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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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The U.S. Senate on Wednesday resumed consideration of a bill to reduce and graduate public land prices. Mr. Clay of Kentucky opposed it at length, while Mr. Grundy replied in favor and successfully amended it to apply only to lands already in the market. After Mr. Hubbard's remarks, the Senate adjourned with the bill pending.
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Mr. Clay, of Kentucky, spoke at considerable length in opposition to the bill.
Mr. Grundy replied in favor of the bill and offered an amendment providing that it should take effect only on lands already in the market.
This amendment was adopted without a division, although Mr. Clay remarked that it would be nugatory, because the bill itself would establish a principle that would be used in future legislation on the subject.
After a few remarks from Mr. Hubbard the bill being still up,
The Senate adjourned, after a short executive session.
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amendment adopted without division; bill remains under consideration after senate adjournment.
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The Senate resumed consideration of the bill to reduce and graduate the price of public lands. Mr. Clay spoke in opposition. Mr. Grundy replied in favor and offered an amendment limiting effect to lands already in the market, which was adopted. Mr. Clay noted it would be nugatory as the bill sets a principle for future legislation. After Mr. Hubbard's remarks, the Senate adjourned following a short executive session.