HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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The principal portion OF the day was oceu-
pied in discussion of the bill to establish the
Smithsonian Institution for the increase and
diffusion Of knowledge among men.


The amount of the gift of Mr.. Smithson IS
s5l5, the interest that has accrued since
II was received. eight years ago, has accumu.
lated to S242, l29; and with this it is proposed
TO build the Institution on the Mall. lying west
Of Seventh street There is to be library,
school house, lecture rooms, etc.


a bill to license canal boats was considered
short time. and then,


At twenty five minutes past O'Clock. tn.
House adjourned.