The New York herald., 1846-06-03


territoy Of Wisconsin was taken up; and asr remarks
about the constitusonay ofinprovng harbor the land
DorGLAss said these questions had heretofore been
discussed and he presumed that all minds made up.
to vote the bills relating to territories. there
long catalogue Of them, which would occupy the time
set apart for their consideration.
Mr. RArHBuN opposed any appropriation Of money
connected with tho BILL during war with Mexico.
Mr.. DopcE, Of Iowa, lwho plainly showed to-day that
he has not exhausted his good sense and intelligence by
continuous takng) briefly spoke in favor of the sub
ect and In the Of his remarks said that by the
next session. and within year. upwards Of million
Of dollars will have been received at one land office in
Iowa, and that in gold and silver
Messrs HUNT, Of New York, SIMS of South Carolina,
and ROCKWELL of Connecticut spoke to the amendment
which was pending appropriating $4,000 for opening
the mouth (Which tappears is closely Of river.
Mr. McCossELL Better give 1t up. sir than to rob and
The question was taken on the amendment but quo
MIR. McCo~NELL. move that the committee rise and
report that fact to the House.
The question was again taken, and no quorum voted
Mr.. DOUGLASS. / ask for count of the House, Mr..
Chairman.
The CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen are requested to vote on
side the other.
Another trial, and the amendment was adopted-yeas
81, nays CO.
GRocERY AT THE FALLS OF NIAGARA NEW MOVE
An amendment, proposing certain surveys, having
been read
member Of the House. from his position in front of the
Chair as well as the peculiarly Of portion of his cos
hare, said he, an amendment to offer
The CnAInMAs-Ths a. amendment is not now in order
oldng out piece OF paper) will move an appropria
ton sf Twenty-Five thousand dollars for the purpose Of
building public G grocery at the Falls Of Niagara aud
"Do you want a tavern theren'l Yes-and the next
moyo viii be to build - house. ["shame!"l
This amendment was subsequently offered. but with.
drawn, there being none TO second the motion.
SUPPLEMENTAL WAR DILL.
Mr. HaRiLs0N mado Intellectual effort for the COM
O
business and to the consideration Of the bill sup
Elementary to the act for carrying on the existing war
with Mexico (appointing two majorgeneras and four
RrIN AND FOUL LEGISLATION
Mr. DopGE moved that the bill for constructing roads
in Iowa be taken up, and the motion agreed to.
Mr. McCoNsnLL-l have another amendment sir which
/ send to the Clerks table. Here boy take it up.
The page followed the direction and handed il to the
Clerk, who appeared to be reluctant to read.
Mr. McCoSNELL-Go on, sir.
The CHAIRMAN-The following amendment has been
offered
The CLERK read-""To break up the running gear of
ruin and foul Legislation, two millions of dollars
Laughter)
No question was taken; and Mr.. McCoNsELL turned
himself upside down. with his head in the seat of the
chair where another part his ,ody ought have been
and cooked his legs the desk and in this position
he seemed to be very comfortable.
He sweety mused, and calmly doscd,
Till sleep his weared eyelids closed.
LANDS.
The bill to direct the President of the United StAes to
sell the reserved mineral lands in the States of Illinois
and Arkansas and territories of Wisconsin and Iowa was
taken up.
Mr. RrHBuS moved to fix the price Of the lands at i've
dollars
MIR. SIMS, Of South Carolina proposed one dollar and
quarcr.
Mr. McCLERNANp, of Illinois, went into history of the
leasing of these mineral lands and said that the system
had cost the Government fifty sixty thousand dollars
besides large items for contingencies II had also been
the hotbed Of corruption and extravaganza and violence
and strife for the last twenty years. and should be abo
lished.
Mr. RATHBUN replied to a remark Of Mr. McClernand
with reference to the anreners and observed that the
gentleman's remarks with bad grace especially
the antrent difficulties had been adjusted The State
by tho bowie knife and the pistol, driven the Aiornons
from their homes and the laws which they possessed
occupied by citizens Of that State Those who live
in glass houses should not throw stones He favor
of selling the lands for five dollars acre. but for
giving them away
Mr. Housros Of Alabama did not rise for the purpose
OF discussing the question: but to propose substitute for
the b-the that passed during the last session.
placing the price OF the mineral lands at tho minimum of
five dollars for twelve months afterwards to be entered
as other lands.
Mr.. HoGn showed that the lands were not 50 valuable
as the gentleman from New York, (Mr Rathburn) sup
posed You could not scpe your foot and pick up dol
lars but the wealth was only procured with the mattock
and the spade and by excessive toll This labor prou-
ced less compensation than any other The lands should
be put at public sale and sold to the highest bidder
Mr. ApANs Of Mississippi said that ether
toron bad enough in individuals but in Gov
ernments was not the proper policy, to hold to
the lands they should be disposed of to the highest bid
der There was nothing earth dear to his
cheerfully do all in his power to furnish him with one,
and make him cheerful, conented and happy
At quarter past three the committee rose, and the
House adjourned