Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-02-25
House of Representatives.


Mr.. Peyton of KY, offered resolution,
which was adopted, instructing the Commit
tee on Public Lands to inquire into the ex-
pedency Of reporting bill authorizing the
Secretary Of the Interior to issue duplicate
land warrants where the original has been
lost under such rules and regulations as he
may prescribe !,
Mr. Carter Of n. Y, offered a premable,
setting forth that the Committee OF Arrange
ments appointed in pursuance of the JOINT
resolution of Congress inviting the 7th Regt.
of New York to visit the Capitol as the guests
Of the National Legislature to participate In
the proceedings attending theinaugurationo OF
the statue OF Washington, that the regiment,
at short notice, and actuated by traternal and
Union-loving principles, to the number OF
seven hundred, came hther--the finest disci-
pinned regiment of that or any other State
In the nation; that they were not formally
received by the President, the heads OF de-
partments, or the Committee OF Arrange
ments: that no considerable number OF the
members were advised Of the arrangements
of the committee and, in consequence, could
not anticipate such result; therefore
Resolved, That we convey to our Speaker
our sincere regret Of the neg lect on the part OF
the Executive and the committee to extend
to the regiment the hospitality and respect
80 eminently their due, in consideration OF
the high appreciation of this body, their sol
dierly skill, and the discipline exhibited.
Resolved, That copy of this preamble and
resolution be engrossed by the Clerk OF the
House, and transmitted by the Speaker to
the colonel of the said regiment.
IF A 10 In
and Branch, Of N c., objected to the recep-
ton of the proposition; the last named as
signing, as a reason, that it cast an imputl-
ton on the committee, which might be true
or might be false.
Mr.. MAYNARD, of Tenn, offered resolu-
ton providing that the daily sessions OF the
House be opened with prayer, and that the
clergymen of this city, as heretofore, be IN
vited alternately to perform this duty.
Mr.. Curtis, of Iowa objected to the cen
sderation of the resolution, saying 1t was out
Of order.
There was a call of the House as a prelimi-
nary to voting for Printer.
Mr. Stokes, of Tenn, placed in nomina-
ton Harvey Nj. WattersoE, and
Mr. Tompkins, Of Ohio nominated Edward
Ball.
Whole number Of votes, l9l; necessary to
choice, 81; of which Mr.. Ball received, 81;
Mr.. Glossbrenner, 90; Mr.. Mitchell, Is; Mr..
Window, /; Mr.. Pangborn, |; Mr.. Wat
terston, /.
The House then proceeded to another trial
for the election of Printer without choice,
and with the following result, whole uum-
Der OF votes lSS, necessary To choice 70;
Mr.. Glossbrenner, SO; Mr.. Ball, 10; Mr..
Mitchell, L.; scattering4.
The House then proceeded again to vote
for Printer, the result being as follows
whole number of votes cast, 1856; necessary
to choice, 90; Mr.. Ball, rs; Mr. Glossbren-
ner, IS; Messrs. Gales, Seaton, l6; Mr.. Mitch
ell, lG; scattering 6.
On motion, the House agreed that when
1t adjourn it would be to meet on Monday
next
Mr.. keitt, of S. c., desired to have called
up the resolutions of Mr. Carter, of N. Y,
condemnatory Of the Committee of Arrange
ments, for the inauguration of the W ashlng-
ton Statue. lie wished to make some re-
marks personal to the gentleman who intro
duced them.
Objection was made.
Mr.. Keitt said as the resolutions must go
out to the public, he would accompany them
oty the declaration that they were unfounded
III fact.
The House then refused to adjourn by
Vote of So ayes to Il noes, and on motion OF
Mr. Sherman Of Ohio, went into a Commit
Tee OF the Whole ON the State of the Union,
Mr. WaShburn, of ILL.,, in the chair
Mr. Sherman, from the Committee on Ways
and Means reporfed.-
A bill making appropriation for the pay
ment of invalid and other pensions.
A bill making appropriation for the sup
port of the United States Military Academy.
The committee then took up the message
OF the President of the United States.
Mr.. Mcpherson, Of Penn, addressed the
House. at length, proclaiming and defending
Black Republican sentiments.
Mr.. Spaulding, of n. Y, commented at
length upon the message of the President
yetolng the bill making an appropriation for
deepening the channel over ST. Clair flats in
the State of Michigan.
At the conclusion of his speech the Com
mlttee rose.
number Of bills, memorials, &C., of no
general interest were presented aud referred,
ana at twenty minutes to five o'clock the
House adjourned.
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