The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-02-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
No., Iannarv

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| Alter an Intellectual motion of Mr.. HAYNES to
suspend the rules for the purpose of going into Com
miltee ofthe Whole on the Presidents annual mes
sage,
The States were called in their order for reso-
buttons.
Mr.CUSHING called for the consideration of
the following resolution, offered by him on afoTmer
day, and which, after slight modification, was
agreed TO:
RssOIped, That the President of the United States
be requested, If in his judgment not incompatible
with the public interest, to communicate to this
|. The correspondence, if any, which has been
had between the Government OF the United States
and that OF Great Britain or the military or civil
authorities of either in relation to the troubles inthe
British Provinces Of Upper or Lower Canada,
and TO alleged violations of neutrality on the
part, whether Of Great Britain, or of the United
States or any Of the officers, subjects citizens of
each.
2. The correspondence had, or measures taken,
by the Executive, if any, regarding citizens of the
United States made prisoners OF war at any time
IN any OF the insurrectionary movements OF Upper
or Lower Canada.
has made reparaton for the seizure and destruc-
tion Of the steamboat Caroline within the waters
Of the United States, and the murder of American
citizens on board the same by band OF armed in
vaders from the province Of Upper Canada, acting
under the order and authority Of the Colonial Go
vernment Of said province.
A. Whether the Government Of the United States
has entered into negotiations with that Of Great Bril-
tain for the purpose of arresng and preventing the
further distribution of presents and payment of war
subsidies by the latter Government TO the Indian
tribes, within the territorial limits and jurisdiction
of the United States; and, If So what has been the
result of the said negotiations.
5. Whetherthe Government of the United States
have given TO that OF Great Britain the stipulated
notice to annu and abrogate the convention of the
9th OF September 1927, under cover Of which, and
of the convention of the Goth October, 1873 the
Hudson's Bay Company has proceeded with per-
mission, or BY connivance Of the Government of
Great Britain to establish military posts in the terri
tories of the United States beyond the Rocky Noun
tains.
6. Whether the Government of the United States
has taken any measures, and If any, what to adjust
SETTLE and mark the boundaries between the United
States and the British provinces in North America,
from ST. Mary's Falls, between Lake Huron and
Lake Superior; and SO northwardly and westwardly
along the frontier of the State of Michigan and the
Territories of Wisconsin and Iowa. TO the Rocky
Mountains.
Z. What correspondence, if any, the Government
of the United States has had with that of Great
Britain any of its authorities or officers, with
the Government of the State of Maine, in regard
to the late survey investigation of the Northeast
ern boundary line of the United States by the Go
vernment of said State.
g. Whether any correspondence has recently pass
ed between the British and American Governments
relative to the free navigation of the navigable
rivers contermnous TO the United States and the
British possessions in North America, or Of naviga
BILE rivers running in part or in whole through the
territories of both Governments and, if So the re-
suits of the same.
Mr. ADAMS submitted resolution requiring
that hereafter, every member shall, before taking
his seat on the commencement of session, produce
his credentials.
Mr.. "A. alluded to the practice of all legislative
bodies, and also the earlier custom of our own Sc
nate in requiring such mode Of procedure. He
thought it a matter of great Importance
The resolution giving Use TO debate, lies over one
day under the rules.
Mr.. TILLINGHAST, on leave introduced
bill allowing drawback of duties on imported
hemp, when manufactured into cordage and ex-
ported" 1t was read twice and referred TO the Com
mittec on Ways and Means.
PUBLIC PRINTER.
Mr.. CLARKE, of N Y, submitted the following.
which lies over one day under the rules.
Resolred, That this House, in pursuance of the
joint resolution of the 9Th of February 1929, will on
the ID Monday in February next, at one o'clock,
proceed ohe election of printer to this House for
the 18th Congress.