HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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Mr.. Drolngoole offered an amendment but
the House refused TO suspend the rules TO con-
sider it, calling the attention of The Senate 10
the General Appropriation. the Sub-Treasury,
and the Navy Appropriation bills. with view
to their prompt action thereon.


The joint resolution OF The House, a. amen
ded by the Senate. voting thanks to the officers
and men under General Taylor, and medal OF
gold 10 the General. was passed.


The Speaker presented the proceedings OF
the Columbia Typoeraphica Society, protest
ing against giving out the printing OF Congress
by contract. which was ordered 10 be printed.


Mr.. HARRISON reported bill to give to the sol
diers of the army and the volunteers quarter
section Of land


Mr.. Payne offered resolution. which was
agreed 10, requesting the committee Of Ways
and Means 10 report bill to pay the volun-
teers ordered out but not mustered int the
service Of The United States.


Mr. Smith Of Connecticut. reported, with
out amendment, the Senate bill making appro-
priations for French spoliations.


Mr. Smith, Of Indiana. reported bill pro-
vding for 4 board 10 decide on the claims OF
American ci,izens against Mexico.


Mr.. BayIy reported in favor Of the immedi-
ate launching Of the irigate ST. Lawrence.


A large number of other reports were made,
and bills from the Senate referred TO the ap-
propriate committees.


The Land graduation bill was taken up.
and after repeated notions tn lay il on the ta-
BILE. etc.


The House, without coming to any conclu-
sion, adjourned.