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TO AMEND S. 7, (APP. 1-14-41), A BILL FOR IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT, SAID AMENDMENT CONCERNING STATE IMPRISONMENT DEBT LAWS. (P. 96-3)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE SPEAKER'S DECISION THAT AN AMEND TO THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO REPORT THE POSTMASTERS WHO WERE REMOVED SINCE MARCH 3, 1829, AND PERSONS APPOINTED IN THEIR PLACES, UNDERSCORING THE NAMES OF ALL THOSE REMOVED FOR DELIQUENCY OR MISDEMEANOR, WAS IN ORDER. (P. 94-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 23, FOR THE RELIEF OF BENJAMIN ADAMS AND CO. AND OTHERS. (P. 94-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO REPORT THE POSTMASTERS REMOVED FROM OFFICE SINCE MARCH 3, 1829, AND THOSE PERSONS APPOINTED IN THEIR PLACES, UNDERSCORING THE NAMES OF ALL THOSE REMOVED FOR DELINQUENCY OR MISDEMEANOR. (P. 94-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE ON REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS TO INVESTIGATE THE EXPEDIENCY OF CONTINUING FOR 5 YRS. THE PENSIONS ALLOWED UNDER THE ACT GRANTING HALF PAY AND PENSIONS TO WIDOWS.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 536, WAS REJECTED. (P. 88-2)

TO PASS H.R. 536, AS AMENDED, SAID AMENDMENTS LIMITING OPERATION OF BILL TO MARCH 3, 1843, AND CHARGING SUPPORT OF SAID LUNATICS TO THE DIST. OF COLUMBIA. (P. 88-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 536, (APP. 2-2-41), A BILL MAKING TEMPORARY PROVISION FOR LUNATICS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN AN ASYLUM IN BALTIMORE, MD. (P. 54-3)

***MISSING TEXT*** INGERSOLL BE PERMITTED TO APPEAR AT THE BAR, AND THAT HE, AS WELL AS MR. NAYLOR, ADDRESS THE HOUSE ON THE CONTESTED ELECTION IN THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF PA. (P. 54-3)

TO CONSIDER THE BUSINESS ON THE SPEAKER'S TABLE.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO ADOPT H.R. 539, A BILL APPROPRIAT-ING ABOUT $151,000 OUT OF UNEXPENDED MONEY IN THE TREASURY FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS AND HALF PAY CHARGEABLE ON THE NAVY PENSION FUND, AND AMENDMENT SO ADD SEC. 2 TO THE EFFECT THAT THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1837, ENTITLED "AN ACT FOR THE MORE EQUITABLE ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY PENSION FUND," BE REPEALED. (P. 73-2)

TO TABLE A MEMORIAL FROM THE ILL. LEGISLATURE TO THE COMM. ON PUBLIC LANDS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL TO GRANT PROSPECTIVE PRE-EMPTIONS TO SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC LANDS, AND TO REDUCE THE PRICE TO SETTLERS. (P. 61-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 539, A BILL APPROPRIATING APPROXIMATELY $151,000 OUT OF UNEXPENDED MONEY IN THE TREASURY FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS AND HALF PAY CHARGEABLE ON THE NAVY PENSION FUND, SAID AMENDMENT TO ADD SEC. 2 TO THE EFFECT THAT THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1837, ENTITLED "AN ACT FOR THE MORE EQUITABLE ADMINISTRATION OF THE NAVY PENSION FUND, BE REPEALED. (P. 61-2)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO CONSIDER A PETITION FROM THE ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY IN PENN. (P. 51-3)

TO REFER H.R. 100, A BILL FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MANUFACTURES. (P. 53-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND SUBMIT A MOTION THAT H.R. 100, A BILL TO INSURE THE EXECUTION OF THE COLLECTION OF DUTIES ON IMPORTS, BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON MANUFACTURES. (P. 53-1)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE $80,000 FOR CUMBERLAND RD. IN MARYLAND. (P. 48-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO ADOPT H.R. 526, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM RULE OF NATURALIZATION. (P. 41-3)

TO GRANT THE USE OF THE HALL OF THE H.OF R. TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF THE CITY OF WASH., ON JAN. 4, 1840, FOR PROMOTION OF "ARTS AND SCIENCE." (P. 37-3)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK PAY TO THE DEFEATED CLAIMANTS TO SEATS FROM N.J. THE SAME COMPENSATION PER DIEM AND MILEAGE ALLOWED TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THROUGH JULY 16. (P. 36-3)

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK PAY TO THE DEFEATED CLAIMANTS TO SEATS FROM N.J. THE SAME COMPENSATION PER DIEM AND MILEAGE ALLOWED TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THROUGH JULY 16. (P. 37-1)

TO ELECT A CHAPLAIN, VOTES FOR MR. T. BRAXTON ARE CODED 1, FOR MR. J. BATES CODED, 2, FOR MR. L. REESE CODED 5.

TO REFER H.R. 526, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM RULE OF NATURALIZATION AND TO REPEAL ALL ACTS HERETOFORE PASSED ON THAT SUBJECT, TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 23-3)

TO TABLE RESOLUTION TO RESCING RULE 21.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 26, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR 1840.

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6, SAID AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FOR SURVEY OF APPALACHIA BAY.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND SUBMIT A RESOLUTION THAT THE HOUSE RULES BE SO FAR SUSPENDED THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR 1840, WITH ADOPTED AND PENDING AMENDMENTS AND THE BILL BE TAKEN UP BY THE HOUSE UNTIL DISPOSED OF.

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO PAY HOUSE OFFICERS EXTRA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK PAY THE UNSEATED CLAIMANTS TO THE N.J. SEATS THE SAME COMPENSATION AND MILEAGE, PAID TO THE SITTING MEMBERS FROM N.J.

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6, SAID AMENDMENT TO STRIKE OUT THE PASSAGE APPROPRIATING $60,000 FOR THE BUILD-ING OF A STEAM VESSEL OF WAR.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6, (APP. 7-20-40), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVY FOR 1840, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT SEVERAL RECENT APPROPRIATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND REPAIR OF NAVY YARDS WILL NOT BE EXPENDED BEFORE MARCH 4, 1841, UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY FOR PRESERVATION OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC BUSINESS AT SAID YARDS. (P. 541)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS INCREASE THEIR PAYMENT TO THEIR CLERK.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6, SAID AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $30,000 FOR SURVEY OF COAST TO ASCERTAIN THE PRACTICABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A NAVY YARD AND NAVAL STATION FOR PROTECTION OF COMMERCE OF GULF OF MEXICO.

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4, (APP. 7-20-40), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, AND FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS, WITH INDIAN TRIBES FOR 1840, SAID AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $38,646 FOR PAYMENT OF THE CLAIM PRESENTED BY THE ALABAMA EMIGRATING COMPANY.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6, SAID AMENDMENT TO ELIMINATE FROM SECOND SECTION THE WORDS." "A VIOLATION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS," AND INSERT, "IMPAIRING THE ABILITY OF THE NAVY TO MAKE PAYMENTS UNDER EXISTING CIRCUMSTANCES PRIOR TO MAR. 4, 1841." (IN REFERENCE TO DIVERTING PART OF NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR COMPLETING TWO STEAM VESSELS)"

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK PAY MR. C. INGERSOLL THE SAME COMPENSATION PER DIEM AND MILEAGE ALLOWED TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, UP TO JULY 17.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6, (APP. 20-40), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRES. TO ACCEPT PRESENTS FROM THE IMAUM OF MUSCAT AND THE COMPEROR OF MORACCO, TO SELL SAID PRESENTS AND PLACE PROCEEDS IN TREASURY.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6, SAID AMENDMENT TO STRIKE OUT: "FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SITE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRY DOCK FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE IN THE HARBOR OF N.Y., AS AUTHORIZED BY THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1835."

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4, SAID AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE APPROXIMATELY $32,000 TO EFFECT THE TREATY WITH THE STOCKBRIDGE AND MAUME INDIAN TRIBE.

TO TABLE MOTION TO AMEND JOURNAL OF JULY 16, 1840, SAID AMENDMENT TO INSERT IN JOURNAL: "THAT MR. EVANS MOVED TO THE TESTIMONY IN THE N.J. CASE READ, TO WHICH MR. DROMGOOLE OBJECTED."

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON SUSTAINING THE CHAIR'S DECISION REGARDING THE RIGHT TO SUBMIT REPORTS FROM THE COMM. OF ELECTIONS.

TO PRINT THE MINORITY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS SAID REPORT RECOMMENDING THAT THE SITTING MEMBERS FROM N.J. BE ENTITLED TO THEIR SEATS.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ENTITLING THE SITTING MEMBERS FROM N.J. TO THEIR SEATS.

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT THE SITTING MEMBERS FROM N.J., HAD THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION OF WHEN TO RECEIVE THE REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS REGARDING THE RIGHT OF CERTAIN PERSONS TO SEATS IN THE HOUSE.

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT IT IS NOT IN ORDER FOR THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS TO SUBMIT REPORTS AT THIS TIME.

TO PRINT THE JOURNAL OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS ON THE N.J., CONTESTED ELECTIONS.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ORDERING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION TO PRINT A REPORT OF THE MAJORITY OF THE COMM. OF ELECTIONS ON THE N.J., CONTESTED ELECTIONS.

TO PRINT MAJORITY REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS ON THE N.J., CONTESTED ELECTIONS, SAID REPORT TO ENTITLE THE SITTING MEMBERS FROM N.J. TO THEIR SEATS.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ADOPTING THE RESOL. OF THE COMMITTEE OF ELECTIONS ENTITLING THE PRESENT OCCUPANTS FROM N.J. TO THEIR SEATS.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5, THE ARMY APPROPRAITION BILL, (APP.7-20-40), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY FOR 1840, SAID AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATE $300,000 FOR HOSTILITIES IN FLORIDA, ARREARAGES, AND MISCELLANEOUS.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 5.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO EXCUSE MR. E. STANLY FROM VOTING ON A MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INSTRUCT THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE TO REPORT A BILL PROHIBITING ENLISTMENT OF COLORED PERSONS IN THE NAVY AND ARMY, BECAUSE THE COMMITTEE HAD NOT YET HAD TIME TO INVESTIGATE THE REPORT OF SUCH A BILL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND SUBMIT A RESOL. PROPOSING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY REPORT TO HIS HOUSE, WHO ARE LEGAL WITNESSES IN THE LT. HOOE CASE, AND WHO SHALL, IN THE FUTURE, BE EXAMINED AS WITNESSES IN COURT MARTIALS.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER THE BUSINESS BEFORE THAT COMMITTEE.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDER-ATION OF S.J.R. 16.

TO PASS S.J.R. 16, AS AMENDED.

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT A SUBMITTED RES., BEING A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE, SUSPENDED THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J.R. 16, AND THAT SAID RESOLUTION WAS OPEN TO DEBATE, SAID RESOLUTION STATING THAT THE CLERK HAS VIOLATED HIS OFFICIAL DUTY IN RETAINING A SENATE RESOLUTION.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REJECTED S.J.R.16.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CLERK VIOLATED HIS OFFICIAL DUTY IN RETAINING A SENATE RESOLUTION.

TO AMEND S.J.R. 16, (APP. 7-20-40), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ACCEPT PRESENTS FROM THE IMAUM OF MUSCAT AND THE EMPEROR OF MOROCCO, TO SELL SAID PRESENTS AND PLACE PROCEEDS IN U.S. TREASURY; SAID AMEND. AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION THE PROCEEDS AMONG THE INSTITUTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE SUPPORT OF ORPHANS.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S.J.R. 16.

TO PASS H.R. 6.

TO TABLE S. 369, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

TO TABLE H.R. 466, A BILL TO GIVE THE CHOICE OF GOVERNMENT OF TERRITORY OF FLORIDA TO THE PEOPLE, ELECTION TO BE NOV. NEXT, VOLUNTEERS TO BE ACCEPTED TO FIGHT IN FLORIDA WAR, ALL LANDS TAXED TO DEFRAY EXPENSES OF WAR, ALL LANDS IN TERRITORY BE DISPOSED OF BY LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR OF TERRITORY TO BE IN COMMAND.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO SUBMIT A RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS TO REPORT A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PRESERVE PUBLIC HARBORS ON LAKE ERIE FROM DESTRUCTION.

TO ADJOURN.

TO PASS H.R. 465, AS AMENDED.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, THAT H.R. 465 BE ENGROSSED AND READ FOR THIRD TIME.

TO PUT THE MAIN QUESTION, ON READING H.R. 465 FOR THIRD TIME.

TO ADOPT S. 386, A BILL TO EXTEND THE CHARTERS OF CERTAIN BANKS IN OR NEAR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO AMEND H.R. 465, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT IF ANY BANK RESUMES WITHIN 90 DAYS SPECIE PAYMENTS, THEY SHALL KEEP THEIR CHARTER UNTIL JULY 4, 1842, UNLESS CONGRESS DIRECT OTHERWISE, UNLESS THEY REFUSE TO PAY, IN WHICH CASE THEY MAY BE PROSECUTED AND FINED.

TO TABLE H.R. 465.

TO AMEND S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT TO HOLD LIABLE THE PRES. AND DIRECTORS OF CERTAIN BANKS FOR ALL NOTES ISSUED ON DEBTS CONTRACTED AFTER THIS BILL GOES INTO EFFECT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND INTRODUCE A NEW BILL, H.R. 465, EXTENDING THE CHARTER OF THE BANKS FOR 2 YEARS, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF WINDING UP THEIR AFFAIRS AND RESTRICTING BANKS FROM DOING ANY THING ELSE.

TO AMEND S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT TO HOLD LIABLE FOR DOUBLE AMOUNT DECLARED THE PRES. AND DIRECTORS OF ANY BANKS DECLARING ANY DIVIDENDS UNLAWFULLY AND PROVIDING THAT THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE HAVE JURISDICTION IN ACTIONS OF DEBT AGAINST BANKS WHOSE CHARTERS ARE EXTENDED FOR NOT OVER $100.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION THAT THE HOUSE RESOLUTION OF 3/7 LAST, REGARDING THE CESSATION OF EXECUTION OF CERTAIN PARTS OF THE TREATY WITH THE WINNEBAGO INDIANS IN 1837, BE RESCINDED.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER H.R. 297, AN ACT TO CONTINUE THE CORPORATE EXISTENCE OF THE BANKS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ON CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT A CALL OF THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER, BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION HAVING BEEN ORDERED, AND THE PRESENT PROCEEDINGS ON S. 299, WERE UNDER THE OPERATION OF THE PREVIOUS QUESTION.

TO AMEND S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT NOT TO ALLOW BANKS IN THE DISTRICT TO MAKE ANY DIVIDENDS DURING THE TIME BANKS REFUSE TO PAY ALL LIABILITIES IN SPECIE ON DEMAND.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT NOT TO ALLOW BANKS TO ISSUE NOTES UNDER $10.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 299.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT IF SAID BANKS REFUSE TO PAY IN SPECIE THE BANK MAY BE SUBJECT TO JUDGEMENT AND EXECUTION AT LAW, AND TEN DAY NOTICE.

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TO CONCUR IN FIFTH BRANCH OF AMENDMENT TO S. 299, SAID TEXT PROVIDING THAT THE BANK'S NOTES BE REDEEMABLE BY SPECIE OR ON FAILURE THEREOF, THE BANK'S CHARTER SHALL BE FORFEITED.

TO AMEND S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT TO REVOKE CHARTER OF DISTRICT BANKS FOR FAILURE TO REDEEM THEIR NOTES IN SPECIE.

TO AMEND S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT TO NOT ALLOW BANKS TO ISSUE NOTES LESS THAN $20, AFTER JAN. 1, 1841.

TO ADOPT AN AMENDMENT TO A RESOLUTION THAT CONGRESS ADJOURN ON JULY 21, 1840, SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO ADJOURN CONGRESS ON JULY 15, 1840.

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION THAT CONGRESS ADJOURN ON 7/21/1840, SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING TO ADJOURN CONGRESS ON JULY 15, 1840.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 299.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH IT WAS DECIDED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION THAT CONGRESS ADJOURN ON JULY 21, 1840, SAID AMENDMENT BEING TO ADJOURN CONGRESS ON JULY 15, 1840.

TO AMEND S. 299, SAID AMENDMENT NOT TO ALLOW BANKS TO ISSUE NOTES UNDER $10.

TO TABLE S. 299, A BILL EXTENDING THE CHARTERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BANKS, UNDER CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS, FOR TWO YEARS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND SUBMIT A RESOLUTION THAT BOTH HOUSES ADJOURN ON JULY 21, 1840.

TO ORDER THE PRINTING OF THE DOCUMENTS REFERRING TO THE COURT MARTIAL OF LT. HOOE.

TO READ FOR A THIRD TIME S. 127.

TO AMEND THE TITLE OF S. 127, TO READ: "A BILL TO REDUCE THE VALUE OF PROPERTY, THE PRODUCTS OF THE FARMER, AND THE WAGES OF THE LABORER, TO DESTROY THE INDEBTED PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PLACE TREASURY OF NATION IN HANDS OF PRESIDENT."

TO PASS S. 127.