Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-04-25

and who were no longer members Of the
Legislature.
II Mr.. Bernard asked that the paper
! might be read for his information, obJec-
tions were made, and the chair decided
that it could only be read by vote in
the House. The previous question was
demanded by Mr.. Houston, and the de-
mand sustained. The ayes and noes
were ordered, and before they were
taken, Mr.. Bernard again asked for the
reading Of the paper, when the "Demo-
cracy" again objected, but upon the
ayes and noes upon reading being or
dered, the objections were Withdrawn
| The paper was then read.
II 1t is without endorsement, and ad-
dressed to no one, and purpors to be a
protest which the persons signing it had
offered in the Rhode Island Legislature,
and which that body refused to receive
because of its being disrespeci(ul to it.
Upon the ayes aud noes being taken
on The motion to print, there were for
printing 96-ag ainst it 10.
Mr.. Slelson moved to reconsider the
vote by which the Army appropriation
Bill was passed, which motion prevail
ed.
Mr.. Tibbens then moved to insert
fifteen thousand dollars for the military
post at Newport, Ky, which, after de-
bate, was lost. and the bill again re-
ported to the House and passed.
In the SENATE, Wednesday, April II,
tho Naval Appropriation bill from the
House, authorising the use of 81 5000
now in the Department, for the immedi-
ate wants of the service, was passed
finally.
Amendments of the House to the
Revolutionary Pension Bill were con.
CURED in aud passed.
The usual number Of memorials were
presented
In the House, reports were then re-
ceived from the standing committees and
the following were read.
To provide the annual appropriation
for the support Of the Post Office Depart
ment.
To print 1000 extra copies Of the Re-
port of Mr. Hudson, OF the Committee on
Manufactures, upon the subject Of the
! Tariff.
In the Senate. THURSDAY, April l8h,
the morning hour was occupied in the
presentation Of memorials on different
subj ects which was all the business
done.
In the House, Mr.. Adams rose ano
said he had been requested by the friends
ola citizen of Maryland, now no more to
present to the House the Camp-Chest OF
Gen. Washington.
MIR. Hale presented bill making APP
preparations for certain marine hospitals !;
which was appropriately referred.
Mr.. Tibbatts called for the orders Of
the day. Mr.. Mckay then rose and
said tha, he had Intended, from day Ia
day, to move that the House take up the
Tariff bill, but he had reinquished that
intention.
In Senate, FRIDAY, April 18th, the
Post Office Bill was called up and post
poned.
The Tariff Resolutions were again
called up. Mr.. Bagby yielded the floor
to Silas Wright, who addressed the
Senate at length Upon the subject Of II
Protectiye Tariff.
In the House, The first business this
morning, was the motion TO print 10000
extra copies Of the Report from the Com
mittee on Manufactures, upon the sub
ject Of the tariff The House refused 10
print 81 To CO.
Communications were received from
the Executive Deparim nts One in
answer to a resolution calling for infDr-
nation upon the subject Of wrought iron
cannon.
A Resolution was adopted calling
upon the Secretary Of the Navy to inform
The House as to the originality and ulili-
ty Of Colts Sub Marine invention.
An invitation TO see the final blowing
up of the ship "Styx" in the Potomac
tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock, was
laid before the House.
Texas.
MIR. Adams presented the Resolutions
Of the Legislature Of Massachusetts re-
monstrating against the annexation of
Texas.
ln the House, Saturday, April 90,
nothing Of any importance was done,
except the passage Of the Western
Harbor bill, which was passed by vote
Of lO8 yeas to - nays. Previous to its
passage. motion prevailed to strike out
the Illinois River-ayes l3, noes 40.
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