
lay on the table which decided in the negative 81
! to l25.
Mr.. ScnEScx moved recon eidcraton Of the vote
| which bad ordered the main question.
Tho yeas and nays called and resulted in the
| negative, 90 to %.
The main question was then put, the ayes and nays
called, and the resolution rejected, Al to 1877.
BUFFALO HARBoR, SO.
On motion Of Mr. Boris, notices were given Of bills
for the Improvement Of Buffalo Harbor and to
change the time Of holding Of the United States
District Court for the Northern District Of New York
coysuLAn SYSTEM
Mr. ROCKWELL, Of Connecticut, introduced bill to
provide for . consular system Read twice and referred
Numerous resolutions Of inquiry were adopted.
RrsoLuTior OF INQUIRY.
Mr.. C. J. INeERsoLL offered resolution suiripg Of
the President whether any notice had been taken Of the
remarks Of the British Secretary in the House Of i
mons in regard to the want Of faith of the United
States. II lies over
PEACE WITH MEXICO.
Mr.. DrcKEY offered joint resolution, with long pre-
amble for the appointment of Committee Of Eve from
each house to invite the President to conference on
the best mode Of eRecting peace with Mexico. Lies
over.
NEW TERRITORY.
Mr. HAMrpES, OF Pennsylvania, offered jeint resolu-
ton and long preamble TO the effect that new
territory should BIS received by the votes Of the
several States
rHAxKs TAYLOR OFFICERS
MIR HousroN, of Delaware, introduced joint resolu.
tions Of thanks General Taylor his officers and
Mr. HESLr moved to amend by adding, while enssg
cd they were defending the rights and honor Of the
country"
Mr. AsHMuS moved amendment, adding thereto, |
in war unnecessarily and unconstitutonally begun
BY the President of the United States"
Mr. Ashmun's amendment adopted by yeas Ar
nays, IS to el
On motion Of Mr. srEruESs the House adjourned.
Nominations Confirmed.