The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-02-26
CONGRESS-.
WeIuesdqy. Feb. II. 1900

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Resolved, that the President Of the United States be
requested make X the Senate the annual dis
position which has been made Of the Of $1,000 dol
lars appropriated by act of Congress Of the year
1902, TO promote civilization among the friendly Indian
tribes showing what tribes that evidence orhe ma
tonal bounty has been extended the names Of the
gents who have been entrusted with the application OF
the money, the several amounts by them received and
the manner in which they have severally applied il TO
accomplish the object of the act.
ELECTORS.
Mr.. pietersoH, from the select Committee to which
~as recommitted the resolution proposing an amend
mcnt to the Constitution OF he United States relative
10 the election Of electors OF President and ViCePes
dent OF the United Stales. &c. reported the same with
"a amendment providing that at the same time the
tWo additional electors ;towhch each state is entitled
shall be chosen by the persons qualified vote such
manner as the Legislature of the state shall Direct
HOUSE.
Mr. Cooke laid Oh the table the following resolution
ReSOtOsd That the President of the United States be
requested 10 cause 10 be communicated To this house
the number and location Of the naval stations now &C.
cuped by the u States, the number and grade OF the
officers at each, and how employed what each re-
ceves per month pay and subsistence and what for
emouments or extra compensation; whether any have
received their fall monthly pay. who not actu-
al service during the period for which they paid
how many are on turlough; whether any naval officer
is employed IN the merchant service if So whether lie
receives any pay from the government,
|. SENATE.-TkurSday Feb H.
bill making partial appropriations for naval service
was al third time, BY general consent and returned
10 the House. * These appropriations pYct-
Paly for the purpose Of filling out additional force
JO' The PTotstlo" q oar commerce IN tie Vest Infiss
HOUSE.
Mr. Floyd remarked, that in consequence Of unoff-
eal reports Of the pTomu3 cation of imperial ukase Of
the Autocra of all the RusSas relation the
EN- hmlts Of the ; &c he begged leave TO lay on
the table the following resolution.
Resored That the President OF the United States be
requested 10 communicate this House. whether any
foreign government have made claims to any part Of
the territory of the United States upon the coast of the
Pacific Ocean north Of the III degree latitude and
to what extent whether any regulations have been
made by ioreign powers affecting the trade on that
coast and nov far affects the interests Of this pub
hc and whether any communications have been made
70 this government ny foreign powers, touching the
contemplated occupation OF Columbia River.
On motion OF Mr. Sanders, Of North Carnira IL was
| ReSolrsd, That a committee he appointed for the
purpose OF investigating the affairs Of the Post Office
Department and that they have power send for per-
sons and pa ners.
SENATE-FriI1,, FIJI. Is
Mr. Lanman suhmiuedth following resolution, which
was passed "a a second reading.
| Rc'o!red, Thai sum Of money not exceeding TO
dollars be applied out OF Le contingent fund for plac
ing neat monunle NJ. with suitable inscription,
tie grave OF the Honorable James Burril deceased
late member Of the Senate from the State Of Rhode
/ Island.
| .4FPsrt'oHment BW-The amendment reported by
inc Judiciary Committee, 70 strike out 10000 and in
ser 1900 as the ratio, being under consideration
DIVISION Of the question being required, the question
was hrSt taken on striking out 40 00O and carre ed
ayes z2noeS To- The quet on being then filling the
blank with 1900, debate followed OF considerable
| duration. When on motion Of Mr. Ming Of Alabama
vas postponed Monday.
| HOISE
| Nh Gorham presented petition o. sundry inhabit
ants of Boston ~ opposition 10 repeal Of tie ma vga
ton lawS $50 cslled) which referred to the Com
miIte on Commerce.
The Speaker presented communicating from the
Trea smy Department. transmitting statement rela
tive 20 DpVty Collectors, SC which, on motion az Mr.
ill, was referred to the Committee Commerce.
BAL for me preservation OF the put lie Timber in
tloTIta1 was read a third tims and passsd1