The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mir ORR asked the House TO take up the com
munication received from the President OF the U nj
ted States few days since, covering copies of the
accounts of Prosper NJ Wetmore, with view OF
referring il TO the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. SEYMOUR, Of New York, moved that all
the communications upon the Speaker 3 table De
taken up, and referred now.
Mr. BROOKS called for the regular order OF
business.
Mr. SEYMOUR, of Connecticut, moved thatthe
House resolve itseli into Committee OF The Whole
on the private calendar.
Mr. HOUSTON said the House would remember
that they have only from to-day until Tuesday to
devote 10 the Deficiency bill. If it was the object
Of tue gentleman 10 contend for to-day and to-
morrow for the consideration OF private bills, he
should have 10 contend with him for both days for
the consideration of the Deficiency bill. IL, on the
contrary to-day only be devoted to private bills 1t
is possb that the Deficiency bill can be disposed
OF by Tuesday. IA voice: "No, you CAN'T
The question taken on the motion TO go into
committee; bat as no quorum voted-ayes 90, noes
22-tellers were called Tor.
MIR BROOKS inquired whether, II the Dehclen-
cy bill shall not be disposed OF by Tuesday next,
il will not then be superseded by the special or
der-the Homestead bill
The SPEAKER replied in the affirmative.
MI DANIEL understood that the Deficiency
bin could be disposed Of during tomorrow and
Monday.
EIr KALI inquired Have not fifty millions of
dollars already been appropriated for the present
6scal wear which is within few millions OF the
amount exp ended annually by Mr.. Folks admi-
nis.ration during the war.
Mr. CHANDLER The amount has been ex-
pended 10 pay Dir. Folks debts.
MIR HALL. No, cir il has been expended 10
zatisfy your extravaganza, and am opposed 10 in
duiginy your wastetuness any further.
Alr BROOKS We challenge inquiry in Com
rnittee of the Whole on the state of the Union to
refute the charge Of the gentleman from Missouri.
Mr. HOUSTON said that, having reported the
Deficiency bill, he has an hour to ciose the debate
He was assured by gentlemen that the Deficiency
Lill can be considered to morrow and Monday.
Under this view OF the he was dIsposed 10 con
sent that private bills shall be taken up to-day, as
they had not been taken up for several weeks past.
Nir STANLY called for the yeas and nays; and.
on the House div ding
The SPEAKER announced that quorum had
not voted.
Mr.. HALL DO not understand that a quorum
il necessary for the call of the yeas and nays.
The SPEAKER. ! understand that a majority
Il rcguir,d TO transact the business of the House.
Mr. ORR. 1t seems very difficult TO get quo
rum, and therefore move that there be a call OF
the House, so that we may ascertain who are alb
sent.
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee, demanded the yeas
and NAYS That would settle the question, and, IN
effect. would be the same a call Of the House
Ihe question was taken, and a call Of the House
was reiused-yeas o., nays 50.
q.
SvtSLy) 70 withdraw the call for the yeas and
nave aud permit tie House TO 60 into com.
miites on the private calendar; and they could
devote 90. morrog and Monday 20 the Drnclency
bin Scarcely any thing has been done with ih'
private calendar during the scsaion, and the House
could transact business o. this kind only - day
He would not insist upon taking up private busl
ness tomorrow, bot would consent, ana hopec
that the HOuse would concur 10 take Up INC Den
cheney till tomorrow.
Mr., STANLY was uadCrstooi TO cay that be
w8ult have no serious objection 10 this, II be
thought that the House would meet to morrow.
Mr. JOHNSON, Of Arkansas, asked the unani-
nous consent % the House q submit propOS uOn,
that the resolution closing the debate shall be
20 amended "a 10 close the debate the Deficiency
bin IN one hour after the measure shall again be
under consideration. II the House will agree TO
the be- might be able 10 explain the appropriations
asked lor BY the Indian Department.
M DANIEL had no objection 10 this. lie
thought that the gentleman ought 10 have an Op
portunity ~ explain. he was, therefore, willing
I, concur 81 such an arrangement, 20 enable nm
% 90 20. All b. wished was 70 have THIS Gay &C.
voted - the private calendar
Mir JOHNSON, q Arkansas, said he had asked
unanimous conseut, and the question could be pat
by the speaker.
uffuan 10 move a reconciliation Of the rcsolutiJu
and thus IL could be brought before the House ioi
amendment
Mr. JOHNSON replied that would CONSUME
time. ana ne Abhtl WutAllNI NiahtAhvN' N'-r'
vou,f not do as we'll.
m. SPEAKER l. the proposition Of the gen
t,man from Arkansas objected tU
Nr gFCOKS said that If be could make bar
gam be would nDtobJect Under such an arrange
mont as tina Proposed, the gentleman from Ar
ka..as. (NIr tUHEsOS) and the gentleman iron
Aausua, lMr. H0cTOS,) would each have az
ha.r while 90 one on the ether SIDE would nave al
opportunity o. reply 10 any Attacks Which m'y %
mode upon inc Administration.
Mr. JOHNSON was w.liug for the gentleman &
have one hour, Or ten hours. lie has spoken, an'
NOT t.uc1oI the bill.
mr. BROOK, Nota word.
sir JOHNSON said be intended tOspeak 10 DC
fence Of the Governments estimates, and be Do
no, zee Why objection should come from The No
eide Of toe House.
Mr. BROOKS was understood 70 say that b
el.ud like b. have an opportunity 20 address 10
,o,4uittec. "a voice: - You shall have i'll
The SPEAKER said that the proportion Oh vi
J1Hxs0S var obJeCt TED TO.
Mr JOHNSON. With a view 10 attain my OF
iect, / shall renew the propoation Tomorrow.
Nlr CABELL ssid that, as all parties al mit tha
tts Deficiency bill should be passed, and as wv
..,-s may W may not be- Sufficient 70 act upon d
3D. W. uid suggest that toe House now receive zee
into q ,umlttee Of the Whole On the state oi tl
Ttgp. Al proceed TO the constipation Of the 6ii
Ry fse r,,g ess which may be made they cOul
ag,iroIue Win, her the private calendar shall :
Jrc qiIest.5n vas hen taken on going into Con
nY.f'.f Ol Tic W hole hJDse on lns
pavArE eALESDAR.
AnJtWas decided IN the Affirmative ayes =
rU'- O..
Nr CaA~yLEH was called 90 preside.
TIE committee resumed the consideration y "a
bill TOR the relief Of toe lcga! representatives
General James Watson, late Of the State
Georgia.
me committee rose without dispodug Of n
subl.ct
s motion vas made that whom the House
i.urr is adjourn o. meet on Monday and q
1u.ston vas decided ia the ncgauyc-ycas 2
And the House then adjourned.
PETITIONS, ETC.
~ Mr. PORTER The petition Of three g.
tpsre citizens Of ST. Charles county, Nilsson
ssktrp 10 be- protected in their interest m g
t,ip tract % land lying In said county. on v h
fbev rcside Referred to the Committee on Paw
Land Claims,
alsa. the petition Of lyuatus Lucas, SAM Jam
avid rbsriss 1iiley, asking additional cOmpeu
ttrp tor services rendered az waichnen in the Va
tg IN. PEASLEE. The petition Of lchabOd ]
comb for remuneration on account VI ms Iath'