The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-05

Sergeant 70 act in that capacity until the
| first Of March. 1851. ~ - AA
Mr.. BROWN. Of Mississippi, moved to lay the
Mr.. STEPHENS rose 10 question Of order The
resolution proposed TO impose additional duties
the Sergeant-at-arms, and there must be notice
given 70 amend the rules, and the resolution must
The SPEAKER was Of opinion that the resolu-
| ton need not lie over, and that the Housc could
impose this or any other duty on the seYgeant-at-
Mr.. STEPHENS appealed from tho decision of
the Chair and called for the yeas sad nays, which
MI. WILLIAMS wished TO offer an amendment
The SPEAKER. Amendment Is not Ia order,
Mr.. WILLIAMS. Well, III give notice Of an
amendment--that the Sergeant alarms also per-
| form the duties of Postmaster.
| The question was taken, and the decision Of tho
| Chair WAS oyerruled, and, a. a consequence, the
resolution declared out Of orderyeas "a, nays l0l
| Mr.. GOhMAN gave notice Of his intention TO
With view TO harmonize and settle the conflict
ing sentiments Of the people the subject Of slave
~ and to preserve the integrity The union Of the
| Resolved, That the Committee On Territories in
quire into the expediency Of admitting California
into the Union with her present constitution, re-
serving to Congress the right hereafter to form q
State or States out of her present boundaries which
ead new States shall lie north Of S6o 80 north lat
| tude. isfa 3fe-s
Also, to embrace provision for another State,
out Of the present limits Of Texas, in accordance
with the resolutions Of annexation, which sid State
shall lie west Of the Colorado, with any further
| regulations as to boundary may be necessary.
Also, to embrace provision organizing territorial
4 governments for New Mexico and Dcseret which
territorial governments shall recognise tho rightof
the people TO govern themselves they may thin
best calculated to secure their liberty, happiness
and prosperity, untrnmmelled by any action OF
Congress "other than by the consent Of the gov
erned, under the restrictions and limitations Of
the United States. Also, to embrace in the same
general bill proposition TO purchase of the State
Of Texas all that part Of her present boundary as
lies north of $40 north latitude according TO the
map attached to the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,
which territory, when so purchased, shall be at
tached TO the limits of New Mexico, and governed
according to the laws and institutions which may
be therein established.
i Mr.. BROWN, Of Indiana, introduced q bill To re.
duce the rates Of postage, and for other purposes
which was referred TO the COMMITTEES on the Post
i Mr.. BROWN of Mississippi introduced q bill to
incorporate the Columbia Manufacturing Company
Of the District of Columbia; which referred to
the Committee on the District of Columbia
Mr.. THOMPSON, of Mississippi introduced
bill to repeal the law establishing the Home De-
partment and creating the offices of Assistant Sec
rotary OF the Treasury and Commissioner of Gus
toms; which was referred TO the Committee Of
i Ways and Means.
4 Aresolntion was adopted, authorizing the mem
bers to subscribe for twenty FOUR instead Of twelve
i copies of the Congressional Globe and Appendix.
Mr.. BAKER presented the credentials OF H. A.
SMITH, for seat us Delegate from the Territory
of New Mexico; which were referred to the Com
i mittee of Elections.
1 Mr.. COBB, of Alabama, introduced a bill TO re-
ducc and graduate the price of the public lands in
favor Of actual cultvators and settlers; which
/ referred TO the Committee on the Public Lands.
The same gentleman, with view of settling the
difficulties arising out of the agitation Of admitting
ton of the slave trade in the District Of Columbia.
and the fugitive slave question, offered preamble,
concluding with resolution, that committee con-
:isting Of six members Of the Senate. (three from
holding States) and twenty Of the House, (tcn for
the North and ten for the South,) meet and devise
and report plan prcdcated on constitutonal prin-
Of the two portions Of the Union; the Committees
to be appointed as each house may think proper.
nso- IS eT.ln& the Proposition Lies over
under the Constitution, Congress alone has the
power to admit States, and no other department Of
the Government ought to interiors; and that the
interference of the President of the United States,
through the agency Of Thomas Butler King, was
unauthorized by the Constitution, and fragrant
violation of the powers of Congress. He moved the
previous question; but 1t was not seconded and he
then said, "Let the resolutions 60 over. propose
TO debate them when get the floor"
Mr.. billiard introduced BILL which
adopted, instructng the Committee on Foreign At
fairs TO inquire into the cxpedency Of improving
j the consular system of the United States.
Other resolutions were introduced and disposed
OI, anu AZ = O'CLOCK,
The House adjourned
The following papers presented under the
By Mr. sPRAGUE: The petition of five hun
dred citizens Of Bcrrien county, Michigan, asking
an appropriation 70 construct harbor at New
Buffalo, on Lake Michigan.
Also, the petition of one thousand citizens Of Al
hgan and Ottowa counties, for the construction of
a harbor at Blake Lake, on Lake Michigan.
Also, the petition Of G. Quincy and fortytwo cit
liens OF Centrcviilc, Michigan, praying for re-
By Mr.. EvANs. The petition of twenty eight
citizens of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, for cheap stage. Re-
Post Roads. ~
Also, the petition of sixty seven citizens Of Musk.
ingum county, Ohio, to abolish the Office of Chap
lam, and against legislation on religious subjects.
Ordered to lie on the table.
By Mr. DUNCAN: The petition of George w.
Carr and twenty five other citizens of West New
bury Massachusctts, and Of John A. Lowering and
chusetts, sevcraly for reduction of postage. Re-
ierred to the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads.
BY Mr. LA sERE: The memorial of James b.
Moore Co., asking the aid Of the Government In
the establishment Ola regular line Of mail steamers
from California 10 China and the East Indies. Re-
ferred TO the Committee on Naval Affairs.
BY Mr.. CHANDLER: The petition of Edward
Nicely and other inhabitants OF Philadelphia, ask.
ing for reduction of postage on paid letters.
Referred to the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads.
On motion of Mr.. sPAULDING,
Ordered, That the petition Of tho Common Coun-
provement Of Buffalo Harbor, be taken from the
filce and referred 10 the Committee on Commerce
BY Mr.. SPA ULDING: The petition OF citizens Of
sai,so praying ,0r the right Of 19asg,tng the s.
ferrcd 10 the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
} By Mr.. PHOENIX; The petition Of inhabitants OF
SsHSary S . IN favor e q reduced Pos.gs
Sag Harbor. New York, for the same purpose.