John L. Robinson

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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 162, WHICH IS FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS WHICH SHALL ALSO READ "AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF WILLIAM A. CHRISTIAN." (P. 1166-1)

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 CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, PROVIDING TO ESTABLISH A WESTERN MILITARY ASYLUM AND TO PURCHASE A SUITABLE SITE WITH AN APPROPRIATION IN ADDITION TO THE SUM ALREADY APPROPRIATED TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE MILITARY ASYLUM. (P. 1035-2,3)

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 APPROPRIATING FOR THE DEFENSE OF SAN FRANCISCO. (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.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO PAY EXTRA COMPENSATION TO THE EMPLOYEES ABOUT THIS HOUSE AND CAPITOL. (P. 978-1)

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

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION RELATING TO EXTRA COMPENSATION TO EMPLOYEES IN AND ABOUT THE CAPITOL. (P. 978-1)

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 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 ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 650-1)

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

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 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 PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR EVENING SESSIONS FOR THE HOUSE.

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 ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13.

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

TO TABLE H.R. 344.

TO REJECT H.R. 344, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A MINT IN NEW YORK.

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

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 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 TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING A RESOLUTION TO GRANT PAY PER DIEM AND MILEAGE TO JOHN TALIAFERRO THE SAME AS THE PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE RECEIVE FROM COMMENCEMENT OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 13TH CONGRESS TO AND INCLUDING THE SECOND OF AUG. 1813, AND FROM SECOND SESSION OF 13TH CONGRESS TO AND INCLUDING FEB. 17, 1814. (P. 332-3)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 341, A BILL TO SUPPRESS THE CIRCULATION OF SMALL NOTES AS CURRENCY IN THE DIST. OF COLUMBIA. (P. 335-3)

TO PASS H.R. 326 (2-26-53), A BILL TO PREVENT FRAUDS UPON THE TREASURY. (P. 301-1,2)

TO TABLE H.R. 326, (2-26-53), A BILL TO PREVENT FRAUDS UPON THE TREASURY OF THE U.S. (P. 296-3)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON S. 32, A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO THE WIDOW OF GENERAL NORTH. (P. 234-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 230-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 329 (1-20-53), NAVY PENSIONS, H.R. 332 (3-2-53), MILITARY ACADEMY APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 189-1,2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT IT SHALL BE THE STANDING AND SPECIAL ORDER TO CALL THE COMMITTEES FOR REPORTS UNTIL ALL CALLED, BUT NO RESOLUTIONS REPORTED SHALL BE PUT ON ITS PASSAGE UNLESS BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT, AND ANY BILL OBJECTED TO MAY BE WITHDRAWN.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 178-3)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE STANDING AND SPECIAL ORDER OF THE HOUSE.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 30, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF TWO CLERKS AND ONE MESSENGER IN THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC PRINTING.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL TOMORROW 12 O'CLOCK M. (P. 164-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, SO THAT A CONGRESSMAN MAY MOVE THAT S. RES. 5 BE TAKEN FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE. S.RES. 5 AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO CONFER THE TITLE OF LT. GENERAL BY BREVET FOR EMINENT SERVICES.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT THERE BE PAID TO FRANCIS H. SMITH OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND, $150 FOR HIS SERVICES IN REPORT-ING THE EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY RELATIVE TO THE CHARGES AGAINST THE HON. JOHN C. WATROUS, DISTRICT JUDGE FOR THE DISTRICT OF TEXAS.

TO PASS H.J.RES. 30, AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF TWO CLERKS AND ONE MESSENGER IN THE OFFICE OF SUPT. OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT TWO HUNDRED EXTRA COPIES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS BE PRINTED FOR THE USE OF THE HEAD OF EACH EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT.

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST BRANCH OF THE RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE PAY TO JOHN TALIAFERRO, OF VA., THE SAME COMPENSATION PER DIEM AND MILEAGE THAT IS ALLOWED TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, COMPUTING THE PER DIEM FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 12TH CONGRESS, TILL DEC. 2, 1811. (P. 137-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT SO MUCH OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE AS RELATES TO COMMERCE AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HARBORS AND RIVERS, BE REFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE.

TO AGREE TO THE SECOND BRANCH OF THE RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE ALSO PAY THE SAID JOHN TALIAFERRO A LIKE COMPENSATION PER DIEM AND MILEAGE, FROM THE COMMENCE-MENT OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 13TH CONGRESS TO AND INCLUDING THE SECOND OF AUGUST 1813, AND LIKE COMPENSATION FROM THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRTEEN-TH CONGRESS INCLUDING FEB. 17, 1814. (P. 137-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT STANDING COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO BE CALLED THE GENERAL COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WHOSE DUTY IT SHALL BE TO REPORT A BILL AT EACH SESSION OF CONGRESS MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PRIVATE CLAIMANTS.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT OF A STANDING COMMITTEE OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS TO BE CALLED THE GENERAL COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WHOSE DUTY IT SHALL BE TO REPORT A BILL AT EACH SESSION OF CONGRESS MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENTS OF PRIVATE CLAIMANTS. (P. 96-1)

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.

TO PASS H.R. 297, AN ACT, DECLARING THE WHEELING BRIDGES LAWFUL STRUCTURES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONERS OF WILMINGTON, N.C., TO LEVY A TONNAGE DUTY ON VESSELS, FOR CLEANING OUT THE OBSTRUCTION AT THE MOUTH OF CAPE FEAR RIVER. (P. 2014-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 282.

TO AMEND H.R. 282, BY APPROPRIATING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE JAMES AND APPOMATOX RIVERS BELOW RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG. (P. 2014-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 290, A BILL TO GRANT RIGHT OF WAY, AND A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC LAND TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN RAILRAOD IN MICHIGAN.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 290 WAS LAID ON THE TABLE.

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON RECOMMITTING TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE H.R. 282, (8-30-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN RIVERS AND HARBORS.

TO TABLE H.R. 290. (P. 1983-1,2)

TO TABLE H.R. 290. (P. 1982-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS BILLS THE SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY. (P. 1826-1,1852-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES IN ORDER TO TAKE UP RESOLUTION TO FIX THE TIME FOR FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. (P. 1926-2)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE NEW MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE BOOKS FURNISHED TO MEMBERS OF THE 28, 29, 30, AND 31ST CONGRESSES. (P. 1926-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 284, (8-4-52), A BILL GIVING RIGHT OF WAY TO ALL RAIL AND PLANK ROADS PASSING THROUGH THE PUBLIC LANDS BELONGING TO THE U.S.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE EVENING SESSIONS FOR THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.

TO TABLE H.R. 271, A BILL GRANTING THE RIGHT OF WAY AND A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC LANDS TO THE STATES OF FLORIDA AND ALABAMA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN RAILROADS IN SAID STATES. (P. 1838-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 300. (P. 1023-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 300. (P. 1823-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 300, A BILL TO ADMIT RAILROAD IRON FREE OF DUTY. (P. 1822-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 271. (P. 1814-2)