Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-04-05
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


The resolution moved by Mr.. Wickliffe, yes
terday, was read, and taken up for considera-
tion, as follows.
"Reso'ued That the Secretary OF War be
directed TO lay before thi, Holse, in obedien ce
TO resolution passed 10Th December, 1926, a
statement showing The amount deemed neces-
sary to be expended in the execution and com
pletion of each work of internal improvement
spec flied in his report, made On the 4th March,
1928, purporting TO be in compliance with the
resolution aforesaid. And, also, that he stale
the amount deemed necessary to complete such
other works of internal improvements as have
been examined and yed since the schedule
annexed to said report, aforesaid, was made
out, and not embraced therein"
This resolution gave rise to considerable
discussion, which lasted till the hour for con-
sidering resolutions had elapsed.
Mr.. Oakley now gave notice tina: be should,
on to morrow move TO discharge The Commit
tee Of the Whole on the state OF the Union,
from the farther consideration OF The Tariff Bill,
with view that it might be brought into the
House, subjected to some degree Of control,
and brought to speedy decision.
The TARIFF BILL
The House hen, on motion of Mr. Mallary,
went into Committee Of the Whole on the Sra'e
of the Union, Mr. Findley in The Chair. and
resumed the consideration Of the Tariff Bill.
The Chairman intimating continuance Of
his doubts whether the amendment moved by
Mr.. Wright, Of Ohio, was strictly in order
Mr.. Wriyh, said, that, as he did not wish to
emhsrrass the proceedings of The Committee.
h. would, for the present, withdraw the amend,
m,nl, resrrving it to be offered al subsequent
period oil the discussion.
The question then recurring upon the amend
men, off red by Mr.. Spi ague-
M. Reed. who was entitled 10 h- floor from
Yesterday, rose and addressed the House, at
great length, in reply to MIR. Buchanan, In
support of the amendment.
Mr. Clarke, OF Kentucky, obtained the floor,
bu, yielded il at the request OF
Mr. Sprague, who replied, with severity, to
some remarks made bv Mr.. Buchanan, III his
answer to Mr.. SIS former speech.
Mr.. Buchanan rejoned, in manner no less
severe.
After some further explanations, by Mr.
Sprague.
Mr.. Clarke, of Kentucky, offered the follow
ing amendment 10 the amendment OF Mr..
Sprague, viz to insert a, the END OF The 18th
line, Sd section.
"On Cotton Bagging, Al cents per square
yard, until the Soth June, 1929, and afterwards
duty Of 81 cents per square yard.
After some conversation between Messrs.
Wright, of N. Y, PIP Barbour, OF Va. and
the Chair, as to the effect Of this amendment,
MIR. Sprague said, that, as the connecting OF
the two subjects of Hem? and Molasses, IN his
amendment, seemed to occasion Some embar'
rassmen,, ne would, for the present, if it met
the views Of The gentleman from Ken lucky,
Mr. Clarke consent to withdraw so much OF
his amendment as related TO Hemp.
Mr.. Clarke Of KY. expressing wish to SUBJ
nit some remarks on the amendmen, he had
offered, moved that the Committee rise.
The motion prevailed, and the Committee
rose accordingly, and reported progress
Mr.. Wickliffe gave notice, that he Tould, on
to morrow, move the House to take up the bill
which provides for extending the time for the
s,tings of the Board OF Commissioners under
the Treaty Of Client, as he understood that the
Of the Commissioners were susptn-
ded. until the fate Of this bill should be known,
Mr. Everett gave notice, that he would, on
Tomorrow, cali up the bill in relation 10 the
public buildings: and ,hereupon
h.