The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1829-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL JOURNAL.
SATURDAY,. Jan. "a.

SATURDAY, Jan. "a.
HOUSE. Leave Of absence was obtained
for Mr. Crowninshield, for three weeks from
Wednesday last.
Mr.. Wickliffe's resolution in regard to the
use of stationary came up. long debate en-
sued when, on motion of Mr.. Hamilton, the
resolution was laid on the table-yeas 100,
nays g.
SENATE. Hon. John Holmes, Senator
from Maine, chosen to I'll the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of Albion K. Paris,
took his seat
Mr. Dickersnn, from the select committee
appointed for that purpose, made report on
the bill to provide for the distribution of por-
ton Of the revenues of the United States among
the several States, with amendments.
HOUSE. The petitions, two-thirds Of which
were against the transportation and opening of
the mails on Sunday, occupied nearly an hour
in their presentation. The House then pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bin for the
preservation and repair of the Cumberland
Road. Mr. Fort made some observations against
the amendment, and was followed by Dir. Bar
ney to the same effect.
TUESDAY, Jan. 81.
SENATE. Mr.. Benton, from the Commit
tee on Military Affairs, reported in part bill
to repeal 50 much of the laws relative to Brevet
States to confer that rank on officers who shall
have served ten years in any one grade read,
and passed TO a second reading.
HOUSE. The memorial of certain citizens
of the county of West Chester, in the State of
New York, praying for pension for the widow
o! John Panlding, deceased. one of the cap,ors
of Andre. was committed to the committee on
Military Pensions.
Mr.. J. S. Stevenson offered resolution for
the appointment of committee to inquire into
the expedency of distributing annually amongst
the several States all monies arising from the
saie Of public lands, which was agreed to-ayes
20, noes 81
The House then resumed the consideration
of the bill for the preservation and repair of the
Cumberland Road, and was addressed By Messrs
Anderson, Ramsay. and Stewart.
WEDNESDAY,, Jen. %.
SENATE. The bill authorizing subscrip-
ton Of stock. on the part of the United States.
to Louisville and Portland Canal was discuss
ed for several hours, and ordered to third
reading. by vote off to IS.
HOUSE. Mr.. Hamilton, from the Committee
on Retrenchment, reported bill, which was
twice read, providing that hereaftern case Com
gress should protract its sitting after the expir
alton of four months, then from and after that
time The pay Of each member shall be reduced
to two dollars per daY-that, on the final set
VI dCCouisl OF eaen Tnemner. lie shall
subloin certificate that he has deducted from
his account all and each of the DAYS on which
he may have been absent from the seat Of Gov
ernment-that the use of public stationary for
folding or enclosing any other documents than
those printed by the order of Congress, shall
be prohibited-and that no magazine journal.
or newspaper, shall be subscribed for for the ac-
commodation of the members of Congress at
the public expense
n.
Zens of Albermarle county, PRAYING Congress
to reconsider the claims of Mr.. Monroe, which
was referred to a select committee
The House then resumed the consideration
of the bill for the preservation and repair of the
Cumberland Road, which was discussed TIL the
House adjourned.
THURSDAY, Jan 90.
SENATE. The bill authorizing subscrip-
ton of stock on the part of the United States,
to the Louisville and Portland Canal Company,
nearly zue4s' etl2ens 81 Boston,
against the operation of the late Tariff and
praying that Congress would reconsider the
subject and that the duties on woollens. hemp,
iron and Other articles, affected BY the protect
ing operations of the law. nav be reduced.
The memorial prayed Congress. in respect
ful but urgent manner, to reconsider and revise
the whole system
1OOoE "A Dill was reported, TO abolish the
Office of Major General, and to regulate Brevet
rank IN the army
MIR Alexander. from the Committee on the
District of Columbia. reported bill concern.
ing the importation of slaves into the District
Of Columbia, and for other purposes
Friday, jan 80
SENATE. Mr. Marks presented sundry
resolutions Of the Legislature Of Pennsylvania.
instructing the Senators and REQUESTING the
Representatives of that State in Congress. to
endeavor to procure the abolition Of slavery in
the District Of Columbia
HOUSE. The House took ND the bill to
continue 10 force an act to authorize the CITY
of Washington TO draw Lotteries The bill
was opposed by Mr.. Wickffe and also by Mr..
Sergeant, chiefly on the ground of the PERM.
cIons consequences to the public morals which
would result from giving a Legislative sanction
to species of gambling So runous, and 50
manifestly on the increase. The bill was then
Tecommitted 10 the Committee on the District
OF Columbia, with instructions to report pro-
vision prohibiting the sale of lottery tickets in
the District.
The joint resolution which originated in the
Senate, making majority of votes necessary.
IN each House. to the election of printer. was
ordered to third reading. The House have
always acted on this principle although the
law provided for the election by plurality.
LEGISLATIVE JOURNAL.