The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-12-30
able. Neas los. naYs %.

iaDle, yeas lO5, nays SZ
A resolution for inqurine INTO the expedisn-
cy, Of appropriaiing sl50,000 for the Cunb~r-
land road. in each Of the States of Ohio, Indiana,
and Illinois, was laid on The table, yeas 81, nays
92.
Aiier tho passage Of several resolutions call
ing on the Executive department for informa-
lion. the House adjourned.
10 the senate, on wednesday, Mr. Benton
gave notice Of bis inicntion to bring in bill 10
tax paper circulalin. as money in the Dstric,
of Columbia. Mr.. Williams, Of Me-, chairman
Of the committee on Naval Affairs, called up
the bill proposing the regulation Of pay and e.
molumcnis Of Purser, in the Navy; which az
ter debate, was laid on the table. Mr.. Viii
lians also called up bill in reference to Navy
Pensions, the consideration OF which was post
poned TO the first "Wednesday in January. Sew
eral bills upon the calender were ordered to be
engrossed, ,-one Of these provides for punish.
ing certain crimes against the United States
ona FOR extending the time for completing the
census; aud another to punish FOR The counter
teiting of coin.
In the House the Postmaster General sub
mitled his reper, on curalment Of mail facili-
ties, since the adjournment of the last session.
Mr.. Adams. Of Mass. introduced a resolution
calling on the Postmaster General for list Of
ALL POsmasters removed since the Sd Of
March, 1889, Distinguishing lbose FOR cause
setting forth the cause, with the evidence on
n.,h, ~ LII -.
post,nasters removed we're confronted with their
accuscrs, or heard in defence. The resolution
lies over Que day
On Mr.. Everetts motion, a resolution was
adopted calling on the President for all the
correspondence with the British Government
relating to any ProceedingS on the part of the
British government which may have a tenden-
cy 10 interrupt our commerce with China.
Mr.. Crsnston and Mr.. Tilinghasi moved res
olutions TO the improvement Of navigation Of
Nsrasansett Bay and Providence river. We
cannot find the particular objects Of these
resolutions, specified in any Of our exchange
papers.
The subject of the establishment Of Ma
tional Armory in The West (Which has been be-
fore Congress for 20 years. was again brought
up and committed 10 the committee on Naval
affairs. The Committee of examination report
in favor Of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, but admit that
Beaver in Pennsylvania possesses great adsan-
lagcs.
Bills were reported from the committee Of
/ Ways and Means, making appropriations for
the Navy, and for the Indian Department.
An inquiry was ordered relating to the Chan
dslier, as TO whose fault had occasioned its fall,
and whether it had been paid for or not.
| Mr. Adams bill of the last session, "to en-
snre the more ls;thful execution of the laws
relating to the collection Of duties on imports. "
was then taken up and occupied the remainder
of the session. 1t will be recellected that this
bill passed the Ilsusc at the last session, was
sent to the Senate, and was returned TO the
House but in the press of business al the
winding up OF Congress it was lost.
In the Senate, on Thursday. Mr.. Benton
made long and eloquent speech on the sub
ject Of the taxation Of banks. He moved for
leave 10 hiring in bill, and motion was made
to lay his resolution or the table. Mr.. Benton
said that his object was attained, aud obtained
| leave to Withdraw his motion.
/ The House was occupied in very interest
/ ing discussion on the Public Lands. Mr.
| Reynolds occupied the floor some time, and
took the opportunity OF referring to log cabins
aud their effect in the recent election. Mr.
Pickens. of South Carolina, wished to have
speedy legislation on the subject. He said
that on principle Of justice the old s,ales hao
right to the proceeds. Mr.. Hubbard foilsw
ed, and the House postponed the further soL
sideration Of the subject to more conven
ieat opportunity. Both Houses adjourned .ove
to Monday.