Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-07-03
u. y. TWeNty-third Congress
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After taking up the Appropriation Bill,
which occupied the House some time, an
additional section to the Bill Was moved
By Mr.. Clayton, providing for the pay
ment Of Elisha II. Potter, for travel and
attendance, while attending as a claim
ant Of a seat. Mr.. Webster moved to
amend so as to allow for the travel of
Mr.. p. to Washington, and for one days
attendance. This motion was rejected, I,
and the motion Of Mr.. Clayton adopted,
90 to 10. On motion Of MIR. Poindex-
ter, another amendment was adoped,re-
curing that the appropriations should be
paid in notes Of par value at the place Of
payment. The Senate then went into
Exc cutive business.
In the HOUSE; the State Harbor
Bill, after discussion which lasted near
ly all day, was passed, lO7 to AZ, and
sent to the Senate for concurrence.
In SENATE, Tuesday, jane 24th.-
A memorial from Windham, Co. Conn,
asking the restoration of the deposites,
was presented by MIR. Tomlinson. The
resolution Of MIR. Poindexter, proposing
TO continue the investi cations Of the
committee on Public Lands into the
frauds committed in the sales, during the
recess, was adopted. The Senate pro-
ceeded to the consideration Of Execu-
tive business, until the hour Of adjourn
ment.
In the HOUSE; a letter from the
clerk was prerented, stating that he had
arranged and digested the returns Of the
State Banks. A bill was passed, at
tachipg the u. S. territory west Of the
Mississippi, and north of the state Of Mis-
souri, to Michigan. MIR. Polk called
for the orders of the day. The Forif-
cation Bill being the unfinished busi-
ness, Mr.. Polk moved its postponement
until 8 o'clock, with view to consider
the deposite bank bill. The Speaker
stated that the Fortifcation Bill was the
special order.-Afer debate, Mr. Polk
withdrew his motion TO postpone, and
moved that the bill be laid on the table.
This motion prevailed, ayes 1l9, noes
68. The House then proceeded to con-
slider the bill regulating deposites in the
State Banks, which was read a third
time and passed, ayes ll2, noes 80, and
sent to the Senate for concurrence. -
MIR. Adams, from the Select Joint Com
mittee, on the subject Of General La
Fayette, reported the following resolu-
tions:-
Resolred, sc. That the two Houses of
Congress, have received with the pro-
foundcst sensibility, intelligence Of the
death Of General LA FAYETTE, the friend
Of the United States, the friend Of Wash
ington, and the friend Of Liberty.
Sec. 2. .and be Il further resolred, That
the sacrifices and efforts Of this illustri-
Gus person, in the cause Of our country,
during her struggle for Independence,
and the afectionate interest which he
has at all times manifested for the sue
cess of her political institutions, claim
from the Government and People Of the
United States, an expression Of condo
lsncs for his loss, veneration for his vir-
tues, and gratitude for his services.
Sec. 3. lind be II further resolved, That
the President Of the United States, be
requested to address, together with a
copy Of the above resolutions, letter
TO GEORGE WASHINGTON LA FAYETTE,
and the other members Of his family, as
suring them Of the coincidence Of this
whole Nation, in their irreparable be-
reavement.
Sec. 4. find be T. further resOlred, That
the members Of the two Houses Of Con-
gress will wear a badge of mourning for