The New York herald., 1844-12-12


TUESDAY, Dec. 10
variety Of unimportant motions, each OF the
usual order, were made at the opening OF the ses-
sion, when
Mr. Hoer, Of Illinois, offered resolution to
authorize tine President to sell the public mines In
Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, at public auction,
which was referred to the committee on pubic
lands.
The orders OF the day were demanded, and the
Statrs called for the presentation OF peti-
fions amid noise and confusion equal 10 that exist
ing in The tower OF Babel-23 members on the
floor some walking about, others talking, laugh
ing, Joking, and snorting 10 such an extent that
no reporter could hear hive consecutive words that
were uttered. When the State OF Massachusetts
was called, all eyes were turned upon
john QUNcY ADAMS, who rose and said-Mr.
Speaker, offer petition from John J. Anderson.
OF Salem, Macs, for the promotion OF universal
peace throughout the world (laugher), and move
i,s reference TO Comnlltee on Foreign Affairs
He proceeded with his remarks, but the disgrace
ful noise IN the house was such that not n word
could be heard on tine right of the Speaker
Mr. ADAMS then presented petition from the
American Statistical Society to correct The last
census
motion was made to read and print, which
carried, but before the reading was oqe-fouith
concluded, motion to suspend was adopted. The
petition points out numerous errors IN the census,
and especially as to the academies, colleges, and
students OF the eastern States and public schools
and scholars OF the Unfon.
JOHN TYLER, jr. here presented himself at the
entrance OF the hall, accompanied by Mr. Dow,the
geutIemtny door Keeper, VINO announced u mes
sage iIom the President OF the United States
Silence prevailed tor an instant, and Mr.. Tyler
came forward and presented the message, which
we understand contained information that the We.
nezselcan government had signified their prepara-
tion 10 pay for the loss of the brig Norris belong
ing 10 private claimants. The message was not
read, however.
John QUINCY ADAMS rose again and offered
petition iIom ID KlUgslaDd and others OF New
York, 10 abolish slavery in the District OF Colum-
bia (PaTtlal silence, but much excitement I'M
prt ssed on the faces OF certain members ObJec.
tons made against receiving the petition and
motion 10 lay it on the table, which was lost by
yeas 81. nays SO.
Mr. ADAMS then moved to refer the petition to
the coinmltlee on the District of Columbia. The
ayes ard nays were called and decided, yens lO7,
nays 81 Black, of Georgia, and Charles j. lnger-
soil refusing TO vote.
motion was then made to lay The previous mo-
ton the table, which was lost by yeas 81, nays
90
Mr.. STEWART, Of Connecticut, presented a series
OF resolutions from the recent Legislature OF Con-
neccut, III favor OF The present ,arlH dividing the
proceeds OF the puollc lands, &c which were re-
Ierrsd 10 the Committee on Ways and Means.
Numerous otner petltlons were presented and re-
ferred, aud among them one by
JOSEPH X. lNGGRsoLL In favor OF altering the
naturalization laws, SO as TO prevent aliens from
voting uader twenty-one years residence.
CHARLES INGERSoLL moved reference to a Sc.
lect committee, which was lost, and the House
then adjourned, nothing OF interest having been
transacted except the reference of the pettion OF
Mr. Adams ior abolition OF slavery in the District.