And then he withdrew. Mr. John Wentworth gave notice, under the rule, of his intention to move for leave to introduce bills as follows, viz: A bill to complete the improvement of the harbor of Chicago. The House then resumed the reconsideration of the bill (H. R. 392) entitled "An act making appropriations for the repair, preservation, and completion of certain public works heretofore commenced under the authority of law," which was returned by the President of the United States with his objections, at the last session, and the reconsideration of which was postponed until this day. The question having been stated, viz: "Will the House, on reconsideration, agree to pass the bill?" Mr. Dunbar moved that its further consideration be postponed until Wednesday next. After debate, and pending the question thereon, Mr. John Wentworth moved the previous question, which was seconded, and the main question ordered and put, viz: Will the House,. on reconsideration, agree to pass the bill? And it was decided in the negative, Nas Two-thirds not voting in favor thereof. .... 95 80 The Constitution of the United States requiring the vote to be taken Mr. William Appleton Edward Ball Nathaniel P. Banks, jr. Francis M. Bristow Mr. Thomas B. Florence John Z. Goodrich Orsamus B. Matteson Mr. Alex. C. M. Pennington William Preston Benjamin B. Thurston Those who voted in the negative are Mr. James C. Allen Willis Allen Mr. Galusha A. Grow William T. Hamilton Mr. Edson B. Olds So the House on reconsideration did not agree to pass the bill. The Speaker having resumed the call of the States for resolutions, Mr. Sollers, on leave, introduced a bill (H. R. 552) to provide for the purchase of so much of the Columbia turnpike as is within the limits of the District of Columbia, and making the same free; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee for the District of Columbia. And then, On motion of Mr. George W. Jones, at 2 o'clock p. m., the House adjourned until to-morrow, at 12 o'clock m. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1954. Several other members appeared, viz: From the State of Virginia-Zedekiah Kidwell. From the State of Ohio-Joshua R. Giddings. From the State of Indiana-Ebenezer M. Chamberlain and James H. Lane. The following petitions were laid on the Clerk's table, under the 24th rule of the House, to wit: By Mr. John J. Taylor: The petition of citizens of the county of Tioga, New York, for a mail-route from Ketchamville to Newark valley-being an extension of the present route from Maine, Boon county, New York, to Ketchamville, in said State; which was referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads. By Mr. Sabin: The petition of Daniel Drain, for increase of sion; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. pen By Mr. Lamb: The petition of citizens of Marion county, Missouri, asking a donation of public lands in Oregon Territory to actual settlers; which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. Also, the petition of Joseph Hardy-heretofore presented February 4, 1850; which was referred to the Committee of Claims. By Mr. Farley: The petition of Samuel Tarbox, jr., and others, of Westport, Maine, owners of schooner "Louisa," for payment of fishing bounty due them; which was referred to the Committee on Com merce. By Mr. Appleton: The petition of citizens of the State of Massachusetts, for the repeal of the duty on coal; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Crocker: The petition of Joshua R. Jewett-heretofore presented April 30, 1850; which was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims. Mr. Maxwell, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 553) to authorize the sale of reserved lands in the State of Florida; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on Public Lands. Mr. Houston, by unanimous consent, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported bills of the following titles, viz: H. R. 554. A bill making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions of the United States for the year ending the 30th of June, 1856; H. R. 555. A bill making appropriations for the current and contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with various Indian tribes, for the year ending June 30, 1856; which were severally read a first and second time, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Henn, by unanimous consent, introduced bills of the following titles, viz: H. R. 556, A bill making a further appropriation for the improvement of the rapids in the Mississippi river; H. R. 557. A bill for the relief of the owners and occupants of the town of Omaha City, in the Territory of Nebraska, and for other purposes; which were severally read a first and second time, and referred as follows, viz: H. R. 556, to the Committee on Commerce. H. R. 557, to the Committee on Public Lands. Mr. Barksdale, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 558) to constitute Columbus, in the State of Mississippi, a port of delivery, and for other purposes; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Mr. Zollicoffer, by unanimous consent, introduced a bill (H. R. 559) further to provide for the security of the lives of passengers on vessels propelled in whole or in part by steam; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on Commerce. Mr. Haven, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution; which was read, considered and agreed to, viz: Resolved, That the Committee of Ways and Means be authorized, during the present session, to employ a clerk, at a compensation not to exceed four dollars per day for the time he may be actually employed. Mr. Haven moved that the vote by which the said resolution was adopted be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. On motion of Mr. John Perkins, jr., by unanimous consent, Ordered, That the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union be discharged from the further consideration of the bill of the House (No. 353) to remodel the diplomatic and consular systems of the United States, and that the same be re-referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Alexander H. Stephens, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution; which was read, considered and agreed to, viz: Resolved, That the Committee on Printing be directed to have the letter of the Secretary of the Treasury, transmitting estimates of appropriations, &c., cut and bound for the use of members. On motion of Mr. Sollers, Ordered, That when the House adjourns, it adjourn until Monday next. Notices were given, under the rule, of motions for leave to introduce bills, as follows, viz: By Mr. Clark: A bill to confirm certain entries in the State of Michigan. By Mr. Haven: A bill to provide for the navigation of the St. Clair river, in the State of Michigan. Mr. Cox rose and announced the death of the Hon. Presley Ewing, late a member of this House from the third congressional district of Kentucky. After remarks upon the life and public services of the deceased, Mr. Cox submitted the following resolutions; which were read and unanimously agreed to, viz: Resolved, That this House has heard with emotions of profound sorrow and regret the announcement of the death of the Hon. Presley Ewing, who, at the time of his death, was a member of this House from the third congressional district of the State of Kentucky. Resolved, That this House tender to the aged father and relatives of the deceased the expression of its sympathy on this afflicting event; and as a testimony of respect to the memory of the deceased, the members of the House will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. Resolved, That the Clerk of this House communicate to the father of the deceased, the Hon. Ephraim Ewing, a copy of these resolutions. Resolved, (as a further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased,) That a copy of these resolutions be communicated to the Senate, and that this House do now adjourn. And thereupon, The House adjourned until Monday next, at 12 o'clock m. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1854. Several other members appeared, viz: From the State of Tennessee-William M. Churchwell and Robert M. Bugg. From the State of Ohio-Matthias H. Nichols. The following petitions, memorial, and other papers, were laid on the Clerk's table, under the 24th rule of the House, to wit: By Mr. J. J. Taylor: The petition of Ashbel Porter, heretofore presented December 29, 1885. By Mr. Israel Washburn, jr.: Surgeon's certificate in the case of John Drout's application for a pension. By Mr. Henn: Proceedings of a convention of the soldiers of the war of 1812, held at Iowa city, Iowa, on the 28th October, 1854, asking additional land and pension for their services. By Mr. Thomas D. Eliot: The petition of W. P. Rathbone, in behalf of the widow and children of Caleb Wood, heretofore presented January 15, 1818. Ordered, That said petitions and certificate be referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. By Mr. Millson: The petition of John W. Wilson, administrator of Stephen C. Graham, hospital mate in the army of the Revolution, for commutation pay; which was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims. By Mr. Lamb: The memorial of the register and receiver of the land office at Palmyra, Missouri, for additional compensation for services under the act of August 4, 1854, to graduate the price of the public lands. By Mr. Henn: The proceedings of a public meeting in Decatur county, Iowa, in favor of a grant of land to the Fort Madison and Southern railroad. Ordered, That said memorial and proceedings be referred to the Committee on Public Lands. By Mr. Ellihu B. Washburne: The petition of Horace Brown, of Milo, Maine, for land in lieu of a patent which failed to convey title; which was referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims. By Mr. Barry: The petition of the legal representatives of Joseph Nourse, praying for the passage of an act, explanatory of an act to authorize the settlement of the accounts of Joseph Nourse, deceased, approved June 28, 1848. By Mr. John Perkins: The petition of the executors of Judah Touro, late of New Orleans, for indemnity for loss sustained by the appropriation of certain land in the State of Louisiana by the general government, upon which to construct Fort Jackson. |