...an estimate of the sum required to pat it in a complete state of repair. On motion of Mr. Goodenow, Resolved, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of making provision, by act of Congress, or otherwise, for the repair and improvement of...

...were informed by the President that the subject would be promptly attended to. On motion of Mr. Ervin, Resolved, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to enquire into the expediency of so far altering the law for seUing real estate for taxes, in the said...

...submitted the following resolution, which was ordered to lie on the table one day for consideration: Resolved, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into, and report to this House, the number of lotteries u iiirh have been instituted in said district, by...

...That the bill pass to the second reading. Mr. Eaton submitted the following motion for consideration: Resolved, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to report a bill authorizing and directing a durable and well finished pavement of Pennsylvania avenue,...

...be authorized to make a reasonable allowance therefor. Mr. Ross submitted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing, by law, for the election of a delegate from said district, to represent the...

...the Senate. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES— Due. 27, 1824. Mr. ELLIS, of Penn. submitted the following : Resolved, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into the condition of the Jails of Washington and Alexandria, and the expediency of directing any repairs or...

...COLUMBIA. Mr. ROBERTSON asked the consent of the House to submit the following resolution: Retained, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of ceding the said District back to the States of Virginia and Maryland, respectively! and...

...those build ings, or reformation in the present systems of conduct ing those institutions. And, also, that the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of erecting a Penitentiary house for th> J «¡strict of Columbia in the city of Washington....

...views, Mr. W. moved to amend the resolution by striking out, after the word " Resolved," and inserting, That the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire into the expediency of amending the laws in force in said District," upon the subject of apprehending and confining...

...those build ings, or reformation in the present systems of conduct ing those institutions. And, also, that the Committee on the District of Columbia be instructed to inquire intc the expediency of erecting a Penitentiary house for th< District of Columbia in the city of Washington....