The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


On motion of Mr.. SIBLEY, Delegate from Min
nesota, il was
Resolved, That the Committee on Public Lands
be instructed to inquire into the expediency of de-
voting the proceeds OF the Fort Smelling reserve,
when sold, for the benefit of the University of Min
nesota, in lieu OF like number Of acres already
granted by Congress for that purpose, and that
aaid committee report by bill or otherwise.
The SPEAKER announced the first business in
order TO be the motion pending from last Friday
10 refer to the Committee OF the Whole House the
bill for the relief of Moore and Hascall, by extend
ing their patent for a reaplng and threshing ma
chine.
The question being taken, it decided in the
negative--yeas 80, nays 80.
The bill was then ordered to be cngros.ed for a
third reading.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. FOWLER asked leave TO offer resolution
requesting the President Of the United States to
transmit TO the House a statement exhibiting the
amount OF clai4s, If any, including principal and
allowed and paid by any department or bureau of
the Government, from the fourth of March, 1915,
to the fourth of March, 1919, which had been pre-
vousy suspended or Gisalowed, in whole in
part, and specifying the character of such claims;
alec the names OF persons who at any time acted
agents, together with the names of the persons TO
whom the entire sums, any part thereof were
paid; specifying, If practicable, the amount paid
to each agent or solicitor as fees for prosecuting
said claims.
Mr.. FOWLER objection being made) moved
suspension of the rules; and the motion prevailed
yeas los nays 9; (Messrs Busby, Caldwell Of
North Carolina, Floyd, Gaylord, Hem, Outlaw,
Robbins, Stephens OF Georgia, and Williams. lie
then demanded The previous question.
Mr.. HOUSTON suggested that very essential
amendment was necessary.
Mr.. FOWLER thought not This resolution he
said, was nearly similar TO that adopted few days
since, (wlth the exception OF the period of time,)
and was addressed to the President of the United
States instead of To the heads of the Departments.
Mr. HOUSTON. 1t should call for the addi
tiOnal evidence on which the claims were allowed.
MIR CABELL.- Why didn't you put thar in the
other resolutony
The House refused to second the demand for the
previous question-ayes ~, noes 50.
Mr. LOCkiiART offered amendment TO the
resolution by adding, "And the additional cv-
dence, II any, on which such claims were al
loHed." And he moved the previous question.
Mr.. CAMPBELL, of Ohio, appealed to the gen
tlcman 10 modify the resolution SO as 10 include
the additional testimony which claims nave
been allowed since March 4, lSI9. HE purpose,
be said, was that this matter OF claims may all be
brought out, that the country may understand IT,
MIR. LOCkHART refused 10 acquesce.
Nj. CAMPBELL. Il is only one sided, that's all.
Mr. CARTIER wished 10 add that ANY of the
officers incumbent during that period have the
privilege Of going into the offices aud vindicating
Their action during the investigation"
Mr.. LOCkHART, however, refused 10 withdraw
his demand FOR the previous question under the
operation Of which his amend .nent was greed to-
and the resolution passed.
IsLAsD OF CUBA.
MIR. FAULKNER, by unanimous consent, cub.
United the following resolution, which was agreed
! to- viz:
Re'oivsd. That the President THE United States
DO requested 10 communicate O. this House IL not
incompatible with the public interests, all instruc
tons ifom the Department Of State 20 the diplo.
matte agcnts Of the United States abroad, and oil
. Dispatches from them, not heretofore communi.
Gated TO Congress declaratory Of Or relating tho
policy Of the Government Of the United States in
relation TO the Island Of Cuba.
PUBLIC BUitDrSGs
On mo ION Of Mr.. DANIEL il was
Rssolrsd That the Committee on Public Build.
ings be instructed 10 ascertain and report TO this
House what buildings or parts Of buildings in the
District Of Columbia other than the buildings be.
longing 10 tho United States have been used by the
Government between January ,ls4O, and Feb
ruary ], l,J2, and the amount paid for rent, or
contracted 10 he paid In every instance, and their
security and fitness depositarics Of the public
records, and that said committee inquire into the
cSpedieney 81 furnishing Or erecting such add.
uOral buildings ~ may be deemed necessary, and
report by bill or otherwise.
NAIL STEAMERS.
Mr.. MEADE moved a suspension Of the rules. TO
enable him % cficr TIE lolloWinR resolution
hfsoired, That the Committee on Naval AGairs
be instructed 10 inquire into the cxpcdisuc u pro
vidiug ~ law that every steamer suitable for war
purpose, regularly running from one port II the
United states 70 a foreign port, shall be a mail
steamer under proper conditions, and entitled to
receive compensation for the service the posta
from letters and other matter transported by such
The House refused 70 suspend the rules
THE PUBLIC LAxDs
Mr. DISNEY asked, but did not obtain. leave TO
ohcr RESOLUTION instructing the Committee on
Public Lands 10 inquire into the cSpcdiency Of pro-
/ vidiug, by law. that the accounting officers. in
computing he amount. due 90 INC i've states
on account 81 the pcr ccntagc 10 which they are
entitled ON the proceeds Of the sales Of the public
lands within their hmits, shall embrace ~ sales all
public lands granted on account Of military scr
vice
uAiLs on rHE wEsrERS WATERS
Mr.. STANTON, Of Tennessee, sskcd, bot did
not oJaib, leave ~ oflcr resolution nztructinp
tbe Committee the Post Office and Post R,ads ~
inquire into the means Of organizing an efficient
system Of mail scfsico on the Ohio and Mississippi
r.vefs, and report BY bill Or otherwise
srrsT BATON.
Mr.. GOODENOW asked, bot did not obtain
leave 20 introduce resolution instrucune the
Committee on Naval Aflairs 60 inquire into the z
pedcucy q abJlishing he spirit ration in the navy
and increasing the pay of ar fss, II enlisted men
in that service.
NON.STEEyENTtoN hSD fSTERvgxrtoN
Mr.. BRAGG, under suspension Of tie rules
pr,scntcd the resolutions Of the Legislature II Ala
bafna On tho subject ~ non intervention holding IL
90 De the du y Of the Government and people Of the
United Ststef 20 cultivate relations Of amity and
good will With all nations Of the earth aud, in
. peace, Ntfl al ~ iucnds IN var as enemies.
Inc resolutions were referred to the Committee
on orfsn Relations, and ordered to be printed.
Nj SHELTON presented The Joint resolutions Of
int Legislature u New Jersey iu relation to Louis
h9-suth and endorsing bis doctrines which reso-
iuligus we're referred Co. the Committee on Foreign
Afairs, and ordered 90 De printed
CLAIMS AGAINST rRE oovEaSMgsr.
Do motion Of Mr.. CAMPBELL Of Ohio. il was
hesotCfd, That the President OF the United States
DC requested e. transmit to this House ia addition
90 the information called Tor By the resolution
which passed this House on the 2Gth January
1852 relative 10 suspended or disallowed clains.
statement specifying the claims which have been
allowed upon additional testimony furnished 10
TIE Departments since the 9Th day Of March, 1919.
cONsTiTUrioE OF THE UNITED STATES.
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Tennessee, introduced a Joint
resolution proposing amendments 70 the Constitu-