The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-16
RHO0E-lSLAND REPUBLICAN,.
NEWPORT:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IG, 1910.
DOings in Congress.

Ia consequence Of the late snow storm. which
vas more severe TO the south and west Of US
than here. a quorum Of both Eouses did not
get together until Wednesday : when, about
half past O'Clock, the PEEsIDENr's Message
was Communicated 90 them.
The us+.al numbrr Of copies were ordered TO
be printed.
Mr.. Adams introduced resolution into the
House, 10 rescind the standing rule relative 10
the reception OF Aboli,ion petitions, and briefly
gave his reasons for submitting the mo,ion.-
4" ] am not willing" said he, - that The rule in
question should remain in force a single hour
longer. believe it 10 be direct violation Of
the Constitution Of The United States. and for
this reason | have thus early in the session
brought the subject TO the dtsDtion Of the
House" Mr. Jeniler Of Maryland moved to
lay the resolution on the table, which was oar
re5-ayes -, noes 50.
lu the SENATE on Thursday, the Standing
committees were announced from The Chair,
being composed for the most part as AT The last
session. Mr.. King. the President pro tenn, vas
chosen chairman oi the committee on CO m merce.
Mr.. Prentiss gave notice Of bill 10 establish a
board Of commissioners TO examine claims a.
gsinst the UuiIed States. as did Mr. Clay OF
Alabama, of a oil 10 graduate and reduce The
price Of public lands. and Mr.. Benton of a bill
TO establish permanent pre-emption law.
In The House., Mr.. Stanley moved to recon
slider the xo'e o'e.ordering the printing of ths mes
sage and dOCaments for The purpose of ordering
the same number as last year. viz. 5000 with
documents and 1900 without. Mr.. AtheroD
usual number, aud that the order last year was
departure from the usual practice. The mo-
ton WAS lost. Yeas Nays 90.
On motion of,Nr. Lincoln, an order was
passed for the. appointment of the standing
committees. with the understanding that the
Speaker would take until Monday to name
thrm. On moiion,os AR. Adams. il was order
ed that comn'tee Of five be appointed 10 in
.Guire WHEELER the House document No. Is5
had been materially iasi'icd in the printing.
and if so by 'Dym. v,lh power to send FOR per
sous aud papers. The document in question
relates to the Amisl, al y, groes, and is printed
in the Spanish language, and also in trans'a-
ton made by ~. Gre sennow, translator Of the
Department OF State. The Justification stated
by MIR. Adams is 10 the Translation Of a certif.
cate permitting 'Ihe shipment Of 10 ncgros
! iadiBoS To 20 to Puerto Principe by sea-
nsgroS lIdtnos meaning negroes imported be
fore the prohibition of the slave trade. In the
printed copy ofihe translation there wa, a sub
s!.iutou Of The words sound s,groes." for the
Spanish words IA" neeros ladinos," as contained
IN the manuscript translation.
MIR. Tiillnghast offered a resolution calling
ior information relative 10 the execution Of the
sub-treaSury law, which lies over for considera-
ton. Mr.. Morris gave notice Of motion 10
repsai The sub treasury law. On motion OF
Mr.. Jenfer, il was ordered that select com
mIttee on the TnblccO trade be appon ed -
The annual report Of the Secretary OF the
Treasury on the state of the Finances was re-
ceved, and 5000 copies were ordered TO be
printed Also, Il letter from the Secretary Of
the Navy, showing a deficiency of Sl5O.OOO in
Ile appropriations for the Navy Pension fund
aod asking An immediate appropriation.
Both Houses adjourned over until Mon
l,y