Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-02-13
CONGRESS-.

On Saturday, Fec. 2, the Senate did nOt sit.
Ia the House OF Representatives, u treatise on
the rearing OF Silk Worms, by a distinguished
foreigner, VAS presented, and referred TO the
committee on agriculture. The Military APP.
preparation bill was reported, read twice aud
committed. The House resumed The conside
ration of Mr. Gibbons revolutions. Mr. Ham.
llton proposed an amendment, ha ing refer
ence 10 a reduction of tho expenses Of the
STATE. Treasury, War, and Post-Ofice Depart.
men's, to the compensation of members oil
Congress, &c. Mr.. Hamilton supported his
amendment in a speech ofconsiderable length.
He wa, followed by Mr.. Sergeant, who occu-
pied the floor DUNG the remainder Of The day.
r. Buchanan, with a view TO ascertain wheth.
or the House would terminate the debate on
this subject before it adjourned, moved an ad-
journment. The motion preveiled-ayes SO,
noes SIS. SO it appears that there was not a
minority in favour of putting a stop to The de-
bate.
In Senate, on Monday, Feb. 4, Mr. Cobb
presented a report and resolutions Of the L"g-
i~sla;urs OF Georgia, IN relation to the lands
occupied by the Cherokee indians, "insisting"
TN The nliilnent Of the compacts between that
State and the United States. A letter Of the
Governor OF Georgia, enclosing a resolution Of
the legislature, denying the power Of Congress
TO aid the objects Of the Colonization Societ, +,
was also presented. A communication from
John Agg. N relation to the quarrel between
MIR. Green and Mr.. Sparhawk, was presented,
bat The ena'e refused 20 have il read.
Ia the House Of Representatives,, u great
number of petitions, memorials. remonstran-
ccs, &c. were presented and disposed of A
bill providing for The settlement of the claim
of Marquis de- Mason Rouge, and his legal
representatives., TO certain lands in LOUISIANA,
vas reported. Nr. Barbour from ihe Commit
Tee on tho Judiciary, reported a bill to increase
he number Of l~nstices Of the United States ST.
preneC ourl, with reference, particular ly, 20
the accommodation of the western states. Mr..
Van Rensselaer, submitted a ioin, resolution.
relative to he preservation of peace and order
IN the Cip''oI and Capitol square; and pro, id.
ing for inc appointment of a suitable person 20
superin'end the public buildings and grouris
N w,shng,,o woos. d,,v .h,u 49,. 49,
.a,va o,dor Til. ,.so,,,o
and owmtte TO the whole house. Mr.. Chrl-
tons resolutions, with the proposed amend
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Of ,haso relate 20 me n7,,o.ed .h.r.,o, sc
the Tariff + q Oh, ,brec hills of , nr;u,,o
nat.r- we're passed. 4 e~solution Of the Lar
Is. AZURE of ALBANIA, instruc,;rc the Seno,ors
from that state TO make eyer,,o,s n nro,r,a
an amendment Of The Constitution. xo .s 70
prevent the election of President ana Vice
President from de- diving npon Congress. was
presented The Senate spcn, two hour. IN
the consideration Of Executive business.
In the House of representatives after The
transaction of some important business, the
resolutions of NJ. Chiffon we're amin taken
up, with the amendments proposed BY Messrs.
Blake and Hamilton. Mr.. Rves, Mr.. r indoIph,
Mr. Bartlett and other gentlemen addressed
the House. The question was finally gu, on
the amendment Of Mr.. Hamilton. and dec ded,
by yeas and nays, as follows, viz yeas Ii2,
naya "a. SO he amendment of Mr.. Hamilton
was adop' ed.