Charles S. Benton

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 160, (3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS. (P. 574)

TO SUSPEND RULES TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTION THE COMMITTEE OS WAYS AND MEANS TO REPORT S. 184, FOR THE RELIEF OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. (P. 572)

TO TABLE S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47). AN ACT MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION.

TO APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO USE APPROPRIATIONS CONTAINED IN SEVERAL ACTS PASSED DURING THE -RESENT SESSI-N -& C-NGRESS, TO CONCLUDE A TREATY OF PEACE WITH MEXICO, IS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE IT HAD NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS AND HAD NEVER BEEN HEARD BY THAT COMMITTEE.

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING FURTHER APPROPRAITIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE CONCLUSION, SAID AMENDMENT PROHIBITING SLAVERY IN ANY TERRITORY ACQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THE WAR, EXCEPT THAT FUGITIVE SLAVES MUST BE RETURNED.

TO TABLE S. 178, A BILL TO PURCHASE THE PAPERS OF THE LATE JAMES MADISON, A FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON S. 178, "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE MANUSCRIPT PAPERS OF THE LATE JAMES MADISON, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE U.S." (P. 524)

TO PASS S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS FOR BRINGING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION. (P. 573-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 641, SUPPLEMENTAL TO AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FRO THE BETTER ORGANIZATION OF THE TREASURY, AND FOR THE COLLECTION, SAFEKEEPING, TRANSFER AND DISBURSEMENT OF THE PUBLIC REVENUE. (P. 574-2)

TO ADJOURN SINE DIE.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, APPROPRIATING $16,000 FOR THE PAVING OF PA. AVENUE. (P. 569-2)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR INDEMMTIES O THE CLAIMANTS IN THE CASE OF THE ARMISTAS, A SCHOONER. (P. 569-2)

TO ADJOURN.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON S. 105, (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), A BILL MAKING FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION. (P. 569-1)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, APPROPRIATING $2,200 FOR THE REPAIR OF THE BRIDGE ACROSS THE POTOMAC REVER. (P. 569)

TO TABLE S. 105 (50-9 STAT 174, 3-3-47), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO BRING THE WAR WITH MEXICO TO A SPEEDY AND HONORABLE TERMINATION. (P. 569-1)

TO ADJOURN.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.R. 599, (3-3-47) CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1848 SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION FOR LIGHTING PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FROM THE CAPITOL TO THE EXECUTIVE BUILDINGS. (P. 569-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE MOTION TO SUSPEND RULE WAS NOT IN ORDER, THE RULES BEING ALREADY SUSPENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENABLING THE HOUSE TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THIS STATE OF THE UNION, THIS MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 184, FOR RELIEF OF THE PEOPLE OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. (P. 569-3)

TO ADJOURN.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 599, WHICH APPROPRIATES $6,775 FOR THE CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE AUZALIARY GUARD. (P. 569)

TO COMMIT S. 184, FOR THE RELIEF OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND, TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND TO MAKE IT THE SPECIAL ORDER FOR 2 O'CLOCK TO DAY. (P. 557-2)

TO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE HOUSE IS AUTHORIZED TO SUSCRIBE FOR THE SAME NUMBER OF COPIES OF THE CONGRESSIONAL GLOBE AS EACH MEMBER OF THE SENATE. (P. 558-1)

TO TABLE S. 184, AN ACT TO PROVIDE SOME RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERING PEOPLE OF IRELAND AND SCOTLAND. (P. 557-1)

TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 635 (3-3-47), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE FOR FISCAL 1848, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A PROVISION THAT ALL ADVERTISEMENTS MADE UNDER THE ORDER OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL OF LETTERS UNCALLED FOR IN NEWSPAPERS SHALL BE DESIGNATED BY THE POSTMASTER IN THE TOWN WHERE THE OFFICE IS SITUATED, PROVEDED THE EDITOR AGREES TO INSERT SAID MATERIAL FOR A PRICE NO GREATER THAN THAT NOW FIXED BY LAW.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 200 FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF JOHN PAUL JONES, WAS TABLED. (P. 557-2)

TO REXONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 200, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF JOHN PAUL JONES, WAS TABLED.

TO TABLE S. 137, "AN ACT TO EXEMPT CERTAIN ARTICLES IMPORTED FOR LITERARY INSTITUTIONS FROM THE PAYMENT OF DUTY." (P. 558-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE ON H.R. 671, TO INCREASE THE REVENUE FROM DUTH ON IMPORTS, AND ALSO FROM THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS, TO AID IN THE PROSECUTION OF THE WAR WITH MEXICO, SHALL CEASE AT 5 P.M. THIS DAY. (P. 537-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 671, (P. 539-2)

TO PASS H.R. 671. (P. 539-3)

TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 671, WHICH SUBSTITUTE WOULD INCREASE DUTY ON SPECIFIED IMPORTS, BUT WOULD OMIT THE SECTION DEALING WITH SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS. (P. 539-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH A SUBSTITUTE TO 671, RETAINING THE PROVISION FOR INCREASED DUTY ON SPECIFIED BUT OMITTING THE SECTION ON SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS, WAS AGREED TO. (P. 539-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO S. 160 RELATING TO THE NUMBER OF BRIGADIER AND MAJOR-GENERALS TO BE APPOINTED. (P. 518-3)

TO PASS S. 160. (P. 527-3)

TO TABLE S. 160 (3-3-47), AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR AN ADDITIONAL NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS. (P. 518-3)

TO AMEND S. 160 BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DESIGNATE ANY MAJOR-GENERAL DURING THE WAR WITH MEXICO, PROVIDED THAT OFFICERS SHALL CEASE TO )XCERCISE POWER WHEN THE WAR IS OVER. (P. 527)

TO AMEND H.R. 635 (3-3-47) POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1848, PROVIDING THAT ALL ADVERTISEMENTS OF UNCLAIMED LETTERS SHALL BE MADE IN NEWSPAPERS DESINGATED BY THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL, PROVIDED THAT EDITORS OF SUCH NEWSPAPERS SHALL NOT CHARGE MORE THAN THE PRICE FIXED BY LAW. (P. 511-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 635 (3-3-47), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE POST OFFICE FOR FISCAL 1848. (P. 510-1)

TO PASS H.R. 636, (3-3-47), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE ERECTION OF CERTAIN LIGHTHOUSES. (P. 511-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PURCHASE 500 OF DISTURNELL'S MAP OF MEXICO, AND 2000 COPIES OF TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP OF THE ROAD FROM MISSOURI TO OREGON, OUT OF THE FORMER, EACH MEMBER TO BE FURNISHED WITH FIVE COPIES; OF THE LATTER, WITH EIGHT COPIES. (P. 503-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 597 (3-3-47), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY AND OF VOLUNTEERS FOR FISCAL 1848, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THESE APPROPRIATIONS ARE MADE WITH NO VIEW OF SANCTIONING ANY PROSECUTION OF THE EXISTING WAR WITH MEXICO FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TERRITORY TO FORM NEW STATES TO BE ADDED TO THE UNION. (P. 492-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 597, BY APPROPRIATING $500,000 TO BE EXPENDED FOR THE COMFORT OF DISCHARGED SOLDIERS, SO DISABLED BY WOUNDS OR DISEASE RECEIVED IN THE SERVICE AS TO BE UNABLE TO PROCEED TO THEIR HOMES. (P. 492-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO INFORM THE HOUSE BY WHOSE ORDER THE SECOND REGIMENT OF MISSISSIPPI RIFLEMEN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE U.S. BARRACKS DURING THEIR NECESSARY DELAY IN NEW ORLEANS AND FORCED TO PITCH TENTS IN THE DAMP BOTTOMS OF THE MISS. RIVER AT THE MOST INCLEMENT SEASON. (P. 484-1)

TO PASS H.R. 597.

TO ENGROSS AND READ FOR THE 3RD TIME AN ITEM IN THE RIVERS AND HARBORS APPROPRIATION BILL APPROPRIATING $500,000 FOR CONTINUATION OF THE CUMBERLAND ROAD.

TO PASS A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 472-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE H.J. RES. 58 , TO GRANT THE BRASS CANNON CAPTURED BY GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON AT PENSACOLA TO BE DELIVERED TO THE JACKSON MONUMENT COMMITTEE TO BE USE IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STATUE OF GENERAL JACKSON (P. 461-3)

TO PASS H.R. 200, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE HEIRS OF JOHN PAUL JONES. (P. 462-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DEBATE ON H.R. 84, TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUING CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TERRITORY OF WISCONSIN SHALL CEASE IN THIRTY MINUTES AFTER IT SHALL BE AGAIN TAKEN UP IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 461-1)

TO ENGROSS AND READ FOR THE THIRD TIME H.R. 163, A BILL TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN ROADS IN THE TERRITORY OF WISCONSIN. (P. 452-1)

TO AGREE TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS OF SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 604, A BILL PROVIDING FOR REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSIONS.

TO AMEND H.R. 648, TO ADMIT THE TERRITORY OF WISCONSIN AS A STATE OF THE UNION, BY GRANTING CERTAIN UNDISPOSED LAND TO THE SUPPORT OF EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, PROVIDING THAT THE STATE FIRST ASSENT TO ACCEPTANCE OF THIS GRANT.

TO PASS H.R. 612 (3-3-47), A BILL TO FURTHER EXTEND THE CHARTER OF THE UNION BANK OF GEORGETOWN IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H.J. RES. 55, TENDER-ING THE THANKS OF CONGRESS OF NAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR, SO THAT THE JOINT RESOLUTION PROVIDES TO HAVE GOLD MEDALS STRUCK AND PRESENTED TO GENERALS BUTLER, HENDERSON, TWIGGS, WORTH AND QUITMAN AND THE NEAREST MALE RELATIVE OF BRIGADIER-GENERAL HAMER.

TO TABLE H.R. 612, A BILL TO FURTHER EXTEND THE CHARTER OF THE UNION BANK OF GEORGETOWN, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 433-3)

TO AGREE TO AMENDMENT TO H.R. 622, PROVIDING THAT THERE SHALL BE NEITHER SLAVERY NOR INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE IN ANY TERRITORY OR ON THE CONTINENT OF AMERICA, EXCEPT FOR CRIMES WHEREOF THE PARTY SHALL HAVE BEEN DULY CONVICTED, PROVIDED THAT ANY PERSON ESCAPING INTO SUCH TERRITORY MAY BE LAWFULLY RECLAIMED AND CONVEYED TO PERSON CLAIMING HIS OR HER LABOR. (P. 425-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 622. (P. 425-2)

TO PASS H.R. 622.

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 622. (P. 424-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT ALL DEBATE ON H.R. 622, PROVIDING FOR THE EXPENSES ATTENDING INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS, SHALL CEASE ON MONDAY, FEB. 15TH.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 604 (2-20-47), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF REVOLUTIONARY AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U.S. FOR FISCAL 1848.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO CLOSE DEBATE ON H.R. 622, MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR EXPENSES ATTENDING INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS, ON SAT. FEB. 13TH.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT WHEREAS JAMES H. HOUSTON REPORTER OF THE UNION, PUBLISHED A CARD IN THAT PAPER LAST EVENING ASSUMING THE RESPONSIBILITY IN TOTO OF THE FALSE AND SCANDALOUS REPORT OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HOUSE ON SAT. LAST, HE BE AND IS HEREBY EXPELLED FROM THIS HOUSE. (P. 360-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO HAVE A COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO EXAMINE THE REPORT OF THE UNION IN REGARD TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON SATURDAY LAST ON THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS WISHART, AND TO ASCERTAIN THE NAMES OF THE REPORTERS AND MEMBERS CREATING A DISORDER.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO HAVE A COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS APPOINTED TO EXAMINE THE REPORT OF THE UNION OF THE 6TH INSTANT IN REGARD TO PROCEEDING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON SATURDAY LAST ON THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS WISHART, AND TO ASCERTAIN THE NAMES OF THE REPORTERS AND MEMBERS CREATING A DISORDER. (P. 352)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO HAVE A COMMITTEE OF FIVE MEMBERS INQUIRE WHETHER OTHER REPORTERS THAN THOSE OF THE UNION AND LETTER WRITERS ASSIGNED SEATS ON THIS FLOOR HAVE PUBLISHED LIBELOUS REPORTS OF PROCEEDINGS DURING THIS SESSION; IF THE IMPROPER CONDUCT OF ANY MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE LED TO RESTRICTING THE MEMBERS IN THE QUANTITY OF WRAPPING PAPER AND ENVELOPES TO BE USED BY THEM. (P. 352-2)

TO PASS H.R. 599 (3-347), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1848. (P. 335-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT DEBATE SHALL CEASE IN 30 MINUTES AFTER "SAME" (SIC) SHALL AGAIN BE TAKEN UP BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERAL TAYLOR, AND AN AMENDMENT THERETO RELATING TO PROMOTION OR RETURN OF SANTA ANA TO MEXICO. (P. 303)

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION RELATING TO UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERAL TAYLOR BY REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO INFORM HOUSE IF ANY AGENT WAS SENT TO HAVANA, IN CONNECTION WITH PROMOTION OR RETURN OF SANTA ANA TO MEXICO. (P. 303)

TO POSTPONE THE SPECIAL ORDER, H.R. 622, A BILL MAKING FURTHER PROVISIONS FOR THE EXPENSES ATTENDING THE INTER-COURSE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS. (P. 303)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO FURNISH THE UNPUBLISHED CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENERAL TAYLOR.

TO SHUT OFF ALL DEBATE AND BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF THE BILL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE ALL THE CORRESPONDENCE WITH GENFRAL TAYLOR SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES WHICH HAS NOT BEEN PUBLISHED, AND THE PUBLICATION OF WHICH WOULD NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO PUBLIC INTEREST. (P. 296)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 55. (P. 295)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H. J. RES. 55. (P. 296)

TO TABLE H.J. RES. 55.

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 55 BY ADDING "ENGAGED AS IT WAS AND STILL IS IN WAR FORCED UPON US BY MEXICO AND CONTINUED BY US IN DEFENSE OF HONOR AND VINDICATION OF THE JUST RIGHTS OF THE U.S." (P. 295-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION OF (3-3-47) THANKS TO MAJOR GENERAL ZACHARY TAYLOR, THE OFFICER AND SOLDIERS UNDER HIS COMMAND, FOR THEIR CONDUCT IN STORMING THE CITY OF MONTEREY.

TO EXCUSE MR. CULVER, BECAUSE OF HIS ABSENCE FROM THE CHAMBER.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A SECOND MOTION FOR A CALL OF THE HOUSE WAS NOT IN ORDER PENDING A MOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE, UNDER RULE 55.

TO ADJOURN.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE AGREED TO A RESOLUTION OFFERED BY MR. SCHENCK TERMINATING ALL DEBATE ON H.R. 596.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT MR. ROOT'S MOTION TO TABLE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION WAS NOT IN ORDER.

TO AFFIRM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT MR. ASHMUN'S MOTION THAT HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WAS NOT IN ORDER BECAUSE MR. JONES MOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE, WHICH IS A PRIVILEGED QUESTION, WAS BEFORE THE HOUSE.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 596.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A SECOND NOTION FOR A CALL OF THE HOUSE WAS NOT IN ORDER, PENDING A MOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE.

TO EXCUSE THE NON-ATTENDANCE OF MR. EWING. (P. 283-1)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 596. (P. 282)

TO ADJOURN.

TO ADJOURN, CHAIR VOTES YES.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ADJOURN.

TO EXCUSE MR. ASHMUN FROM VOTING UPON THE APPEAL OF MR. TOOMBS, FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT A 2ND CALL OF THE HOUSE WAS NOT IN ORDER PENDING A NOTION TO RECONSIDER A VOTE, NO QUORUM VOTING.

TO ADJOURN.

TO EXCUSE THE NON-ATTENDANCE OF MR. HUBBARD. (P. 283-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 596, (3-3-47), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1848. (P. 281)

TO ADJOURN.