The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-27
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The SPEAKER laid before the House several
Executive communications among them was
one from the President, expressing his fears that
the law recently passed, authorizing him to make
transfer of naval appropriations, was so cum
bered with restrictions that it would be inopera-
tive. In the same communication, the President
discusses the general defences of the country,
and the Importance of naval depot on the Mis-.
sissippi river. He also alludes to the undeter-
mined controversy between this country and
Great Britain, and dwels upon the Importance OF
being prepared for any event that may occur. The
steamer Princeton is highly commended, and APP
preparations recommended for building large
steamers of defence upon the same model. The
message was referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs. 5
The SPEAKER announced that the regular
business would be the reception of resolutions
WEST POINT.
Mr.. HALE, of N. H., submitted resolu-
ton instructing the Committee on Military Az
fairs to bring in bill for aboshing this institu-
ton, and providing that the money now appropria-
ted to this Academy should be distributed among
the States and Territories for the purposes of MI
litary instruction. Mr.. FL. moved the previous
question. tl ~
Mr.. HOLMES, OF S. c., moved that the reso-
luton be laid OH the table, and demanded the
yeas and nays, which were ayes SO, noes 20.
ISAAC HILL
A resolution was adopted calling upon the Post
master General to inform the House how many
contracs Isaac Hill had for printing blanks for tho
Post Office Department-with what States, and
upon what terms also, for copy of the law and
information in reference to its violation.
REFEcToR1Es IN THE CAPITOL.
A resolution was submitted to instruct the Com
mittee on the District of Columbia to inquire
whether the 10Th joint rule had been violated?
Thisrule declares that no spirtuous liquors should
be sold or exhibited in the Capitol or the public
ground.
Objections were made to the resolution, but the
previous question was moved and seconded, and
by vote of GO to 60 the main question was or
dered. ~
Mr.. HAMMETT, of Miss, moved 10 lay the
resolution on the table, which motion was lost by
vote of l3I to SO.
Another resolution. that the refectories be
forthwith abolished, was reiected-90 to 80
Some jocose remarks were made by members
in their seats, pending the resolution One call
ed out, "spi the liquor, but save the oysters ~
Mr.. SCHENCK asked the Speaker if the re-
solution prohibiting the " exhibition of liquor
extended to the effects, and embraced persons as
well as things
The SPEAKER replied that every member
must construe it for himself
CONGRESSIONAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
On motion Of Mr.. HAMLIN, of Me-, the use
of the Hall of the House of Representatives was
granted to this society for Thursday evening
next.
WEST POINT AGAIN. s
second resolution in reference to abolishing
this academy, bel 6 objected to, goes over for
debate.
CONGRESS.
A resolution that the House should meet on
and after Monday next at IL o'clock was rejected
by vote Of 70 TO So.
Two propo ilions for the adjournment Of Con-
gress, one on the 7ih and the other on the 30th
Of May, being objected to, go over for debate
LIBERIA.
A resolution was adopted calling for copies of
any correspondence between this and the British