The New York herald., 1845-01-30
resolutions, slss, as should not give rise to "a


Inc question being than put the rules were suspend
The Committees then called over, and number
| Of bills presented, which we're Teierrsl
Mr. HoLsus of C.. introduced resolution to order
the printing Of 5000 extra copies OF the Report Of the
Secretary OF State reply to call Of the House calling
for Information respecting imports, which agreed to
Mr. Husr, of New York, offered resolution directing
the Committee Of Commerce to inquire into the exped
ency OF the Secretary OF the Treasury causing monhy
statements OF the exports and imports to be pubshed
Objections being made, II was not received.
maps for the Of hs oce Wss read twice. and
pm was passed, authorising the States OF Michigan
and Illinois to dispose Of salt lands and springs in their
iimlis comprised In grants OF United States lands
bi was introduced granting right Of way to rail-
road In Tennessee, through some public land
bill was introduced, cedng public lands within the
limits of Alabama, for public schools. 4
The Committee Naval Affairs reported bill to dis
continue the spirit raons the seamen in the Unit
states Navy, and make compensation to them instead
thereof Read twice. and refe red to the Committee Of
| the Whole on the State Of the Union.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs unanimously re-
ported resolution in favor OF setting aside the 26th Of
February for the consideration Of bills reports and reso
and laid aside on account thereof
Mr. BuaKE introduced resolution directing the Com
mittee on Expenditures of the Naval Department to in
qure into contract which had been giveno Mr. Zabris
kie, OF N and which was alleged illegal, and
in connection with which bribery and corruption were
! also charged. twas adopted
Mr.. adams offered oution requiring the President
furnish to the House information the subject Of the
negotiations with Great Britain respecting the Territory
and instructions from the Executive since 4h
OF March, s4l il it could be done without prejudice to
| the public service.
c. IS6ERsoLL begged to state to the House that he
was informed that ngosations still in progress and
time, and that message from the Executive might be
peced by the House in short time. Mr.. ]. hearing
some remark made behind him. said that with regerd
The insinuations made by the gentlemen behind him. hs
believed to be totally unfounded, and that the fact
were as he had stated
Mr. RArHsoNE Of N. r. in explanation said il was tru.
he had remarked in undertone which il appeared thu
gentleman had heard. Eyes after the Texas resolutions
ed to what he did not intend for the public he wished
10 80 forth to the public his opinion that they shoul
have no message from the Executive ON this subject
III the Texas resolutions disposed Of in the Senate
He concluded BY calling the previous question to which
yeas and nays were asked and and rssusd st
i yeas, nays So the resolution wss adopted.
Mr. HUNT offered resolution Of enquiry respecting the
| YoIk and Buffalo, and New York and Albany
scene Ct the most indescribabe confusion now oc.
by Mr.. Vance ofObio who obtained the floor, and
marking upon the fact that the just exhibited
thing he had previously SEEM moved that the
This brought members to their Senses and the mo-
tion being put, II was lost
Some further conversation ensued which did not lead
to the performance Of any business and
MT HousroR Of Ala, renewed the motion to adjourn
which was again lost.
The House then brought to vote the PROPOSE.
ton which was reconsider ation OF previous vote and
il was moved to lay it on the table, which motion was
| lost.
Mr. RArHBux, Of N. Y. then said if the resolution
he wished to debate it, and in consequence
| it was laid over.
Mr. HornIss Of Va offered resolution providing tina.
copies Of all bills and the calendar Of the House be resu
larly laid the reporters DESKS which unanimous
y sgreed TO- MIR deserves the gratitude OF the presi
for this motion which will tend materially to assist thu
reporters in the performance Of their duties. S
Mr.. ANDREW JOHNSON of Tenn offered the resolutions
ofwhich your report Of yesterday contains copy hut
| which were then out Of order. Several members pro
posed to debate them, and they were laid over
Mr. Duncan Of Ohio, moved that the one hour rule b
rescinded. and demanded TIE previous question upoI
| which quorum voted
motion was made to adjourn. which was Withdrawn
and
Mr., DUNCAN withdrew the call for the previous ques
ton, and the resolution laid over
| Mr. A. LABRArcHE, Of La, moved for an enquiry int
the cause Of the frequent failures Of the mail beweey
| Warrington and New Orleans, which was ordered
The House then adjourned