The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-13


increasing his power to make and
propagang them throughout the country to make them
more effective. Why did not the committee defond tho
Republic? II politicalservices to be rewarded where
Will the principle stop! Congress has no right to vote
money for partisan services especially when It in vio-
lation Of the existing law; and especially still,
democratic Congress has right to give money out Of
the Treasury to leading party paper ofopposte politics.
thereby increasing its powers for mischief Mr. Fitch
they have not redeemed their promises have
their powers and that their report concusvey shows
that they intend to disoboy the instructions Of tho
amendment to the resolution under consideration
Resolved That the joint resolution directing the
gust s e@Powers the eo@nsee ouse s to pro-
a
any neglect Or delay on the part Of che contractor
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Resolved That the action Of the committee
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IN part the contractor from liability for any
pendture upon the con-
Resolved That the committee the part Of the House.
the instraotons House. and expressed dspSsion
sss az ssy
BE- and hereby are discharged from any further service on
fill the vacancies thus created in the Joint Committee
Mr.. Polk moved that the House 90 into Committee
of the Whole on tho Homestead bill as he pros.
pect OF concluding the printing question to-day He,
however withdrew his motion ut the request of
Mr.. STANTON, dem OF Ky, who promised to
it, Mr. Stanton then said that the great object of the
gentleman who had spoken seemed to be to msropresent
the committee and drive the members of it to abandon
their places but he would not abandon his position at
the gentemans dictaton, except consideration.
their report most unequy ocay presented the aterna-
tive and are we to submit to their dctation! say,
nay When they present the alternative, am disposed
to accept it, and let Them go out.
Mr.. STANToNLet me have the report, If you please.
Mr. FTcn- had 1t here Just now, but some gentleman
has taken it from my desk.
Mr.. SrANToN-Those who heard my remarks the other
day will rec0lect that sad if the House thought it to
be the duty Of the House Committee to against the
plain provisions OF the law. we could not perform the
duty and would be compelled to wash hands Of tho
matter but was about to say that do not intend to
the gentleman from Indiana DO put in my place Mr..
Stanton tn defended the action of the Committee and
reiterated that ley were compelled to do something to
procure the printing the contractor had broken all
his promises, and had utterly failed to up to his
obligations The honorable gentleman has started as if
thundersruck. because an arrangement made with
the Republic and the Union Great God, 1t always
with the gentleman. Two years ago, when the Com
seaton and Thomas Rtcbie Where was the sentlemans
indignation then? lie did not that occasion rise to
donouncc coalition.
Mr. FITcH-This is the first time have heard of such
proposition.
Mr. srAsrOy-I will show it to you from the second.
Mr. FITCH-It may be 80.
Mr srANLr (whig) of NC.-Father Rtchic compli-
mented the gentleman able, accomplished and clo-
quent. (Laughter) Mr. stanly then read the
luton referred to. 1t drawn up lle said by Mr..
McNIullen, sterling damocrat and proposed to take
away tho printing from Mr. Bell and give it to Mesrs
Gales Seaton and Ritchc at only thirty five per cent be-
posed TO gvei to the Un and Republic at sixty per
cent below those prices.
CLEANING ARRANGEMENTS
Mr.. JOHNSON, (dem Of Ark. said that the House
had passed resolution to adjourn from Thursday to
morrow morning and immedatey adjourn, so that the
em7'oye. may go to work to reft and clean the hall.
Agrscdto
the hall was to be renrranged the seats in the
front Of the inner range be removed For the last four
months in consequence of the passages being blocked up
he has had to walk away around some other aisle to
reach his seat.
Mr. PoIk--I Move to increase the honorable GENTLE
[There was great confusion ut this point gentlemen
being upon their feet, and talkinghe Speaker fire.
quently calling to order
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Ark.---Who has the floor
The SPEAKER. 1.-The Chair has. (Laughtcr)
Mr. Meachams motion was decided to be out of order
Mr snAslY thought it was question ofprivilege and
The SPEAKER doubted whether 1t would be his business
to have chair provided but he would think Of the mat
ter. QLaughter)
Mr.. 0RR, (dem) of S. c. doubted whether 1t was the
duty Of the Speaker to have the seats the ark
moved, without the authority of the House.
Mr. STANTON (dem) of Tenn. appealed from the deci-
sion Of the chair pending which, the House went into
Committee of the Whole the State of the Union the
HOMESTEAD BILL---ExcITEMENT CONFUSION.
The substitute for the bill offered yesterday by Mr..
Brown Of Miss. adopted ayes ST. nays &C. and pro-
posed to pcrpetnate emptions to actual settlers
the public lands is say persons acquiring the
right OF pre-emption shall retain the without dis
turbancc or payment Of any kind to the United States
on certain conditions giving the pre- emptor the right at
any time at his or her discretion to enter the lands pre-
empted by paying 81 25 per acre.
blr STANLY proposed amendment to the effect to
$500
Aqueston was here raised that the amendment was
not in order and amid the confusion votes were
taken on sustaining the decision of the chair.
Many gentlemen were talking ut the time. The
Chairman banged and raped Justify for order but with
out avail.
sharp but brief colloquy sprung up between Mr.
JoHNsoN OF Arkansas. and Mr.. STANLY; but what was
said we could not earn the first named gentleman how
ever shook his finger at the latter with much severity
Finally there was comparative quictude
The Committee then rose and the Chairman reported
the bill as amended by the substitution Of Mr. Browns
proposition.
Mr. JoHSsoN of Tenn. moved an amendment to the
substitute and demanded the previous question: which
prevailed.
Mr. Josrs (dcm of Tenn asked his colleague whether
his amendment was not substantially the bill which was
acted upon in committee.
Mr. JoHNPoN, Of Tenn, replied that it is not only
substantially the same, but is decidedly improved.
Mr.. McMUILEN (dcm.) of Va, wishing to have an op.
portunity to examine the subject moved adjournment
which was not carried. Yeas, 81 nays, 81.
Mr. Johnson's amendment then agreed to- Yeas
97; nays 81.
Several other motions to adjourn we're made and seve.
Mr. JENKINS, (dcm.) of N Y. moved that the bill be
laid on the table. Ncgatived Yeas. 81; nays, 49,
Mr.. Browns substitute, amended by Mr. JOHNSON, o.
Tenn, was adopted by--.ycas, 1os; nays 81.
The bill, as now presented, provides folows:---
Sec Any person who is the head Of family, and ct
zen OF the United States who is the head of
family and had become citizen prior tho first day
January l52 as required by the
united States shall from and after the passage Of this act
be entitled to enter free of cost section OF
vacant and unaprropriated public lands. quantity
the legal subdivisions Of the public lands and after the same
shall have been surveyed.
sso2 The person applying for the benefit Of the aot
make an affidavit that he or she is the head Of family
Is not the owner Of estate in land at the time
tain the benefit Of the act
Sec. Refers to the duties OF the Land Registrar.
SEED All lands acquired under the provisions Of the act
shall in become liable to the satisfaction OF any
debt debts contracted prior to the issuing the
therefor.
Sec 8 IT, at any time after filing the affidavit required
and before the expiration Of five years. it shall proven
that the person locating such lands shall have changed
his or her residence orabandoncd tho said entry more
than six months ut time then the land to revert
back - the and be disposed other public
See O. II any individual now resident OF any State or
Territory and not czen Of The United but at
time Of making application for the benefit of the act shall