The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-02-12
Dmemtg=Sebemth Gomgress.
SECOND SESSION.
IN SENATE,
FRIDAY, February IL, 1912.

FRfDAY, February III, 1912
AT twelve o'clock, just as the Senators were 10
expectation of prayer from the Chaplain to the Sc
nate they suddenly surprised by the voice of
stranger In the circular gallery, who earnestly invok
ed them to flee the wrath to come !" but, before he
concluded his exhortation the officers Of the Senate
conducted him. with little ceremony into the Rotun-
do of the Capitol.
The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the re-
solutions of the Legislative Council of the Territory
Of Iowa. relative to the purchase of Indian lands and
memorial from the same body with regard to school
lands
Mr.. CLAY presented memorial from a number
OF citizens of Alabama, stating their regret that dis
position has been manifested to repeal the Bankrupt
act the intention of which they consider TO be proper
and humane and saying that whatever defects in the
law may exist be remedied by amendments also
memorial the subject from the State of Ohio,
IN which the memorialists express sentiments some
what analogous and entertain hope that the law will
take full effect; and petition from Wyoming county,
New York, praying that the Bankrupt law may not be
repealed, postponed, or amended.
Mr.. KING presented a petition from individuals re-
siding in Green county, Alabama, in which they set
forth their objections to repeal of the Bankrupt law
also, memorial from Sumter county, in the same
State, against postponement, amendment, or repeal
of the law.
Mr.. WRIGHT presented the proceedings and re-
solutions of meeting held in the city of Rochester
New York, asking the interference of the Govern
Dieman's Land
Mr.. WHITE presented the resolutions of the Ls-
gslature of Indiana relative the Wabash and Erie
Canal lands and the construction of harbor at Mich
igan city; also, designating the day throughout
the United States for the election of President and
Vice President, and joint resolution instructing
the Senators and requesting the Representatives of
that State to their exertens to procure appropa
lion for the improvement of the navigation of the
Western waters.
Mr.. PRESTON introduced bill for the relief of
Alexander Hamilton, which was read first and
second time.
Mr.. BERRIEN, from the Committee on the Judi
cary reported bill relating to the judicial courts
in the State of New Hampshire.
Mr.. EVANS, from the Committee Finance re-
ported the bill making an appropriation for pensions
for the year l842 and the act for the relief and pro-
lection of American seamen in foreign countries !;
which were Immediately read third time and
passed
On the motion of Mr.. TAPPAN, it was resolved
that the Committee on the Judiciary be instruct
ed to inquire into the expedency of providing for
the United States by contract, under the superin-
tendence of some officer of the Government and that
they report by bill or otherwise.
The Senate bill to establish an additional land dis
tlict in the State of Alabama, returned from the
House with an amendment and it referred to the
Committee on Public Lands.
The bill to confirm certain land claims in the State
of Louisiana and the bill to enable claimants in the
States of Missouri Arkansas, Mississippi and Lousi-
ana to institute proceedings the validity of land
titles within the limits of the same, were severaly
| read third time and passed.
The Senate then went into an Executive session.