The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-03


in support OF the bill.
MIR. WELLER stated the grounds upon which
he differed from his colleague, and which should
induce him to oppose the bill. II was then ordered
to lie on the table.
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS BILL.
The Senate resumed the consideration OF the
Indian Appropriation bill.
The amendment pending was one reported by
the Finance Committee, to strike out the following
provision:
For the payment 10 the Shawnees of moneys
due them, under and by virtue of the treaties OF
the seventh o November. 1925, and eighth Of Au-
gust, 1881, between the United States and the two
divisions Of said tribe OF Indians, the same beng
the net balance received into the Treasury for sale
OF their lands in Ohio, 66,246 %: P'oUidad, hoto-
fr.r That said tribe Of Indians shall first express
their assent that the payment Of the above sum
shall be made equally to the whole tribe, rather
than to either division thereof"
MIR. HUNTER explained the nature OF the Indian
claim here provided for, and urged that it be not
allowed.
MIR. ATCHISON was in favor of striking out, but
thought that hereafter, in case an agreement was
made by the United States with both divisions OF
the tribe, that it Dug hit To be allowed.
MIR. SEBASTIAN desiring TO speak on the cub
ject, and the hour being late, the bill was post
poned till to- morrow.
EXPLORATION OF THE CHINA SEAS, ETC.
On motion of Mr.. G WIN, the Senate resumed
the consideration of the bill authorizing an explo
ration and recon noissance OF the courses oil nhsga
ton used by whaling vessels in the resions OF Beh
ring Straits, and also OF such parts of the China
Seas Straits of Casper, and Java Sea- as lie d.
reilly in the route pursued by vessels proceeding
Mr. HUNTER submitted substitute for the bill.
| Mr.. BORLAND asked what the obj CT OF this bill
was2
Mr.. b. said that the answer was what he
expected it would be-that the object OF the bill
| to afford facilities to commerce. He asked
the Senator from Virginia, who had so long and
atrenuously opposed appropriations oil certain
cha TaCter, how he could reconcile mat opposition
with his support Of this measure? This was TO APP
| proprate hundred tn, usapd dollars to build or
equip vessels 10 explore the route of whaers. and
to facilitate commerce ON the ocean; and when the
West had asked small appropriations for the i'm
provement Of their rivers and harbors. with view
to facilitate commerce on those waters, the opposi
tim of which the Senator was leader refused
them, on the ground that such appropriations
were unconstitutional. Ii was unconstitutional 10
facilitate commerce those waters where millions
Of commerce were now atoat, and yet 1t was not
unconstitut onal to make this appropriation for an
exploration and survey Of the route pursued by
those who were engaged in the whale fisheries.
On motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
On motion of Mr. FICKLIN, the House took up
the amendment Of the Senate to the bill granting
pre- enpton rights to actual settlers on the line OF
The Chicago and Mobile railroad, and agreed to it.
THE sLooP GEoRGIANA.
Mr.. RICHARDSON, by general consent, offered
the Secretary Of the Treasury (as the reporter un
deratoud) to furnish to the House all information
and correspondence in his possession relative to
the shipwreck of the American sloop Georgiana,
on the east coast Of Queen Charotte's Island. and
the subsequent fitting out of an expedition for re-
lief, by the collector Of customs at Pugers Sound
and what provision, if any, has been made to de-
fray the expenses OF the said expedition
THE FIVE MINUTES RULE.
Mr.. JONES, Of Tennessee. asked the una nimous
| cnn pf he n " n.
he said, had been shown to nearly all OF the MEN,
bers OF the Committee on Rules, and met their ap
probation, namely:
That for the remaining part OF the session il
it shall be in the power of the majority, al any
time, to suspend much Of the thirty fourth rule
allows debate of five minutes on amendments
after the general debate has been closed.
Mr.. ORR objected to the introduction Of the
resolution.
| MIR. MEADE moved tina, the House take up the
resolution fixing the day of adjournment, sine die,
of Congress; but objection was made.
PosTAaE.
Mr.. HASCALL introduced a bill to amend the
! act reducing and modifying the rates of postage,
approved March 3, 1851; which was referred to the
Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
| This bill proposes, among other things, to re.
ducc the postage on letters when prepaid to two
cents, and ON newspapers to one fourth cent. on
distances not exceeding five hundred miles, and
one half cent for any distance over five hum
dred and not exceeding thousand miles, and
one cent for any distance exceeding one thOusapd
miles. And newspapers sent from the Office of
publication to bona fde Subscribers, and published
weekly, semi monthly, and monthly. shall circu.
late free OF postage in the county where published,
and for any distance not EXCEEDING fifty miles
! from the place OF publication. Ii abolishes the
| Thanking privilege of members Of Congress,
cept for such mailable matter as relates TO official
or legislative duties, and public documents ordered
10 be published for the use Of members of Con-
gress
| BOUNTY
! The House resumed the consideration of the bill
providing for the surrender Of bounty lands unfit
for cultivation, by soldiers in the late war with
Great Britain. and the selection of others in their
stead.
A motion was made to lay the bill upon the
table, but il did not prevail-ycns 49, nays SO.
| Without proceeding further upon this subject,
the morning hour expired.
| MIR. JONES, OF Tennessee, moved q suspension
of the rules, to enable him to introduce resolution
(above referred toy relative to terminating five
minutes speeches on amendments to bills after
the general debate is closed The motion was dis.
agreed to-yeas So, nays 10.
| ApJoURNMKNT CONGRESS.
| Mr.. HARRIS, Of Tennessee, moved a suspension
of the rules, with a view Of taking up the resolu-
ton fixing the day OF adjournment of Congress,
sine die, returned from the Senate. with
amendment proposing the thirty first OF August.
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, called for the yeas
! and Nays that it might be seen who in favor
of adjourning without transacting the public bust
ness.
| Mr. SACkETT (amid cries OF "Order," "Or-
der,'D desired to know whether the Land Distri-
button bill has yet passed the Senate.
! Mr.. STANLY aske ed whether it would be in
order to inquire if the River and Harbor bill has
yet passed the Senate.
The SPEAKER replied, that would not be in
| order.
The question was taken. and the motion to sus
pend the rues agreed to-yeas 1913, nays 49,
Under the operation of the previous question. the
amendment Of the Senate-to adjourn Tues
day, the thirty first day of August-was concur
red in.
PROTECTION TO THE FRONTIERS.
| MIR. BlSSELL moved that The rules be sus.
pended for the purpose of taking up the bill re-
turned from the Senate with amendments, pro.
viding for the protection Of the Territories of New
| Mexico, Utah, and Oregon, and the States OF
Texa. and California; but the motion did not pre-
vail.
| COSTS.
On motion Of Mr.. McLANAHAN, the Commit
| tee on tbs Judiciary was instructed to report the
bill, with the amendments thereto, regulating the
fees and costs Of the attorneys md clerks OF the
district and circuit courts Of the United States.
MILITARY AcADEMY
Mr. HOUSTON moved that the House resolve
itsef into Committee Of the Whole on the state
Of the Union.