Henry S. Foote

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT A COMMITTEE OF THREE BE APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR TO WAIT UPON LOUIS KOSSUTH ON HIS ARRIVAL AT THE CAPITOL, AND INTRODUCE HIM TO THE SENATE. (P.106-3)

TO AMEND S. J. RES.4 (10STAT 145,DEC.15,1851), A BILL PROVIDING FOR WELCOME AND ENTERTAINMENT OF LOUIS KOSSUTH GOVERNOR OF HUNGARY, IN THE U. S., BY PROVIDING THAT THE WELCOME AND ENTERTAINMENT IN THIS COUNTRY OFFERED TO LOUIS KOSSUTH, BE EXTENDED TO HIS ASSOCIATE HUNGARIAN EXILES WHO HAVE LANDED UPON OUR SHORES. (P66-2,3)

TO AMEND S.J. RES. 4, BY DECLARING THAT THE WELCOME AND ENTERTAINMENT SHALL NOT BE INTERJECTED AS A DEPARTURE FROM THE POLICY OF THIS GOVERNMENT PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE WITH THE DOMESTIC AFFAIRS OF OTHER NATIONS. (P44-2)

TO ADJOURN TILL NEXT MONDAY. (JP. 59)

TO AMEND IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RESOLUTION S.J. RES. 4, BY APPOINTING A JOINT COMMITTEE TO CONSIST OF THREE SENATORS AND FIVE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO MAKE SUITABLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE RECEPTION ON HIS ARRIVAL IN THE UNITED STATES, AND ASSURING HIM PROFOUND RESPECT FROM THE PEOPLE OF THE U. S.. (P90-2)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. J. RES. 4. (P.90-3)

ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING A STANDING RULE THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, THE SERGANT-AT-ARMS, THE DOORKEEPER AND ASSISTANT DOORKEEPER, BE CHOSEN THE THIRD MONDAY OF THE PRESENT SESSION AND ON THE SECOND MONDAY OF THE FIRST SESSION OF EVERY SUCCEEDING CONGRESS.

TO ADJOURN TILL MONDAY. (P72-2)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PATENT OFFICE COMMISSIONERS REPORT.

ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO WAIT ON THE PRESIDENT AND INFORM HIM THAT UNLESS HE HAS SOME FURTHER COMMUNICATION TO MAKE, THE SENATE WILL CLOSE THE SESSION, BY ADJOURNMENT AT 1 O'CLOCK TOMORROW.

TO TABLE THE SENATE RESOLUTION, NOMINATING SAMUEL G. GOODRICH TO BE CONSUL OF THE UNITED STATES AT PARIS, FRANCE, TO TAKE EFFECT ON THE FIRST DAY OF APRIL NEXT. (P296 330)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PATENT OFFICE COMMISSIONERS' REPORT.

TO PROCEED TO CONDIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS.

TO TABLE THE NOMINATION OF SAMUEL G. GOODRICH, TO BE CONSUL OF THE UNITED STATES AT PARIS FRANCE TO TAKE EFFECT APRIL 1ST 1851. (P296 332)

ON CONSENTING TO THE NOMINATION OF THOMAS BUTLER KING AS COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS FOR THE DISTRICT OF SAN FRANSISCO, CALIFORNIA. (P296 312 330)

TO TABLE THE SENATE RESOLUTION, NOMINATING CERTAIN PERSONS FOR PROMOTION BY BREVET IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING EXTRA ALLOWANCES TO OFFICERS IN THE SERVICE OF THE SENATE.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE SENATE BE SUPPLIED WITH TWELVE ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AND APPENDIX OF THE 1ST AND 2ND SESSION OF THE 30TH CONGRESS.

ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING EXTRA ALLOWANCES TO OFFICERS IN SERVICE OF THE SENATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 348 BY PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER, BE CONFINED TO THAT PORTION WHICH IS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO TABLE THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.

TO DISPENSE WITH THE FURTHER READING OF A REPORT ON THE METHODS OF DEEPENING THE MOUTHS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT EXPENDITURES UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE FROM THE SURPLUS IN THE TREASURY ONLY AFTER EXPENDITURES ARE MADE TO MEET EXISTING LAWS AND PRIVATE CLAIMS APPROVED BY CONGRESS.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,700 FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE IN TEXAS.

TO TABLE THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO CONSIDER THE JOINT RESOLUTION H.J.R. 36 FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS RITCHIE. (P. 277)

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348 BY APPROPRIATING $130,000 FOR DEEPENING THE PASSES AT THE MOUTHS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

TO POSTPONE AND MAKE A SPECIAL ORDER AT 8 A.M., FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BILL, H.R. 348, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF MEXICO TO THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL 6 P.M., FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT NO APPROPRIATION UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE PUT INTO EFFECT UNTIL OUTSTANDING BONDS FOR THE PUBLIC DEBT SHALL HAVE BEEN PAID, AND CANCELLED.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO POSTPONE, UNTIL TOMORROW, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 461, (MAR. 3, 1851) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT GRANTS NINETY-FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF 4 PRINCIPAL CLERKS AT A SALARY NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 PER ANNUM EACH AND ONE CLERK, AT A SALARY NOT EXCEEDING $1,400 PER ANNUM, SAID CLERKS TO BE USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 348 BY DRAWING ITS APPROPRIATIONS FROM FUNDS DEPOSITED WITH THOSE STATES IN WHICH IMPROVEMENTS ARE TO BE MADE AND IF DEPOSITS IN SUCH STATES ARE INSUFFICIENT THE BALANCE SHALL BE DRAWN FROM THE TREASURY TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE.

TO ADJOURN OWING TO THE LATENESS OF THE HOUR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 461, (MAR. 3, 1851), MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT GRANTS U.S. MISSERY, A DELEGATE FROM NEW MEXICO, $2460 FOR MILEAGE AND COMPENSATION. (P. 261)

ON SUSTAINING, THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 474 (MAR. 3, 1851) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, HOLDING THAT AN AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF THE NAVY TO PAY $600,000 PER ANNUM TO E. K. COLLINS, FOR FUTURE MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL, PROVIDED THAT THE INCREASE OF COMPENSATION THUS ALLOWED, MAY BE DISCONTINUED AT ANY TIME BY CONGRESS. WAS NOT IN ORDER.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY GRANTING THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GALVESTON BAY, AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS FOR MATAGORDA BAY, AND THE TRINITY, BRAZOS AND SABINE RIVERS, ALL IN TEXAS.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348 BY APPROPRIATING $20,000 FOR THE ERECTION OF A PIER AT PORT WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, AND $10,000 FOR THE REPAIR OF A WHARF AND COMPLETION OF A PIER ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE CHANNEL OF THE KENEBUNK RIVER.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 474, BY ELIMINATING AN APPROPRIATION OF $19,400 FOR PREPARING FOR PUBLICATION THE AMERICAN NAUTICAL ALMANAC.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY INCREASING TO $100,000 FROM $50,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ILLINOIS AND TENNESSEE RIVERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THIS ACT BE TAKEN FROM THE SURPLUS OF THE TREASURY AFTER ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES ALLOWED BY CONGRESS HAVE BEEN MADE.

TO TABLE THE BILL H.R. 348.

TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE REPORT REGARDING H.R. 348 WHICH REPORT SETS FORTH THE MODE OF DEEPENING THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

TO POSTPONE PREVIOUS ORDERS IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

ON ADOPTION, OF THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT INSOFAR AS ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTION THE PRESENT TERM OF CONGRESS DOES NOT EXPIRE UNTIL MARCH 4, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON, THEREFORE MR. JAMES M. MASON IS NOT ENTITLED TO TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE AS SENATOR FROM VIRGINIA AT THIS TIME, TO WIT, MARCH 4, AT 1 A.M.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL 6 P.M. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, HR. 348.

ON AGREEING, TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL, H.R. 462, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR BE AUTHORIZED TO SEND REPEATING PISTOLS TO THE STATES HAVING MADE REQUISITIONS FOR THEM, IN THE AMOUNT PERMITTED BY LAW.

TO TABLE THE BILL, H.R. 348.

ON ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED JOINT RESOLUTION H.J.RES. 29, WHICH RESOLUTION IS EXPLANATORY OF AN ACT GRANTING BOUNTY LAND TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS ENGAGED IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U.S.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER IN TEXAS, MEXICO'S CONSENT SHALL FIRST BE OBTAINED BECAUSE OF OUR MUTUAL INTEREST IN THIS RIVER.

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE EFFECTIVE BEFORE ALL THE BONDS FOR PUBLIC DEBTS HAVE BEEN PAID, UNLESS THE WORK IS BASED ON OFFICIAL ESTIMATES AND IS OF NATIONAL CHARACTER.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY AND NAVY BE EXCEPTED FROM THE RESTRICTIONS FROM THE TREASURY.

ON AGREEING, TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL, H.R. 474, (MAR. 3, 1851) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT AN OFFICER IN CHARGE OF OBSERVATORY WORK SHALL RECEIVE THE SAME COMPENSATION AS THE OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY.

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 461 (MAR. 3, 1851) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, BY ADDING TO THE BILL EVERY APPROPRIATION FOR WHICH AN ESTIMATE HAS BEEN MADE IN A FORMER RIVER AND HARBOR BILL. (P. 824-1, 2, JP. 262-265)

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 462, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, BY GRANTING THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIFTY CAMELS AND THE EMPLOYMENT OF TEN ARABS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR.

ON DECIDING, THE POINT OF ORDER WHETHER AN AMENDMENT IS IN ORDER TO THE BILL, H.R. 348, THE AMENDMENT PROPOSING TO MAKE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OUT OF THE SURPLUS OF THE TREASURY AFTER APPROPRIATIONS ARE DEDUCTED AND PRIVATE CLAIMS LIQUIDATED, THE CONTENTION BEING THAT IT IS CONTRARY TO RULE 30 OF THE SENATE INSOFAR AS PRIVATE CLAIMS ARE CONCERNED.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348 BY PROPOSING THAT FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN VARIOUS STATES SHALL BE EXPENDED ON OBJECTS DESIGNATED BY BOARDS OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THOSE STATES.

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 474, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT AN OFFICER IN CHARGE OF GUNNERY AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD SHALL RECEIVE THE SALARY OF A COMMANDER.

TO AMEND H.R. 348 BY INCREASING TO $400,000 FROM $240,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSOURI AND AND ARKANSAS RIVERS.

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO TERMINATE DEBATE ON H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY INCREASING FROM $5,000 TO $25,000 THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE HARBOR AT PROVIDENCE, R.I., AND THE REMOVAL OF A ROCK IN SAUGONET RIVER, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE HARBOR AT PROVIDENCE ACCESSIBLE TO LARGER VESSELS.

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

TO RESUME CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR A HARBOR AT ST. LOUIS, ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER SHOULD BE LIMITED TO IMPROVEMENT OF THE RIVER BETWEEN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, AND DECATUR, ALABAMA.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO TERMINATE DEBATE ON H.R. 348.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES APPROPRIATIONS OF $50,000 EACH FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ILLINOIS AND TENNESSEE RIVERS.

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

TO ADJOURN.

TO TABLE H.R. 348, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF RIVERS AND HARBORS.

ON ORDERING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.J. RES. 29.

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 29, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT A PERSON MAY RECEIVE TREASURY CERTIFICATES BEARING 6% INTEREST, IN LIEU OF LAND WARRANTS UNDER THIS ACT, TO BE REDEEMED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS, 160 ACRES-$100; 80 ACRES-$50, 40 ACRES-$25; WHICH CERTIFICATE MAY ALSO BE RECEIVED AS PAYMENT FOR ANY PUBLIC LANDS IN THE U.S. SUBJECT TO PRIVATE ENTRY.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 29, REGARDING THE ACT OF SEPT. 28, 1850, GRANTING BOUNTY LAND TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO TABLE H.J.RES. 29.

ON DECIDING, THE POINT OF ORDER, WHETHER AN AMENDMENT IS IN ORDER TO THE BILL, H.R. 461, (MAR. 3, 1851) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO PAY A JUDGMENT OF $98,355.38 RECOVERED AGAINST COLONEL MITCHELL BY MAURICE HARMONEY, IT BEING A PRIVATE CLAIM, AND CONTRARY TO THE 30TH RULE OF THE SENATE.

TO TABLE H.J.RES. 29.

ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL, S. 251, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 635) LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS.

ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL H.R. 351, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE.

ON PASSAGE, OF THE BILL, S. 392 (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587) ESTABLISHING AN ASYLUM FOR THE RELIEF OF DISABLED SOLDIERS OF THE U.S..

TO TABLE S. 251 (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 635), A BILL LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS.

TO TABLE S. 394, GRANTING FLORIDA ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LAND FOR A RAILROAD.

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

TO AMEND H.R. 351 (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES POSTAGE ON PREPAID LETTERS FROM 3 CENTS TO 2 CENTS.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE, WHICH REFERRED TO THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY THE PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF MAINE, TO REPEAL OR MODIFY THE ACT FOR THE DELIVERY OF FUGITIVES FROM SERVICE OR LABOR.

ON ORDERING TO ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL, H.R. 85, (MAR. 3, 1851) PLACING JOSEPH D. WARD, WHO WAS A SERGEANT IN THE VOLUNTEERS IN THE MEXICAN WAR, ON THE PENSION ROLL AT THE RATE OF $20 PER MONTH COMMENCING MARCH 9, 1847, TO CONTINUE FOR LIFE, AND ISAAC WATTS GRIFFITHS, LATE SERGEANT IN THE ARMY OF THE U.S. ON PENSION ROLL AT $16 PER MONTH FROM OCT. 28, 1847, CONTINUING THROUGH LIFE.

TO BE PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE THE BILL S. 364, MAKING GOOD TO MISSOURI THE TWO PER CENT OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS, HERETOFORE WITHHELD FROM THE STATE.

TO TABLE THE MOTION REQUIRING THOMAS H. BENTON (MO.), TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE BE PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE THE BILL OF WHICH HE HAS GIVEN NOTICE, AND THAT EVERY OTHER SENATOR HAVE THE SAME RIGHT OF BEING HEARD IN REPLY OR SUPPORT.

TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATOR FROM MISSOURI HAVE LEAVE TO PROCEED TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE BE PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE THE BILL OF WHICH HE HAS GIVEN NOTICE AND EACH SENATOR TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO REPLY.

ON ORDERING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING S.J.RES. 49.

TO PASS S.J.RES. 49.

TO TABLE THE BILL S. 349, GRANTING PUBLIC LANDS TO SEVERAL STATES FOR SUPPORT OF THE INSANE.

ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL, H.R. 433, SUPPLYING DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1851, WHICH AMENDMENT GRANTS THE CHEROKEE NATION THE AMOUNT DUE UNDER THE TREATY OF AUG. 6, 1846, AND CARRIES OUT PROVISIONS OF THE TREATY OF 1835 AND 1836, PROVIDED THE CHEROKEE NATION FIND THEMSELVES IN SOME MANNER AGREEABLE TO AND WITH THE SEC. OF INTERIOR TO MAKE NO FURTHER CLAIMS.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMM. ON LIBRARY THE BILL S. 456 RPOVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNALS OF CONGRESS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER THE ELIMINATION OF THE SECOND SECTION DIRECTING THAT PAYMENT BE MADE ONLY FOR THE BOOKS ACTUALLY DELIVERED.