Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-01-08
were ordered to lie on the table and be
printed.

Ga motion Of Mr.. Orerst,cet, il was
ieSotred, That the Secretary of the Ireasu-
rS be directed To inform tins House what re-
ducuon I'm liS opiniou) II Will make in the &C.
venue, II the importation tcOttun and woollep
manufactures, and iron, be ~ ohiblied {: and in
VIVA; manner the ueticii la the revenue may
he supplied, should such prohibi,,on he made.
on motion ut MIR. SiofrS, II WAS orccr-
~ed that the Message OF the President Of
the United States Ui The 5ih Of February
last, relating 10 applications made from
Tie British Minister, M behalf at certain
British subjects who bad suffered in their
property by certain proceedings of the
military and judicial officers OF the United
states, he referred TO the committee on
The Judiciary.
MIR. Cook Of Illinois submiiied for con-
sideraiion, the following resolution
Whereas an enlightened and liberal policy
dictates the Importance and propriety OF ! Gu
dering the navigable waters OF the interior of
our common country as extensively sRbservi-
ent 10 It's commercial interests as is practical
Die and whereas the Importance and utility
OF The majestic rivers Mississippi aud Ohio,
would be much increased by the establishment
OF convenient place of deposit nc a their cou.
iiuence: and whereas doubts are entertained
as TO the eligibility of the site at their isnmedi-
ate junction TOR that purpose therefore,
hcsoiced, That tue committee on roads and
canals be instructed TO enquire into the expo
diency of appointing suitable number of com.
miSSIoners, to examine that tract of country
lying between the said rivers, with ipstruc ions
TO report 10 this House, at the commencement
OF the next session OF Congress, "A Topographic
cal description thereof, accompanied with their
opinion as to the most eXpedient plan of adapt
ing suitable portion thereof 10 the purpose
aforesaid
And whereas the durability of the govern
ment greatly depends upon the eaual dispense.
ton OF advantages, by Congress, TO the differ
emf sections OF our Union, as we'll upon the
virtue OF the people:
Aud whereas the north is already provided
with am academy at which IA proper number of
her sons are taught the militar, art perfect
knowledge OF which is so important TO the GER
tain defence of our rights and so auspicious TO
saving of both the blood and treasure of the
nation:
And whereas the establishment of a national
arnory III the west, would i'm its operations
produce the disbursement oil a part OF that
| money III HE same quarter from which il is so
ptofusely drained, by the sales of the public
lanaS, and at the same time place at the imme-
date command OF the government, and AT
suitable position, the necessary aims for the
defence OF our extensive frontier; therefore
Be al further ReSoired, That The committee
ON military affairs be instructed TO enquire in
TO the expectancy OF requiring the said COM
hlsSioners TO examine IT there he a suitable
SITUATION tor military academy and national
armory, nedr the junction OF the aforpsai{ riv-
erS and ais" To examine aud ascertain the
probable metaiic resources OF the surrounding
country, not exceeding fifty miles distance
from the confluence aforesaid, suitable for nm
nliions OF war, and report the same To tins
ttosse, with The report before required.
The question beng pul, wheiher the
house would HOW consider the SAID reso-
lu'lons, II was decided III The Negative.
On motion Of Mr.. Cannon,
Resoired, That the committee on the militia
Instructed 10 enquire into the expediemcy OF
lmproviu- the organization aud dIscipllne of
The militia If the United states
On moion OF Nj. Strong, of n Y. twas
hoSotred, That a committee be appoiueI TO
enqnire into the expectancy of providing by
Law for furnishing tie army the navy aud the
Indian department, with articles OF clothing
aud other hcrchandSe, OF domestic manufac-
tnre, except such articles only as cannot with
economy, ana ~ sutii ieni quantity be mann-
iactured in the United States.
Resosred, That a committee be appointed 10
enquire INTO the eXpedIeucy of providing by
law ioT the further entOu. cement of native
Amarican citizens and searnen, engaged III the
| whale fisheries.