The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1834-01-08
United States, 23d. Ongress
FIRST SESSION.
Friddy, Dec. 9Th.


FRIDAY, Dec. 9Th.
In the House of Representatives., o
motion of Mr.. Watmough,
ReSOLUed, That Committee be ap
pointed to enquire into the expedienc
of equalizing the compensation of th
officers of the army and navy and fixln
the amount of compens ,tion by law, in
stead of allowances now made by tn
Department. The Committee was or
dered to consist of five.
Mr.. Thomas moved that when tn
House adjourned, 1t should adjourn owe
until Monday. Agreed to.
The resolution heretufore submittet
by Mr.. Horace Everett, and given il
our paper, calling OH the Secretary o
War for information as to the appoint
ment of Indian Agents, was taken up and
agreed to.
Mt. Mercer reported II bill to at ''"
iZe further subscription to the ''...
apeake 81 Ohio Canal Company
with the report and resolutions 90.
Legislature of Pennsylvania, accor
ing the same were ordered TO be ..'
ed.
After which the House went in -1
tiUijiHidh, M. Fs6v in 10 cse;r, for the
purpose of considering the bill mcking
appropriation for the service Of the
Government for lS34-coinmonlyc called
the House appropriation bill.
For pay and mileage to members Of
Congress, $555, ,4s0.
For payment Of officers of House, &c.
S32, 200.
For printing and contingent expenses,
S150,O00.
The Commit GO then rose, and reported
the bill to the House, which was read
twice and ordered to he engrossed for
its third reading on Monday next.
Monday, Dec. 3OM.
In Senate-The Vice President COM
muDicaied TO the Senate IL letter from
the Secretary of the Treasury, respond
ing to the resolutions nf Mr.. Clay, sub
mitted on the 10Th inst. with the accom-
panying documents.
Ihe communication was read III part
by the Secretary; when
MIR. Clay moved THAI The further rea-
ding be dispensed with, unless some
other Senator desired it should be read. |
Mr., Forsyth hoped the paper might
be read.
The reading was then proceeded in,
followed by the reading of the docu-
ments accompanying it.
Tuesday, Dec. 3lst.
In Scnate-J. p. King, Senator from
Georgia, appeared to day.
MIR. Ewing offered the following reso-
luton, which, by unanimous consent,
was considered and agreed to:
Rtsotced, That the Postmaster Gene
raj lay before the Senate statement of
the amount of money, (f any which
has been borrowed within the current
year for The use of the Department, and !
that he designate the persons or corpo-
rations of whom such loans (if ANY, may |
have been made, and the date, amount, |
and terms Of each loan.
Orders of the Day.
The Senate then proceeded TO the
consideration of the various bills receiy-
ed from the House, which were all read
twice and referred.
Mr.. wilkins presented memorial of |
Captain Baker, which was referred Tn
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Special Order Pubic Deposites.
The Chair having announced the hour
for the consideration of the special or.
der, being the report of the Secretary
of ,he Treasury on the removal of the
deposltes-
MIR. Clay rose, resumed, and conclu-
ded his remarks.
Mr.. Benton then rose To reply, but in
consequence of some domestic occur
renee, expressed n wish not to enter ON |
the discussion to-day.
On motion of Mr.. Benton, the Senate
then proceeded, by unanimous consent.
to tbc consideration of Executive busi.
ness.
After which, the Senate adjourned 70
Thursday.