Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-05-28
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Resolved. That the Commissioner OF the
Public Buildings he and lie is hereby, author
ICED to cause the proper measures 10 DC 'akeh
tn secure The paintings in the Rotundo from
the effects Of dampness, under the direction OF
John TrumbulI, and allow the sand John
TIunbull reasonable compensation Tor the
same.
Mr.. HAYNES mo, ed TO amend the resolution.
bv striking out thai pat OF il which directed
this work to be performed under he superln>
,endence Of Mr.. Trumbull.
AIer some conversation between Messrs
Everett, Haynes, Wecm,, ard S. Wood, on the
property Of employing an experienced artist
in this operation. the amendment was rejected.
Ayes 50, Noes So.
The resolution was l!.en adopted.
Mr.. Mercer read The following resolutions
and suggested that the House should choose
une of two alternatives, either TO adopt The re-
solutions now. or direct the report to be made
to the next Congress:
|. Resolved, That the nett proceeds OF the
sales Of public lands Of the U, States, not spe-
cifcally pledged for the payment OF the pubic
debt Of the y. States, be applied. under sdch
resolutions as the Legislatures of the several
a,es and Territories may, respectively, pro-
vide, TO popular education.
Q. Resolved, That, in effectirs; this purpose.
the said sum be distributed among the several
| States and Territories, according to their re-
sprc,ive federal numbers.
5. Resolved, That the nett proceeds OF the
sales of the residue Of the public lands, not in
Guided within the provisions of the preceding
resolution, be applied, in like manner 10 the
objec, Of popular education, in :he same pro-
portions, so soon as the public debt, now charg-
| hall Loo hean
These resolutions were read, and laid on The
table.
Mr.. Mercer then moved the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, That the Architect Of the Public
Buildings be directed 10 report to the House OF
| Representatives, at the commencement OF the
| ensuing Session Of Congress, suitable delinea-
tons and an estimate OF the Of such plan OF
| improving the structure Of the tjall OF Repre-.
sena,ives, as shall provide for removal OF the
present Gallery; the accommodation Of spec
tators in The space henea:h the same, upon
| floor even with the base OF the columns; two
entrances Of the Hall, and an additional supply
Of lights and fresh air 10 the same; Tor the
extensi IN Of a curved surface OF Glass, having
the same generating axis as the present ceiling&
at such elevation above The floor, as shall faci-
lila,e the transmission OF sound.
This resolution was read, and laid on the
table.
A message was received from the Senate,
informing the House that the Senate had pass
ed resolution for the appointment OF Joint
Committee, TO wait on the President of the
United Srales and notify him that Congress
were about TO adjourn, unless he had Further
communications TO make.
On motion Of Mr.. Wright, Of Ohio,
The House concurred in the resolution OF the
Senate, and Mr.. Wight, Of Ohio, and Mr.
Dickinson, were appointed OF the COMMITTEE
on the part the House,
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
Mr.. Davis, Of South Carolina, moved the
following resolution:
i. Resolved, Tha' the second clause Of the
tenth section Of The first article of the Consli-
tuition Of the United Staes, contains the power
and prescribe the manner, by which Domestic
Manufac lures may be enc outraged and protect
ed
2Resolved, That It is expedienl, constitu-
tiona. and just, that Congress do consent 10
give to any state that may ask the power to i'm
pose duties on imports o. exports within the
limits of such State: Provided, The Relt reve-
nue. arising therefrom shall be for the use OF the
Treasury Of the United States, and provided
such laws be subject to the revision and con-
troll Of Congress.
This resolution was read, and laid on the ia
bic.
REVENUE LAWS.
Mr.. Livingston moved the consideration oil
the resolution submitted by him some time
since, proposing the appointment OF Commit
tee. 20 sit during the recess, 10 revise and di-
pest the laws for the collection oil duties on
imports and tonnage, for licensing and enroll
ing vessels, and for allowance Of drawback.
The motion 10 consider was lost. =
PUNISHMENT BY DEATH.
Mr. Livingston moved the following resolu.
ton:
Resolved, Thai from and after the - day
OF -, the punishment Of death, under any
law Of The United States, be forever abolished,
and that Committee be appointed to bring in
bill accordingly.
The resolution was laid on the table.
DUELLING.
M. Long moved the following resolution;
Resolved that the Constitution Of the Uni
ted States ought to be SO amended, as to pre-