Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-05-01

Flaulac" the bill giving the right OF pre-
empton Of a certain lot of land to Charles No
ble-all Of which were reported without a.
mendment, and ordered to be read third time
on Monday.
The House again resolved itself into Com
mittee of the Whole, on the bill "to authorize
a subscription or purchase of stock in the Louis
Vile and Portland Canal Company" and, also,
ON the bill "to aid the State of Illinois in open
ing Canal 10 connect Lake Michigan with the
Illinois River" The bill relating TO the Louis
vile and Portland Canal was first considered
Mr.. Wickliffe, of Kentucky, spoke at large in
support of the expedency of passing the bill
MIR. Haynes, of Georgia, opposed it in short
speech; and Mr.. Henry, of Kentucky, replied
at some length, enforcing the argument used
by his colleague, and explaining circumstances
that were not before understood. Mr.. Jennings,
of Indiana, pointed out differences between the
Senate bill and that of the House ,-and insist
ed on the advantages Of the Indiana side OF the
river for the location Of the Canal. MIR. Wick
life replied; and Mr.. Henry followed on the
same side. Mr. Jennings then moved to amend
the bill from the Senate, by adding new sec
ton, requiring further survey. He again OBJ
iected 10 the location of the Canal on the Ken
lucky side, and expressed fears that the Go.
vernmcnt might be involved by the failure OF
some of the stockholders. Mr. Mercer was OPP
posed 10 delay, and expressed himself satisfied
that the Kentucky side OF the Falls possessed
superior advantages. NJ. Haynes, of Georgia,
adyerted 10 the conflicting interests OF the two
sides Of the river, and moved to amend MIR.
Jennings amendment so as 10 introduce pro-
uiso, Withholding the proposed subscription till
surveys shall have been made on both sides -
Mr.. Henry opposed The amendment, and MIR.
Pearce, Of r. Island, advocated it. Mr.. Clarke,
Of Kentucky, complained Of tharpart of the char
ter relating &c tolls, and moved that the Com
miItee rise, but withdrew his motion at the re-
quest of Mr.. Wickliffe, who made some re-
marks TO show that the river being still letiree,
the tolls ought not TO be complained Of Mr..
@larke replied, and moved to lay the bill on the
table, but again withdrew his motion. Mr..
Henry answered HIM. Mr.. Jennings renewed
the motion TO lay aside the bill; which motion
prevailed-aycs sc, noes Al.
The bill 10 aid the State oflllinois, in making
a Canal from Lake Michigan, 10 the lllinois
River, was then taken up. Mr. Stewart oil
Pennsylvania, spoke in favor OF it; and MIR.
Buchanan, of the same state, against It, Mr..
Morvin of New York proposed an amendment,
changing the form Of the grant Of !anE propos-
ed, by extending its length, and reserviug every
alternate section. to the United States. Mr..
Stewart replied to Mr.. Buchanan's objections,
and Mr. Cook of Illinois, followed him in sup
port of the Bill Mr. Vinton Of Ohio objected
to the amendment proposed b. Mr.. Morvn.
The objections were answered by Mr. Govan
Of South Carolina; and the amendment was a.
dopted-Ayes 67-Noes So On motion OF Mr..
Bassett, the committee then rose and obtained
leave to sit again on both Bills. And the House
adjourned