The bill was then amended, and reported to the Senate; and the amendments being concurred in, On the question, "Shall the amendments be engrossed, and the bill read a third time as amended?" It was determined in the affirmative. The said amendments having been reported by the Committee correctly engrossed, the bill was read the third time as amended; and, On the question, "Shall this bill pass as amended?" It was determined in the affirmative: Yeas, 26; Nays, 13. On motion by Mr. Prince, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, Those who voted in the affirmative, are-Messrs. Barnard, Barton, Benton, Bouligny, Burnet, Chambers, Chase, Dudley, Eaton, Hendricks, Holmes, Johnson, of Kentucky, Johnston, of Louisiana, Kane, Marks, Noble, Ridgely, Robbins, Rowan, Ruggles, Seymour, Silsbee, Smith, of Maryland, Webster, Willey, Williams. Those who voted in the negative, are-Messrs. Bell, Berrien, Branch, Chandler, Dickerson, Hayne, Iredell, Prince, Sanford, Smith, of South Carolina, Tazewell, Tyler, White. So it was Resolved, That this bill pass, with amendments. Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendments. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Clerk: Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed several enrolled bills, I am directed to bring them to the Senate, for the signature of their President. The House of Representative have passed bills from the Senate of the following titles, viz: "An act confirming the reports of the Register and Receiver of the Land Office, for the district of St. Stephen's, in the State of Alabama, and for other purposes;" An act for the relief of William Otis;" and "An act for the relief of George Wilson, of Pennsylvania;" with amendments to the latter bill; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate. The House of Representatives insist on their disagreement to the amendment of the Senate, to the bill entitled "An act making appropriations for the erection and completion of certain barracks and quarters, and for other purposes." The Senate proceeded to consider their amendment to the bill last mentioned, disagreed to by the House of Representatives; and, On motion by Mr. Webster, Resolved, That the Senate recede therefrom. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. The Vice-President signed the eight enrolled bills last reported to have been examined and signed, and they were delivered to the Committee, to be laid before the President of the United States. The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments of the House of Representatives, to the bill, entitled "An act to authorize the establishment of a town on land reserved for the use of schools in Florida;" and, On motion by Mr. Berrien, Resolved, That the Senate concur therein. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Clerk: Mr. President: The House of Representatives have receded from their amendment to the bill, entitled "An act to provide for the apprehension and delivery of deserters from certain foreign vessels, in the ports of the United States." They insist on their disagreement to the amendment of the Senate, to the bill, entitled "An act to enable the President to hold a treaty with the Winnebagoes, and other Indian tribes, for the purchase of the lead mine country, and for other purposes." The Senate proceeded to consider their amendment to the last mentioned bill, disagreed to by the House of Representatives; and, On motion by Mr. White, Resolved, That the Senate insist on their said amendment, and ask a conference with the House of Representatives, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses thereon. Ordered, That Mr. White be the manager at the same on the part of the Senate. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. . On motion by Mr. Chambers, To postpone the orders of the day preceding the bill, entitled "An act authorizing a subscription of stock in the Washington Turnpike Road Company," for the purpose of considering that bill; It was determined in the negative: Yeas, 18; Nays, 23. On motion by Mr. Chambers, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, Those who voted in the affirmative, are-Messrs. Barnard, Bouligny, Burnet, Chambers, Chase, Dudley, Hendricks, Holmes, Johnson, of Kentucky, Johnston, of Louisiana, McKinley, Marks, Noble, Robbins, Ruggles, Silsbee, Smith, of Maryland, Webster. Those who voted in the negative, are-Messrs. Barton, Bell, Benton, Berrien, Branch, Chandler, Dickerson, Eaton, Foot, Hayne, Kane, Prince, Ridgely, Rowan, Sanford, Seymour, Smith, of South Carolina, Tazewell, Tyler, White, Willey, Williams, Woodbury. Mr. Iredell, from the Committee, reported that they had examined and found duly enrolled, "An act making appropriations for carrying into effect certain treaties with the Indian tribes, and for holding a treaty with the Potawatamies;" "An act making appropriations for the Indian Department for the year 1829;" "An act making appropriations for the erection and completion of certain barracks and quarters, and for other purposes;" "An act confirming the reports of the Register and Receiver of the Land Office for the district of St. Stephens, in the State of Alabama, and for other purposes;" An act for the relief of George Wilson, of Pennsylvania;" "An act for the relief of William Otis;" "An act to provide for the apprehension and delivery of deserters from certain foreign vessels in the ports of the United States;" "An act for the continuation of the Cumberland Road;" "An act to authorize a subscription for stock on the part of the United States, in the Louisville and Portland Canal Company;" "An act providing for the printing and binding sixty thousand copies of the abstract of Infantry Tactics, including manoeuvres of Light Infantry and Riflemen, and for other purposes;" "An act for the construction of the Cumberland Road, westwardly of Zanesville;" "An act to authorize the establishment of a town on the land reserved for the use of schools, and to direct the manner of disposing of certain reserved quarter sections of land for the seat of government;" "An act authorizing the subscription of stock to the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company, and in the Dismal Swamp Canal Company;" "An act making appropriations for completing certain roads, and for making examinations and surveys;" and "A resolution in relation to the survey, and laying out a military road in the State of Maine." A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Clerk: Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed several enrolled bills and an enrolled resolution, I am directed to bring them to the Senate for the signature of their President. The House of Representatives have passed the bill from the Senate, entitled "An act for the relief of Thomas Griffin;" and They have concurred in the amendments of the Senate to the bill, entitled "An act making appropriations for continuing the road from Detroit to Chicago, for completing and repairing piers, for the improvement of certain harbors, and for making examinations and surveys." The Vice-President signed the fourteen enrolled bills, and the enrolled resolution last reported to have been examined and signed, and they were delivered to the Committee, to be laid before the President of the United States. On motion by Mr. Woodbury, That the several orders of the day preceding the bill, entitled "An act to repeal the tonnage duties upon ships and vessels of the United States, and upon certain foreign vessels," be postponed, for the purpose of considering that bill; It was determined in the negative: Yeas, 16; Nays, 23. On motion by Mr. Hayne, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, Those who voted in the affirmative, are-Messrs. Barnard, Bell, Chambers, Chandler, Chase, Dickerson, Dudley, Holmes, Robbins, Ruggles, Sanford, Seymour, Silsbee, Webster, Willey, Woodbury. Those who voted in the negative, are-Messrs. Barton, Benton, Berrien, Bouligny, Branch, Burnet, Eaton, Hayne, Hendricks, Iredell, Johnson, of Kentucky, Johnston, of Louisiana, Kane, Marks, Prince, Ridgely, Rowan, Smith, of Maryland, Smith, of South Carolina, Tazewell, Tyler, White, Williams. On motion by Mr. Robbins, That the several orders of the day preceding the bill, entitled "An act to provide for an exploring expedition to the Pacific Ocean and South Seas," be postponed, for the purpose of considering said bill; It was determined in the negative: Yeas, 13; Nays, 27. On motion by Mr. Hayne, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, Those who voted in the affirmative, are-Messrs. Bell, Chambers, Chase, Hendricks, Holmes, Marks, Robbins, Ruggles, Sanford, Seymour, Silsbee, Webster, and Woodbury. Those who voted in the negative, are-Messrs. Barnard, Barton, Benton, Berrien, Bouligny, Branch, Burnet, Chandler, Dickerson, Dudley, Eaton, Foot, Hayne, Iredell, Johnson, of Kentucky, Kane, Noble, Prince, Ridgely, Rowan, Smith, of Maryland, Smith, of South Carolina, Tazewell, Tyler, White, Willey, and Williams. A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Clerk: Mr. President: The House of Representatives have agreed to the conference asked by the Senate, on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the amendment of the Senate, to the bill, entitled "An act to enable the President to hold a treaty with the Winnebagoes and other Indian tribes, for the purchase of the lead mine country, and for other purposes," and have appointed managers at the same on their part. They have passed the following bills from the Senate, viz: "An act to authorize the President of the United States to cause the reserved Salt Springs, in the State of Missouri, to be exposed to public sale;" and "An act to authorize the President of the United States to cause the reserved Lead Mines, in the State of Missouri, to be exposed to public sale, and for other purposes," with amendments to the latter bill; in which they request the concurrence of the Senate. The Senate proceeded to consider the amendments of the House of Representatives to the bill last mentioned; and, On motion by Mr. Benton, Resolved, That the Senate concur therein. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. On motion by Mr. Ruggles, Ordered, That the Committee of Claims be discharged from the consideration of all subjects referred to that Committee, and not reported on. On motion by Mr. Chandler, Ordered, That Andrew McDowell have leave to withdraw his petition and papers. On motion by Mr. Ruggles, Ordered, That James Thomas have leave to withdraw his petition and papers. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the following bills from the House of Representatives, viz: "An act for the relief of Samuel Chesnut;" "An act for the relief of Charles A. Burnett;" "An act to incorporate the Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown Steam Packet Company;" "An act to cede to the State of South Carolina the jurisdiction over, and the title to, a certain tract of land, called Mount Dearborn, in the said State;" "An act for the benefit of the Representatives of James A. Harper, deceased;" "An act for the relief of Thomas Hunt;" "An act for the relief of Joshua Foltz;" "An act for the relief of William R. Maddox;" and "An act for the relief of the legal representatives of John Guest, deceased;" and no amendment having been made, the said bills were severally reported to the Senate; and Ordered, That they pass to a third reading. The said bills were severally read the third time; and Resolved, That they pass. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. On motion by Mr. Eaton, The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill, entitled "An act concerning the government of the Penitentiary in the District of Columbia;" and no amendment having been proposed, it was reported to the Senate; and Ordered, That it pass to a third reading. The said bill was read the third time; and Resolved, That it pass. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Riddle, Bicktell, and Headington;" and, On motion by Mr. Hayne, Ordered, That it lie on the table. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of Archibald W. Hamilton;" and, On motion by Mr. Williams, Ordered, That it lie on the table. On motion by Mr. Berrien, The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill, entitled "An act to provide for taking the Fifth Census, or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States;" and, On motion by Mr. Chambers, Ordered, That it lie on the table. Mr. Iredell, from the Committee, reported that they this day laid before the President of the United States, the twenty-seven enrolled bills, and the enrolled resolution last reported to have been examined and signed; and That they had examined, and found duly enrolled, "An act making additional appropriations for completing and repairing piers, for the improvement of certain harbors, and the navigation of certain rivers;" "An act to authorize the President of the United States to cause the reserved Salt Springs, in the State of Missouri, to be exposed to public sale;" and "An act for the relief of Thomas Griffin.' 99 A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Clarke, their Clerk: Mr. President: The House of Representatives have concurred in the amendment of the Senate to the bill, entitled "An act for the preservation and repair of the Cumberland road." A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. John Adams, his Secretary: |