Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-03-04

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try may be invaded from Cuba in row-boats; and
in case those States should invade Cuba at all, it
| is unquestionsblc that this invasion will be made
with this principle-this genius of universal c.
mancipation,- this sweeping ana,hema against the
white population, in front; and then, sir what is
| the situation of the Southern States? throw out
| these only by way Of hints; it would not he de-
corous in preface to "a resolution, to enter into
an elaborate argument, which l could do This
is one of those in which the suggestions Of
instinct worth all the logic in tho world the
| instinct oil self preservatioD.-lt is one OF those
| cases IN which our passions instruc our reason.-
| l shall not consider whether The President of the
United States will send these Ministers or not;
| He says he will do ii, and he is generally under
stood to be man Of his word; at least as much
as to do what he has officially said he will do.
| But must consider how far 1 feel disposed by my
vote, TO pledge Virginia in the common cause of
States possessing these principles; and TO place
our neutrality at the disposal of belligeren, Con-
gress.
Mr.. X. then gave notice that he should res
pectfuily ask for the consideration OF the resolu-
ton TO morrow morning.
AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION.
Mr.. Benton, from the select committee to which
was referred the proposition to amend the Consti-
tuition of the United States with respect TO the APP
pointment of Senators and Representatives TO
o'hces under the Federal Government, made an
argumenative report the subject, OF considerable
length, and, ii may be added of much ability con-
Guiding with proposing the passage of the follow
Ing Joint Resolution, the principle Of which,
the report states, the committee unanimous:
" Res0iped, Sc. That the following amendment
to the Constitution of the United States be pro-
posed TO the Legislatures of the several States,
which, when ratified by three-fourths of said Le-
gislatures, shall be valid, to all intents and pur-
| poses, part of said Constitution:
No Senator or Representative shall be ap-
pointed TO any civil Office, place, or emolument
under the authority OF the United States until the
expiration OF the Presidential term in which such
person shall have served Senator or Representa-
tive"
The report and resolution having been read
MIR. Dickerson inquired whether the committee
had not agreed 10 recommend that the exclusion
from Office should apply not only 10 the time for
which each Senator or Representative should be
elected, but TO one year theI eafter,
Mr.. Benton replied, that the committee had moi
agreed on the precise terms OF the resolution. but
1 only on ponts-on the substance, not on the FORM
On the principle reported, the committee were
unanimous.
| Mr. Randolph said he Xix ed the suggestion ofthe
gentleman from New Jersey and not the less
said he, because it agrees with one of high author
~, Horace, who says, " Non prematur in ammo. ,,
The resolution was then, on the motion of Mr.
order OF the day tor next Monday week; and. on
motion of Mr.. Holmes 500 copies of the repor,
and resolutions were ordered TO be printed
On motion of Mr.. Edwa DIS, the Senate then nro-
ceeded to the consideration of Executive business
and continued with closed doors until four O'Clock
and then adjourned Nat. Int
| Congress Proceedings of JFcdnesday
IN the House Of Representdtiues- Mr. Alex-
m ffaf IL ~.
trict of Columbia, reported bill 10 incorporate an
Insurance Company in Georgetown, in the said
District; which bill was twice read and committed.
Mr. Buchanan OF Pennsylvania, submitted re-
solution, which lies one day of course, proposing
to amend the rules of the House, so that the Sneak
er thereof shall be elected vipa voce
Several messages were received from the Pre-
sident of the United States, furnishing informa-
tien called for by various resolutions of the
House.
The orders of the day being announced. Mr..
McDufhe rose and stated, that the gentleman
Mr. Stevenson of Virsna,) who wasentitled to
the floor, the Resolutions proposing certain
amendments to the Constitution of the United
States, was indisposed; whcreupon the House nm
motion OF MIR. McLane of Delaware, resolved it :
self into Committee of the Whole, on the Bell max
ing appropriations for the support of the Indian
Department during the current year Pbe Bill
was considered and reported to the House, withsut
amendment TWAS subsequently, read third time
and passed.
The House next resolved itself into a Commit
tee OF the Whole, on the Bill authorizing the
erection OF Penentiary in the District of Colurn
bia, and amending the Penal Code of said District
Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, supported the
bill in an argument OF great length, replete with
useful practical information, well in relation
to the present operation of the penal laws, and
the horrible condition of the County JaiIs. AZ IN
the general benefits of Peniteniiary system. MI.
Verplank of New York, expressed himself in ia
vor oftbe BILL but thought that ii required amend
ment in many essential points, some of which he
mentioned; when he was informed by Mr. Thornp
son that the Committee intended to offer
number of amendments in the progress of the
bill, which, would In a great measure obvjate
all objections MIR. Powell, OF Virginia REPLIED
to Mr.. Verplank, and urged the necessitv nj
the immediate passage of the bill .-eyen though i,
might not be perfect rather than leave the Ds,ric,
in its present condition until the next session Of
Congress, which would be the effect OF the cours.
proposed by the gentleman from New York. Mr.
Livingston, OF Louisiana, spoke in high terms os
the able manner In which Mr.. Thompson had in
vestigated The subject, and in order 10 give il all
the att enton that its importance demanded moved
that the Committee rise and have leave 10 sit again
which motion was agreed TO, and the House adj
jeurned. Phe,,ir Go-
FRENCH CLAiMS.-We learn from Wal
ington (says the n. York Gazete) that il has been
determined upon by the executive to Recommend ~
Congress The policy of sending special mission
TO France for The purpose of enforcing on that 90
yernment the necessity OF liquidation OF the claims
of our citizens We have no doubt that Coneress
will concur in opinion with the executive, and.
in this event, there will bea reasonable prospect Of
eventual Naturalization.