Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-12-22


leySth by HIr. Gitnser. Finally, however, his
motion was so modified by himself as 10 read
as follows;
1. ResolUed That committee be appoint
ed TO take into consideration the treaty made
by the United States with the Creek nation
of Indians, made on the 9Th of August, 1911,
and the treaties made by the United States
and Cherokee nation of Indians, on the 9Th
July, 1917, and the one made Goth February,
1917.
Q. ResolUed, That the articles of agreement
and cession between the U. States and the
state ofGeorgia entered into the cath OF April,
1909, be referred TO the said committee, with
instructions 20 report whether the same have
been executed according 10 the terms thereof
and also the best means, in the opinion Of the
committee, of executing said articles of agree
neiit.
In this shape the resolutions were both
adopted.
Mr.. fright laid before the House an attest
ed copy of Il resolution passed by the Gene
raj Assembly of the state of Maryland com
planning Of the protection afforded by the citi-
zens Of Pennsylvania 10 the slaves of the cit
zens OF Maryland, who abscond and go into
that state, and declaring that it is the duty of
Congress 10 enact such law as will prevent
Il continuance of the evils complained of;
which resolution was, on motion of Mr.
UYighi, referred to the committee on the Judi
cary.
Mr.. Cannon called for the consideration of
the resolutions he had submitted Oh a former
day relative to the militia, the army, and corps
of cadets.
Mr.. Hat,conh proposed TO divide the gues-
tion SO as first to take up the three first re-
solutions that were submitted by the mover
This motion was agreed 10 and after some
discussion between Messrs. Rankin and Can
non, the first resolution, on motion of MIR.
Hood, was ordered to lie on the table.
The second resolution was adopted, in the
words following
Resotred, That a select committee BE- an
pointed on the subject Of the militia, wlo.a
duty it shall be 10 inquire into tie expediency
of organizing aud providing for the improve
merit, in discipline, of the militia, OF the dif-,
tercnt states and territories, and that said
committee have leave TO report by bill or,
otherwise.
The third resolution, relating 20 IN increase
of the annual appropriation for organizing the
militia, being under discussion, Mr. u dltcorit
moved 10 strike out the words s. Ways and
Means" and TO insert the words :. Military
Aiiiirs." He considered This resolution so init
mately connected, in its nature, with that
which immediately preceded it, that il should
be referred 10 the same committee.
The motion was opposed by Mr.. Cannon,
and nrgatived; and the resolution was there
up0n adopted, as moved by Nr, G..
| On motion to take into consideration the re-
maiadcr Of Mr.. C's resolutions, the question
was taken, and lost-Ayes 81, noes 81. So
the House refused TO consider them.
| Mr.. Cook moved to consider the resolution
he had the honor to submit (reative 70 Illinois
and Indiana lands,) which motion was agreed
to-and the resolution, having heer consider
ed, was adopted.
Mr.. Patterson, of n. Z called for the consi-
deration of the resolution by him submitted
on Saturday last, (rclatiyc to the ccnsus.)
Mr.. Campbell, of Ohio, proposed to amend
the same by striking out all that part of the
resolution which follows, the words, &" the Unit
ed States" which was assentcd to by the
movrr--and thercupon the resolution, az
mended, was adopted.
Mr.. Hill moved to proceed to the considera-
ton of the resolution Offended by him Sd
turday last, (reatiye to the extngushment OF
titles to Indian lands.
The house agreed to consider the same,
when Mr.. EI,5tiS moved TO amend the resou-
lion, by requesting information on The subject !
matter of the resolution from The President OF
tie United States, which, being assented to by
tue mover the resolution It's amended WIS
adopted
Mr.. Rich moved that the house proceed to
} the consideration of the resolution by him
submitted on Saturday last relative to the
. importation of wool into the United States.
: Mr.. r.. proposed to amend the resolution
; by adding thereto the, following words;
" Also, the quantity exported from the
United States during the above mentioned
+ periods, and the countries or places to which
exported"
This addition was agreed to-
5 Mr. EuStis moved t0 amend the resolutions
} by requesting information in such eases from
the President Of the United States, instead OF
: the Heads of Departments, and proposed that
the resolution now before the house be SO
amended as 10 conform TO that principle
2 The mover asserted to the amendment; where
3 upon,
} Mr.. Randolph remarked that ne was opposl
e ed to the rule that had been just laid down
+ with regard to this subject. 1t would, in his
G opinion, lead to serious difficulties and en-
baFrassmcnts To pack off two members OF
N this body to the Presidents House, whenever
4 petty details OF the Treasuryof the Post
Office Department, or concernuS the importa-
ton Ofwoo,w required, would be derogatory
= Of the dignity ofthe House, and perhaps equal
/ Iy mconyenicnt to the parsonage of whom the
r Information was TO be sought.
Fir. Rich observed that the observations Of
' The honorable gentleman from Va. had crea-
e ted doubts in his mind with regard TO tie pro
q per channel through which the necessary inror
g nation should be obtained. lie therefor,
g moved that the further consideration of tn,
resolution be postponed and that the same lie
Onthe table. Cnrried.
+ On motonof Mr.. Moore, Of Alabama, it wa
q Resolved, That the committee ON the Pos
2, Office aud Post Roads bc instructed TO inquire
j. into the expedieney Of establishing a pos
d route from Huntsville toAthens from theme,