The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-08-14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
MONDAY, August 9, ls41.

Mr.. JOHN w. JONES presented a copy of resolu-
tons passed by meeting of LocO-focos at Fauquer
Court House, Va, against the Extra Session. Dstrl-
button of the proceeds othe sales OF the public lands
National Bank, &C., &C.. and insisting on repeal
Of the charter, the present bill should become law
Mr. Jones expressed his assent to the doctrine OF the
resolutions and his conviction that they embodied the
sentiment of his party not only in that county, but
throughout the Union. He moved to lay on the
table and be printed.
Mr. POWELL said, as the representative of the
District which included Fauqucr county, he felt him
self called upon to any false impressions that
might be made to the character Of the meeting As
to the responsibility Of the persons assembled he
agreed with his colleague but the number assembled
only hirty-thrse and Of these three highly dis
tinguished members of the party Gone of them, the
State Senator from that distrct) had strongly ex-
pressed their dsapprobaon of the proceedings, and
had voted against them. He could answer for his
district and for the Commonwealth of Virginia. that
the doctrine of repeal hostile to their ancient prn
cpes of public faith and regard to contracts and to
the fundamental principles of society, would ever be
repudated by them.
Mr. MORGAN asked for division of the ques-
ton.
The motion to lay on the table passed without
a division.
Mr.. CUSHING moved to lay the motion to print
on the table. The motion to lay the motion to print
on the table was carried-Yeas I07, nays 76
Resolutions being then in order were received
from different members.
Mr.. ADAMS presented a resolution insructing
the clerk to prepare and publish list of all petitions
excluded this session by the special rule He explain
ed his object, but was not heard
On motion of MI. GlLMER, it was laid on the ia
ble--Yeas l24, nays 81.
Messrs TILLiNGHAST and ROOSEVELT
attempted to Introduce resolutions, which were de-
cided to he not in order.
Mr.. G. BROWN presented resolution calling for
infoI nation relative to duties on foreign COAL
Adopted.
MIR. IRWIN introduced bill providing for making
payment for the sites of marine hospitals In the w est
States. Referred to Commerce on Ways and
Means.
Mr.. WILLIAMS, of Maryland, presented re-
solution in favor of an appropriation to tortify Havre
de Grace Objected to.
Mr.. WISE presented resolution to admit to the
Hobbies of the House all officers of the army and navy,
manned in the public service. After some inquiry,
objected to.
Mr.. HOPKINS presented resolution calling for
information to unexpended appropriations to the
new building for the General Post Office. Adopted
Mr.. G. MORRIS presented resolution granting
the ranking privilege to the widow of President Har
rison. After some inquiry from Mr.. ADAMS as to
the existence of any general law including this case
the resolution laid over
Mr.. GIDDINGS presented resolution calling for
information as to the causes and expenses of the Sc
minoe war from its origin Passed without division
Several other resolutions were offered but, being
Mr.. UNDERWOOD, from the committee on the
District reported bill to amend the charter of the
city of Georgetown.
Mr.. DAWSON, from the Committee on Mitury
Affairs reported bill extending the law of 1886, au-
thorzing the employment of troops in Florida He
asked for its immediate passage.
Mr.. MCKAY objected
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Indiana, from the Commit
tee on the District nted the reports accompany
ing the bills to provide for the paving of Pennsylva-
MIA Avenue, and the repair of Potomac bridge. Re-
ferred to Committee of the Whole, and ordered to be
printed.
Petitions for Bankrupt law were presented by
Messrs. UNDERWOOD, TRUMAN SMITH,
and ROOSEVELT.
The House then resumed the consideration of the
unfinished business Of Saturday, being the bill for
the repeal of the Sub-treasury.
Mr. PlCKENS spoke against the repeal, enarging
various incidental questions such as the National
Bank, State debts, &c.
Mr.. HUNT advocated the bill.
Mr. MERlWETHER made an animated speech
in favor ofthe repeal
Mr. STEENRoD followed against the bill.
After some further debate, and partial call Of the
House with Incidental motions, the bill was or
dered to be engrossed and being then put its third
reading, was passed at six ocIock-yeas l34, nays
81 majority A. Mr.. Campbell Of South Carolina,
voted with the majority. Many Wings were absent,
but the Opposition seemed to be all on the ground.
Yeas and nays the passage of the bill to repeal
the Subtreasury, in the House of Representatives of
the United States, August 9, 1S4l.
YEAS.-Messrs. Adams, Allen, L. W. Andrews,