Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-02-17

| On motion OF Mr.. SANFORD the Senate piO
ceeded 10 the consider alton of Executive business
and having spent several hours with closed doors
the Chamber was again opened, and
| The Senate adjourned.
| HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
| Among the several petitions pr esenIsd to- day
was one Gy MIR. Barney, signed by number oil ih
citizens "f Bal more praying the interposition o
Congress in abolishing slavery within the Dis,ric
! OF Columbia.
! Mr.. Barney asked for the reading of the memo
rial, which request was but partially complied with
the reading being arrested.
! MIR. Barney then novel 10 lay it on the table
and 10 print H. These mo ions Were put sepe
| rately, at the suggestion of Mr. McDuflie, ant
the first, viz: to lie the table agreed to. o.
The motion 10 prnt, some discussion took place
! In which
! Mr.. McDuliie objected 10 the principle of ano
thef State interfering with he AFFAIRS of the District
OF Columbia The Congress OF The United State.
was the only legislative authority TO whom iLe
people OF the District could ork for protection
| and he considered il both impairment and impro-
per Tor the citizens OF ano her State TO wrest from
them large amount of property, of which, under
existing circumstances, they found thems civ e.
possessed. Until the prayer should be made by
The inhabitants Of the District, Who he admitted
we're themselves "a abect slaves as those alluded
TO- he Tor one, would not consent to the adoption
IL.
MIR. Powell oiec ed to the reading Of the me-
moral because ii had been present cd al the close
OF The session, and could not be acted on with any
prospect OF final determination, and ther efnr e,
he could not see any posiiv good VIII CHI would a.
rise from the printing
Mr.. Rarney said. he had uniformly, in the dis
customs OF this House, whether in relation 10
black red men, forborne 10 present lis views,
but thought IT became hi- duty in this instance 10
say a few words. MIR. H. said, he believed tha,
a large portion al his constituents considered a
measure OF the kind Gov proposed, premature, and
many OF them would perhaps be willing 10 leave
the matter To fHure generations 10 dispose Of a
very respectable minority, however, think other.
wise, and think too, they have right 10 present
their sentiments 20 this House, and TO the nation
at large, and however, the gentleman from South
Carolina might look upon il, he, Mr.. J ihough,
1T both pertinent and proper. HI had not Offer ed
II, until he had at first satisfied himself that the
ansuasewas respectful, and many Of the signatures
highly respectable
The motion TO print was lost
Mr.. Ioml!nson, from the Joint Committee APP
pointed 10 report whit subjects il is necessary 10
aet upon Of the present session. AMI in what order
II Is eXpedient 10 take such subjects into consdora-
ton" reported, IN part, az follow:
4" That The following bills of public nature,
originating and now pending In the House of Re-
representatives., have precedence in the order of bu-
siness in that House. and that they be acted upon
and dispose! Of in the c!der hereinafter mentioned,
viz:
"A bill 10 authorize an exchange of Stock bearing
an interest of five per cent. TO an amount OF six
teen millions OF dollars for certain Stocks OF per
cent
"A bill to exempt Swedish aud Norwegian YES
sells and cargoes irym discriminating duties.
bill 10 refund duties paid on vessels lear
goes from Hamburger.
n Oil making appropriations for the support of
Government during the year 1927
Dill making appropriations for the Military
service for 1927.
bill making appropriations for the Naval ser
vice for 1927.
A bill making authorizations for Fortifcations
in 1927.
n oil making appropriations for erecting and
completing certain barracks, store houses, &c
a bill making appropriations for the Public
Buildings.
bill making appropriations for the Indian De-
partment in 1927"
On motion Of Mr.. Tomlinson.
OTdeTcd, That the orders of the day, in Con-
mittee OF the Whole House be arranged in the
manner recommended as above.
PRINTERS OF THE LAWS.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Saunders Of n.
u was further considered.
Mr. Hobart moved TO lay il on the table.
Mr.. Saunders called for the ayes and noes which
Ayes A, Noes III
Mr.. Dorsey again took the floor, and pursued his
remarks TO conclusion.
Mr.. Saunders rose to reply 10 the gentleman
rom Md. and, on being informed by the chair thai
buI 10 minutes Of the time allowed, yet remained
Mr.. Saunders with the indulgence of the House,
preferred posiponing bis remarks until Tomorrow
The bill to authorize the Corporation Of the Ci-
~ OF Warrington, TO include in lotteries establish
ed Tor Their use, certain land prizes therein men
toned, (Jeasrson Louery,) was read 81 time &
passed.
On motion of Mr.. Powell,
Orderede That the Committee on Roads and
C'nals be Instructed TO inquire into the expediency
OF causing survey to be made Of the ground w.
ing between The head waters Of The James and
Shenandoah rivers, with view TO ascertain the
pfscticsbiity and cost Of connecting them by
nsyiba5e canal.
On m on Of Mr.. Van Rensselaer,,
Oydered, That this House will, on TbursJsv
next, proceed to the election Of Printer for the
10Th Cong ess, and that 1t shall be necessary 10
allow majority Of the ballots which may be eiv-
en-, to constitute an election.
On motion of Mr.. Alexander,
Ordered, That the Committee on Pos, Offices
and Poet Roads be instructed to inquire into the
ex0vcieny5 Ct es.fsishing a posi- .one lcn