Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-03-03
Twenty Fourth Congress:



resolution was Submitted, directing the
Secretary Of War to cause a survey to
be made for site for Notifications on
Lake Champlain.
Another to enquire into the expedien-
cy of exiting uishiog the Indian title to the
region between the western boundary
line of Missouri and the Missouri river;
and aDother 20 inquire, sc. relative to
exte ending The northern boundary line OF
Missouri westward to the Missouri river,
and eastward to the Missis@pPi.
Resolutions Of the General Assembly
Of Rhode-Island, were presented by MI
Knight, declaring that the public lands
of the United States are the property of
all the States, and directing the Sena-
tors and Representatives Of that State ia
use their influence to obtain an equitable
distribution Of the proceeds Of those lands
among the several States.
Mr.. Benton's foriifca,ion bill was ta-
ken up. Mr.. Preston gave notice that
he should move to strike out the apprO-
pria,ion of $500, 900 Tor steam batteries,
and insert 100000 Eor exPerimen nts
thereon. Without coming to any action
on the bill, the Senate adjourned.
In the House Of Representatives,, the
Message and Documents relative ~ the
British Mediation were received, and
after short debate, %, 900 extra copies
we're ordered to be printed.
The day was consumed in debating
the various questions Of reception, &c. Of
abolition memorials. The former deci-
sion Of the chair was reversed, I47 to Sc =,
and consequently all these Memorials
are now referred to the Select Commit.
tee appointed under Mr.. Pinckney's re-
solution, to report on the abolition Of sla-
very in the District of Columbia.
In the Senate, on Wednesday, Feb
Oath, after acting upon variety of un-
important motions, the consideration of
the new Fortiication bill was resumed,
and Mr.. Preston, Of S. c. spoke in re-
ply to MIR. Benton. Before he had con-
cluded, the Senate adjourned.
In the House, bills were reported from
the Military committee, to establish an
arsenal in North Carolina, and to erect
national armory on the western waters.
The New York relief bill was taken
up, and after discussion, the question
was taken on the motion to strike out the
Cd section, and decided in the negative,
80 to Il6. The bill was then ordered
to be engrossed for a third reading by a.
vote Of 1876 to 81. This was considered
decisive as to its final passage in the
House. 1t has already passed the Sc
nate.
In the Senate, on Thursday, Feb. 25,
MIR. Black presented resolutions from
the legislature OF Mississippi, relative to
the frauds alleged to have been commit
ted in the matter Of the Indian reserva-
tions. Referred to the committee on
public lands. o..
A resolution from the joint library
committee, directing the purchase Of
three hundred copies of the History of
Congress, published by Carey, Lea s.
Co. being taken up, Mr.. Benton opposed
it, because, he said, it had been printed
for the purpose Of affecting elections
He objected TO encouraging these gen.
tlemen- printers.
/ Mr.. Porter said that if book was
wanted by Congress, he could see no
propriety in refusing to buy it on ac-
count Of the publishers motives.
Il The resolution was laid on the table,
that a specimen of the work might be
placed before the Senate.
1 Mr.. Swiil's resolution, for a survey Of
lake Champlain for Notifications, was
referred to the committee on Military AZ
fairs.
/ Mr. Benton's bill, making appropria-
tons for certain Notifications, was re-
sumed. Mr. Preston had the floor, and
stated his objections to the bill, conclud-
ing with motion to strike out the item
Of one hundred thousand dollars for for
tifcalions at Kennebec river, on the
ground that surveys and estimates had
not been duly and accurately prepared.
\ Mr.. Clay suggested the propriety of
printing the statements referred to by
Mr.. Benton g. Mr.. Preston, for tho in.
formation Of senators, to which Mr. Ben
ton acceded and moved to lay the bill
on the table, saying that he would en-
deavor to have the statements, &c. print
ed by Monday. The motion to lay on
the table and print was agreed to.
The remainder of the day was en-.
ployed in the consideration Of executive
business. o
In the House, the bill from the Senate,
to limit and restrain executive patronage, |,
was taken up by resolution, 1O5 to IO4,
and after some discussion referred to the
committee Of the whole on the state o.!
the Union.
The New York relief bill came up for
a third reading, and was opposed by Mr..