Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-11-17

Jehn SeTreaat Thomas j. Rogers
SaRnei EdiCuTdS7 J0seDh H,S.er
Joseph HedphlNf Robert Philsons
JhOHias Forrest Wan. T. Macay
VIVA. Darlihgtone George DenRisOnr
Samuel Gross John Murray~
James w aliace David Marchand
Jacob fiibshdme Thomas Patterson
Jacob HpsietteIS Christian Iarr
Andrew Bow dem Itary Raidria
David Fuilertrn~ Robert Moore
Dr. Sam. ID. Muure.r
Seventeen democrats and six federaliSts
the latter IN itaitc-Hew members arc thus
marked.
The Aurora very well reminds us, in
speaking of the business likely to come
before Congress, that, among other things,
the preparation for the nert census will de-
m2nd their attention, IN order 10 having
returns made at ihe close of the nest SEES
sion, instead Of being deferred, az the last
was, to The latest hour. TNat. Int.
N0v. l3.-We copy with much pleasure
from The Enquirer, The proceedings of the
Board OF Public Works Of Virginia, aud
the gratifying repert of tie amount and
slate OF the funds Of that ns;ita,iou. Yir-
elnia, apparently opposed TO the exercise
" the power Oh making internal improve
aenis by the general government, has es-
ablished for herself system of nterna!
Improvement OF an extent and capacity
tediiabio 10 lier discernMenj and liberal
IT. Those WHO acknowledge the inpor-
tace oil employing every means of I'M
pnving our roads and water courses, and
cutting canals where practicable, must be
pleased With every aid, from whatever
quirter. II the federal government should
ultimately exercise The power, il will not
diaoain Ia operate with those states
tbatlIave engaged in similar enterprises.
hAtx
onSly embarked their funds in iltese use
fni undertakings; and some other siales
too less extensively indeed, but not less
mer,tor!onsiy, since their ability is less.
ltlsDelievcd, however, That Virginia alone
has established a distinct fund 10 be ge-
morally applied TO such purposes, and
wel!-regnlated system for lis adminisira-
uon. In that view, We regard with much
interest The proceedings of the Board.
whose members have been selected from
the most distinguished aud intelligent ci-
tzens of Virginia. no.
BUSINESS BEFORE CONGRESS.
We took a glance few DAYS ago. at
sohe of the public concerns, which we
supposed would Introduce themselves 10
Tie consideration of Congress at their ap-
Preaching session. We suggested that.
during The short term of the session. lhey
would not DE inactive for The want of 0c-
cupa'IGn. Whoever viii look al the fol-
loving list OF BUSINESS al a public nature
lying over TO The ensuing session from the
last, III one brdnc: ouly OF tie legislature.
aud IS moreover informed, flat The sub
Ieeis ol IS general Importance, in like
mahHer lying over, are AT least three
times The suniber Of those designated be
low, VIII, We think, be disposed to agree
fltsit
t. do .CNgt y.t
Echac. Ifom tie Rcgisie, of bills, reports.
reSOfoes &c. not acted npom in the House
Of Representatives. IF the U,iGd Suites, at
the time Of tie last adjournment 0fthat
joty.
bin 10 provide for the more convenient or
gin:zatIom of the courts Of the United states.
and ~ appciatmcnt of circuit jadges
More ehecinaily 10 provide for the punishment
OF certain crimes against the United States
aBd for oiherpurposCs.
10 authorize the apprehension of foreign sea-
men, @esetting tie vessels to which they be-
Respecting isyalids
COnC. ruing widows Of the militia
For the admission of cadets into the military
academy.
TO extend for the further term OF FIVE wears.
the pensions heretofore grapicd 10 the wi.
dows aud orphans oi the officers aud soldiers.
WHO hIcd o. we're Killed in the late war
Negotiating passenger ships and vessels.
Regulating the payments TO Invalid pensioners
40 authOrise the settlement aud pa> ment of
certain claims Ofthe state of Ma sachnsetts.
Keitting 10 dfties on foreign merchandise
Authorizing Il subscription of stock i'm the De.
laware aud chesapeake canal COMPANY
loprsVide for organizing, armiDg aud disCi.
piiniug the militia for calling them into the
service of The United States; for GOVERNING
them therein and for compromising them
Ter tiPiT services
Proposition TO amend the constitution by Mir.
Harrison.
To amend The act entitled" an act 10 iucorpo.
ed StHes
10 aHtb'iise the people of lie Missouri terri.
Tory l"i0im consultation aud state govern.
nehl. ana TOT tue admission Of such state in.
90 t"1 uhl0h on al eqmsi iIOtung with the
original si4tet
iOl establishing trading houses viii, tla In.
d'E Tribes. aud tOr the ORGANIZATION and ON
c'"rageme"i 0tSchoois fOr then lustrncton
and civilization.
Ee,'laion by Ar Johnson Of Ktbtpckv toes.
idoh'h thiiOnh arnOty on the western wa.
tefs. w"
ball suppl mentary Co Tic act entitled "su
act 10 prChDIt tbe tHUotiatIon of ,ttv,.
inio any port o. place within ihejn iicilo,
OF the Jmtcd Siates, paSsed2d March. iso5 "
Ano"ing bounty ~ laud, dad pay TO certain
sJidirrS, IS y" isit tbe service withuut le.ve
tUW.u.
'UiN tse ibe recovery Of public mon,e..
'ti |rumtutiec 81 cIsuu,) on fiie expPdicp.
'- i-1 ..'s ine provisions Of the act ei.
tAoi rtOt'iIn4 f0r The payment Of
ft",,riy iOst, cap 'usedOr destroy.
"dite Ii Ire military SER