The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-02-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
TUESDAY, Feb. 6.

...@ TUESDAY, Feb g.
The SPEAKER laid before the House letter
from the Secretary of War, in obedience to the re-
qurements of the act of March O. 1903 transmitting
abstracts Of the general returns of the militia of the
United States and of their arms, accoutrements and
ammunition, for the year 1887.
REPORTS ON COMMITTEES
The following reports were made from Commit
tees:
FROM THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS
By Mr. CAMBRELENG: A bill authorizing
the purchase of certain books for distribution among
the members of the House of Representatives, &C.
cording to resolution Of the House, Of the 9th
January, 1888"
BY Mr. POPE. A bill for the relief of Lewis H.
Bates and VIM. Lacon.
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
BY Mr. E. WHITTLESEY A bill for the relief
of VIM. Colt. and William Donaldson.
Also, Senate bill No. So, for the relief of David
Stone, with amendments.
Mr.. RUSSELL made report against the petition
of Hiram McElroy executor Of Edward Willet, de-
ceased.
Mr.. CHAMBERS reported a bill for the relief
ofthe legal representatives of Michael Fenwick, de-
| ceased.
COMMITTEE THE JUDICIARY
Mr.. THOMAS made report against the petition
| of Thomas Atkinson
Mr.. CORWIN reported the Senate bill No. 1872,
TO change the times of holding the Circuit Courts of
the United States in the 7th circuit with amend
| ments.
Mr.. GARLAND reported the following resolu-
ton; which was read, and agreed 10:
Resolved That the Committee on the Judiciary be
instructed 10 inquire into the expedency of abolish
ing the Circuit Court Of the United Siahes held at
| Lewisburg, in the State of Virginia. and that the
| memorial laid upon the table, demonstrating against
| said abolition be recommitted TO that committee.
| Mr.. TOUCEY made report against the petition
of Timothy Guard.
COMMITTEE FOR THE DISTRICT COLUMBIA
BY Mr.. BOULDIN Bill TO extend the charter of
the Union Bank of Georgetown
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr.. BOON reported the Senate bill No 3 TO grant
pre-empticn rights TO settlers on the public lands
with amendments.
COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Mr.. PARKER reported Senate bill No. So, to au-
thoriZe the Secretary OF War 10 adjust and pay TO
Benjamin Murphy Of Arkansas the value of his
corn cattle, and hogs, taken by the Cherokee In
dams, in December, 1923, without amendment.
COMMITTEES ON REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
Mr.. CRAIG reported against the petitions Of John
Snow and Isaac McCammont, of Mercer county,
Mr., MUHLENBERG made a report against the
petitions of Gen. James Hogan and Jonas Bartlett
oiiMr. PARMENTER reported bill for the relief
Henry Hoffman
COMMITTEES ON PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.
Mr. HARLAN reported bill 10 revive an act to en-
able claimants 10 land within the limits Of Missouri and
the Territory of Arkansas institute proceedings 10
try tho validity of their claims approved May &C. 1924
and the act amending the same, approved May "a,
1928
COMMITTEE on NAVAL AFFAIRS.
Mr. INGHAM reported bill for the relief OF Ncho-
las Verpast, and bill for the paynen, OF certain pen
sons heretofore paid out Of the prvateer pension fund
COMMITTEES ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Mr. DROMGOOLE made report against the petit
ton Of Geo w Biscue
Mr. LEGARE reported bill for the relief of John
Randolph Clay.
COMMITTEE TERRITORIES.
Mr. BRONSON reported bill to divide the Terrific
ry wisconsin and TO establish the territorial govern
ment OF Iowa.
COMMITTEES ON REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS
Mr. MORGAN reported bill authorizing the Sc
,cretsry Of War to allow compensation to pension
agents
Also, bill for the relisf OF Elizabeth Jones and
others.