The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1841-12-24
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.


BRIDGE, KING, DIXON, and LINN.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
Mr.. LINN introduced bill providing fol the cree
ton OF an hospital in the city of w ashngton.
Mr.. STU RECON introduced bill for the relief oil
the legal representatives Of Robert White; bill for
me relief OF the heirs and legal representatives Of
William Sanford, deceased; and bill for the Ielie
oil the heirs or representatives of Joseph Norris de-
ceased.
Nh. WILLIAMS introduced bill for the relief
OF Jacob Pennel, and others, owners OF the vessel
Eliza, of Brunswick
The above bills were severally read first and
second time, and appropriately referred.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr.. SMITH, of Indiana from the Committee on
Public Lands, reported back the bill TO allow certain
inhabitants of Arkansas to enter andsi lieu OF those
taken from them by thu General Government for pub
lie purposes.
reported adversely on the bill to allow extra compensa
ton 10 John 5. Harris for services performed by HIM
while assisting TO take the fifth census and In favor
OF the bill for the relief Of James Ii. Relie.
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS OF GOLD AND SILVER.
Mr.. BENTON submitted resolution, which was
adopted, directing the Secretary OF the Treasury TO
communicate TO the Senate statement of the imports
and exports Of gold and silver; also the annual
amount coined at the mint and its branches showing
THE LAND DESTRUCTION ACT.
Mr. LINN submitted resolution, which lies over,
directing the Secretary OF the Treasury TO make re-
port to the Senate, showing what would have been
the operation Of the Land Distribution bill if II had
been in operation in 1910, and how much would be
the dstrlbuve shares Of the States and Territories,
and the District of Columbia according to the es ina
ted land sales for the pre- sent year. how much there
would be per head, according to the census of $40
how much would be the distrbuiiye share of the
States and Territories, and the District of Columbia
after deducing the charges on lands, Indian annui
ties and purchases, in addition to other costs and
charges first deducted before distribution should be
made.
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Mr. TAPPAN submitted the following resolution,
which was adopted;
Resolpcd, That the Secretary Of the Treasury be
directed to report to the Senate the amount othc public
debt at this time also, on the I'd OF March last, with
the particular items of such debt.
THE BOARD OF EXCHEQuER.
Mr.. PRESTON renewed the motion which he
made yesterdayte print extra number of copies OF
the report Of the Secretary Of the Treasury relative
to the Board Of Exchequer.
Mr. BUCHANAN remarked that he had intended
TO make two observations upon this subject but
in consequence of indisposon, he was not able do
so this morning. But, as he had understood The
Senator from South Carolina saying that he intend
cd TO reference Of this project to a committee
he would so far as he was concerned suffer it to be
printed; and would reserve his remarks until the sub
ject should again be brought before the Senate.
Mr.. PRES TON said that the Senator had misun-
derstood him. However, he had doubt ,that
motion would be made TO refer the subject to
mtee, and opportunity would then occur for Sc
majors to speak upon 1t.
The question was taken, and decided ia the af.
iirmative so two thousand copies of the report
were ordered to be printed
THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
The Senate proceeded to the consideration of the
unfinished business, and took up the bill for the
liefof Samuel Crapn
The PRESIDENT stated the question, Shall the
bill be read third tlme} when,
Mr.. CALHOUN arose, and said that as they
were within Ia few days of the holidays they
had better adjourn over to Monday next as no
doubt, many gentlemen were DESTROYS to 90 home to
spend the Christmas with their friends He therefore
moved thft, when the Senate adjourn, it adjourn TO
meet on Monday next. i:
The question being taken, the motion was unani-
mousy agreed to.
Mr., CALHOUN then moved that the Senate do
now adjourn and
The question having been taken
The PRESIDENT said il appeared to him that the
{. noes had il by the sound
A division of the Senate ordered but before
the count was completed
Mr.. PRESTON said he hoped that the Senate be-
fore they adjourned, would dispose Of the prcmina-
ny business.
MIR. SEWER was opposed to an adjournment at
this time, as there was some business that could be
transacted affecting the State of Arkansas.
Mr.. CALHOUN insisted on his motion to adiourn.
The yeas and nays demanded, but a sufficient
number not having seconded the call
The question was again stated, and those who were
favorable thereto were requested to signify the
by rising twenty-five Senators having voted in the
affirmative,
The PRESIDENT announced that the ayes
had it,
So the Senate stands adjourned until Monday next
at twelve o'clock.