Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856, Vol. 3 (of 16)

by United States. Congress

Wednesday, January 28.

Sundry written Messages were received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Coles, his Secretary.

The bill to prevent settlements being made on lands ceded to the United States, until authorized by law, was read the second time, and made the order of the day for Friday next.

The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill, entitled “An act authorizing the erection of a bridge over the river Potomac, within the District of Columbia,” and the motion that it be postponed to the next session of Congress; and, after debate, the Senate adjourned.