Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-02-20

On motion Of MIR. johnson Of New York, il
was
Rcscired. That the schedules of the claims OF
the Columbian Insurance Company, and the United
Insurance Company of New York, together =, it'll
such other schedules of claims of citizens of the
U. 3. upon foreign Governments as NAV have
been received at the Department Of State since the
report OF the Secretary Of that Department. in
pursuance OF The resolution Of the House of Rem
resentatives of the i7ih May, 1926. was made TO
this House, be referred 10 the Comni.tee ON Fo
reign AHares, TO whom that subject was referred.
and printed with that report.
REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONERS =
MIR. Varnun, from the Committee on MILITARY
Pensions, reported, bill placing cert ain persons an
the list of Revolutionary Pensioners; which was
morrow.
Mr.. Fa-num, from the came Committee also
reported bill placing certain invalids on he list
oil Invalid Pensioners; as also, the widows and
children OF certain officers, who died in the SER
vice OF their country, which bill was twice read
and made the order Of the day for to morrow
EXPLORATION OF THE POLES.
Mr.. Warrington made the following repor,:
=" The Select Committee TO whom were referred
The memorials OF rundry citizens of New York
pennsylvania, Delaware. Maryland, Virginia, and
Ohio, proposing that, :" uuder the patronage of the
United States an expedition should be fitted out
10 acquire more perfect knowledge of the Nor
ihern parts OF our own Continent; or, if possibIe
% enter the more interesting and extensive eId for
enterprise In the Southern hemisphere be- leave 10
Report
That from the number and respect ability of the
memoIiai's's, and The character of the proposed
Exped icH, the memorials are entitled to the mos,
respectful consider alton but your Committee way
ing the discussion of any present ADVANTAGE to h.
derived IRON more a. perfect knowledge of the
Northern parts of our own Continent - or the mil.
ny or feasibility OF making further discoveries in the
folar regions oil the Souh, deem it mex pedient at
THIS Time 10 make an appropriation of money IN
set on foot the Expedition contemplated nv the
mem orialis's; but they, nevertheless, recommend
That the said memorials be referred TO the Secrea,v
ofthe Navy"
This Report concurred in BY the House
The following named bills from the Senate were
twice read, and eially referred:
list. Supplementary to the several acts provid =
ing for the adjustment of land claims in the State
OF Alabama--to the Committee on the Public
Lands.
I'd TO grant quantity OF land 10 the State Of
Illinois, Tor the purpose of aiding in opening ca
nal to conDect the waters the Ili;nui rive ,;,h
those OF Lake Michigan to the Committee of the
Whole on the bill oil this House in relation 10 the
same object.
81. 10 reduce The duties heretofore levied nm
certain articles 10 The Committee on WAYS and
Means
An. 10 grant a certain quantity OF land 10 the
S'a'e Oh Indiana; Tor 'he purpose OF aiding said
state IN opening canal 10 connect the waters OF
the Wabash river with those of Lake Erie-,o the
T., mmttee on Roads and Canals
PUBLISHERS OF TBE LAWS
The resolution heretofore offered by MIR. Saun-
ders, calling for information respecting the Pub
fishers OF the Laws, was again taken up.
MIR. Saunders commenced a speech In repl, TO
the several gentlemen who had opposed the reso
luton; and, having proceeded some time, was
interrupted by message from the Senate:
when the hour having expired which is an
propria.ed for the consideration OF resolutions
he was prevented from concluding his remarks:
anu Inc touse proceeded to lie orders of The day
DISCRIMlNA TING DUTIES.
The following bills
To exempt Swedish and Norwegian vessels.
and TIE merchandise imported therein, from the
payment of discriminating duties on tonnage and
lmposl for limited tine. and tor other purposes.
EXCH NGE OF STOCKS
Authorizing the Secretary OF the Treasury "a
exchange stock bearing interest of five per
cent, to the amoLnt Of sixteen millions ofdollsrs
Tor GER ain stocks Of six per cent. and to borrow
sum equal TO any deficiency in the said amour,
authorized to be exchanged,
Were severaliy read third time, passed, and
sent 10 the Senate for concurrence.
DUTIES ON HAMBURG VESSELS
"A bill oreiund the duties paid on certain v.s-
sels and cargoes owned by citizens of HAMBURG.
was considered in Committee of The Whole MIR
Taylor, OF Virginia in the Chair and having been
slightly amended, on motion of Mr.. Dwight. was
reported TO the House, and ordered to a third
reading
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
On motion of MIR. Cock, the House wen, into
Committee OF the Whole, Mr.. Laihrop in the
| Charlton the bill making appropriations for the
support OF Government, for the year 1927.
The bill was read by sections, and on motion
OF Mr.. Cook, was amended by Inserting an anpto.
priaion of $40, 900 for the surveying of The Public
lands OF The United States, and s 0CO for certain
Surveys in Florida.
On motion Of Mr.. Dwight, The bill was further
amended by inserting two thousand dollars for
compensation TO the Reporter OF The Supreme
Court OF the United States for the last and presen,
year.
Mr.. M'Lane, of Delaware, moved 10 inser,
" For fuel stationary, and her CONTINGENCIES in
the Office OF The Attorney General, FIVE hundred
dollars
This motion gave rise 10 debate of considera
bic length. The motion was advocated by Messrs
M Lane, Dwight, Webster, Cook and Barney
and opposed by Messrs. Cooke, kremer and Ri,
chanan.
ii was insisted on the one hand that the com
pensaiion OF this officer had remained STATIONARY
from The foundation of the government, while that
oil the heads of departu enfs and other iunctions
ries had been gradually increased All the others
who had any thing that could be called bureau
were also allowed small contingent fund He
alone was without such allowance He was n
blged to employ clerk for the copying of his
othcal opinions, and performing other NECESSARY
duties. His Office mu-i be open TO the access of
members OF The government who might wish 20
consult its archives. He also needed MESSENGER
A. fs,teh "a oil off,