Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-03-21
HOUSE OF REpHEsEN- rArtyrs

MIR. Woods, OF Ohio moved the following res9-
luton; which was read and laid on the table
Rcsoiced, That the President of the United
States be, and he hereby is, requested to in.orn
this House, (f not in his opinion ihcon.pa!ible
with the public inteTesO by what authority Tho
mas J.. 2lchenney informed the Greek Nation of
1l.;. .sla 20 communication OF any sort ~ osld
be received from them, ifa certain man referred
10 in his letter 70 the Secretary OF War, of the 10Th
OF NOV. 1927, had any agency whatever in it ;
ard what were the reasons Tor breaking said indi-
vduai, and depriying him ofhis authority and in
what capacity said individuals WAS acting Tor said
Indians; and to communicate to this House the
agreement made with said Indians referred 10 in
said letter TO the Secretary of War; with such in
formation respecting the same, as he may think
proper 10 communicate
Mr.. Randolph said he had resolution which
he wished to lay upon the table, but would of.
Ter q few words in explanation of the reason Yhy
ne offered it, without Which, it would be inpos-
siIle either for the House, or the committee to
scope.
The Speaker said the resolution must first be
presented to the House.
Mr. Randolph said he would present it as soon
as he had explained his reasons
The Chair insisted that the resolution first be
offered.
Mr.. Randolph said, he must then write it. and
he accordingly reduced il to writing III the follow
ing form:
Resolved, That the Committee on the District
Of Columbia be instructed TO inquire into the DO
lice established and enforced in the Counties OF
Washington and Alexandria in regard to slaves
and other negroes and nulatioes; and to report
what measures, fang, are necessary to enforce
discipline among them.
Alr. Randolph then addressed the House in
support of the resolution i'm speech of near an
hour in length (Which will be reported hereafter
The question being then put, the resolution was
adopted. Ayes l25, Noes %
Mr.. J. s. Barbour moved the following reso,u-
ton:
RESOLVED. That provision ought to be made for
excluding the agency OF the President in appoint
ing the principal disbursing aud accounting officers
oil the Treasury Department. and that the mower
Of appointing them should be vested in Congress
Mr.. Il. supported the resolution in speech oil
considerable length, which we are are obliged now
to POSTPONE
Mr. Storrs obtained the floor in reply,
When the Speaker announced the expiration o.
the hour allotted to reports &, resoluons--and tle
| debate was suspended till tomorrow
me cngrossed bill to extend the time allowed
ior the redemption Of land sold for direct taxes in
certain gases, was read the 3D. time, and passed. s,
| sent to the Senate for concurrence
The bill from the Senate, entitled &c An act 70,
adjusting ihe claims Of the State Of 6. Carolina a
gaInst the u. s." was twice read, and
On The reference Of this bill, desultory debats
arose, in which MessTs. Wilkins. Dravton. M
Coy, Hamilton, and Cambrelcng took part. an,
winch resulted in its reference 70 the Committed
The Speaker laid before the House the follow.
ing letter; which was read, and laid on the table
NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
I'm .ifarch, 1928 {
SIR: In answer TO ho resolution of ,be HIM,
oi Representatives, Of The 9th inst directing In,
secretary OF the Navy to lay before the fIous,
. such Intelligence as his Department may supplv
respecting the present condition, and probable an
nuai expense, Of the United States Agency fol
Fecaptured Africans upon the coast Of Afics; an,
70 comprehend therein any information rossesscd
ny said Department, illustrative Of the present
csrcuins'ances Of Che settlement Of Free colorcd
who have been restored 70 fhai Continent. in pur-
| T1nce Of the act Of Congress Of 1916" the Sec
reiary Of Che Navy has The honor 10 lay before the
tiouse copy OF Two letter. from =. Ashmun who
ii temporarily the acting Agent at Cape Measurable:
one dated 2slh August, and the other ri Dcccm
I Der, 1927; schedule Of the public huildurs and
other property with their estimated value; as,stc.
f7cl, g 80 d.sgot ion uels - the Artisans sen.