The southern press., 1852-01-10
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

FRIDAY Jan. ., 1852.
Prayers having been offered by the chaplain
(Rev. Mr. MoRGAN0 and the Journal read,
COMMITTEE or THE WHOLE.
MIR. BAYLY moved that the House go into
Committee of the Whole, to consider private bills,
which was agreed to-
The chairman (Mr. VENABLE,) then commenced
in order according to the calendar.
The number Of bills on the calendar thir-
teen.
The first bill in order, "for the relief of the Vir-
gnia Woolen Company" was taken up, No OBJ
lection being made, agreeably to the rules 1t was
set aside to be reported to the House, with re-
commentator that it pass.
A bill for the relief Of Edward Everett, late a
sergeant in the United States army, (allowing him
1890 80,) elected discussion between Messrs
BlssELL and others in favor, and GIDpINGs against
The bill was laid aside to be reported upon favor
ably
after discussion, similarly disposed Of David C.
Cash and Giles U. Ellis; John w. Robinson;
Gardner Herring; Silas Champion; Philip Miller;
Albra Tripp John Johnston; Robert Nliigan;
sylvanus BIodget; Amos Knapp; Artemas Knapp.
The committee having risen and reported their
action to the House, the several blHs were read
third time and passed
1t was moved that when the House adjourn, it
be until Monday next. Agreed to, 80 to Sc.
THE MoRMoNs.
message was received from the President Of
the United States, communicating the report OF
returned U. S. civil officers from Utah territory,
in relation to certain alleged difficulties between
them and the Mormon authorities.
MIR. POLK, of Tennessee, said that if all the
rumors in relation to this matter were true, it was
an important subject. He moved that it be re-
ferred to the Committee on Territories, and
printed.
Mr.. BERNHlSEL moved, that after being
read it be referred to the Committee on the Ju-
dietary, and printed. He hoped that an examina
ton might be made, and committee appointed to
investigate the whole matter, with power to send
for persons and papers He denounced the state
ments which had been made as grossly exaggera
ted and perv erted, and was unwilling to hear the
people of Utah traduced and misrepresented.
iGreat confusion, and cries Of shear him hear
him''-"he has right TO be heard, F" Gel
Mr.. BERNHISEL. Mr.. Speaker, at an early
day
Several voices--Mr. Speaker Mr. Speaker
Mr.. Speaker!!!
Mr.. COBB. The gentleman has right to de-
bate the motion to refer.
The SPEAKER. The gentleman from Utah is
entitled to the floor.
Mr. BERNHISEL resumed, and said that at
an early day, or soon as it would be in order,
he should move resolution authorizing the Pres
ident to appoint commissioners to go to Utah and
investigate the charges which had been made.
Mr.. STUART thought that the papers should
properly be referred to the Committee on Terrific
ries.
Mr.. CLlNGMAN took similar view.
Mr., GIDDlNGS believed the Mormons were a
Christian people, and entitled to hearing before
the Judiciary Committee.
Amer some further discussion, the subject was
referred to the Committee on Territories.
Sundry communications from the several de-
pa tmenis in relation to expenditures, clerks, &c.,
were received, referred and ordered to be printed!
A debate ensued on the question of printing the
public acts and resolves Of New Mexico, after
which,
The House adjourned at half past o'clock.