Alexander Evans

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE FIRST COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 337. (P. 1157-1)

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 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 ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE.

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 CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A SURVEY OF A RAILROAD ROUTE FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC COAST. (P. 1034-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 336, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATED FOR CERTAIN INSTALLATIONS IN MARYLAND. (P. 1033-3)

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.

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

TO ADJOURN. (P. 933-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE S. 586 (3-3-53), A BILL RELATING TO PRE-EMPTION RIGHTS TO UNSURVEYED LANDS. (P. 883)

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 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 PROVIDING THAT THE NATIONAL ARMORIES SHALL NOT BE UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE ORDINANCE CORPS, BUT UNDER A SUPERINTENDENCE WHICH PREVIOUSLY EXISTED. (P. 578-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 353, A BILL TO ORGANIZE THE TERRITORY OF NEB.

TO PASS H.R. 353, A BILL TO ORGANIZE THE TERRITORY OF NEB. (P. 565-2)

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 PASS A RESOLUTION THAT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TAKE INTO CUSTODY THE ABSENT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, AND BRING THEM TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE.

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 ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13. (P. 513-2

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON S. 13. (P. 514-1)

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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION.

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TABLING H.R. 300, A BILL TO ADMIT RAILROAD IRON FREE OF DUTY. (P. 495-1)

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 TABLE H.R. 344.

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

TO TABLE H.R. 168, A BILL ALLOWING THE SUM OF $30,000 TO DAVID MYERLE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES PREFORMED BY HIM FOR THE NAVY. (P. 379-1)

TO PASS H.R. 168, A BILL ALLOWING A SUM TO DAVID MYERLE FOR SERVICES PREFORMED FOR THE NAVY. (P. 379-1)

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 GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 348-2)

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 AMEND H.R. 341, BY PROVIDING TO MAKE IT A MISDEMEANOR TO CIRCULATE NOTES OF LESS THAN $500 DENOMINATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISOMENT. (P. 336-1)

TO PASS H.R. 341. (P. 337-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A JOINT RESOLUTION THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREAS., BE DIRECTED TO PAY TO CLARK MILLS, OUT OF THE MONEY IN THE TREASURY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED $15,000 DOLLARS, AS A COMPENSATION FOR THE EQUESTRIAN STATUE OF ANDREW JACKSON, RECENTLY ERECTED IN LAFAYETTE SQUARE, IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 327-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $10,000,000, TO BE SET APART OUT OF ANY FUNDS IN THE TREAS. TO BE PLACED AT THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRESIDENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING EXIGENCIES AS MAY ARISE WITH THE PRESENT STATE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THIS COUNTRY. (P. 327-1)

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

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

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 PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK BE DIRECTED TO PAY JOHN S. LITTELL HIS PER DIEM AND MILEAGE, FROM THE BEGINING OF CONGRESS (31ST) TO THE 11TH OF SEPT. 1850, THE CONTEST BETWEEN HIM AND JOHN ROBBINS JR, HAVING BEEN DECIDED ON THAT DAY.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE BE DIRECTED TO PAY HENDRICK B. WRIGHT CONTESTANT FROM PA., SAME PAY AND MILEAGE AS ALLOWED TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE FROM THE FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST SESSION OF 32ND CONGRESS TO JULY 2ND FOLLOWING INCLUSIVE, BEING THE DAY ON WHICH SAID CONTEST WAS DECIDED. (P. 136-1)

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 AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 240, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1852. (P. 2493,2494)

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION TO COMPENSATE J.J. MALLOY, DOT AND HENRY MC LAUGHIN, PUBLIC FOLDERS - $2.00 PER DAY, DURING PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS. PROVIDED THIS DOES NOT CHANGE CHARACTER OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. (P. 2496-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW WILLIAM SPEIDEN 2 1/2 PER CENT UPON THE AMOUNT OF MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY HIM, ACTING AS PURSER TO THE U.S. FRIGATE CONGRESS AND AS PAYMASTER TO THE LAND FORCES ON THE COAST OF THE PACIFIC DURING THE MEXICAN WAR.

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, TO CONSIDER H.R. 316, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN U.S. FORTIFICATIONS FOR FISCAL 1853. (P. 2481-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 241, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1852, BY DECLAR-ING CERTAIN OHIO RIVER BRIDGES LAWFUL STRUCTURES, AND ESTABLISHED AS POST ROADS. (P. 2479-1,2480-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION THAT THERE BE PAID OUT OF THE CONTINGENT FUND OF THE HOUSE TO THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS, DOORKEEPER, AND POSTMASTER, SUCH SUMS IN ADDITION TO THEIR PRESENT SALARIES, AS WILL MAKE THEIR COMPENSATION, RESPECTIVELY EQUAL TO THAT OF CHIEF CLERK OF HOUSE.

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853. (CHAIR VOTED AFERMATIVE.)

TO TABLE H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 2410-1,2472-1)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 314, (8-31-52), A BILL TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROUTES THROUGH STATES AND TERRITORIES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO VESSEL ARRIVING IN PORT SHALL BE PERMITTED TO BREAK BULK UNTIL ALL LETTERS ON BOARD ARE DELIVERED TO A POST OFFICE. (P. 2478-2)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS.

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE FOR A SURVEY OF THE FALLS OF THE OHIO RIVER, TO REPORT ON THE NEEDS AND COSTS OF ADDITIONAL OR IMPROVED CANALS. (P. 2412-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM A DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE RULE UNDER WHICH A MEMBER MAY HAVE A PAPER READ MAY BE SUSPENDED, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 196, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES FOR FISCAL 1853.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES IN ORDER THAT H.R. 282 MIGHT BE CONSIDERED BY CONGRESS WITHOUT GOING INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P. 2410-2,3)

TO TABLE H.R. 323, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN RAILROADS. (P. 2409-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CAPE FEAR RIVER.

TO TABLE H.R. 282. (P. 2411-2)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR THE ILLINOIS RIVER. (P. 2413-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR A SURVEY FOR A CANAL ACROSS THE PENINSULA OF FLORIDA. (P. 2413-3)

TO AGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 282, WHICH AMENDMENT WOULD APPROPRIATE FOR IMPROVING THE HARBOR OF DUBUQUE. (P. 2412-2)

TO ELECT A PUBLIC PRINTER, ROBERT ARMSTRONG CODED 1, JOHN TOWERS CODED 2, GALES AND SEATON CODED 5, GEORGE GIDEON CODED 6, OTHER CANDIDATES CODED 8.

TO PASS S. 447 (8-30-52), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE WILIMINGTON AND MANCHESTER RAILROAD COMPANY.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND CONSIDER S. 28, (8-26-52), GRANTING TO STATE OF MICHIGAN THE RIGHT OF WAY AND A DONATION OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL AROUND THE FALLS OF ST. MARY. (P. 2347-3,2348-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 312 (8-31-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIGHT HOUSES, LIGHT BOATS AND BUOYS. (P. 2316-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 312 (8-31-52), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIGHT HOUSES, LIGHT BOATS AND BUOYS, BY PROVIDING FOR A LIGHT HOUSE BOARD FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF THE LIGHTS. (P. 2321-2,3)

TO PASS H.R. 223 (8-30-52), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR BETTER SECURITY OF THE LIVES OF PASSAGERS ON BOARD A VESSELS PROPELLED IN WHOLE ON PART OF STEAM, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2342-3,2345-2)

TO PASS S. 28, (8-26-52), A BILL GRANTING TO THE STATE OF MICHIGAN THE RIGHT OF WAY AND DONATION OF PUBLIC LANDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANNAL AROUND THE FALLS OF ST. MARY, IN SAID STATE. (P. 2347-1,2348-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF 4 MEMBERS OF HOUSE BE APPOINTED BY SPEAKER, TO INVESTIGATE ALL THE FACTS TOUCHING THE CONNECTION OF SAID THOMAS COWIN, PRESENT SECRETARY OF TREASURY WITH GARDINER CLAIM. ALSO THAT COMMITTEE HAVE POWER TO SEND FOR PERSONS AND PAPERS. (P. 23-1-2)

TO COMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLES. 223 (8-30-52), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE BETTER SECURITY OF PASSENGERS ON STEAM BOATS. (P. 2200-3, 23-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER S. 185, A BILL FOR RELIEF OF THE RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROADS COMPANY. (P. 2284-2)

TO TABLE S. 185, AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE RALEIGH AND GASTON RAILROAD COMPANY. (P. 2273-3,2274-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 120, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SOLDIERS IN THE LATE WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN TO SURRENDER THE BOUNTY LANDS CLAIMED BY THEM, AND TO LOCATE OTHERS IN LIEU THEREOF. (P. 2273-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 240, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL SERVICE FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1853, BY PROVIDING THAT WHEN COST OF REPAIR OF A VESSEL EXCEEDS 2/3 OF ORIGINAL COST IT BE SOLD AND PROCEEDS USED IN CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW VESSEL.

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

TO TABLE H.R. 76.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ENABLE H.R. 76, TO BE TAKEN UP FOR THE THIRD READING. (P. 2229-3,2228-3)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE H.R. 76, A BILL MAKING A GRANT OF PUBLIC LANDS TO THE SEVERAL STATES FOR BENEFIT OF INDIGENT INSANE. (P. 2228-3)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 76.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF THIS SESSION OF CONGRESS. (P. 2044-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 120, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN SOLDIERS IN LAST WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN TO SURRENDER BOUNTY LANDS DRAWN BY THEM, AND TO LOCATE OTHERS IN LIEU THEREOF. (P. 2042-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND INTRODUCE A RESOLUTION THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PRESENT SESSION IT SHALL BE IN THE POWER OF THE MAJORITY AT ANY TIME TO SUSPEND SO MUCH OF THE 34TH RULE AS ALLOWS FIVE MINUTES DEBATE ON AMENDMENTS AFTER GENERAL DEBATE HAS BEEN CLOSED.

TO PASS H.R. 299 (8-26-52), PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTING THE PUBLIC PRINTING AND ESTABLISHING THE PRICES THEREOF.