The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-25
Inaporsant Moves.

Important Moves.
On March the 18th, several important sug-
gestions aud moves were made in the House,
which are worth pondering upon.
Mr.. SrLvEsrBR.-A preamble and resolutions
designed to prevent "fist fights" or as Mr. Rock
well has il, scufiles in the House. Laid over.
Mr.. SLINGEKLAND--A preamble and resolu-
ton 10 prevent speculations in public lands, as
follows:
Whereas, under the present policy regulating
the sales Of the public lands, monopoles op.
pressive to the people arise, and speculation is
greatly encouraged at the expense Of actual set
tiers; and whereas, in great majority Of cases,
those " no design settling on the public domain
are compelled TO pay large Pricesto spectators
for lands which they have obtained from the
Government al low rate; AMI whereas an i'm
perative necessity has grown out Of this state
of things that measures be taken that the public
domain shall be disposed of only in limited
quantities 10 actual settlers, as 10 exclude the
grasping and oppressive speculation at present
existing: Therefore,
Resolred, That the COMMITTEES on Public
Lands be instructed TO report a bill 10 this
House 10 give actual settlers the benefit OF linn
tied quantities Of The public lands for compen-
sation which shall not exceed fifty cents per
acre; said bill also providing that for all tracts
OF land above such specified quantities, the price
shall be increased in such proportions so as to
prevent all unwarrantable and unnecessary
speculation i'm snch lands. |.f .
On motion of Mr.. VIM. T. LAWRENCE:
Resolred, That the Committee Of Foreign Az
fairs be- instructed to inquire into the expedi-
ency Of requesting the President of the United
hsk. II
Christendom for the purpose Of introducing
into the code OF national law Gin conformity
with the practice now recognized as obligatory
in conquests ON land) the principle that in wars
between nations private vessels not armed for
offence and not carrying munitions Of war al
though belonging 10 the citizens or subjecis of q
bslIigerent nation shall BIZ free from capture or
detention by an enemy and that the committee
be authorised TO report By resolution or other
wise. ...- POD . ...t'' 'iil 800. SID
Mr.. P.LFKrr offered the following resolu-
ton. .. a.4 .I.. ii,.. n.E ....'tI o..
Resoieed, That The President be requested to
communicate 10 this House, il not inconsistent
with the public interest, copies Of instructions
issued from the Stale Department 10 William
Hogan, employed by this Government in the
Island of Hayti, in the year lo4I and lS45;
also, copies Of any correspondence between
ring and subsequent, 10 the time Of the said
mission. s >.f'i' t- .iHu. ...
Laid over under the rule,
Mr.. TICK offered the following preamble and
resolutions: s.
Whereas the laws Of the United States now
permit the collection of oebts by the extent of
executions upon persons held as slaves, and sales
have been made OF slaves by virtue Of such laws;
Therefore,
RssoIped. That the Committee on the Judici-
airy be directed 10 report bill To prohibit the
sale Of persons held las slaves, on any precept in
favor Of the United States.
Laid over under the rule.
Mr.. HING, Of Georgia, offered the following
resolution;
Rssois,d, That it shall be the duty Of the
Speaker Of the House Ia cause, soon as prac-
iicabe, the desks 10 be REMOVED from this hail
the seats TO remain a. they are until some better
arrangements can be made that he shall also
cause IA suitable fri6Gne TO be- erected ia front OF
the Clerks table. for the accommodation of such
members as may desire 10 address the House
from that place.
NJ. h. moved the previous question. .
Mr.. DoNNELL moved TO lay the resolution on
the table which motion was decided in the
Affirmative by yeas and nays--yeas, 96-nays
6s
We wish Mr.. Kings resolution had been
adopted.
The House, as it is, has no dignity, nor can i,
have while members are permitted to lounge,
write, or do as they please with snug seats and
comfortable desks before them. Make them
listen to the speaker. and members will take care
that only good speeches are made. Many d
wordy will talk for hours, at his desk, who
would never mount q tribune, aud hold forth te
empty seats, or their frowning or dissatisfied
occupants. Abolish the one hour rule, adop
such resolution as that offered by Mr.. King
and the House would dispatch more business
have shorter and better speeches, and possess
dignity which il has not and cannot now have
We hope the measure will be pressed.
Mr.. JOHNSON RESOLUTIONS affirming the prin
ciple Of rotation in office and that federal Offices
ought to be distributed in different sections ac
cording to the federal ratio &c.
Laid on the table. Ayes 81, Nays 80
Mr.. LAHN.-A resolution 10 reduce the mile
age Of members to s., for the first 400 miles; Il
81 for every twenty-five miles in Distance lie
yond that.
| Laid over
Mr. THOMPSON, Of Mass.-A rssol ution chang
ing The tenure Of the Supreme Judges from goo
behavior 10 term Of years.
Notices Of leave TO introduce bills were given
| Among them we notice he following:
"By Mr.. CunMNs.--Of a bill decIaratory o
the rights Of nstu rallied citizens of the Unte'
States, and TO secure and protect them in tn
peaceful exercise and enjoyment of their right
against the acts and influence of foreign Gov
ernn,ents and their diplomatic agents.
SPY Mr.. WIcK---0f bill to prohibit the i'm
portston of slaves into the district Of Columbia
with certain exceptions.
"By Mr.. CRowELI.-Of a bill 10 repeal $
much Of the act approved February 81, sol ,-an
all other acts ana parts of acts concerning Ia
District of Columbia in any way interfere
with the institution of slavery or the slave trad
therein"
/ Fer the Examiner
at several meetings Of the Board OF Over
seers Of the Poor, the condition Of destitute chill
dren in our city has been a subject Of eariie.