The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1844-01-17


the Senate wen. into an Executive Session, and then
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
TUESDAY, January Is, 1874.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. TINsLEY.
The CLERK then read the journal of yesterday, at
ter which,
Mr.. C. J. INGERSOLL moved to suspend the
further reading Of the Journal
Mr.. ADAMS hoped the Journal would be read.
Mr.. INGERSOLL then withdrew his motion.
The CLERK then proceeded to read, when
Mr.. WELLER moved suspension of the reading
of resolutions.
Mr.. J. r. INGERSOLL asked and obtained leave
to present q memorial in relation to the reduction OF
postage and stated that he requested by the petit
TONERS to present Immediately, and to crafty them
WIS the reason why he asked the indulgence of the
House.
Mr.. BOYD. object
man from Kentucky to object to my presenting the
memorial? e.ia
Mr.. BOYD. No. sir; to making speech.
Mr.. ADAMS inquired Of the Speaker if the read
ing If the Journal had been dispensed with
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Ohio had
mads such motion.
Mr.. ADAMS. | understood the motion only to in
cluIe the resolutions.
After explanation, the Clerk then proceeded
and read, when
Mr. CAVE JOHNSON rose and said the Jour-
nal was not correct. 1t stated that he presented
bill, which read twice. His motion was to en-
gross, and he wished it stated on the Journal
No objection being made, the Journal was
rected.
MIR. CAVE JOHNSON introduced resolution
asking the permission of the House to subpoena Col.
Gardner to give evidence before the Committee of
Indian Affairs, in relation to Cherokee claims which
was agreed to.
Mr. ELMER asked the consent of the House to
a lprk for he Fleet fOr
only twenty days
The SPEAKER left the Chair and MIR BOYD of
Kentucky, called thereto.
Mr. BARNARD inquired Of Mr.. ELMER when
report might be expected from that committee in
aton to those claiming seats in this House under the
general ticket system.
Mr. ELMER. In few days
Mr.. CARROLL said he objected few DAYS ago.
to the employment Of clerk by that committee but
as il limited TO twenty days. he would with
draw his objections and for the resolution with
the hope that it would facilitate that committee in
making report.
The resolution was agreed TO.
Mr. G. J. lNGERSOLL asked leave to make re-
port.
Mr.. }. w. DAVIS objected to that course, and
moved a suspension Of the rules TO allow Standing
Committees to make reports.
The question required upon a suspension Of the
rules, and it was decided in the affirmative.
The SPEAKER then called upon the committees
for reports
WAYS AND MEANS.
Mr. MCKAY from that committee, reported seve-
raj bills making appropriations, in part for the sup
port of the Navy Army, &C., which were read twice
and appropriately disposed Of
CLAIMS
Mr.. VANCE from that committee made several
reports which laid on the table and ordered to
be printed.
PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr.. J. w. DAVIS from THAT committee, reported
back to the House, without amendment the bill re.
peaDg the distribution of the public lands among the
States which laid upon the table and ordered TO
be printed, at the suggestion of Mr. PAYNE of Ala
bama.
Mr.. j. w. DAVIS made an adverse report on the
petition of John J. WOLFE which was laid upon the
table and ordered 10 be printed.
REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS.
Mr.. RATIIBUN made several reports upon private
claims, which laid upon the table, and dscharg-
ed from the further consideration thereof.
MILITARY PENSIONS
Mr.. McCULLOM made adverse reports on several
private claims which were laid upon the table, and
discharged from the further consideration thereof
PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
Mr. PRATT made several reports, which were
laid upon the table and ordered to be printed.
MIR. BRINkERHOFF, from the Committee on
Pensions, (wbo was absent when his committee was
called) made several reports, which appropri-
ately disposed Of
Mr.. SMITH Of Illinois made report, which was
appropriately disposed Of.
Mr.. SMITH of Indiana, asked the leave of the
House to present several bills
Objected to-
Mr.. HOUSTON made an adverse report on the
petition Of G.. w. Trirlett
Mr.. HOUSTON reported bill to cgalze sale
Of certain public lands in Mississippi, which read
twice, and referred to the Committee of the Whole
and made the order Of the day for tomorrow.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr.. Chiffon reported bill incorporating the
Female Orphan School in the town of Alexandria
which was referred to the Committee of the Whole,
and made the order of the day for tomorrow.
JUDICIARY.
Mr.. WILKINS introduced a bill to increase the
salaries of the District Judges in Ohio, which read
twice. and referred to the Committee of the Whole
House. and ordered TO be printed
PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS.
Mr. ROGERS reported bill in favor of Adam
Stereu, which was read twice, and ordered TO be
printed,
accompanied with report for the relief OF John
Mullen which bill was read, anil referred to the
be printed
MILITARY AFFAIRS
Mr. COLES made adverse report on several pri-
waite claims and asked to be discharged from the fur
Their consideration thereof, and that the reports be
printed.
NAVAL AFFAIRS
I Mr.. WISE from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
made report ttr contents of WHICH were ipsudble