Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-12-27
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81.
IN SENATE.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 81.
IN SENATE.
Mr.. Harrison, from the Committee on Military
Affairs, reporie bill to increase the compensa-
ton OF Officers commanding companies in the
Army of the u. States, with amendment which
was read.
Mr. Smith of Md from the Committee OF FL
nance, rep"r,ed a bill favour OF Me srs. Won
kapff al Bruno, of Baltimore, which was read.
The resolution submitted yesterday by MIR Smith
of Md. relating TO Postmaslers, &c. taken up,
and agreed to.
a bill for the relief of Francis Llrche Of New
O.ieans, taken up.
Mr. Ruggles said that the bill, in this shine had
twice passed the Senate. He believed the only
question that had ever been raised on The subject
was to tie proper amount OF compensation for the
negro. IL coud now hardly be necessary 10 detail
tine circumstances There was no doubt OF the loss
sustained by Mr.. I.srche. Evidence hal been had
that negro belonging 10 him bad been pressed into
the service of the United States, under General
Jackson, at New Orleans, ard was killed hy eau
non bail, while in service. In that part Of he
country, the slave the property Of his owner as
well as the horse, ~ hich also lost by Mr. l.,
and The committee considered the claim as coming
within the general rule, and that the Government
ough, 10 pay it. He moved to Ill the blank with
the of $500.
Mr.. Bell moyel ha. the blank be filed with
5000.
MIR. johnson of Lon-iann, stated, that, on q
former occasion, he had Remarked, in relation 20
this claim, that negro OF the description Lost nv
Mr.. Larche, worth in New Orleans abun,
$1,000, although the average price Of slaves had
been fixed by the Commissioners at $500 for al
ages. sizes, &c This would lie entirely INADEQUATE
to cover The loss OF such slave as the one in
question. Indeed, the persons sppoin, ed by Gov
eminent to Tx the average value OF the property
lost by Mr. Larche, had estimated il at S 1000.
Ii should be rscnlecied that Mr. /. had laid on,
OF his money iof number OF years, ana that the
claim admitted TO lie equitable one Tie
sl;n of $500 had been formerly fixed on WHEN
the subject fnsly discussed; ana he hoped If
would not now BE reduced
The question was put Oh filing the blank the
sin oil tSUO was Carried, when tie bill was or,ier-
ed TO be engrossed Tor third reading. mem. con
After TWO and lr'lf hours spent Ia Executive
business, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
MEMORY OF DECEASED MEMBERS
Mr.. MettalGe, of Kentucky, rose, and said that
ne had risen 20 offer resolution v hich he would
have offered al much earlier period OF the session
but that he, with Others oil his colleagues had been
under the impression that it was not customary 90,
this House TO adopt this testimonial of respec, Cor
ssah of its members departed this life during I'm,
recess. Upon enquiry, however, he had ascer
tanned that custom did In instances, sanction
the measure: OF that custom, he begged leave IN
avail himself. Mr. NJ. said that, in subnitting the
resolution, which he then had the honor TO do fo.
the consideration OF the Huuse, IL was not his in
ten'ion to respass its time or attention. by a,
attempted eulogy on the character Of his late dis
tnguished colleague and much respectet frienJ
then no more. Were he, with all the ADVANTAGES
of the most ample preparation, TO make sucI, Am
attempt, he was well aware Of the euire ina ieuna-
cy OF his powers TO do even partial Justice TO an
individual, whose exalted public and private worth
9 justly ranked him among the most neri,orious NJ
his countrymen. UnPrepared, then, as | am (said
Mr.. NJ. and united for such task and donb,ino
the proprieiy of such indulgence here, + will
decline any attempt TO tring into view and exhibit
before you, the peculiarly bright and useful traits
Of character OF thai emnentl7 worthy and talented
patriot, whose voice in behalf of his country 40
lately gained him The attention and high respect of
the meInbers of this House. Let il be sufficient
that though the dust Of ROBERT Z. HENRY now
sleeps with that OF his fathers he sill lives in the
hearts OF thousands and tens of thousands of his
countrymen-- OF all, and greatly more than ALL NJ
those who like me, had the pleasure of kno,vino
him personally; and that | respectfully ash tb
members OF this House 90 concur with me in ,bis
humble, this last Tribute OF respect 10 bis memory
On motion Of Mr.. Metcalle, 1t was then
ResOiped unanimously, That he members nj
this House will testify their respect for the memo
ryof RoBERr p. HENRY, deceased, late mem
Der of this House, from the Stale # K,n'uckv
BY wearing Grape on The left arm for one month.
Mr.. Mediation then addressed the Hose IS fol.
lows
Dir. Speaker, offer a resolution TO the House.
similar 10 The one just offered. expressive of the
respec; o. the members OF this BODY for the mem
osy u Colonel JAMES JOHNSON, Iate orr nj the
Representatives OF Kentucky. lie was no orli-
nary man. His amlable manner, hi, mild and
benevolent disposition, his sound sense, anu uoG
ring devotion 70 his legislative duties ,yI,le here
has made lasting impression on all who koe,y
him. In peace he wass good citizen; in war.
brave ana emcieni soldier. At the battle OF the
river Thames, it was his fortune TO Obtain nv HE
courage and good conduct, fame as durable "a
time itself lie Is now gone. All that is left il
ne recollection Of bis virtues. Ills remains are in
Hs silent grave, bhl ralfiorss, and al the manly