The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-12-29

were among the sbisnt, but their gallery was partially
occupied oy ladies men. who have oossned pvnes"
The proceedings we're opened by an eloquent prayer
from me- Rv Mr. Ius aa ., o'
The m nntes then read, when several gentlemen
en- ieavored oh am the door, but
DR.. HAMnKrT. of LOUISIANA obtained precedence
rise (ad he) Speaker to obtain formation relative
question Of great interest to this Union one in which
the people have decided, and one which they expect
tnsr to out at the session
This, sir, is the question Of annexation This is the short
OF Congress and have several propositions
tor the accomplishment OF this offset, l. time there
some understanding, union among the friends
portant that something was decided upon ct once and
that The friends OF Texas should know who were the
friends and foes Of annexation.
MIR. HARDIN-l rise to point OF order.
man OF the Committee Of Foreign Affairs when he in
it will be introduced tor the action Of this house.
C. ISGrKsoLL-The question was fixed for last Mon
propose to call UP Monday next now(cries Of
"now"-'.now) Yes, now, or Mondsy next will suit
me, any time.
Mr. PAsnEvrEa-Mr Speaker. ! would enquire what is
the regular busuessl
sPrAKER-It il private bill day.
PARMENTKR-l move suspension OF the rules, OF der
that the House may 60 into Committee of the Whole on
the State of the Union, take up bill from the Naval
Committee, which have ready.
C. j IsexRsoLL desired a suspension to introduce
measure relative TO distribution OF Moneys to private
claimants
The rules suspended and Cave Johnson called to
the chair, when several voices resounded-
"Mr Speaker mean Mr. Chairman" MT Chair
man
c j. INoERsrLL-I believe have the Aoor.
SMITH, Of Illinois, believe have, sir.
DAVIS, OF Indiana You're all wrong-I have 1t.
CHAIRAAN-The gentleman from Illinois has the Aoor
sMrrn-I call Tor the consideration Of the bill to grada
ate the ice OF the public lands in accordance with the
length Of time they have been in The market
the amendment TO the bill was read, when
ply to Mr. Vion Of Ohio and Causin of Mary who
opposed the bill last week He denied that the bill ex
tended benefits 10 the west that not parc pated IN
BY the whole union and urged the reduction OF price as
the only Of dsposIg Of the lands that had been
for years in the mak H. commended that the improve
science and should also be followed by ad
vancement in laws and principles of government He
concluded with philippe against the tenant sys
would place small farms within the reach Of the
humble, and thus sustain body Of staunch independent
farmers to add wealth 10 the nation ~
"A Mr. PETIT OF Indiana folio wed in advocacy OF the bill,
and argued that true principles OF government called ior
increase Of population and facitaton OF all means to
produce these very results and the arguments that had
been presented by the gentlemen from Maryland aud
Ohio, against the BILL should be conclusive TO compel
every western man 10 sustain IT,
Mr. McLERNAN, oil Illinois, followed, and urged the
passage of bill called Tor the progress Of time,
ami the change that had b.en thus produced in the wes
tern country He argued that the laws regina ing the
sales Of the public lanos had been altered and changed
suit the character OF the times, and The objection urged
against change by the members old States In oppo
stIon to the bill was therefore without price.
In the midst Of this speech drunken man, who had
seated himself the Of the gallery bawled ont
tn. height Of his voice. though waking from dream,
and brong the House 10 perfect silence, with all eyes
turned upon the NOISY interioper motion was made TO
clear the gallery but the nuisance WIS removed by one
OF the dookeepes after quite soul d., and the gentle
mao proceeded without interruption.
He then replied 10 the sps ches OF the gentlemen from
Ohio and Mary land and contrdstcd their gumens with
the doctrines OF protection oil the Wing party to which
they belong He chaigei them ready to protect mr.
uactures all and every hazard make the agricuL
ural interests psckhorse 10 their notions He concu
dcd by ALE gng that he oppos ion Of Wing members was
induced alone by desire aid their principles oil dstr
buton and therefore they opposed the reduction
IN price and also, that the question OF graduation Of
had been known be in its favor and Mr. Clay opposed
to it,
The Committee then rose a. reported
Mr. SLDELL ed the reading OF several private bills
from the Senate, which assented to and he bills re-
TERED.
Mr. J. IHoERsoLL moved the printing Of the report
OF the Superintendent of the Coast Survey presented
by the Secretary Il the Treasury, which adopted
MT Brown, OF Indiana, now move the House do ad-
journ
A MrMsER--Oa wait, until motion is made not to
meet until Monday
BEowN No wont.
MEMBERSHIP yesn withdraw it"-"hold up"'1
move'"Mr Speaker"
sPEAKERThc conversation in the House too loud
the Chair cannot hear the question pHtwhst does the
gentleman novel
MEMBkR-s it in order to adjourn till Monday
sPEAKER-It will he in order TO that when the
House adjourns, it adjonrns to meet on Monday.
MEMsER-Then make such motion
BaowN-Does that motion take precedence Of mine
sPsAKER-Yes (Laughter)
BRowS-Then Call III ayes and nays (Cries Of " oh,
no"-" Oh, dont"-" Withdraw it." No, insist upon
the ayes and nays.
The srrAxEa ordered the ayes and nays which result
cd 81 to 81, and the House adjourned to Monday