William F. Colcock

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 337. (P. 1157-1)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 342 (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1854, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SEC. OF THE NAVY BE DIRECTED TO COMPLETE THE VERBAL CONTRACT, FOR A BASIN AND RAILWAY IN CALIFORNIA IN CONNECTION WITH THE FLOATING DRY-DOCK.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTING REJECTING THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 337.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO TAKE UP THE QUESTION OF DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TWO HOUSES IN RELATION TO THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL, H.R. 337 (3-3-53). (P. 1156-2)

TO AMEND S. 607 (3-3-53), A BILL PAYING A REVOLUTIONARY PENSION TO BETSY NORTON, WIDOW OF FREEMAN NORTON, BY PROVIDING THE PENSION FROM 1837 INSTEAD OF 1853. (P. 1154-2,3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 342 (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1854, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY. (P. 1149-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TAKE UP S. 547 (3-3-53), ENTITLED "AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLAIMS OF WILLIAM HAZZARD WIGG, DECEASED, FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED DURING THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION."

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 337 (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1854. (P. 1140-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A SURVEY OF A RAILROAD ROUTE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC COAST. (P. 1034-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATED FOR CERTAIN INSTALLATIONS IN MARYLAND. (P. 1033-3)

THAT THE HOUSE AGREE TO THE 14TH AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 336, WHICH PROPOSED THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY PLACE OVER ANY OF THE ARMORIES A SUPERINTENDENT WHO DOES NOT BELONG TO THE ARMY.

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 978-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 933-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 586 (3-3-53), A BILL RELATING TO PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS TO UNSURVEYED LANDS. (P. 883)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 547, (3-3-53), REGARDING THE CLAIM OF WILLIAM HAZARD WIGG, DECEASED, FOR LOSSES SUSTAINED IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. (P. 853-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 333, (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE INDIAN DEPT. OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1854, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SUM OF $66,246.23, BE APPROPRIATED TO THE OHIO SHAWNEES FOR PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL CLAIMS UNDER THE PART OF THE TREATY OF 1831, WHICH HAS RELATION TO THE GRANT OF 100,000 ACRES OF LAND IN FEE SUMPLE TO THE OHIO SHAWNEES.

TO TABLE H.R. 360, A BILL ESTABLISHING RECIPROCAL TRADE WITH THE BRITISH NORTH AMERICAN COLONIES UPON CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (P. 825-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 242 (2-26-53), A BILL TO REGULATE THE TERMS OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE U.S. FOR DISTIRCT OF IOWA. (P. 824-1)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION TO CONSIDER H.R. 333, 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, 1854.

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO AID THE DIRECTORS OF THE WASHINGTON INFIRMARY TO ENLARGE THEIR ACCOMODATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SICK, TRANSIENT PAUPERS. (P. 757-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY PROVIDING THAT NEITHER THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, NOR ANY BUREAU THEREOF OTHER THAN THE PATENT OFFICE, SHALL BE LOCATED IN THE PATENT OFFICE BLDG., UNTIL DIRECTED BY LAW. (P. 757-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. (P. 757-2)

TO ELIMINATE THAT SECTION OF H.R. 337, WHICH APPROPRIATED THE SUM OF $200,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CERTAIN BUILDING IN WASHINGTON FROM WILLIAM H. WINDER.

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR SALARY AND OUTFIT OF A MINISTER TO CENTRAL AMERICA TO BE ACCREDITED TO SUCH ONE OR MORE GOVT'S., INCLUDING IN THAT NAME AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES MAY DESIGNATE. (P. 757-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR COMPLETION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT CINCINNATI. (P. 757-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY APPROPRIATING FOR CONTINUING CONSTRUCTION OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE AT ST. LOUIS. (P. 757-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 574, A BILL RELATING TO THE REORGANIZATION OF THE NAVY. (P. 758-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 337, BY STRIKING OUT THE ANNUAL REPAIRS APPROPRIATION OF THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE, AND INSERT "FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF HOT-WATER FURNACES, THE VENTILATION AND REPAIRS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANSION." (P. 758-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE DEBATE UPON THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC BILL H.R. 337, IN ONE HOUR AFTER THE COMM. SHALL AGAIN RESUME ITS CONSIDERATION.

TO TABLE S. 271 (2-21-53), A BILL AMENDATORY OF LAWS RELATIVE TO COINAGE. (P. 630-2)

TO TABLE S. 271, (2-21-53), A BILL AMENDATORY OF EXISTING LAWS RELATIVE TO THE HALF DOLLAR, QUARTER-DOLLAR, DIME, AND HALF-DIME. (P. 629-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 340, A BILL TO SETTLE THE CONFLICTING TITLES IN SWAMP LANDS. (P. 618-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 340, A BILL TO SETTLE THE CONFLICTING TITLES IN SWAMP LANDS.

TO AMEND H.R. 336, (3-3-53), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1854, BY PROVIDING THAT THE NATIONAL ARMORIES SHALL NOT BE UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE ORDINANCE CORPS, BUT UNDER A SUPERINTENDENCE WHICH PREVIOUSLY EXISTED. (P. 578-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 353, A BILL TO ORGANIZE THE TERRITORY OF NEB.

TO PASS H.R. 353, A BILL TO ORGANIZE THE TERRITORY OF NEB. (P. 565-2)

TO PASS H.R. 348 (3-2-53), A BILL TO ORGANIZE THE TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 555-1)

TO ADJOURN, TILL TOMORROW AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. (P. 551-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE EXPEDIENCY OF REPEALING THE NAVIGATION LAWS OF THE U.S., TO THE EXTENT OF THROWING OPEN THE COASTWISE TRADE TO THE FREE COMPETITION OF ALL NATIONS THAT SAID COMMITTEE REPORT BY BILL OR OTHERWISE. (P. 53021)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 274, (3-3-53), AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF L.M. GOLDSBOROUGH AND OTHERS.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 31 (3-2-53), A BILL PROVIDING THAT IN ADDITION TO THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS USUALLY ORDERED BY EACH HOUSE THERE BE PRINTED EXTRA COPIES FOR THE USE OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE. (P. 517-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13. (P. 514-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13. (P. 512-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13. (P. 512-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13. (P. 514-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR DECLARING IN ORDER A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REFUSING TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO WISCONSIN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD OR CANAL. (P. 512-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 300, A BILL TO ADMIT RAILROAD IRON FREE OF DUTY. (P. 495-1)

TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO WISCONSIN FOR CON-STRUCTING A CANAL OR RAILROAD ACROSS THE STATE TO MICHIGAN. (P. 479-3)

TO TABLE S. 13, A BILL TO GRANT TO THE STATE OF WISCONSIN THE RIGHT OF WAY AND DONATION OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A CANAL OR RAILROAD ACROSS THE STATE TO THE PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN.

TO PASS S. 582 (10 STAT. 153, 2-3-53), A BILL PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON SHALL BE HELD TO BAIL IN CIVIL CASES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 459-2,460-1)

TO TABLE ACTION ON THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE ON THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE RELATING TO S. 477, (2-3-53), GRANTING OF PENSION TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. (P. 433-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 277, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO DEPOSIT WITH THE SEVERAL STATES THE FOURTH INSTALMENT OF THE DEPOSITE OF THE PUBLIC MONEY DIRECTED TO BE MADE WITH SAID STATES BY THE ACT APPROVED 6-30-1836. (P. 425-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 335 (3-3-53), A BILL TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, ENDING JUNE 30, 1853, BY PROVIDING THAT OUT OF THE APPROPRIATION MADE TO COMPLETE THE CENSUS, THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CENSUS SHALL BE ALLOWED A SALARY OF $3,000 PER ANNUMN, FROM THE TIME HIS SALARY AS SECRETARY OF THE CENSUS BOARD CEASES. (P. 431, 394-3)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 344.

TO TABLE H.R. 344.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 344. (P. 408-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP VARIOUS HOUSE APPROPRIATION BILLS ESPECIALLY H.R. 335, TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO TABLE H.R. 168, A BILL ALLOWING THE SUM OF $30,000 TO DAVID MYERLE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PREFORMED BY HIM FOR THE NAVY. (P. 379-1)

TO PASS H.R. 168, A BILL ALLOWING A SUM TO DAVID MYERLE FOR SERVICES PREFORMED FOR THE NAVY. (P. 379-1)

THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 361-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT IT WAS NOT IN ORDER TO MOVE TO CONSIDER S. 64, A BILL TO ASCERTAIN AND SATISFY CLAIMS OF AMERICANS FOR SPOILATIONS COMMITTED BY THE FRENCH.

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER S. 64, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ASCERTAINMENT AND SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR SPOLIATIONS COMMITTEE BY THE FRENCH. (P. 362-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 349-1)

TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 348-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A MOTION TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WAS IN ORDER BEFORE CONSIDERING BUSINESS ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 348-2)

TO PASS H.R. 341. (P. 337-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $10,000,000, TO BE SET APART OUT OF ANY FUNDS IN THE TREAS. TO BE PLACED AT THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRESIDENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING EXIGENCIES AS MAY ARISE WITH THE PRESENT STATE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THIS COUNTRY. (P. 327-1)

TO ELECT A CHAPLAIN OF THE HOUSE, REV. JAMES GALLAGHER CODED 1, REV. L.F. MORGAN CODED 2, REV. R.R. GURLEY CODED 5, REV. R.W. CUSHMAN CODED 6, OTHER CANDIDATES CODED 8.

THAT THE PART OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE WHICH RELATES TO THE TARRIFF AND REVENUE FROM CUSTOMS, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON IMPORTS.

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO CONSIDER H.R. 316, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN U.S. FORTIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL 1853. (P. 2481-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 241, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1852, BY DECLAR-ING CERTAIN OHIO RIVER BRIDGES LAWFUL STRUCTURES, AND ESTABLISHED AS POST ROADS. (P. 2479-1,2480-1)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853. (CHAIR VOTED AFERMATIVE.)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 432, AN ACT MAKING APP-ROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN'S DEPT. AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1853.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 314, (8-31-52), A BILL TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROUTES THROUGH STATES AND TERRITORIES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO VESSEL ARRIVING IN PORT SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BREAK BULK UNTIL ALL LETTERS ON BOARD ARE DELIVERED TO A POST OFFICE. (P. 2478-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR REMOVAL OF RAFT FROM THE RED RIVER. (P. 2411-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR A SURVEY OF THE FALLS OF THE OHIO RIVER, TO REPORT ON THE NEEDS AND COSTS OF ADDITIONAL OR IMPROVED CANALS. (P. 2412-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON, NEW ORLEANS, OPELOUSAS AND GREAT WESTERN RAILROADS COMPANIES.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE RULE UNDER WHICH A MEMBER MAY HAVE A PAPER READ MAY BE SUSPENDED, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER THAT H.R. 282 MIGHT BE CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS WITHOUT GOING INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 2410-2,3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND TAKE UP AND REFER TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE H.R. 282 (8-30-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 2410-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 2409-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER.

TO TABLE H.R. 282. (P. 2411-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 155, AN ACT GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY AND MAKING A GRANT OF LAND IN AID OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM THE WABASH TO THE MISSOURI RIVERS.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE $90,000 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF NAVIGATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BELOW THE RAPIDS; $90,000 FOR REPAIRS OF DAM AT CUMBERLAND ISLAND; $40,000 EACH FOR MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS RIVERS; AND $150,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIRS OF TUG BOATS ETC., WHICH ARE USED ON THE MISSISSIPPI, OHIO, MISSOURI AND OTHER WESTERN RIVERS.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR A SURVEY FOR A CANAL ACROSS THE PENINSULA OF FLORIDA. (P. 2413-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND DISPENSE WITH READING SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853. (P. 2416-1,2417-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR IMPROVING THE HARBOR OF DUBUQUE. (P. 2412-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 43, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD SUPPLY A DEFICIENCY IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR REMOVING THE CHOCTAW INDIANS FROM MISSISSIPPI.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO S. 43, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD ELIMINATE A SECTION PROVIDING PAYMENT OF CERTAIN MONEYS DUE THE SHAWNEE INDIANS.

TO ELECT A PUBLIC PRINTER, ROBERT ARMSTRONG CODED 1, JOHN TOWERS CODED 2, GALES AND SEATON CODED 5, GEORGE GIDEON CODED 6, OTHER CANDIDATES CODED 8.

TO TABLE H.R. 233, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI TO AID IN CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RAILROAD. (P. 2387-2)

TO PASS H.R. 233, A BILL GRANTING LAND TO ARKANSAS AND MISSOURI TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN RAILROAD. (P. 2387-3)

TO PASS S. 447 (8-30-52), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE WILIMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD COMPANY.