The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-01-31

consent
MIR. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, withdrew his mo-
tim TO lay the whole subject upon the table
The SPEAKER asked the gentleman ffom Massa-
chusetts whether he Insisted upon The report being
read.
MIR. CUSHING said that he did, II, however, The
House would allow him 10 explain aud 10 ask ques-
ton, he would withdraw his call. lCries Of No."
/" Do."l
The CIrsS proceeded to read the report Of the ma
joriiy.
Mr.. EVERETT appealed to the gentleman TO
withdraw hs call, he, any one else, seemed 10
be listening TO the contents Of the report.
Mr.. CUSHING replied that H. had asked the
House TO permit him TO ask question But this had
been refused and there was, therefore, now no
NEEDY but the reading
The CLERK again proceeded 10 read the report,
when
MIR. DAVIS, of Kentucky, said it was needless
consumption of time, especially when business OF i'm
porlance ought TO be transacted.
The SPEAKER remarked that the reading could
be dispen ed with only by universal consent and
Mr. DAVIS repeated that II was certainly need
less consumption Of time,
Cries Of go on" "go on" and the Clerk finished
reading the report.
The question required printing the usual mum
Der oi copies, and II was agreed to.
Mr. EVERETT moved that the subject be referred
to the select committee. And the motion lies over.
TIE ExoHEaUER.
Mr. WISE moved that the House resolve itself
into Committee of the Whole on the state Of the
Union lie did this, with view ii Vie motion
should prevail, Of moving TO take up for consldera-
ton the bill reported by the select committee during
the last session Of Congress- amendatory of the sew
eral acts establishing the Treasury Department"
MIR. ADAMS hoped that the House would first re-
ceive resolutions.
The SPEAKER remarked that majority could
determine between the two courses suggested
Mr.. WISE called for the yeas and nays, which
were ordered, and resuted--yeas l07, nays IS,
So the House resolved itself into Committee Of
the Whole on the state Of the Union and
Mr.. HOPKINS was called to the Chair
MIR. WISE moved that the consideration of the
Army bill be postponed, for the purpose of taking up
the bill which he had designated
MIR. FILLMORE said he had no objection to taking
up this BILL but il seemed to him that the Army bill
should be first disposed of, that il mi hit be sent to
the Senate. voice eve want no army without
money TO support it'll
MIR. WISE remarked that the Army bin had been
postponed to give place to negative resolution (that
declaring that the ExcheQuer plan of the Secretary
OF the Treasury ought not to be adopted,) which
cupied the time of the House for week
MIR. ARNOLD moved to take up bill No $40, (re-
ducing the pay OF members Of Congress) 1t was far
more important than the EXchequer.
Mr. FILLMORE called for lellers on the motion,
who were appointed and, having counted the House,
ii, nays 80
So the question was decided in the negative.
THE ARMY BILL
The House proceeded to the consideration Of the
Army bill the question pending being the amend.
ment OF Mr.. Reynolds, viz to appropriate $50, 900
for military survey from Council Bluffs, on the Mis-
souri, river, 10 the mouth OF the Columbia river
Mr.. REYNOLDS urged the Importance Of the
amendment and said that If did not take possess
sion of Oregon now, il would be attended with great
er difficulty hereafter. Congress, under the Admin
stration OF Mr.. Jefferson, made appropriation for
the survey OF the country, under the belief that it be-
ongcd TO the Ameri an nation. There was indi-
vidua who doubted our right 10 the possession Of the
territory at the mouth of the Columbia river. IL we
had right TO this territory, why should delay the
occupation OF that delightful domain and permit Eng
land, who is our enemy at heart, to possess ii p
Donations of land should be given TO settlers, and
protection afforded them by our Government.
Mr.. FILLMORE would suggest that the commit
tee rise, for the purpose of considering resolution,
which he intended to submit TO terminate the dis
cusson on the bill to-day at three o'clock
Mr. WISE inquired, With a view Of reporting
the bill
Mr. FILLMORE replied by stating the object
which he had in view.
Mr. JOHNSON, Of Tennessee said that he had
several amendments to submit.
MI FILLMORE observed that the gentleman
would have an opportunity 10 offer them.
The committee then rose-ayes 80, noes 80 ; and
Mr.. FILLMORE subm tied his resolution; which
was read.
Mr.ADAMS asked the gentleman TO give way, that he
might present two resolutions for the consideration
Of the House.
Mr.. FILLMORE said that, perhaps, the rcsolu-
tons would give rise TO debate.
However, they read for information, and
called upon the President Of the United States TO fur
nish the House with certain info nation wi h regard
to the capture OF Monterey by Com I. Ap Catcsby
Jones
Objection was made to their reception, and there
fore, they he over.
MIR. FILLMORE moved the previous question on
his resolution.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, said that gentle
men ought TO have few minutes for discussion.
Mr.. FILLMORE remarked that he was wi ling TO
stay here until nine o'clock.
MIR. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, observed that they
would have to take the bill of the committee 1t
reported, without examination.
MIR. FILLMORE modified his resolution by ex-
tending the time when the debate should cease, TO
halt past three o'o ock.
Mr.. JOHNSON said that the mover Of an amend
men ought to have at least five minutes for eXplsnd-
ton.
MIR. FILLMORE remarked that he was anxious
that the bill should be passed by the House and sent
to the Senate as soon as p acticable.
The resolution was adopted, and the House again
went into Committee Of the Whole on the state OF
the Union.
MIR. CUSHING opposed the amendment Of Mr..
REYNOLDS, Notwithstanding the deep interest which
he took in the questions connected with the Oregon
Territory. bill for the occupation and settlement
OF this portion Of our country was now before the
Senate If II should pass that branch Of Congress, it
would come before the House but Il the Senate re-
fused to leg slate TO this matter, il apparent
bill would pass He thought that it was premature,
for several reasons, to this amendment and he
protested against II being made a test question.
Mr.. PENDLETON also opposed the amendment,
view well as the appropr 4tion for surveys in the
bill now before them.
Mr. CROSS suggested to the gentleman from IL
inois the propre,y of modifying his amendment, so
as TO direct survey Of the boundary line between
the of the Arkansas river to the Pacific which
was but short distance from the mouth Of the Co
lumbis river,
The question was then taken on the amendment,
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