Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-02-22

he should vote for the motion. Mr.. CampbeIl
sistent, and calculated TO establish an improner
precedent; he therefore called for the ayes and
noes on the question, which were about TO be
taken, when, on motion Of Mr. Little of Mary.
land, the resolution was laid on the table by a
vote Of 83 to 81.
Mr.. Houston, of Tennessee, offered resoIu.
ton proposing to change the hour of meeting
on Mondays from twelve to ten O'Clock, in CON.
sequense OF the time consumed on those DAYS
in the disposition of Petitions. 1t was rejected
however, on the ground that the Standing Com.
mittees would be interrupted in their regular
business which was more important than the
time gained to the House by the proposed al.
teration.
On motion of Mr.. Mitchell, Of MARYLAND,
the Committee ON Military Affairs were in.
struct,d to inquire into the necessity and pro.
priety Of directing by law, the adoption and
publication, Of proper system of organiza.
ton, instruction, and manGuvres for Cavalry:
and also complete system for the exercise of
field ordnance, with maneuvres of Light or
Horse Artillery, to be distributed for the regu
ation and discipline Of the Militia Cavalry and
Artillery Of the United States
On motion OF Mr. Everett, of Massachusetts.
the Committee on the Library were instructed
to inquire into the expediency Of purchasing
suitable number of copies of the Reports Of
William Strickland, made to the Pennsylvania
Society for Internal improvements, TO be paid
for from the contingent fund Of the House.
The orders of the day being announced, Mr..
White, Of Florida, moved to postpone such as
came before the Bill from the Senate, making
an appropriation for surveying canal route
between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico;
stating al the same time, that he had the ap-
probation OF the gentleman from Virginia,
who was entitled to the floor, on the amend.
ment of the constitution; and urging the ne
cessity OF acting upon the bill Immediately, in
order, should it pass, that the Engineers might
avail themselves Of the healthy season.. TO make
the survey. The motion prevailed, and the
House went into Committee of the Whole,
Mr.. Stevenson, Of Virginia, in the chair,
when the Bill was read and reported withuut
amendment. On motion Of Mr.. White, the
House then took it up, and passed it. The
signature of the President is all, therefore, that
is required to make it a Law.
The following Bills were severaIly passed
through Committee Of the Whole House,
without amendment, and ordered to be engross-
ed for third reading. Others for the relief Of
and therefore not enumerated, were
also disposed of in like manner.
Bill authorising the importation oca stat
ue of Alexander Hamilton, free of duty.
A Bill giving the right Of presumption in the
purchase Of lands, to certain settlers in the
Territory Of Florida.
A Bill TO revive and continue in force, An
act entiled"An Act further to provide for the
Refugees from the British Provinces of Canada
and Nova Scotia"
A Bill to authorize the importation Of Gin
and Brandy, in casks ola capacity, not less
han fifteen gallons
A Bill establishing seminary Of learning IN
he Territory Of Michigan; and
A Bill to perpetuate the evidence relating to
to the sale Of dwelling houses, lots and lands
for the non payment Of Direct Taxes. The
House then adjourned to meet the day follow
ing at twelve O'Clock.