The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-07-03

proceeds of the public lands and grant pre-empton
rights"
Mr.. BROWN, Of Pa at great length opposed the
bill.
Mr.. GILMER opposed the bill in the present inan-
caI condition OF the country He regarded the pro-
ceeds OF the public lands legitimate source of
venue and advocated the distribution OF their surplus
proceeds whenever there was surplus but opposed II
now as the amount distributed would have TO be ras-
"a, 10 some other way and he considered this bill as
equivalent in ITS effects direct proposition to bor
row this amount OF money or raise II by impost duties
for the purpose of distribution.
MI. BIDLACK opposed the bill on the same grouds.
The Committee then rose
In the course OF the debate, the following message
IN wiring was received from the President ofthe Uni-
ted States, through John Tyler, Jr, Esq his private
Secretary
WAsnINGroN, July |, 1871,
TO the House Of Representatives. Of the Y. S.
have the honor herewith TO submit to the House
of Representatives the copy of letter addressed Ivy
myself TO Mrs HARRISON in compliance with the reso-
lulions of Congress, and her reply thereto
JOHN TYLER
WAsHrNGroN CRY, June Is, lsil
My DEAR MADAM. The accompanying resolutions,
adopted by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States will convey to you an expression
of the deep sympathy felt by the Representatives of the
States and of the People, in the sad bereavement
which yourself and the country has sustained IN the
death OF your illusliious husband. IL may now be
Justly considered that the public archives constitute
his enduring monument, on which are inscribed IN
characters be eaced the proudest evidences of
public gratitude for services rendered, and Of sorrow
Tor his death. A great and united people shed their
the bier OF devoted patriot and distinguish
ed public beneiactor.
In conveying TO you, my dear madam, the proposed
respect of the Houses Of Congress for your person
and character and their coincidence the late afflic
ing dlspensaton of Providence, permit me TO mngle
my feelings with theirs and TO tender you my ferven
wishes for your health, happiness, and long life
Mrs. ANNA HARRISON.
NoRrH BEND, June "a, 1871.
DEAR Sin: have received with sentiments of deep
emotion the resolutions of the Senate and House OF
Representatives, which you have done the honor
of forwarding relative theldecease of my lamented
husband
cannot sufficiently express the thanks owe TO
the nation and its assembled Representatives for their
coincidence, feelingy expressed, OF my individual
calamity, and the national bereavement but, ming
ling my tears with the signs Of the many patriots of
the land, pray Heaven for the enduring happiness
and prosperity of our beloved county
ANNA HARRISON.
john TYLER, President of the u. S.
On motion of Mr.. CAVE JOHNSON, the mes
sage and accompanying papers We're laid on the table
and ordered to be printed,
On mo,ion'o of MIR. VIM COST JOHNSON, the
following resolution was adopted
Resoired, That the Committee the Public
Lands be instructed to inquire into the justice and
expedicncy of reporting bill to provide appropria
ton of land to satisfy the unsatisfed military land
warrants which have been issued, or which may here
after be issued for the relief of certain officers and
soldiers OF the Virginia line and navy, and of the Con
tnental army during the revolutionary and last war,
IN addition 10 the quantity heretofore appropriated by
sundry acts for that purpose.
The House adjourned at 3 o'clock.