The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-05-01

voted, who to do this printing, the terms, and
when IT was likely to be furnished He was very
much surprised that 30 long time had elapsed
without the House being apprizedby the committee
who are authorized to report at any time-what ar
rangements have been made for the public printing.
He had understood the chairman MIR. GoRMAN)
two weeks ago 10 say that last Monday he would
report to the House and inform them what had
definitely been done upon this subject Since
which time the gentleman had made no report. II
he did, he (Mr. T. out of the way at the time.
These proper matters to be understood by the
House. tie did not now desire TO go into discus
sion; and trusted that the gentleman Will let the
resolution lie until the House shall have been
apprized of what the committee have done on this
question.
MIR. POLK hoped that discussion on the whole
subject OF public printing would not now be re-
newed
Mr. CLINGMAN took the occasion to say that
the Committee on Printing should have reported
its action long since. There were rumors, which
he hoped would prove not TO be true, (but gentle
men must be aware Of them,) with regard to the
arrangements which have been made. 1t was now
reported in this city that the committee have given
cut the public printing at an advance OF twenty
hive per cent over and above what responsible men
will do the work for, and who will give bonds. He
did not affirm these things. but assured by re-
spectacle persons fther truth.
Mr.. HOUSTON suggested that it would be de-
cidedy better for the House to take up and dispose
of the special order-the Homestead bill.
Mr.. CLINGMAN agreed with the gentleman,
but he happened TO have the floor, he wished to
have the matter to be understood. As the commit
tee have the right toreport at any time he thought
that the corresponding right existed to call on the
committee at any time for report He expressed
the hope that the committee would not wait till the
House should call upon them for report, but
would make one without special direction. With
this view he trusted that the House would consent
to let the resolution go over for the present.
Mr.. GORMAN said that he had moved the or.
binary and usual resolution which ia reported
every year. 1t was his duty to do so; and he de
manded the previous question.
MIR. FITCH hoped that his colleague would with
draw the motion.
Mr.. G ORMAN did not acquiesce.
Mr.. FITCH. We have been deceived once by
the committee. Let US not now deceive ourselves.
[Crcs of "Order," "Ordery"I
Mr.. CLING MAN moved that the report be laid
upon the table; but, after brief conversation be.
tween several gentlemen and the SPEAKER, he
withdrew the motion.
The question then stated on seconding the do
mand for the previous questions and the vote hav-
ing been taken. it was decided In the negative
ayes Al, noes 81
The further considerable Of the report was then
postponed until Tuesday next.
The House resolved itself into Committee OF the
Whole on the
PRIVATE CALENDAh.
Mr.. STUART was called to preside over the COM
mittee.
The bill for the relief Of Osborn Cross, quarter
master in the army of the United States, was taken
up. 1t authorized the Secretary of the Treasury,
give him credit for a sum equal to the amount of
Treasury notes Of which he was robbed in New Or
leans the night Of the sth Of October 1872 about
the sum Of 5000 81, after deducting the amount
recovered from the robbers, about the sum of
8 ,33S 40.
After debate, it was laid aside to be reported to
the House, together with
The bill granting relief to John A. McGaw, oil
New York;
The bill for the relief of the heirs of Lieutenant
Bartlett Kinds;
The bill for the relief of Patrick Gass; and
The bill for the relief OF William II Wells and
others.
Mr.. MOORE, of Pennsylvania, said he had in
vain attempted to obtain the foor during the de-
bate upon the Homestead bill, and, being com
PEELED TO leave the city, he asked permission to
print a speech in support OF that measure; to which
there objection.
Mr.. FLORENCE desired to know whether it
would be in order TO offer an amendment TO the
Homestead bill, providing for grant Of one hun
bred and sixty acres OF land TO all the soldiers OF
the war Of 1872, without reference TO the term OF
service and also TO those who served In the Flori-
da and other Indian wars. He said he should vote
for the Homestead bill, but desired justice to be
done 10 those soldiers who had defended our coun.
try's honor in all the Of the Republic At the
proper time he would offer such an amendment;
and, as he was compelled to leave the city, he
wished to state his reasons why the amendment
should be adopted, and ALEC why he should vote for
the grant Of land to actual settlers. He therefore
gave notice to the committee OF his intention 10
write out his and publish them, 30 that be
would appear right on the record before the coun-
try and his constituents
When the committee rose. the bills above enume-
rated reported to the House, but not put on
their passage.
Mr.. POLK moved that when the House adjourn
il adjourn to meet Monday next; and the ques
ton having been taken it was decided in the mega
tiye-yeas 81, nays7 -
motion to adjourn over until tomorrow was
then voted dovn-yeas SO, nays %
Mr.. HART moved that when the House adjourn,
il adjourn until Monday next.
No quorum voted-yeas 81, nays IL.
And the House adjourned.