The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-09
THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
SATURDAY, August 7, 1852.
The SENATE was not in session to day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
Mr. DUNCAN, from the Committee on Com
merce, reported bill making appropriations Tor
light houses, light boats, and buoys; when was
referred the Committee OF the Whole on the state
OF the Union.
The House resumed the consideration of the bill
regulating the costs and fees Of the attorneys,
niarshals, and clerks of the circuit and district
courts of the United States
Mr.. HAVEN delivered his vieweI explaining
several amendments which ne intends to offer with
reference to the charges and fees In the courts Of
New York; and, in conclusion, moving to commit
the bill TO the Committee Of the Whole on the state
of the Union.
Mr. LETCHER replied to a speech heretofore
made by the chairman OF the Committee ON the
Judiciary (Mr. McLANAHAs) in relation TO the
judicial 'ex penses in the western district OF VAR
ginia.
Mr.. SEYMOUR, of New York, confined his
marks to the bearing OF the bill on civil suits, and
stated his objections to it.
Mr.. MEADE, while proceeding to give his
We've, was Unexpectedly interrupted by man in
the gallery, who commenced making speech on
subject different from that under consideration
by the members on the ioor.
The officers of the House Immediately fastened
to the interrupter, and quietly removed him, first
taking from his hand dirk.
Mr.. MEADE jocosey inquired whether the
speech delivered in the gallery TO be taken out
OF Ills time; and then spoke in favor of the bill un
I'll The expiration of the morning hour.
PRIVATE BILLS.
Mr. DANIEL rose to make a motion, which mere
tolort he had seldom made with success festcr-
day being what is called collection day. (when
no debate is permitted, and single objection"
on the part Of Il member prevents action upon aty
private bill } he declined submitting the motion TO
consider private bills He had generally made it
rule to decline submitting such a motion when
the public interests required other business TO be
transacted. He had INDUCED the hope that the
General Appropriation bill would have been dis
posed of yesterday; but as 1t was not, and as
longer delay some bills would be attended with
mach private suffer- he submitted melton
that the House resolve itself into Committee OF
the Whole on the private calendar. The General
Appropriation bill could be acted upon some other
day; but as private bills could be taken up only
on FIidays and Saturdays, he trusted that the
motion would prevail
The motion did not prevail-ayes Sc, noes H.
On motion of Mr.. HOUSToN,the House then
resolved itself into Committee Of the Whole on
the state of the Union-Mr. PHELPs in the chair
and resumed the consideration OF the
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
Various amendments were acted upon one, Of
fereI by Mr.. BaEcKEsaipeE was agreed to,
appropsia,ing So 600 for the completion Of the
American Cemetery near the city Of Mexico.
The clause appropriating ten thousand dollars
'for the support, clothing, and medical treatment
Of insane paopers Of the Distric, Of Columbia. at
such places az The Secretary Of the Interior may,
In his discretion, deem proper" having been
read
Mr.. BOWIE moved an amendment, increasing
the amount to $4,000. He stated that heretofore
the insane Of the District OF Columbia have been
treated at the insane hospital in Maryland, at an
average expense Of 5000 The superintendent Of
the hoSpita! has given information that, in conse
quence OF the large increase Of this class Of persons
IN that State, it will be impossible for him to
ceive insane individuals from this District. There
tore, alter the fret of January next, II would be
ec,7ayty to make provision for them elsewhere;
and this am unit OF money would be needed.
Mr. McLANAHAN had understood that come
steps had heeu taken with view to place the in
sane oil lhis District in Pennsylvania asylum: but
he was not sufficiently informed as u say that the
arrangement had been completed. However, he
would remark that thcy could receive no better
treatment than in that State.
Mr.. HOUSTON opposed the amendment, saying
that $4,000 was the amount asked fer by the
Marshal of this District and others.
hlr. RowIE's amendment was then rejected.
Mr.. W ALSH moved an amendment to the clause.
increasing the amount TO $4,000, and stated rea
eons why this should be voted. There were: he
SAID fifty insane persona from this District in the
Maryland hospital.
This gcuticmnn's Amendment was rejected.
Mr. SLANLY moved an increase Of the amount
proposed TO $4,000 Without proper provision
those lunatcs would, after the frat of January
Ecxt, lie turned Mt large on this District. as the
managers Of the Maryland hospital have given
tIcc that they cannot retain them after that time
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. HTASLY offered an amendment. appropri.
,atiug 100, 400 for the selection Of site and the
er,o''"n OF buildings for the insane in this District;
The CHAIRMAN ruled it to be out Of order.
STATUE OF JACKSON.
MIR VENABLE offered an amendment, appro
pr!ating live thousand dollars for a suitable rcdes-
al IN which TO place Miiis's Equestrian Statue Of
Jackson in. Lafayette Square. He said that the
statue ls ncaily coInpleted and tina; it 10 a most
magnificent work Of art.
iAe amendment was agreed to.
REvEsuE CUTTERS.
On notion Of Mr.. HOUSTON, an nmendmen,
wac aGoptrd, appropriating ninety thousand dol
lars Tor tue construction and equipment Of elk
revenue cutters.
wISpER's BUILDING.
MIR. JONES, CT Tennessee, offered amend
men, appr npriaung $200,00l for the purchase
Of " inders building, corner of + and Seventeenth
sTects.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Tennessee, (after debatc,)
ed to strike out j. 100000; and the question
being taken, it decided in the afirmativ
ayes So, SO.
The question stated agreeing to the
amendment, as overwhelmingly, ONE DOLLAR
for The purchase Of the building
Mr.. STANTON, of Tennessee, offered amend
,ncnt, 70 Iurrease the amount 10 two hundred thou
sand and Two dollars; and, after debate, it was
irced-ayes so, noes "a
Mr. JONES, Of Tennessee, then Withdrew the
pending amendment.
BOOK DIs1RiBurIoH.
Mr. BROOKS. under the direction OF the Com
mIttee OF Ways aud Mrans, reported amend
mt, appropriating Sll5 800 to enable the Clerk
OF the II ,use 10 deliver to csch member and dele
gate WHO has not already received them, such
books were furr ished to the nenbers Of the last
four Congrtssee; "provGsd such pur, hase and
eapen 1iture shall be made under the drecto of
the Committee OF Accounts, and that report in
detail shall be made TO Congress at its next scs
sion"
Mr.. BROOKS said that the House voted the
books the "thcr day, without making an appropri.
ton foe their purchase; and this amendment pro-
posed the means BY which they can be secured.
MIR. POLK moved to strike out the proviso, con-
sidering j, as Harlc to constructive suspicion Of
the horca,y ofthe Clerk, whom he stood here ready
- det.n1 aga!ost any atteck direct or indirect.
Mr.. WALSH would w &c for the proviso, no. in
tending thereby 20 cast any reft ct upon the
Clerk AZ Gales & Scaton had, under the invita-
ton Of Congress, published some Of the works
now 10 be cistrbuted, he thought the purchase of
them ought to be made Of theec gentlemen, He
was as ready TO endorse the honor Of MIR Forney
as the genleman from Tennessee WAS; but prac-
tice has gown UP, by which these books get into
market sold. aud then come back to be dis,rib
uted again.
The motion Of Mr.. POLK prevailed ayes 81,
&C.
Meesrs. DUNCAN and ALLISON explained their
views upon the question under c ,nsderaton--,hc
former icuarking upon the increasing abuscs Of
book distribution, and the latter approving gcrcr
ally OF the System.
Mr., FITCH moved TO amend the proposition