The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-18

Mr. CARTER inquired what papers were re-
ported by the gentleman from Kentucky, (Mr.
BREcK and the gentleman from Ohio, (Mr. Dis
! NEY)
Mr.. BURT replied that no five members could SO
agree as 10 approve OF the arguments which led to
| the conclusions expressed in the resolutions The
chairman of the committee had prepared an argu-
ment on the legal question, which seeks TO show
that the allowance of the principal was not in
formity with law and precedent
MIR. BRICK then read an argument, signed by
Messrs Back, GRIsNELL, King, and CONRAD,
maintaining the following points, viz
lst That the claim is just, and that the Govern
ment was under an equitable obligation to pay it.
I'd. That the interest, as well as the principal
has been paid in conformity to law and precedent
MIR. DISNEY then read an argument, signed by
Messrs. DISNEY, FEATHERsToN, and MANN, con-
Guiding with the following resolutions:
ResolUed, That the claim of George Galphin
one that the United States was under obligations
to pay prior to the passage OF the act Of S4S which
authorized and required the payment of the prnci-
pal only.
Resoiped, That the interest thereon was paid
without authority of law or usage.
ResoiUed, That Congress should pass law pro-
hibiting the payment of interest in any case by
any officer of the Government, unless expressly d.
| rected by law.
Resolved, That Congress should pass law pro-
hibitng any member of the Cabinet from deciding
on any claim or demand against the Government
in which any other member of the same Cabinet
shall be interested while they may be thus associa
| ted together in the administration of the Govern
ment
| Resoped, That we recommend the passage Of a
law making final the decisions made by the House
| of the different Departments, and regulating the
| right of appeal, &c.
| Mr. BURT said that he had written argument
/ He would not detan gentlemen by having it read,
but ask that il be printed with the other arguments
! The conclusions of that read by the gentleman
! from Ohio, (Mr DIsSEy,) were not submitted to
the committee at any time. He understood them
to be offered as the views of the gentleman, having
been offered to acted on by the committee.
|
| (Messrs. BREcK and DIsNEY,) and his own, lie on
| the table and be printed
i MIR. GRINNELL suggested and also the docu-
ments accompanying the report; and
/ Mr.. BURT modified his motion accordingly.
MIR. DISNEY remarked that it proper for
him to say that the arguments were written by
himself and two other members, and they had them
on their own account solely and that the gentle
man from South Carolina was not responsible for
them.
Mr. BURT observed that he was not consulted
about the resolutions; and all that he desired say
was, simply, that they had not been before the
committee, and were neither acted upon APP
proved by it.
Mr. DISNEY repeated that no other gentlemen
except those who signed the resolutions
sponsible for them.
Mr. THOMPSON, of Kentucky, moved that
when the House adjourn to-day, it adjourn to meet
on Monday.
Mr.. JONES said that there were some gentle
men here who wanted to speak on the subject of
California and the kindred questions Let the
that they will go into Committee Of the Whole on
the state of the Union, and let those who want to
make speeches do so, and not invite others to be
Mr.. WENTWORTH inquired when the question
would again come up.
The SPEAKER replied that if the printing of the
report and evidence be ordered it can be called up
when a majority think proper, as privileged
question.
Mr. TooMBs desired that there should be some
understanding in relation to this question. He
wished to replyto the gentleman from New York
and to have full investigation. He hoped that the
House would not tolerate the smuggling through
of one speech, without full hearing.
The SPEAKER repeated, that if the report be
dered to be printed, it will be regarded privi-
legged question.
Mr.. WENTWORTH called attention to the fact
that when aay thing gets on the Speakers table
there is no telling when it will be reached. great
! many privileged motions now pending before
the House He thought that the report ought to be
made special order, that every man may be
here, as some now are making preparations TO go
home for a short time. He then moved that the re-
port be made the special order for the fourth Tues
day in June
ton.
!, The report and documents were ordered to be
printed.
Mr.. JONES moved to lay the motion of MIR.
WENTWORTH upon the table; and the question be-
! ing taken, il was decided in the negative.
! The motion to make the report the special order
of the day for the fourth Tuesday in June was
agreed to.
5 THE DooRKKEPKR.
Mr.. OLDS, from the select committee to inves
tigate the charges against Mr. Hornor, the Door
keeper, preferred by the Hon. A. G.. BRows, made
a report; which was not read, and the considera-
ton Of IL postponed. 1.-THE report is understood in
effect 10 acquit MIR. Hornor from the charges
The House adjourned until Monday next.
The following papers were presented under the
By Mr. COLE: The petition Of A. Finch, jun,
and eighty-one other citizens of Milwaukee, asking
Congress TO remit certain judgment against Syi-
vcster Pettbone
Also, the petition Of ID. A. Mackenzie and one
hundred and thirty-six other citizens of Potosi,
asking Congress for an appropriation for the inn
provemcnt Of Potosi harbor.
Alec, the petition Of J. Craig and eighty six other
citizens OF Grant county, for the same purpose.
Also, the petition Of Nelson Barnum and forty
eight other citizens asking Congress for an appro
priation 10 open and make road from Green Bay
10 Fort wilkins, at Copper Harbor
Also, the petition Of James Steele and others,
praying Congress 10 admit no more slave States.
Also, the petition Of James Steele and others,
praying Congress TO inhibt slavery and the slave
trade in all the Territories of the United States
Also, the petition Of c. NJ. Tinker and others for
the same object.
Also the petition of James Steele and Others ask.
ing Congress to by law the right Of trial by
jury 10 alleged fugitive slaves.
Also, the petition Of G. NJ Tinker and Others for
the same object.
Also, the petition Of James Steele and others,
praying Congress 20 repeal all laws existing
for the support Of slavery in the District Of Co
= | lumbia.
, Also, the petition Of c. NJ. Tinker and others,
for the same object.
{ By Mr.. BRIGGS: The petition Of DR.. John s.
Bowson and twenty four others, citizens Of the city
Of New York, in favor Of the reduction of letter
postage 10 two cents prepaid Referred to the Com
mittec on the Poet Office and Post Roads.
Abuse Of America. -
London correspondent Of the New York Spirit
|, of de Times writes as follows:
"The last novelty from the United States is a
Panorama illustrating 'the African and american
! Slave Trade. II will be 10 John Bull, well
TO Jonathan. when he discovers by pictorial rep
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