Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-12-28

Der of petitions WERE presented from various
parts of the Union, and referred 10 the appro-
pirate Committees.
Among them were petitions presented by
Messrs. Gorham, Eddy and ,Sdcyer, from sun
dry inhabitants in the respective states of
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island, and North Ca
roiina, praying for the establishment of AN uni
form system Of Bankruptcy, which were Sc
verally referred To the committee of the whole
when on that subject.
Mr.. Golden presented petition from certain
dealers of hardware in the city of New York,
praying AN additional duty of five per cent on
sales of hardware ut auction.
Mr. floss presented Il memorial from sun
dry inhabitants OF the state of Ohio, PRAYING
for increasing the public trading establishments
with the Indians, and for the adoption of
measures 10 prevent the trading with them by
individuals.
Mr. - Smith, from the Committee of WAYS
and Means, reporteda bill for making par
ta appropriation for the military service of
the U. States, for the year 1922, which was
twice read and committed.
On motion of Mr.. Rochester, it was
Resoired, That the Secretary oil the Treasury be
requested 10 report this House the quantity OF land
reinquishcd 10 the United States the quantity on
winch ul payment has been made and the quln-
~ on which further credit has been allowed under,
the provisions OF the for tho relie; of the ptI
ers oi the public lands prior The FIRST tav OF july
1870, passed March I'd. 1921 Distinguishing the
amount OF the debt ON which further credit has been
allowed.
On motion of Mr.. Rochester, it was further
Resoired, That the committee Post Offices aud
Post Roads be instructed inquire into the expedi-
ency oil establishing post road from the town OF
wayne, in the county OF Steuhcn, through the town
oi Jersey, in the same county, to Catheriicstown,
III Ioga county, state OF New York
On motion of Mr. Moore, of Pa. it was
i,Sofced, That the committee on Indian Affairs he
instructed TO Inquire whejhcr any, and IL any VIVA,
change Is expcirnt in the system of our intercourse
with the Indian tribes and also inquire what fur
tler measures ought TO be adopted for The promotion
I OF Their comfort and civilization.
| Mr.. .Hoore, of Pa. further moved that the
memorial this day presented by the gentleman
from Ohio, (Nlr. RoSs,) on the subject of indi-
an trade and civilization, be printed.
"A discussion of some length was elected
IN which the motion was supported by Mr.
Mercer and the mover, and opposed by Messrs
Cooke and Floyd; aud negatived.
Mr.. Tucker, of Va. submitted the following
resolution
@esot'cd, Tha; the standing rules OF this house he
50 amended ms TO inser, alicr th, word neysons
IN the loh line of the 18th rule the following words
! WHO are or have been members oil any state iegis.
! iaiufc and"
The above resolution was laid on the Fable
as OF course.
Mr.. Hill moved that when this house d.
adjourn it adjourn until Wednesday next
which motion was carried.
Mr.. Cool called for the consideration of
resolution submitted on a former day by tn;
member from Missouri Mr.. Scoti) to instruc
the committee ON the judiciary to lnquir,
whether any, and il any, what alterations ar,
necessary TO be made in the organization o
The courts oil the United States, so as NOR.
equally TO extend their advantages 10 the Sc
vtraI states.
The House agreed to consider the same
Tand The resolution WAS adopted
And then the House adjourned.
The following gentlemen compose the econ
ml!tee to report bill apportioning represen
ta'iVes among the several states according tt
| tie fourth census (: