Mathias Morris

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE OVER AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 981; THE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTIVE PRINTING AND BINDING TO BE DONE UPON ADVERTIZED CONTRACT.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR CONCERNING THE RECEIPT OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT ON THE SUBJECT OF THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CHANGE OF THE DAILY HOUR OF THE MEETING OF THE HOUSE TO 11 O'CLOCK.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO REPORT WHETHER CHARLES INGERSOLL, FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF PHILADELPHIA, HAS PAID ALL OR ANY PART OF HIS DEFAULT OF $76,491.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CALL UP A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY FOR A RETURN OF SUCH MARINE STORES, SUPPLIED TO DIFFERENT NAVY YARDS, AS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR CONTRACTS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE AFFAIR BETWEEN COMMODORE ELLIOTT AND MIDSHIPMAN BARTON.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO TABLE S. 1.

TO TABLE S. 1, TO REDUCE AND GRADUATE THE PRICE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE GIVEN AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THIS SESSION.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH MR. WAGENER WAS EXCUSED FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.

TO EXCUSE MR. ELMOR FROM SERVING ON THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.

TO APPOINT NINE MEMBERS TO A SELECT COMMITTEE IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION THAT THE RULES BE SO AMENDED AS TO SUBSTITUTE THE "VIVA VOCE" VOTE OF THE MEMBERS IN ALL CASES IN WHICH THE BALLOT IS AT PRESENT REQUIRED.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO PRINT 20,000 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS #54 AND #69 IN RELATION TO THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION.

TO ADOPT THE FIRST SECTION OF THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION, WHICH RELATED TO THE PRINTING OF THE NAMED DOCUMENTS.

TO ADOPT THE SECOND SECTION OF THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION WHICH ASKS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO REPORT TO THE HOUSE ALL INFORMATION RELATING TO ANY OTHER DEFAULTERS OF THE PUBLIC MONEY, SINCE OCTOBER, 1837.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO PRINT 20,000 EXTRA COPIES OF DOCUMENTS #297 AND #13 RELATING TO THE DEFALCATION OF SAMUEL SWARTWOUT, FORMER COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS FOR THE PORT OF NEW YORK.

TO AMEND THE SWARTWOUT RESOLUTION TO PRINT ONLY DOCUMENT #13

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE MOTION THAT H. R. 369, "AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN SURVIVING OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE REVOLUTION APPROVED JUNE 7, 1832", BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY FOR TUESDAY, THE 15TH INSTANT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY AND TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT CAUSE FOR IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST HIM.

TO ALLOW MR. ADAMS TO PROCEED IN RELATION TO HIS MOTION MADE ON THE 20TH INSTANT, THAT THE HAITI PETITION BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER AND REPORT UPON IT.

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL TO SHOW THAT MR. CUSHING PRESENTED THE PETITION OF JOSEPH YOUNG AND OTHERS OF SALISBURY, MASS., WHICH WAS TABLED LAST DECEMBER, AND THAT MR. CUSHING PROTESTED SAID ACTION.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION "IF, ON THE PRESENTATION OF A PETITION, OBJECTIONS BE MADE TO RECEIVING SAME, THE QUESTION SHALL BE PUT, AND DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE."

TO GIVE PERMISSION TO MR. NAYLOR TO PROCEED WITH HIS REMARKS RELATING TO TAKING HIS SEAT IN CONGRESS; MOTION ARISING DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO ASK THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE INFORMATION RELATING TO THE INSURRECTION AT HARRISBURG, PA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A RESOLUTION TO ASK THE PRESIDENT TO COMMUNICATE TO THE HOUSE WHETHER THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT WAS CALLED UPON BY THE GOVERNOR OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR ARMED FORCES, ARMS AND AMMUNITION, TO BE FURNISHED TO THE TROOPS RECENTLY CALLED OUT BY THAT GOVERNOR.

ELECTION OF CHAPLAIN: CODE; REESE (1), HUTCHINSON (2), BULFINCH (5), OTHERS (8).

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO ADD TO THE RULES THE PROVISION THAT IN ALL CASES OF ELECTION BY THE HOUSE, THE VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN VIVA VOCE.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO ADD TO THE RULES THE PROVISION THAT IN ALL CASES OF ELECTION BY THE HOUSE, THE VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN VIVA VOCE.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO GRANT TO THE WIDOW OF COL. FRANKLIN, THE FORMER CLERK OF THE HOUSE, HIS SALARY UP TO DECEMBER 3, 1838.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE CONDUCT OF ANDREW STEVENSON, THE MINISTER TO ENGLAND, IN REGARD TO A DUEL WITH DANIEL O'CONNER.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT ALL PETITIONS, MEMORIALS AND REMONSTRANCES AGAINST THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS, PRESENTED AT THE PRESENT CONGRESS, TOGETHER WITH THE RESOLUTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURES OF SEVERAL STATES, BE REFERRED TO A SELECT COMMITTEE TO REPORT UPON THEM.

TO ELECT A CLERK TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; VOTES FOR GARLAND ARE CODED (1), VOTES FOR CLARK ARE CODED (2), ALL OTHERS ARE CODED (8).

TO ELECT A CLERK TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; VOTES FOR GARLAND ARE CODED (1), VOTES FOR CLARK ARE CODED (2), ALL OTHERS ARE CODED (8).

TO ELECT A CLERK TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; GARLAND IS CODED (1), CLARK IS CODED (2).

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO ELECT A CLERK OF THE HOUSE; AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE THAT THE ELECTION WILL BE VIVA VOCE.

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE WHICH REJECTED ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H. R. 597.

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF H. R. 597.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO FIX A CERTAIN DAY FOR ADJOURNMENT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, IN ORDER TO TAKE UP THE RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND FOR TWO YEARS THAT PART OF THE ACT OF 1836 WHICH PROHIBITS THE RECEIPT OF BILLS OF SPECIE PAYING BANKS LESS THAN $5.

TO TABLE H. R. 706.

TO TABLE H. R. 706, TO REMOVE THE WALLS OF THE TREASURY BUILDING AND TO ERECT A FIRE-PROOF BUILDING FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO SUSPEND, FOR TWO YEARS, THAT PART OF THE ACT OF 1836 WHICH PROHIBITS THE RECEIPT OF BILLS OF SPECIE PAYING BANKS LESS THAN $5; ALSO TO SUSPEND PAYMENT TO PENSIONERS FOR TWO YEARS.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 676 WHICH WOULD APPROPRIATE A FURTHER SUM FOR THE SUBSISTENCE AND REMOVAL OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANS.

TO AMEND H. R. 676 TO USE THE SUM, ORIGINALLY APPROPRIATED FOR AN ARMY IN THE CHEROKEE COUNTRY, AS AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR THE LANDS CEDED TO THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDED THE PRESIDENT IS SATISFIED THAT AN ARMY IS NOT NEEDED.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 676 WHICH WOULD APPROPRIATE A SUM TO SATISFY ALL CLAIMS FOR THE CHEROKEE INDIANS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H. R. 706, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE WALLS OF THE TREASURY BUILDING.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT TURNEY AND BELL APOLOGIZE TO THE HOUSE FOR ASSAULTING EACH OTHER DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 676.

TO TABLE THE PETITION PRAYING THAT THE RIGHTS OF THE CHEROKEE INDIANS BE RESPECTED, AND THAT THE ALLEGED TREATY NOT BE EXECUTED BY FORCE AND THAT IT BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE IN CHARGE OF THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO CONDEMN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A GOVERNMENT BANK.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 270, TO CONTINUE THE CORPORATE EXISTENCE OF THE BANKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION TO DISCHARGE THE SELECT COMMITTEE WHICH WAS CONSIDERING THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RELATING TO THE INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN PAUPERS INTO THIS COUNTRY, AND TO RETURN THE PAPERS AND REPORTS TO THE PRESIDENT.

TO TABLE H. R. 804, TO CONTINUE IN FORCE THE ACT OF 1837, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF HORSES AND OTHER PROPERTY LOST OR DESTROYED IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE; MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 762.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON PASSAGE OF H. R. 762. (CHAIR VOTED IN THE NEGATIVE.)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS TO INVESTIGATE THE EXPEDIENCY OF REPEALING PARTS OF THOSE ACTS WHICH RESTRICT SMALL NOTES.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS TO REPORT THE BILL TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY OFFICER OF THE GOVERNMENT TO ENFORCE ANY ORDER TO MAKE A DISTINCTION IN THE KINDS OF CURRENCY IN WHICH THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE REVENUE SHALL BE COLLECTED.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO SUBMIT A RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS TO REPORT A BILL MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY OFFICER OF THE GOVERNMENT TO ENFORCE ANY ORDER MAKING A DISTINCTION IN THE KINDS OF CURRENCY IN WHICH THE DIFFERENT BRANCHES OF THE REVENUE SHALL BE COLLECTED.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DESCRIPTION OF CURRENCY RECEIVABLE BY THE GOVERNMENT, FOR THE SALE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS, FOR CUSTOMS, AND FOR ANY DEBTS OR DUTIES DUE THE UNITED STATES.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN RELATION TO ORDER OF BUSINESS, IN ORDER THAT THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, MAY CONSIDER H. R. 762.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO PRINT 1500 EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE SURVEY OF THE ALLEGHANY RIVER.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, IN ORDER TO REPORT A BILL TO RAISE MONEY BY A LOAN OR BY TREASURY NOTES.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO REFER H. R. 762 TO COMMITTEE.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO PRINT 20,000 EXTRA COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO TABLE THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO TABLE DISCUSSION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO ALLOW A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER THE TREASURY NOTE BILL; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE BILLS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO TABLE THE SUBJECT OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY, WITH THE PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS PRESENTED TO THE HOUSE UPON THE SUBJECT OF DUELING, AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT UPON THE SAME.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY. (CHAIR VOTED IN THE NEGATIVE.)

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY, WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT THE ARGUMENTATIVE PART THEREOF.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DUELDEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT THE ARGUMENTATIVE PART THEREOF.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF AN ANTIDUELING BILL, RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO DISCHARGE THE SELECT COMMITTEE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THAT PART OF THE ORIGINAL RESOLUTION OF FEBRUARY 22, WHICH DIRECTED THEM TO REPORT IF ANY BREACH OF PRIVILEGE HAD BEEN COMMITTED IN THE DUEL DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO POSTPONE, UNTIL NEXT MONDAY, CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE DUEL-DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE DUEL-DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION TO INVESTIGATE THE DUEL-DEATH OF HON. J. CILLEY.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE GRANTING LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO CONGRESSMAN SMITH OF MAINE, FROM AND AFTER NEXT MAY 1.

TO PASS (H. R. 121), TO ALLOW INTEREST ON THE CLAIM OF THE LATE DR. PHILIP TURNER. (GLOBE VERSION.) TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H. R. 121, TO ALLOW INTEREST ON THE CLAIM OF THE LATE DR. TURNER. (JOURNAL VERSION.)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION THAT PROPOSES THAT THE GOVERNMENT AND THE BANKS RESUME SPECIE PAYMENT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO SUBMIT THE RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO INFORM THE HOUSE REGARDING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR CARE OF THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY OF NEXT DECEMBER, THE RESOLUTION THAT THE HOUSE ELECT A PRINCIPAL DOORKEEPER.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION THAT PROPOSES THAT THE HOUSE WILL, FROM AND AFTER NEXT MONDAY, MEET DAILY AT 11 A.M.

TO MAKE THE "BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE SATISFACTION OF CLAIMS DUE TO CERTAIN AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR FRENCH SPOLIATIONS PRIOR TO 1801" THE SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON INDIAN AFFAIRS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORIAL FROM RIVERHEAD IN NEW YORK, ASKING AN INQUIRY INTO THE VALIDITY OF THE CHEROKEE TREATY.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE RESOLUTION TO SUBSCRIBE TO NILE'S REGISTER.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO DIRECT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO SUBSCRIBE FOR TEN NUMBERS OF NILE'S REGISTER FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE HOUSE, PROVIDED THAT THE EDITOR OF SAID REGISTER WILL AGREE TO PUBLISH ONCE A WEEK, THE JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE,

TO TABLE (S. 157), A BILL TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL DUTIES UPON CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS, TO APPOINT RECEIVERS OF PUBLIC MONIES, AND TO REGULATE THE SAFE-KEEPING, ETC. OF THE PUBLIC MONIES OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO SUSPEND THE CALL OF THE HOUSE WHILE IN PROCESS; MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 157, WHICH IS A BILL TO IMPOSE ADDITIONAL DUTIES UPON CERTAIN PUBLIC OFFICERS, TO APPOINT RECEIVERS OF PUBLIC MONEY, AND TO REGULATE THE SAFEKEEPING, TRANSFER, AND DISBURSEMENT OF THE PUBLIC MONIES OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO AMEND H. R. 224 TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE POSTAL SYSTEM.

TO AMEND H. R. 224 TO PROVIDE THAT THE PUBLIC SQUARE AROUND THE CAPITOL BE IMPROVED.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT USE OF THE HALL OF THE HOUSE BE GRANTED TO MR. BUCKINGHAM TO DELIVER A PUBLIC LECTURE.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE DUELING DEATH OF J. CILLEY.