The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-03-07
The ENQUIRER.
RICHMOND, M.iRCH 7, 1899.
Ertract@ a zetterGrom Wa8hingson, dated
N0rch q


The House of REPRESENTATIVES adjourned
last night between IL and 10 O'Clock.
About 7 O'Clock, Mr.. John Randolph pro-
duced a resolution substantially censnring the
late Secretary at War and the Attorrev-Ge-
neral Of the y. S. for certain acts relative to
Te%. Ipi&tin8on. 1t secas that the General
had brought certain claims against the US.
Tor services ailedged to have been rendered.
Inc Secretary at War doubtful of his DOW
er to discharge these claims, under the an
preparation laws Of the government, had
thought proper 20 consult the Attorney Ge-
neral, the proper organ OF advice on suck
occasions. Mr.. Rodney advised the dis
charge Of these, cluims. They were die
Charged. 1t was the aim of Nh. Randolrh's
resolution to find fauit With this apprnpria-
tlon CT monies, as advised by the Attorney
Seherai. his resolution was opposed bv
GeH. Nelson and Mr.. John G. yackson-and
advocated by Messrs. GARDENER and Rowanl
in the course of GARDENERS observations
"T. r. rose ADD declared that rather than
contribute to the destruction of the puhlic
BUSINESS, he would withdraw his resolution
II gentlemen persisted in de6atirg it. Tins
a RESOLUTION on a Retort which has been fo,.
aeVeral days frinied, is ho8ffened till tie
latest hour IN the session-and the mover
declares, 1T must be hdr wn or adohted
zoztSoHt debate and without consultation.
$50 OOh"tot~bCJ " ~ IN Il ne re-
solution too was to be confined to the II of
X and was merely tostand as tile naked ex-
preston OF their sentiments. A motion ,haE
was made to idy Iris resolution ON The table.
was hnaliy carried about 9 o'clock.-Mr. r.,
then submitted another resolution. which q
wished to lay along side of the other. This
resolution went to specify the periods du.
ring winch Wilkinson had received this me-
n.ey' as was aliedged, Contrary to the proviJ
SJOuS Of the. law aud of "a 81
ding to this resolution, he had some of The
money of the u. S. already in his hapde,
nus motion was also carried, and the resc-
luton ordered to be printed
/ congress nave appropriated $50. COOS for.
attempt was made With
IN The last days of the session TO Introduce
nthHon more into the appropriation bin but
| was lost 1T seemed to be the opinion of
us opponents, that the first appropriation Of
9oV,VO11 wssas much'as could well be ey.
pended before the May session. ~
Congress have made no provision for ro;s-
ing more troofs--er for raising a loan of mos
lney: ""9
inc bill for denationali7ing or subiectipc
90 very severe penalties those citizens Of he
~. states who should dishonor fhei, corrtnu
by accepting Of n British License. was 80
ed IN the II. of Rand sent I'm IN ~ Go.
nate on the last day of its session-I ia
rule ot'that body'to give each bill ;ts Hree
reaG'ngs ON thrse successive DAYS. unless IL
De dispensed with by an unanimous vote A
Sr,gle Veto is sufficient for postponement-
mere were several Uetos on this hill ss -
seemed to be the sense of some Of the men
oers' that it was improper to act upon a lin
SO nlsniy penal, without due deliberation. If
sion. SP'ent ses-
Ibis day James Madison. Esq ;s tobe l.,
stalled President of The United States IT.
military OF the District will turn ont. and he
honors customary on s6ch an occasion viii
he paid. Yesterday Mr.. NJ. comnmmic.,aa
70 the senate, that he should be readv. thfe
gay, toquahty to thisimportant Office, Jbe
Senate Immediately nominated Mtssi6rrs
othith' (Ni) Bayard and Ga.Ilard. n com.
mlttee OF appointment. They reported the
following as the order of procerdine. w