The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-12-22
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
FRIDAY, Dec. 81.


Mr.. CUSHING, of Mass, moved to amend the
Journal Of yesterdays proceedings, by inserting
protest against the fifth resolution adopted on the
18th inst.
Mr.. c. made the motion yesterday, but it was de-
cided 10 be out Of order ST.
The motion was lost yeas ia NAYS H. ,.. ".
Several petitions were presented, and among
others the following
Mr., G. NORRIS presented the papers Of Mat
thias Angel, and the papers of Job Wood, both ask
ing for invalid pensions; which said papers were
referred TO the Committee on Invalid Pensions
The petition OF citizens Of Marietta praying Con-
gress to increase the pension Of Isaac Moss which
was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary
Pensions. '."-.
And the papers Of William Brown, claiming
bounty land; which was referred to the Committee
on Private Land Claims. A@
Mr.. NORRIS also, offered the following resolu-
tion which was adopted.
Resolved That the papers on the files of the House
IN the case of Samuel Campbell be referred 10 the
Committee on Revolutionary Pensions and the pa
Rers on the files of the House. in the case of Joseph
W Ross, be referred to the Committee on Invalid
Mr. STUNE, OF tennessee presented the pe,it;on
OF Samuel Martin, citizen o. canpholl,s Station
Knox county, Tennessee, praying for an appropria.
ton to be made sufficient for complete survey OF
the Tennessee river, at the SUCK and lot q, leasl
fifteen miles above and below the same and, also,
for the survey of route for canal or rail- road,
from the mouth of Battle creek, small distance be-
low the suck, in Marion county, Tennessee, to the
three fOTkS OIL LUCK river, dt d pOiHl WuehSC tuc
State Of Tennessee has had survey made to the
Mississippi river. Referred to the Committee on
Roads and Canals. 49,.
Mr.. CAMBRELENG reported the following bills:
Mr.. CAMBRELENG, from the Committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill more effectually to
prevent frauds in the collection, keeping transfer
and disbursement Of the public money and to punish
public defaulters read twice and referred to the
Committee of the Whole on the State ofthe Union
A bill making appropriations for the contingent
expenses of 1899;
Also, bill making appropriations for the Naval
Also, bill making appropriations for the services
of the Army of the United States, for 1889.
80, WISCONSIN ELECTION.
Mr. BUCHANAN from the Committee on cleo,
tons, made report the subject of the contested
election between Messrs. Jones and Doty, OF Wis
consIn, concluding with resolution declaring that
Judge Doty is and that Mr. Jones is not, entitled to
a seat in this House.
The report was laid on the table, and made the
order of the day for Wednesday next
Mr.. CUsHMAN, from the Committee on Com,
merce, reported bill defining the numbers and
duties of the officers Of the customs.
CUSTOM HOUSE DEFALcATIoNs. 49,:
The House resumed the consideration Of Mr., CAM
BRELENss motion to refer the special message relating
to the dealcation of Mr. Swartwout to select COM
mittee.
Mr. GARLAND, of Va, made an attempt to offer
resolution for referring the above subject together with
that of Mr. Prices dealcatons, to select committee
of nine members to be chosen by ballot.
Mr.. CAMBRELENG said he would accept the mo-
ton a modification Of his own, with the exception OF
the provision that the committee be appointed by ballot
Mr.. WISE being entitled to the floor declined giving
way for the purpose Of considering this motion. He
was anxions press his motion on the House,
which refer this subject the Committee Of the
Whole on the state Of the Union, for full investiga-
ton and discussion II the subject fully inquired
into, he believed it would lead to the impeachment Of
Mr. Woodbury.,
Mr.. WISE proceeded at great length 10 discuss the
subject.
The House, when Mr.. w. concluded,
Adjourned.