The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-04-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
"WEDNESDAY, April III.

The House took up the report of The Committee on
the District OF Columbia for the discharge of that
committee from The further consideration OF the
luton o Mr. Wise, instructng them 10 inquire into
the expediency of receding the District Of Colum-
bia 10 the States Of Maryland and Virginia. On
motion of Mr.. BOULDIN, the subject laid
the table.
Mr.. WISE appealed 10 the Southern members 10
suffer this question 10 be discussed and settled II
matter of great interest the Soulhe States.
He hoped the Vote would be reconSidered in order
to enable him the reference of the report 10
the Committee OF the Whole on the ULion.
Mr.. BOULDlN suggested that the discussion
would involve the question Of abolition.
MIR. ADAMS said il would involve The question,
only Of abolition, but of the removal OF The seat
of government.
After some conversation, Mr.. HARLAN, OF Ky,
moved reconsideration of the vote, laying the sub
ice on the table
Mr. MASON, of Ohio, moved TO lay the motion
10 reconsider on the table; and the question being
taken il was decided in the affirmative--yeas 81,
nays G2
DIVORCE OF THE GOVERNMENT FROM THE PRESS.
The House resumed the consideration of the reso-
luton of Mr. HOPKINS for the divorce Of the Go
vernment from the public press and
Mr.. BOND occupied the remainder of the hour
in opposition TO the resolution.
Mr.. MCKAY, from the Committee Military
Affairs, reported bill concerning the Western
Frontiers.
Mr. MCKAY reported adversely to the resolution
concerning the pay OF volunteers called into The ser
vice of the United States.
Mr. PRATT reported bill making an appropri-
alton for the compilation of laws OF The Territory of
Florida.
Mr. Z. WHITTLEsEY reported abill for the
lief of Nathaniel Mitchell.
MIR, uAMERs RESOLUTION.
Mr. WISE asked leave 10 propose the interroga-
tory 10 the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Hamer when
he intended to move his resolution in relation 70 the
duty Of the government in regard TO the banks.
Mr.. PETRIKEN objected
Mr.. WISE moved TO suspend the rules. Lost.
A report was received from the Secretary OF War,
in answer the resolution of the House, inquiTng
whether any Seminole warriors had been made Pm
soners under flag of truce.
The navy appropriation bill was read third time.
| Mr. MALLORY said he did not intend again TO
open the debate OH this bill. The wants OF the ser
vice required its passage, and he was compelled 10
consent 10 it, with an appropriation 10 Whch ne ap
leced. He would not now rise, but 10 Nhdicale INC
character of the gallant officer who was al hrst en-
trusted with the command Of the expedition, from
some anmadversionS OF the Secretary OF the Navy.
He sent to the Chair letter from Capt jones' ad-
| dressed to himself, which was read
| The bill was then passed.
CUMBERLAND ROAD BILL.
| The House took M the bill making appropriations
| for the continuation of the Cumbe land Road.
j Mr. UNDERWOOD moved 10 Iccommit the bill
10 The committee of the whole, with instructions 10
amend it, so as to cedc the road west Of the Ohio 10
| the States.
| Aner some remarks from MessrS Underwood,
| Campbell. Boon and Ewing,
| Mr. UNDERWOOD spoke at some length on Inc
subject and the House then
Adjourned.