The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-07-22
HOUSE OF REPREsENTATIVEs.
TUESDAY. JUIy IL

The Postage bill was taken up, and ulti-
matcly passed Ii fixes the rate of postage NJ
papers periodicals, &c. not weighing more
than two ounces, at half cent when not sent
beyond three thousand miles, and double that
rate beyond that distance on all papers &c,
not weighing more than one ounce. and pub
hshed once IN three months half of the iorego-
ing rates and on all newspapers not weighing
more than two ounces, when sent from the Office
of publication to actual Subscribers in the
State where published, are entitled to the
above reduction. The law to take effect from
the Both of September next.
Mr. Brooks moved to reconsider the vote for
the purpose of recommitting the BILL with in
structions TO increase the eight of newspapers
to two and half ounces: upon which the yeas
aud nays were ordered and the motion wa7
negatlved-yeas 30, nays 1872. The hll was
then passed.
The yeas and nays were taken on receiving
the report of the Committee of the Whole on
the Deficiency bill, which was carried and the
amendments were read by the Clerk-mem-
bers stating what amendments they objected
to, or on which they demanded the yeas and
nays; which were reserved for after consider
alton. The others were agreed Ia.
The yeas and nays were taken on the amend
ment of Mr.. Brooks of New York relative to
the boundary line of New Mexico by which,
4" according TO the true line of the treaty. was
substituted for Il" the town of Paso' which
was negatyed-yeas 73 nays 1913; and the
amendment was agreed to AZ sent from the
Senate.
On the amendment granting additional aid
to the Collins line of steamers the yeas and
nays were ordered. and it was carried-yeas
80, nays 81.
There was evidently much anxiety prevail
ing after the roll was called, and Mr.. Sweetzer
of Ohio, called the attention of the Speaker to
the enforcement of the rule which prohibits
members from approaching the Clerks desk
while the votes are being taken.
At this juncture MIR Morehead. of North
Carolina, changed his vote from the negative
TO the affirmative, producing the above result
Mr. Smart of Maine, said he was opposed
to the grant but had agreed with MIR lnger-
soil, that if his vote would change the decision
of the House he would pair of with him. and
consequently did not vote.
Mr. Ives Of Now York whose vote was omit
ted to be taken down, voted in the negdtiue
A motion wa, made to lay the bill upon the
table, which wes negatived-ycas 70, nays lO4.
A motion had hcrn previously made by Mr.
Cartier, of Ohio, and withdrawn, to reconsider
the vote, and lay the motion to reconsider on
the table.
The House then proceeded with the remain
ing amendments of the Senate, which having
been disposed Of motion was made to recon
| slider the Collins line vote, and motion was
made to lay the motion to reconsider on the
table pending which, the House adjourned
WEDNESDAY, July H.
| Reports from the Committee on Public Lands
being in order, bill was taken up granting
the right of way to a railroad company in In
diana and Illinois, which Mr.. Davis of Indiana
explained.
Mr.. Jones of Tennessee, moved to lay the
| bill upon the table.
The yeas and nays were then taken on the
motion to lay the bill upon the table; which
was negativcd--yeas 70, nays IOl
The morning hour having expired, Mr. Me
Nar, of Pennsylvania, Chairman of the Ju-
dietary Committee reported the Senate bill
fixing the representation according to the
Seventh Census and also minority report the
grounds upon which it was drawn up he ex-
planned Ii was referred to the Committee of
the Whole, and ordered to be printed.
The yeas and nays were then taken upon
the motion made yesterday to lay on the table
the motion Ia reconsider the vote granting ad-
ditional .ssistance to the Collins line of steam
ers VIII Ii was carried-yeas 90, nays So.
Mr. Stuart, Of Michigan, reported "A bill from
the Printing Committee, providing for the exc
cution of the public printing, and for fixing
prices
Tho Chair having decided that the report
was in order
Mr.. Stanly appealed against this decision
when n motion was made to lay the appeal
upon the table and the yeas and nays having
been ordered, the decision Of the Chair was
observation-disclosures 1903 nays 60
Mr.. Stuart, of Michigan, submitted u bill
for the improvement Of the navigation of tho
| Illinois river
On motion of Mr. Houston of Alabama, the
bill was laid on the table.
Mr. Houston Chairman Of the Committee of
Ways and Means, moved to close the debate on
the Indian appropriation bill, which he said
had been fully discussed in five minutes after
the House should go into Committee of the
Whole.
Mr.. johnson, of Arkansas, moved to amend
the notion by inserting four hours which was
agreed 10, and the resolution was passed
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole on the state of the Union, and took up
the bill above alluded 10.
Mr. Fitch, of Indiana, moved an amendment
for granting to that portion of the Creek ma
ton which remained attached to the United
States during the last war with Great Britain,
SlIO4I7. and explained the nature Of the
claim and the propricty of appropriating the
money.
Mr. Meade gave notice Of an amendment 10
the bill which, precluded any further demand
from the Creek iadians.
The Senate bill Tor the removal of obstruc-
tons in the Savannah river, was referred TO
the appropriate committee.
The resolution to print the proceedings,
speeches, eulogies &c, in regard to Henry
Ciay's death, was adopted.
The Wisconsin Free Democrat, published at
Milwaukee, by s. NJ. Booth, comes to us in
dress of new type, and presents "A very hand
some appearance. IL is particularly severe on
Gen. Pierces letter Of accordance IL copies
his letter, and says;
"Tbe great idol o. his worship appears to DO
Human Slavery. " Slavery il Democracy, and
slavc-catching the great mission Of the Demo-
cratic party, it is high time that party was
organized whose ex stence shall not be sham,
and whose central principle shall not libel man
and outrage Jehovah"
Wisconsin gave heavy vote for Mr.: Van
Buren, in isl8 and we infer from the pdica.
tons that reach us that the Independent De-
mocracy of that State will give warm and
hearty support 10 the nominees of the Pitts
burgh Convention.
THE UNIoN FLAG-fIon. Charles Sumner.
in reply to the invitation of the authorities Of
Boston TO unite with them in the celebration
&C the Ath of Iulx relataa an interesting his