Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-01-28

who control the matter OF admission but he thought,
II the principle OF apportonment should be adopt
ell, It might happen that youth who was unfit,
might be admitted from particular state, because
that state did not happen 10 have it's suoa then at
the Seminary, while one much more fit was exclu-
ded because the State from which he came had its
full number. This. he thought, would be the ma
tural and inevitable consequence of such
principle. He was willing TO enirust the respon-
sibiliiy of admitting applicants where the law has
now placed it: the power ough, doubtless TO be
exercised with impar.iality. and with view solely
to the relative qualifications OF those who applied
Tor admission
AT present, Mr.. NIL. said, lie confined himself
to the expression ofgeneral opinions ONLY Should
the subject be brought Immediately before the at
teniion of the House, he should go mnch further
INTO It. He would, however, now say that he
was prepared 10 extend rather than contract the
number of Cadets; he viewed that school as an or
nament to this nation. and contributing largely
TO It's prosperity and its glory; essential abso-
lu'eiy essential, TO its interest and safety. He be-
hcved II was, taken as whole, one Of the best
institutions under this government.
Mr.. Hamilton, of South Corolina die not rise to
discuss The subec, Of the Military Academy at this
time. being " ell aware that, in the course of the
session, an occasion might arise when it might be
discussed with more proprie,y, and with the pro-
oahisity OF 'he discussion terminating in result
more definite in its character than the adoption or
rejection oil the motion now pending. He rose on
~ 10 state the faci that in point of practice the
rule which had been urged upon the House as a
sound one by the gentleman from MARYLAND. had
been carried into effect, by (Mr. b. believed) as
impartial an administration of the Institution as
could well have taken place. 1t would be only
necessary Tor gentlemen to refer TO the Army Re
gister, from time TO time, 10 satisfy themselves OF
ihe TACT lie was also convinced, for himself
that there had not existed, in regard to the Militia
ry Academy, a sort of abuse, in selecting for the
OBJECTS OF Its instruction, persons who by reason
OF their opulence,were unworthy of the bounty of
the Government. He did not himself pretend 10
Know what are the circumstances of the parents of
so many individuals as compose the corns of Ca
diets: but he had reason 10 believe that, in cases
where laii other things being equal) the claims O!
applicants were nicely balanced, and the DEPART
ment was left TO exercise its feelings in the Sc
lection, the hoy who frenilesF who was des
i'u'e who was an orphan, had been taken in prefe-
renee 10 him who was less dependent, and had o.
ther means OF support. Where there has ever been
violation of that principles said MIR. II. il will he
found, probably, on examinations that II has been
al the pressing solicitation of ourselves: of the
Members OF this House. And, will add if there
have been any abuse in the selection Of fade,. !,
Is mainly attributable 10 tie Members ofth;s House
ana OF the other Body; nine out of ten of the an
poin'men's beng made under their influence. or
under the influence and authority of recomnenda
tons which they bring to bear on the Denar,mer,
beiore we impute abuses 10 Others let us take the
mole from our own eye. Let us saw tbese an
poh'ments shall not be made at the recommends
uoh Oh members OF this House, &c-though in
making such recommendations, hitherto, Mr. H
had no doubt that Members had generally exercj.
sea SOUND discretion. Mr.. II. concluded by say
ing 'ha' MS impressions, such they were, of the
N ctr an, ,rf.lN
renee TO the Military Academy, had been STRENGTH
eneu by recent visit 10 that Institution.
mr.. COOK expressed his opposition to tia, mart
OF 'his amendment which has respect TO &C i,,s,
distribution OF the Cadets. The law prescribing
No u'sIiou'ioh As JUS, but leaving the whole sub
Jec, 10 Inc discretion OF the Secretary of War.
Inc question was then taken on Mr.. Cocke,s
motion, and decided in the negative.
MIR. Little moved 10 strike out of II. or;a;,.,
resolution the words and their n,,oos - -
carried. '
Nir. dorsey moved to strike out all that mar, of
'ne resolution which relates to the number of an
piicants ior admission into The Academy: this also
was agreed TO, and the resolution was aJonted in ,ha
following form: " ''''
p" hesofred, That the Secretary of War be in
s'ruc'ed to report ii the Corps of Cadets AZ tho
Military Academy at West Point, can be ;ncrs.seJ
without mourning the expense of ernplovinq an
a"d'iioha number OF Professors; and, fso. to " ba,
number The same may be increased
The Speaker laid before the Hopse , co,,ro,,-;,.
lon from the President of the u. States. accom-.
paiieu by report from the Treasury Depar,,nent
containing statement of moneys paid In Iames
monroe, late President of the United States as
compensation for his services in various other ~;
c's which he has filled under the Governmen, os
me United States, andlon other accounts; and also
"a Claims Tor allowances made by him upon the
Government, which have been disaIloweJ. ,vb;ch
was referred 10 the Select Committee and ordereJ
to be printed anu o'ue'e"
An engrossed bill "fo extend the limits IS
Georgetown in the District of Columbia, ), WAS
feau 'hird time, passed, and sent to the Senate.
JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
ne House then passed TO the unfinished bus;
ness oil yesterday, which was the considera,;on rs
'he resolution offered by Mr. Mercer. of Va to
recommr The bill 10 extend the Judicial Svs,s,, ~
'he Ohited States with instructions, SC.
MT. burgess, of r. /. rose, and addressed ,,o
ChalF IN speech which he concluded a, four n,o
ciock; when Mr.. Kerr of Maryland. expressra
oeSiTe to address the House on the annsn,Iaoo.
moved an adjournment.
Mr. Webster hoped he would Withdraw tho mo-
'ioh' us the discussion had already been so ,rncb
proHacted. But Mr.. X. not complying the o,es-
''on was put and carried, Ayes SIS, noes 81
DO the House adjourned
TUESDAY,, JANUARY "a. 1926