Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1832-05-01
CONG r f S S.

The Senate did not sit on Saturday.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Dodd-
ridge moved to suspend the rule for the purpose
of Offering resolution for the appointment of a
committee on the subject OF changing the time OF
the next annual meeting of Congress, so that it
shall meet at an earlier period. Mr.. Mccoy
moved call of the House, which was negatIVed.
Mr.. Taylor called for the yeas and nays, which
being ordered and taken, the proposition was ne
gatived, ayes 8S, noes 81, it requiring two-thirds
to suspend rule OF the House The trial Of Mr..
Houston was further postponed till Monday, in
consequence of the continued indisposition of
Mr.. Key, his counsel.
The further consideration of the report in the
case Of the collector of Wiscasset, was postpon-
ed till Monday. The resolution submitted on a
former day By Mr., Adams, and laid on the table,
calling on the Secretary of State to explain why
the Annual Calendar had not been completed as
provided for by resolution of previous Con-
gress. Mr.. Adams said, that as the resolution
had already produced the desired effect he should
move to lay it on the table for the present. He
knew from former experience, the reason OF the
delay which had occurred; it was not attribute
BILE to the Secretary, but he wished the resolu-
ton to lie on the table, where it would serve as
memeuto to the Clerk. Mr. Adams subsequent
ly withdrew the motion. Mr.. Wicklife express
sed wish that the work had been as well print
ed as il was bound Mr. Taylor advertcd to
several ludicrous typographical errors which it
contaius. Mr.. Whittlesey. Of Ohio. moved TO
refer the resolution to select committee, which
was agreed to. ayes 81. noes 50. The commit
tee was ordered to consist of five members
The resolution submitted by Mr.. Pearce on the
subject Ut the imprisonment OF Dr.. Howe, by the
Prussian authorities in Berlin. was agreed to-
The resolution introduced BY Mr.. Wilde, on
the subject of the currency, was then taken up,
and modified by that gentleman. Mr. Irwin op-
posed the inquiry as altogether inexpedent. par
tcuiarly as the great question Of the bank, which
is shortly to be considered, involves the subject
Of il. He asked tor the ayes aud noes on the
question of its adoption. Mr.. Yerplanck moved
an amendment to the resolution, making silver a
legal tender. an,l providing for the receiving of
gold of certaia weight and fineAess in payment.
Mr.. Adams said, that it was merely resolution
of inquiry, and portion of it referred to sub
ieets entirely distinct from those embraced in the
bank question. The subject of gold or silver be-
ing made lega! tender. was Of great importance,
and lnasmuch as he thought it ought to be nvesti-
gated, he should votefor the adoption of the reso
luton.
The hour having expired, the rule of the House,
uS'ut"S So'"'u"y =" ue''"SS's ''"o 90
pended on the motion of Mr.. Hubbard. The
Revolutionary Pensions Bill was the next bust.
ness in order. Mr.. McDuffie moved to Law it or
the table, and the motion was agreed to. Ayes,
80, noes "a. The House then took up the Gle
neral Appropriation Bill. The amendment ma
king an appropriation Of $500 for extra service.
in the Surveyors Office IN Illinois, Missouri, and
Arkansas, which was struck from the bill by the.
committee, being considered, Mr.. Ashley, Mr.,
Wickliffe, Mr.. Sewer, Mr.. Irving, Mr.. Duncan
Mr.. Clay, and MIR. Hubbard, opposed the re-
port Of the committee on the subject. and urged
the expediency Of making the appropriation in
question. Upon division, the House agreed
with the report of the committee. AYES 20, noes
81. At the suggestion Of Mr.. McDuflie, all the
amendments of the Senate to which the commit
tee agreed, were concured in BY the House.
A debate ensued ON the vote Of the committee
disagreeing to the amendment OF the Senate, strik
ing gu, the appropriation Of 80, 600 for sn outfit
for a Minister to France, and the question was ul
timately decided in the affirmative. on division
Ayes lO2, noes y.