The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-07

achieve her Independence. The gentleman talked
about gratuities; but he MR. j. would ask how
long has it been since Texas the recipient Of a
gratnty, in consideration OF the poor privilege OF
amputating dead limb from her body.
Mr.. ALLIsoN's amendment was disagreed TO-
Mr. CLING MAN then moved one. 10 the ef ct
that every citizen of the United States, except
members Of the present Congress, shall be entitled
TO have issued TO him by the Commissioned Of Pub
lie Lands warrant for one hundred and sixty
acres Of land, to be located in the same manner
as that under which the bounty land warrants here
tofore issued have been located, on any public
lands OF the United States subject 10 entry the APP
plican being required to make proof in support If
hs claim in such manner and under such regula-
tions as may be prescribed by the Secretary Of lie
Interior.
He sad he did not like the policy Of this bill but
il ii is to pass he wished to have an equitable
rangement He did not record thosc who have
nothing 70 do 70 keep them home as the most rr4-
ftable portion Of society He desired every citizen,
the head OF a family, or every widow, to have a
hundred and sixty acre warrant, leaving ii optional
for the holder to settle on the public land, or sell
his warrant. or keep II for bis children. He re-
peatcd he wanted every citizen to be on an equal
footing; and be rather thought he could vote for The
bill with such an amendment.
Mr.. CARTIER said the gentleman had gotten
up this diversion with view Of killing the bill.
With regard to the unconstitutionality Of the moa
cure, it was all CANNON; and in answering other
objections which had been urged, he maintained
that the direct tendency OF the bill was to put an
The amendment of Mr.. CnNGMAN was then dis
agreed to-ayes IS, noes SO.
Mr.. SACKETT moved to amend the first Sec
ton, SO to give homestead TO every citizen of
the age OF twenty years, instead OF only to the
Mr.. HOWARD opposed the amendment; and it
was then rejected.
Mr.. HEM moved to strike out the giving Of the
land free OF cost, - and to insert at g fifty cents
per acre"
Several amendments were offered to this, but be.
fore dsposing Of them the committee rose
THE PRIsTIsa-AGAIN.
K Mr.. STANLY moved that al the amendments
and substitutes relating to the Homestead bill be
printedl This was objected to-
: Mr.. GORMAN said that the House mad, this
morning, instructed the Committee OH Printing to
put out the work to the lowest bidder, and that he
intended to obey the order. The contractor had
not done any thing right, and his work had been
rejected. Under these circumstances, he thought
that the House had better not order any printing at
present.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS.
Mr.. MEADE desired to offer proposition in
which all were interested. In the course Of few
days the Hall will have to be cleaned out and sum
mer arrangements madej and therefore he wished
to submit resolution, requiring the Clerk to cause
10 be removed and sold all the chairs now in he
hall! and that he procure in place OF them suitable
cane bottom chairs, without arms.
Objection was made TO the introduction of the
proposition.
Mr.. JOHNSON, OF Arkansas, asked leave 10 offer
resolution, which was read for information, viz
Resolpsd, That the Clerk of the House be author
lied and directed to have the Hall reitted and
clcansed for the summer season. and that the
House adjourn on Thursday, the thirteenth day Of
May, until Monday, the seventeenth Of May
MIR. STANLY said he wished the resolution
adopted in such form will silt either the time OF
holding the Wing or the Democratic Convention.
MIR. JOHNSON then modified the resolution,
to adjourn from Tuesday, the first, TO
Friday, the fourth Of June.
Mr.. GAYLORD moved TO amend by saying from
the 18th to the 18th of May.
Mr.. JONES, of Tennessee, did not believe this
was the ordinary mode Suppose. on the day fixed
by the resolution, the majority refuse to adjourn
over He thought the usual way was to give notice
that the motion will be made, and in the mean time
the Doorkceper and Clerk can make arrangements
for carrying the resolution into effect.
Pending demand for the previous question
Mr.. s FEPHENS, of Georgia, said the time wac
too far eft for the present consideration of the roso
luton and, on his motion
The House adjourned.