Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-01-11
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS.
10 the Senate, yesterday, Communications were
received snd read from tine War and NAVY TevJar
ments, showing the expenditures of the conting gent
finds Of those Depar ments for the last year. Mr.
Kane from the Committee on Public Lands, reported
bill supplemental to the act granting. pre- ernpion
rights to settlers the pnblic lands; aud Mr. Tyler
from the COMMITTEE the District Of Columbia
reported a bIl! to incorporate the St Vinccnts Or
phan Asylum, in said District Several bills were
read the frs. time and ordered a second reading
and several were ordered TO he engrossed Qhe
following bills passed. The bill for the relief
of William Christie tire bill to amend lie act prov-
ding for paying to The States Of Missouri ssi<sip-
pi, and Alabama, three per of the nett proceeds
of the sales of the public lands in these States; the
BILL repeating the charges imposed on passports and
clearances, and the duties SPICES; and the bill
supplementary TO the several laws for the sales of the
public lands. Among the memorials presented was
one by Mrs. Benton from the Amcrican Scciety
established in Boston, for the settlement of the Orc
gon Territory praying that military escort and
transports may be provided and convenient military
posts stabished, for the encouragement and proec
ticn Of cm;grutirn tc that Country In the Sen
ate, sitting High Court of Impeachment for
the trial of Judge PECK. Mr. Meredith opened
the defence for the respondent stating he principles
which the defence grounded and the evidence
which they should act. Robert Walsh Esc the
first witness the part Of the respondent then rave
his evidence IN relation 10 the opinion Of Judge Peck
IN Soulards case. and he publication signed Citi-
zen. in reply, which gave rise 20 the proceedings
aguins Luxe Z. Lawlcss ESD, for a contempt and
the subsequent proceedings had in the case il. the
District COur of Missouri; and after III" cross exam
Inatloa Of Mr UIalsh had been concluded the Cont
adjourned until 2 o'clock to, day.
Among the memorials presented yesterday in the
House OF Representatives. was one by the Speaker,
from Salvador Pinstre, Italian artist pravinn to 30
employed to remedy whatever defect may exist in
The distinct transmission Of sound in the hall of The
Hor-e. II was referred TO the Committee on the
Public Buildings q variety of reports were made
and numerous resolutions were subrtted; onnnr the
f,f y.htp ras mo h,
that members Of Congress should receive their nor
diem allowance only for such davs as they actually
attended. tt passed and was referred 10 The Com
Uuittes on the Public Expenditure. After several
bills had passed under The Legislative action of the
House, The bill changing the disposal Of land GRANTED
for the Illinois and Michigan canal. was AIKEN ID and
discussed until neor the close Of the sitting II was
lost upon the question Of it's rDgrossm"nt for third
reading, by vote Of 10 noes. 81 ayes
APPOINTMENTS by PIE PRESIDENT.
By and uith The odrire a8d ronsent nj Ae Senate
Nicholas BddIc of Pennsylvania George " Dal-
las, Of Pennsylvania: James Campbell. IF r. York;
john s. Donnsll, Of Maryland; and Dani"l II Dur
rC of New Hampshre TO be Directors of The Bank
Of the United States for tho year 1891.
Daniel Lane, to be Collector oftbe Customs for he
District, and Inspector OF the Revenue for he Port Of
Belfast, in the State Of Mime.
Edward Scott Jarvis, 10 be Collector Of the Gus
toms for the District, and Inspector Of the Revenue
for the Port Of Frcnchmans Bay. IN the sa'e Of
Manc, from the % day of March. 1881. when his
present commission viii expire.
Samuel Aver, TO be Surveyor and Inspector of the
Revenue for the Port of Passport, in the State of
Maine. from Inc 29tb December $50, when his com
IN on expired.
William Conner, 10 lie SURVEYOR and Inspocior or
the Revenue for the Port Of fIar ford in tho State Of
Cpnnec cu', from the 22d If February. 1891 when
b.. present commission viii expire.
Benjamin POmerov. 10 bo Sprvevor and INSPECTOR
Ct The Revenue for TIC Port Of StoniOeton in the