Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1837-01-19
Twenty Fourth Congress.
CON d sRsSI ION.

Patent OGce Mr.. Ruggles, from the
special committee TO whom the subject
had been referred, reported blu in addi-
llon to M acl for the preservation Of tie
useful Arts.
THIS bill makes provision for the re-
storation Lf the models consumed by the
late fire, and also of the records OF the
Office. Ii enac's that certified copies Of
such records as Inc nc! provides Tor shall
be evidence in Courts of Law to secure
the rights of patentees. The b,l. makes
appropriation for carrying these provi-
slons iLto effect.
The report aud bill were ordered to be
printed and on motion Of MIR. Benton,
1000 extra copies were ordered.
PILOTS.
Mr. Ta!madgc offered the following
resolution
Resolved, That the Committee Oh Com.
nero. be instructed to inquire into the
expectancy of legislating Oh the subject
OF Pilots on the sea coast, with power to
report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. King. of Alabama, offered the
following resolution :
Resolved, That the Committee on
Commerce be instructed to inquire into
The cxpediency Of amending an act TO re-
sula,e the collection Of duties OH imports
a.d tonnage, passed the I'd March, 1925
SO as to secure Il proper veri!ication OF
the invoice Of goods subject to all ad va
loren duty.
TREASURY ORDER.
On motion of M. Clay, the Senate
proceeded 10 the consideration of the
special order, being the ,irt resolution to
rcscind the treasury order oil July IL,
1886 when.
MIR. Strange made some remarks
against the original resolution, and in ia
vor of the resolution offered by Mr.. Rivcs.
Mr.. Webster made a short expisnatiOn
ofthe motives bv which he was actuated,
when he made bis speech Of 1916. Oh
the currency.
The Senate thsn proceeded 10 the con-
sideration Of executive business, and
afterwards adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Adams presented petition Of $50
wives and daughters Of his constituents,
praying the abolition Of slavery in the
District of Columbia. Mr.. Glasscock
to receiving the petition. MIR.
Adams hoped that the principle Of non
reception would not be countenanccd. -.
Mr.. Giasscock replied-when Mr.. Purl.
moved 10 lay the question: on the table,.
The question being taken, it Was decided
in the affirmative. 100 to 60. The me-
mortal lies ever till Monday.
Mir. Adams again rose and presented
tho memorial oft hundred and twenty
eight females, residents of Sou'h Wey.
mouth, PRAYING the abolition Of slavery
in the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Adams proceeded TO read the peti.
ton.
Several members called Mr.. Adams Ia
order. Mr.. Chambers of Ky. made Il point
of order WAS not the member under the
45,h rule of the House. confined to I" a
brief statement ofthe contents Of a me-
morial."
The Chair decided that MIR. Adams
could not read the mem morial, and must
confine himself to "a brief statement of
its contents"
Some discussion took place on the
question Of order. in which the decision
Of the Chair was Sustained by Messrs.
Patton, Briggs and Chambers Of kv. and
opposed by Mossrs. Harper OF Pa. and
Adams.
Mr.. Adams said he would compromise
The matter. He would withdraw the
appeal, if The House would suffer him to
complete his "brief statement" of the
memorial. There were but two more
lines of it, and those he wished the House
10 hear.
He proceeded to read the "two lincs;"
wherein fho mcmo,inlists express their
determination to present the samo memo.
rial every year until its prayer shall he
complied with.
Tremendous cries of " order" accom-.
panied and followed Mr. AS remarks.
The Speaker peremp'orily ordered Mr..
A. 'oinke his seat.
NJ. Adams, instead Of compl, ing, rnis-
cd his voice, and con'ir ucd his remarks,
which were however entirely innudiblc.
in consequence ofihc loud cries of'ordcr"
" ORDER" from every part of TIC House.
The Speaker again directed the gentle.
man to sit down. Mr.. Adams having
brought his brief statement" 70 cor.
clusion. took lis seat, at tho samo time
saving, withdraw the appeal"
Mr.. Glasccck objected 10 The reception