The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-12-31
REroRrs or coMMITrEEs.

The standing committees were called for repori.
large hunter made; among Others, bill
MIR, DAVIS, OF Indiana, from the Committee on
Public Lands TO grant certsin lands 10 the State of
Indiana, Tor the purpose OF extending the Wabash
and Erie canal 10 the Ohio riser.
Mr.. PHOENIX, from the Committee on Com
MERGE reported bill to extend the improve me Is in
the Hudson river
Mr.. HARRISON, from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, TO whom. 80 much of the Presidents
Message and the Report of the Secretary OF War as
relates TO the establishment OF national foundry
was referred, reported bill for that purpose.
Mr.. PARMENTER, from the Committee on Ma
val Affairs reported bill 10 consolidate act sl-
lowing pensions the widows OF naval officers sea
men, and MARINES, also biil TO continue certain
w pensions for the term OF i've years
Mr. e. J. INGEkSOLL, from the Committee on
Foreign Affairs reported bill for the relief Of Hen
ny Ledyard, late Charge d'Ahares OF the United
States to france.
Mr. J. p. KENNEDY, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported bill to alter the existing mode
of ascertaining the tonnage and admeasurement Of
vessels belonging TO the United States
Mr. PRATT, from the Committee o Public
Buildings and Grounds, reported Joint resolution
pre-. idng the selection of site Tor the erection
of monument TO Washington.
Mr.. BLACK, OF South Carolina, from Select
Committee, reported back, with sundry amendments,
bill for the reduction of the pay OF the army and
for other purposes.
and referred TO the Committee of the Whole on the
state OF the Union
NATIONAL INSTITUTE.
On motion of Mr. J. h. INGLRSOLL, il was
Resolved, That the use of this Hall be granted q,
Monday evening ensuing, to the National Institute
(on which occasion the Hon Levi Woodbury. will de.
liver lecture)
WOOD TO THE pooR.
Mr. BOWER submitted resolution authorizing
the Doorkeeper OF the House to give TO the Directors
of the Female Orphan Benevolent Society, for the
relief OF their sick, fifty cords of wood
Mr.. JONES, OF Tennessee, opposed il on the
ground that members had right thus TO dispose of
the wood, or the funds with which to purchase IT of
the Government.
Mr.. BOW Err had no idea that the resolution civ,
ing few cords of wood to the poor would have
gwen rise to remarks from any gentleman However,
he would withdraw it for the present and again bring
II forward on future occasion.
CLAIMS ON MEXICO.
Mr.. DARRAGH submitted a resolution calling
on the President Of the United States for information
IN relation TO the claims Of citizens of The Unued
States on The Republic of Mexico He alluded TO
discrepancies which occurred in documents ALREADY
laid before the House as TO The alleged payment of
the instruments in April and July last, and winch
money,it appeared was not in the treasury although
an advertisement appeared in the official paper that
The Treasury Department was ready pay TO clsln-
anus inc amounts respectively due. And his Tesou-
tlon sought Information as to whom the money was
paid by the Mexican Government
he RESOLUTION was agreed to-
Mr.. llBBATTS referred to the Committee on Re-
Claims the petition of Jonathan Shaier,
asking pay ment for last final settlement certificate
issued to Christian Orendorf; also petition OF
the heirs of John Mountjoy, deceased, late of Ken
lucky.
MEXICAN AGENT.
Mr. BARNARD moved to .suspend the rules for
me purpose oil submitting resolution hich was
read Tor inlormatlon calling for information respect
ne The alleged Interference of Mexican agents on
our fiontiers with Indian tribes nslipatng them TO
1os'iiy against our countrymen and the action If
any, oil our Government in tie premises But the
hoiion did not preva-yeas SO, nays SIS
"A molion was made To- recons der the vote by
"hicha resolution. vas passed, Yesterday 10 furnish
members win maps OF the United States embracing
general outlines, ETC., and it prevailed.
Inc resolution was read, and the question again
'eiog on It's passage, motion made and agreed
o, that 1t lie upon the table.
ALVIN C. ooEL
On motion of Mr.. PAYNE, the memorial, or Mr..
Ioel, asking Indemnity for breach of contract an
ne part oil officers OF the Government and for the
Use oil his machinery for filling roc ke,s and his sys
em Oh pyrotechnics, etc, was referred 10 select
committee Of five members
Mr.. MCDOWELL gave notice Of his intention 10
nrohuce bill TO annex Texas TO the United State.
And the House adjourned to Thursday next
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