The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-24
Reported for the Columbian Fountain.
CON NGRESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, j


The journal having been read,
Mr.. Houston, of Alabama introduced resolu-
ton respecting post roads, SC. in Alabama.
The Speaker offered a communication; referred
to the Committee on Printing. Another from the
Clerk of the House, respecting the distribution OF
Lieut.. Fremont's report to the new members, on
the ground Of its being an infraction of the Con-
stituton.
Mr.. James Thompson introduced resolution
that the specified number Of copies be forthwith
distributed, and advocated the distribution.
Messrs j. r. lngersoll and Harper, of Ohio,
followed on the other side. Mr.. Harper closed
by offering as a supplement to the reso uton before
the House, that 5000 copies be printed for the
use Of the members Of the House, and that the
resolution Of January 18th be rescinded
Motion, that the whole subject be laid upon the
table. Lost Ayes and nays being taken on pre-
vious motion--ayes rs, nays l06, the amendment
was not adopted The vote was then taken on
the original resolution-ayes 95, nays S2 the re-
solution was therefore adopted.
Mr.. Sawtee, of Maine, moved to suspend the
rules, in order to enable him to offer the following
resolution:
ResoIred, That committee of five be appointed
to inquire whether any Of the members have I'M
properly, and to their own cmolument, disposed of
Capt. Fremont's Report
lhe motion to suspend the rules having carried,
the resolution was duly moved and read when
Mr.. w. W. Campbell moved to amend it, by
adding as follows:
ANA that they examine into and repor; to this
House what order ought to be taken in relation to
books and documents, other than Fremont's re-
ports, now IN possession Of the Clerk of this House.
and referred to in his communication of this day /;
and also to report for the consideration of the
House some rule or order regulating the DISPOSE
ton oil documents and books which may hereafter
be published by order Of the Housen
The resolution, as originally offered, being con-
lined to members of the 1wenty-eighth Congress
Mr. wentworth suggested to the mover of the
resolution 70 modify II by making the inquiry gen.
raj, SO as to include the members of any Congress
Mr.. Sawteie modified his resolution accord
ngly.
Mr.. Leake moved the previous question, which
was seconded; and under its operation
MT. Campbelfs amendment was agreed to after
which,
The resolution, as amended, was also agreed TO-
ana the inquiry was ordered accordingly.
FLORIDA CONTESTED ELECTION.
Mr.. Cabell, of Florida, arose to propose. first
either that, IN accordance with the resolution yes
teroay Introduced by the member from South Ca
rollna, (Nr Sms,) that the subject be referred 10
the Committee on Elections, and that he (Mr a.
retain his seat till full returns can be obtained or
"a, that, without farther debate, the House imme-
diatefy decide the question; or Sd, that both he
and the contestant Mr.. Brockenbrough) give tbe
House no farther trouble, but return before the
people of Florida, and let them decide which of
the two shall represent them in this House.
Mr.. Brockenbrough, in reply, thought il no act
Of courtesy, after the time Of the Committee had
been taken up in the examination of the proofs
and after majority Of them had reported a reso.
luton in his (Mr. B's) favor, for Mr. C. to pro-
pose to return again before the public. MIR. B. is
not aware that any returns remain yet to be made
After Mr.. B. had occupied the hour in defend
ing his claim, the vote was taken on the adjourn
ment of the House-ayes l08; nays Ga. House
adjourned.
FRIDAY, January 90.
Mr. Giddngs entered complaint against some
publication, and, after having obtained leave of
the House, made personal explanation.
Mr.. II. Bedinger rose to make a personal expla-
nation in reply to Mr.. Giddings.
Mr.. Haralson desired to present report
MIR. Schneck objected, and moved that the bu-
siness before the House be postponed, in order
that the committees might present their reports.
Negatived.