The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1838-06-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
TERRITORIAL BUSINESS.
TUESDAY, June 5.

TUESDAY, June 5.
TERRITORIAL BUSINESS.
This being one Of the days set apart for the con-
sideratiun of bills relating 10 The Territories,
Mr.. WHITTLESEY, oi Ohio, suggested that the
committees be called on tor reports this morning.
Mr.. YELL said he must object 10 il, much as he
disliked 10 do So for these were the only two days
the Territories would have and he thought no other
business should interpose
Mr.. CASEY, from the Commitce On the Public
Lands, reported, with amendment, Senate bill TO
grant quantity Of land 10 the Territory of Wis
consin for the purpose Of aiding in the opening of
canal to connect the waters of Lake Michigan with
Rock river.
Also, without amendment, Senate bill concerning
Seminary oflearning in the Territory OF Wiscon-
Mr.. BRONSON, from the Committee on The Ter
rorieS, reported, without amendment, Senate bill to
divide the Territory Of Wisconsin, and establish the
Territorial Government of Iowa.
Mr.. B. also reported, without amendment, Senate
bill TO reorganize the Legislative Council of Flori
d. and for other purposes.
MIR. HARLAN made inquiry fthe Chair, in
reference 10 the construction of the order as 10 whe
Their it set apart aHthe two days for Territorial BUSH
ness.
The CHAIR cited the order, which was general
in its terms
Mr.. BOULDIN asked the consent ofthe House to
indulge him with leave 10 offer resolution setting
apart TUESDAY, the 18th OF this month for the conSlde
ration of all such matters of business relate 10 the
District Of Columbia and which may be then pend
ing before the House Leave being granted unani-
mouSly--
Mr.. YELL had no objection to the resolution, but
preferred more distant day than that named, or
some other than public day /; however, he would
suggest Monday the llth.
Mr.. BOULDIN would accept any day.
Mr.. ADAMS objected to precluding petitions
Mr.. BOULDIN. Very well, then make it after
the morning hour.
Thus modified, the resolution was agreed TO.
I'm motto of PpDNSnN all he al
bills in Committee of the Whole were referred TO
the Committee of the Whole the state of the
Union, so that they might be considered in one com
mittee. .'
Pursuant to the order the House then resolved it
self into Committee on the Union, Mr.. SERGEANT in
the chair, and considered the following bills:
l. A bill 10 establish two additional land
Offices in that part OF Wisconsin west of the
Mississippi, which was laid aside, and the bill from
the Senate on the same subject was taken up in its
stead; and after being read, was laid aside to be
reported.
3 The Senate bill to create the Office of Surveyor
General in The Wisconsin Territory, was next con-
sidered, with certain amendments, proposed by the
Committee on the Public Lands.
The bill was briefly opposed by Mr. Bond, and
was supported by MesSrs. Jones, of Wisconsin,
Casey, Harrison, Johnson, of Louisiana, and Pope
Alter which, the amendments reported by the
committee were severally adopted.
Mr.. BRIGGS offered an amendment, TO insert the
words State of Illinois" in several places, that
rilory Of Wisconsin also.
Messrs BRONSON, LINCOLN, and MERCER
opposed the amendment; and after some expana-
tion from Mr.. BRIGGS, he withdrew it,
Mr.. BOND then moved an amendment to reduce
the salary proposed in the bill from two thousand
10 twelve hundred dollars; which was discussed,
and modified 10 insert fifteen hundred and adopted
by vote OF ayes so, noes not counted.
Mr.. CUSHMAN moved 10 amend SO as to strike
out the contingent provision OF twenty-five hundred
dollars and TO insert for draughtsman and clerk
salary OF one thousand dollars EACH
Mr.. BOND moved to amend the amendment, by
making il read seven hundred dollar>each, which
was modified 10 read an aggregate compensation of
sixteen hundred dollars; and having been accepted
BY MIR. CuShman, the amendment as amended was
adopted without division.
Mr.. CUSEMAN then moved TO strike ont the
proposed appropriation for house rent and fuel three
hundred and fifty dollars; which was rejected
ayes %, noes not counted
I he bill was then laid aside TO be reported.
g. The bill TO establish new judicial district in
the Territory of Florida was next considered and
laid aside To be reported.
A. The bill from the Senate to authorize the Pre-.
sident OF the United States TO cause TO be surveyed
and ascertained, the boundary line between the
State of Missouri and Territory of Wisconsin, with
an amendment TO strike out all after The enaciing
clause, and insert bill with provisions TO the same
end as The Senate bill which amendment was adopt
ed, and laid aside TO be reported.
D. The bill from the Senate TO ascertain and de-
gan and the Territory of Wisconsin, was taken
into consideration, and laid aside TO be reported.
I. The bill To divide the Territory of Wisconsin,
and establish the Territorial Government of Iowa
The bill having been read through
Mr. MASON, OF Ohio, moved TO strike ont The
enacting clause, stating in few remarks, that he
did not intend 10 commit himself against the bill,
but IL had been asserted that people had settled there
IN manner contrary 10 law, and in regard to that
and other topics he wished 10 obtain information.
Mr. CRARG advocated the passage of the bill,
saying that there were great many inhabitants
who were virtually without the protection OF law,
and over whom the United States were bound 10 ex-
tend the protection Of Government and law. He
SAID territorial Governments had been provided in
former years over section OF less extent and
tanning much smaller number of people; and lie
could see no reason why this case should be excepted
from the general policy.
Mr. MERCER made some remarks in opposition
70 The bill, and recommended that the bin should
be passed over for time, it would cause debate,
and would postpone or prevent the GciiOn Of the
committee upon other bills which would pass with
out debate, aud which were important
Mr.. WADDY THOMPSON opposed the bill
and the creation Of Territorial Government in the
Northwest; and went at length into consideration
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