Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-02-04
Congress Proceedings of Tuesday.


without coming to any decision. TWAS finally re-
committed to the committee, with view to make
some further amendments.
! A petition was presented by Mr. Marks from the
Grand Jury of Franklin County, Pennsy
praying Congress to pass a law prohibit the i'm
poItaion of ardent rpiri,s.
MIR. Sandford, the Senator from New York
appeared and took his seat
| Congress Proceedings of Wednesday.
I IN THE SENATE.-Three resolutions ', ere sub.
ni;ied-one by Mr.. Noble, proposing an appro-
priaion OF $50, 900 for the purpose of extingush.
ing the residue of the Indian title to lands within tb.
State OF Indiana; one by Mr.. Benton, proposing an
inquiry into the expediency of repeating the 4th
section OF the act authorizing the President to make
treaties with certain Indian tribes and tor other pur-
poses-and the other by Mr.. Chandler for Pos,
Route in the state of Maine. The Senate were
about to proceed to the consideration of Execu-
Awe business, when Mr.. King of Alabama, rose
| and announced the death of the Hon Henry Cham.
bers, his colleague, who died in Virginia. at the
\ house of his father; the 25th ult on his way to
take his seat in that body. His disease was of pull
monary kind, and had prevented him from taking
his seat during the session. The usual order for
mourning was adopted, and the Senate Immediately
| adjourned.
! In THE House OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Some time was consumed III receiving reports from
able to petitioners.
The resolution, asking for information touching
the Panama Congress, was next called up aud afte
speech OF an hours length In its favor by Mr.
Livingston, from louisiana, was superseded by the
order OF the day.
Ola motion of Mr.. McLane, of Delaware. the
House went into Committee of the Whole. on the
biii making appropriations for the seaboard de-
| fence. The question before the Committee. was
Mr.. Cambfeleng's amendment, proposing an an
preparation OF $4,000, for purchasing a site al
Frog Point, on Long Island, for the erection of
| Fertilization.
! MIR. Powell did not wish TO be understood as
opposing the eventual attainment Of the obiec,
OF the gentleman u New York, but it seem ed TO
him that the proper course had not been pur
sued In relation to.it. The proposed fertilization
formed no part OF the general system of defence n.
! recommended by the board OF engineers nor had it
ever been submitted to tho Consideration of a,v
committee OF the House; he had no data therefore
upon which to found correct opinion and until no
could be July satisfied of the importance of such
| iorthcation, he mus. withhold his assent to the
amendment. He objected. too, 10 the quantity of
land intended to be purchased, as w ell as the exor-
biant price demanded for it, if, however. he could
be convinced on all these points, he would cheer
! iuily vote Tor the appropriation. Mr. Cambre-
leng and Mr.. Wood, of New York, explained.
and Mr.. Iomiinsop OF Connecticut, spoke at large
| IN favor Oh the amendment; the question was
then taken and carried, ayes SO, noes SO.
I MIR. Forsyth Of Georgia offered an amend
ment approPriating $4,000 for the commence
ment OF Notifications at Savannah, which, at
Ter some discussion lost; and Mr.. Stewart
i OF pennsylvania proposed TO strike Gu, the ap
preparation OF $4,000 for forlfyng the harbor
OF beaufort in North Carolina. This proposition
gave rise to an animated debate, in which MIR.
bryan oil North Carolina distinguished himself as
allp mr. ta ,1ass
amendment was lost by almost unanimous vote;
INC" 'A' committee rose and the House adjuurn-
co. -7icr. Gaz.
4 WAsHISGroY, Feb. L. The reader will, per.
ceive, that the subject of the Congress of Panams
was touched upon IN the House OF Representative,
yesterday. lhe discussion upon The Call for infor-
i"'ioh' haa some bearing upon the merits of Mis-
sion from the United Ststes 10 that Congress
twill not be long, we presume before we shall
nave before Us, IN one way or other, docuuentar,
hioFmssioi winch will enable unprejld ced per son
10 MAKE up an opinion as to the expectancy of ,ha
MISSION AS yet, we. IN common. with Others ar,
IN the Clark IN some important points, which tn.
} documents would, probably, shed Ugh, upon
ihs Information has not however been called
tor, and possibly may not be- until The Senate shat
have acted finally on the subject. MAT. INF
Committee OF tie Senate OF the State O
New ork, to whom referred Message from
u'e Governor transmitting communication from
the Var department of the United States, request
ing that State to cede Jurisdiction 20 the u s. owe
certain lands at West Point, has reported in
a'our oil the cesslon, under certain restrictions
and also the same as to Stony Point and also as ,e
New Utrecht.
WAsHINGroN. February o. From Ono, w.
have the interesting information contained in N,
following extract. The ardent enterprize aud gen
erous public spirit Of Ohio, throws into the shad.
the tame resolves and unstrung energy OF som,
States IN the Union, who have stronger motives Il
action, and fewer obstacles to overcome than she
we hope she will reap the future reward, as sb
, Enjoys The present honor, due TO her magnanimou
/, | course:
"CoLUMDus, Jan. II, 1926 The Canal bill
passed the House yesterday afternoon, by vol,
> House to amend II, all of which failed except one
which limits the interest the temporary loan a
rate not exceeding six per cent By the provis
ions OF this bill, in conjunction with the Law of las
winter, the Commissioners of the Canal Fund arr
authorized to borrow 900 900 Of dollars for th
! expenditure Of 1926; and ,2Oo,O dollars 70
1877 and 1928 each, which is supposed to be suf
. hcient Tor the com plelon of the work. Thus tn
canal policy marches on with an accelerated force
trlumphing over all opposition Nat. Int
q Colonies Lee and Chambers and Mr. Goldsbo
rouh, delegates from the state of Maryland, havin
accomplished the object Of their mission by obtain
ing the passage Of an act of Assembly from IN
: state Of Delaware, TO facilitate the recovery
e FugIiIves from labor and TO punish the crime
Il kidnapping, are now on their way to Harrisburg
10 make application 10 the Legislature OF Pennsy
h yania, for the passage of similar act. The State
Maryland have been fortunate in the agents the
4 have selected. Their talents. respectability an
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