Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1816-03-16
House from the President on the 10th Ill

siderable scope and durat on. Mr.. For
syth moved that the letter be lail on the
table, in which he was supported by
Messrs. Wright, Smith of Md. and Alex
ander-and opposed by Messrs. M'Kee,
Shelley, Stanford, Grosvenor, Piikin and
Hubert.
On these points, the debate was very diff
fuse, and after it had continued about
hours ;
On motion of Mr.. M'Kee, 4 resolution
was agreed TO, creating committee of
members to enquire into the state of the
accounts rendered and settled by James
Thomas, late a deputy quarter master,
and also to examine all accounts connected
Herewith, AMI that said committee have
power to send for persons and papers.
The Speaker laid before the House two
communications from the President of the
United Stat 8, one transmitting the amount
of expences incurred for public buildings,
sc. in Washington and the other, a
statement of the militia of the u. 5. ac-
corning to the latest returns at the war de-
partment.
NATIONAL BANK.
The house then resumed the considera-
ton of the hank bill.
The house successfully concurred in
the amendments of the committee of the
whole. without objection, until it reached
that which substituted the sum Of fifteen
dollars, as the second cash instalment to
the Bank, instead of .fUe.
Mr.. Calhoun repeated the objection that
he made III the committee to this amend
nent, and moved that the house disagree
thereto, with the view hereafter of making
the sum ten dollars.
After few remarks from Mr.. Smith,
Of Maryland, in justification OF the a
mendment;
1t was disagreed to by the house.
The house then proceeded to that a
mendment of the committee, which res
trained the government from appointing
more than three of its Directors from any
one state.
This amendment was obicctel tn IN few
words by Mr.. Telfair. and opp 1sed also
by Mr. Robertson at some length, who
wished the clause restored to its original
state.
After few remarks from Mr.. Smith OF
MI. in favor OF the amendment, it was
concurred in.
The next amendmcnt considered. was
that which added the word " nafive"
to clause of the bill. and thereby ex-
Guided from the Direction, naturalized Cit
liens.
NJ. Calhoun opposed the adoption OF
this amendment, on TIL" ground formerly
stated and Mr.. Randolph again advo-
Gated it in short speech when
The decision of the committee WAS
reversed, and the word "naive" reject
ed.
Ayes A, Noes 67-
On motion of Mr.. Webster. the bill
was then so amended, after short dis
cusgion, in which M. Smith of Mary
land opposed the motion, as to make it
equally compulsory and penal on the bank
u pay its DEPOSITS i'll specie, as it's notes or
bills
When Tie house arrived at the amend
ment providing sanctions fer compe.-
ling the bank to. perform its engage
ments-
Mr.. Wright made motion substantially
to strike out the clinsc which makes the
charter torfeitable, in case of the non-pay-
ment OF specie, and thereby lie we only the
penalty of paying 10 per cent. on their
notes if not paid
debate commenced on this motion
which con inusd unit near o'clock, with
ont decision, when
The House adjourned.
Tuesday. March 10.
Mr. Ciopton presented the petition of
s1ndry inha5it lnts Of the city of Richmond
praying the est b.ishng ola National Bank,
THE TARIFF.
Mr.. LOwnles from the committee of
Ways and Means, reported bill TO regu-
late the duti s on Import and tonnage;
which was twice read and committed.
On motion Of Mr. Taylor of NY.
ReSoiUed, That the commit Of Ways
and Means be instructed to G. quire into
the expcdiency of making provision by law
for the renewal of defaced Treasury
Notes.
On motion f Mr.. Comstock,
ReSotUcd, That the committee Of Pen
slons & Revoiuti nary Claims be instruct
ed to enquire into the expediency of in
creasing the pensions of all those private
sol iers who have suffered the amputation
OF either of their arms or legs by reason Of
wounds received in service during the late
war.
The Speak cr laid before the house re-
port from the Secretary of War. made in
pursuance of resolution Of this house,
comprising a detailed statement respect
ing the settlement of claims Of the several
states to reimbursement of monies paid for
militia services during the late war
which was read and ordered to lie OIL the
bic.
The engrossed bill FIR the relief of John
4. Writ, was read the third time and pas
sed.
NATIONAL BANK.
The House then resumed the consider
alton OF the Nati0ntl Bank bill, and went