The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-11

\ DIR, JONES objected This Che repsrked) was old
I acquaintance. II The Stale of Virginia would come 10
she claims TO have advanced 10 the general government
he would vote Tor proposition TO that effect but not to
give money To Virginia in railroads
l Mr. STROIHER hoped the gentleman would moi
argue the merits OF this before il was lesiumaeiy
before the House. When should be, he trusted TO be
able to sci al rest his and all other objections
MIR COBB asked the unanimous consent Of the House
for leave 10 Introduce sundry bills OF which previous
tice had been given but
Mr. RICHARDSON objected so leave was not granted
Mr.. SMITH, Of Alabama. asked the House TO excuse
hun from serving on the Committee oil Claims
| Mr., BOCOCk remarked that one gentleman had this
morning been discharged from serving standing
mitlee without giving special Now another had
come forward under similar circumstances with like
request The effect OF granting these prayers OF honor
able members he held would be 10 create confusion and
greatly TO enbarrass the public business He trusted that
The House, before acting this request would reflect
on he tendency OF the bad precedent they thus
tablishng. eL4
But the question the motion oil the gentleman from
Alabama beng put, Il was carried.
81.
Mr. SMITH, OF Alabama, asked leave 10 give notice OF
MS intention 10 introduce resolutions as follows, viz
Rssolped THAI the Secretary Of State be required 10
nsh Louis kossnh with copies Of the acts OF Congress
defining easons and misdemeanors against the United
Reso'ped, further. That the said Louis Kossuth after
reading the said laws should si persist kinp such
speeches he has made his in OH Incl.
ting The young men OF The country TO take up against
solemn daty of the President have him srrssd and de-
tanned nn satisfactory assurances be given that he will
interference Of the people OF these States in favor of HIM
gary. 4
MIR GlDDiNGS objected 10 granting leave for the in
trodac,ion OF these resolutions. .sa $500.
|. MIR RICHARDSON said that he desired TO know from
The Char notice is not matter OF right, 10 which there
can be no objection and if the time to object 10 not
upon the presentation OF the bill itself am opposed
the proposition OF the gentleman from Alabama, but
| this can have no influence upon the question,
Mr.. GlDDlNGS objected
Here followed conversation between Messrs SMITH
oil Alabama, STEPHENS OF Georgia, and TAYLOR,
with reference to the right 10 give this notice without
The SPEAKER decided that the notice should be
given under The rule
Mr.. STANTON. Of Kentucky, inquired whether the
the alien and sedilion laws.
Mr. SMITH, of Alabama, replied in the negative. He
vent another Pampero expedition-io warn Louis Kos.
suth OF the ground which he stood, and 10 remind
the public officers OF their duty.
VIRGINIA MILITARY LAND WARRANTS.
Mr. TAYLOR, by leave. introduced a bill to extend
the lime for the location of Virginia military land
rants read twice. and referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Lands.
NEWSPAPERS MEMBERS.
Mr.. STANTON, Of Kentucky. asked leave TO intro
duce resolution directing the Clerk furnish the MEM
| bers with newspapers.
Mr.. JONES objected SO leave was moi granted
LAND FOR THE LAEDLEss.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, by leave, introduced
bill granting homestead TO all actual settlers on the
public lands read twice, and referred to the Committee
on Agriculture.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, asked the House to dis
charge him from serving the Committee on Public
Expenditures OF which he had been appointed the chair
man. rt
Mr. j. made few remarks to show that. under the
operation of the House rules there was really nothing
for this committee TO do, the Committee Of Ways and
Means and other committees transacted all the business
which legitimately the business Of this committee
1 Ia h,l Aau,ra to rCN n
which were TO have business before Them 10 which he
/ had been appointed.
4 The question being put, MIR. J. was excused by the
MIR GoRMAN. by leave, introduced bill to supply to
the State OF Indiana deficiency in public lands hereto
fore granted in aid OF her State university read twice.
and referred 10 the Committee on Public Lands.
LOUIS EossUTH. 1s0Ea
| Mr. ROBINSON desired to introduce Join resolution
extending cordial welcome TO Louis Kossuth behalf
! OF the Congress of the United States.
But many members Directing, leave was not granted.
Mr.. BISSELL by leave, introduced bill Tor the
lief of Mary Penninan read twice, and appropriately
Mr.. BSSELL moved the appointment OF select com
mi,,ee Of five to consider memorial from Or, VIM G. T.
Morton, Of Boston, (Which he herewith presened who
claimed therent be the inventor OF the Application OF
ether in surgical cases agreed TO. H@ftE
snlr.cANAL IN MICHIGAN. s2
Mr.. STUART, by leave. introduced bill granting
public lands 10 the State OF Michigan TO aid in the
construction of shp-canal around the falls OF the ST.
Mays: read twice, and referred 10 the Committee Oh
Public Lands.
PENSACOLA MONTGOMERY RAILROAD
Mr. CABELL, by leave. introduced bill granting lands
TO the State of Florida 10 aid in the construction OF
railroad from the waters Of Pensacola bay to Montgomery,
Alabama read twice, and referred TO the Committee on
Public Lands.
Mr.. CABELL asked leave to introduce joint resolu-
ton but
Mi SWEETSER and others Directing, leave was not
granted
LANDS TO RAILROADS IN IOWA
MIR CLARK, by leave, introduced bills-one to grant
public lands the State OF Iowa to aid in the construc
lion of railroad from Dubuque 10 Keokuk, and another
granting lands the State OF Iowa to aid in the consirnc
ton of railroad from Davenport 10 the Missouri river,
near Council Blusboh OF which were twice read, aad
MIR HEM by leave, introduced bills which were read
twice and appropriately referred.
TNoTr The Reporter could not hear their titles
4 CLAIM BOARD CALIFORNIA
MIR McCoRKLE, by leave, introduced bill to create
board OF commissioners 10 adjust the claims OF czens
against the government growing out Of the military oc.
cupaton Of California: read twice, and referred
ADVERTISING THs UNITED STATES LAWS.
Mr. SMART by leave, introduced bill to regulate the
advertisement Of the laws OF the United States read
twice
Mir s. moved its reference TO q seisc, committee; but
Mr. JONES moved its reference 10 the Committee on
the Judiciary: agreed TO
PUBLIC OFFICERS MEMBERS CONGRESS TO BE PRO
HIBfTrD FROM ACTING As CLAIM AGENTS.
Mr. SMART, by leave, introduced bill to prohibit
heads OF departments public officers, and members OF
Congress from prosecuting claims against the govern
Mr. s. moved that il be put on jts passage.