Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-02-12
IN SENATE,
Tuesday, Feb. Sd.

The Chair announced communication
from the Secretary Of the Treasury, transmit
ting statements exhibiting the revenue aris-
ing from duties on merchandise, SC. for the
year 1888; it was ordered to be printed.
Also, report from the Secretary Of the
Navy, showing the amount of the eypendi-
lures for the naval service for the last year,
and Of the balance remaining on hand on the
3lst of December.
Also, a report from the Secretary of War,
transmitting an abstract of the returns from
the several States, showing the number OF
militia Of the United States, with the amount
of their arms and accoutrements, for the last
year, all of which were laid on the table.
Mr.. Ssbee, from the Committee on Com
merce, TO which tho subj ect had been refer
red by n resolution of the Senate, reported a
bill fixing the number of officers of the GUS
toms, with the compensatlOns Of each, which
was read and ordered to u second reading
On motion of Mr.. Sllsbec, and by unanimous
consent, the bill was then read the second
time by its title, and made the order Of the
day for Monday next.
Mr.. Robbins, on leave, introduced JOINT
resolution providing for the purchase Of a
bronze statue of Gen. Washington. to be ex-
ecuted by an American artist, and placed in
the east portico of the Capitol, which was
read twice by unanimous consent, and refer
red to the committee on the Library.
Public Printer.
The Joint resolution to repeal the Joint re-
solution of 1872 concerning the election of
Public Printer, was read second time
Considerable discussion took place between
Messrs. ManguIn, Benton and PondeXter.-|
1t was finally agreed Oh motion of Mr.. Man
gum, to refer the resolution TO the committee
OH the Expenditures of the Senate.
The bill making appropriations to satisfy
the claims Of American citizens, who suffer
ed by spollations committed on their com.
merce prior to the year 1900, was read the
third time and passed.; yeas p, nays 30.
Several bills for relief were read a third
time and passed.
The Senate then adjourned.
IN TIE HOUSE,
Mr.. Sutherland, from the committee on
commerce, reported bill to allow drawback
of duties on merchandise exported from the
United States TO the Provinces of New Mex
leo; which was read twice and committed.
Mr.. Ashley, by leave, offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Secretary Of War be |
required to furnish this House with annual
and detailed statements otthe expenses which l
have occurred on The transportation and dis
bursement Of money appropriated for the pay
men. of Indian annuitlcs for the years 1929
and 1884, shoaing the amount paid, ard such
claims, If any, rs have been submitted for
oaymcn, and rejected by the Department. |
Mr.. Ferris, by consent, submitted the fol-
owing resolution: r.
Resolved. That the committee of Ways
md Means be instructed 10 inquire into the
xpediency of repeating the duty on foreign
oal.
Mr.. Ferris spoke at considerable length in II
npport of the resolution. and. without con-
uding, gave way to Mr.. Crockett, on whose
otion the House proceeded to the orders Of
q day. and after some further proceedings
. loca. nature the House adjourned. 4,