Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-05
IN SENATE

- EDNESpNf, JANUARY 81, lbs.
The Vice President communicated Memorial
from the Grand Jury OF the Court OF Wayne in the
territory OF Mississippi, stating that two of Che
Judges OF the Supreme Judiciary ofthc territory are
from approximation and mental iinbccility disqua-
lined to discharge the duties OF Judges ard pray-
ing that others may be appointed; which as refer
red TO the Committee or the Judiciary
Mr. Smith, Of Maryland presented a Memorial
oil a Capellano, stating that he has executed, in
marble, a Bust of General Nashinrton and pro-
posing TO dispose Oft 10 Congress: also in relation
10 Bust OF General Lafayette for which he had
taken certain preparatory steps. Referred 10 the
Committee on the Library.
JUDICIAL PROCESS.
On motion OF Mr.. Kane the bill regulating pro-
cess in the States admitted into the Union since
the year 1o9, was taken up; and tire question oc-
curing on the amendment offered several days
since by Mr. White, to insert after the word
. now" the words 4" or may be- Mr. White with
drew his amendment
MIR. Rowan then made motion 10 strike out that
part OF the bill which gave the power o modi-
flying and altering the laws of process TO the Federal
Courts, which he supported with some remarks
MIR Kane briefly opposed the motion, and was
followed on the same side by Mr.. Van Buren,
Mr. Rowan replied, and, on his motion, the bill
was ordered to lie on the table.
REVOLUTIONARY OFFICERS
ne unfinished business OF ycSterday-the bill
for the relcf Of certain surviving officers of the
Revolutionary Army--wa5 taken up.
Alr. Bcrrien supported the bill at great length,
Mr. Van Buren, then minated that he designed
20 address the Senate Tomorrow, in favor Of the
claim, and, on his motion,
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE Oh REPRESENTATIVES,
OLD CONTINENTAL MONEY
The Speaker laid before the House a letter
from the Secretary of the Treasury transmitting
letter from the Register, with statement, shew-
ing the number and amount of the issues OF CONT
mental money made during the Revolutionary war
iynishcd in obedience 70 an order of the House Of
che llth January, instant; which was ordered to
l;e on the table.
TREASURY CONTRACTS.
Tho Speaker laid before the House letter
from the Secretary Of the Treasury transmitting
four statements; which was read and laid on the
table.
Ist. OF payments made at The Treasury during
the year 1927, of miscellaneous claims
I'd. OF contracts aud purchases made BY CoIlec-
tors oil the Customs for the Revenue service, dur
ing the year 1926.
I'd. OF expenditures account Of sick and dis
aDied seanlcn during the year 1926.
4th. Oh contracts relative 20 oil, lighthouses.
hght- fessels, bcacons, hu0ys, stakoages, &c.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS
5lr. McDuiile, from the Committee of WAYS and
Means, reported q bill making appropriations for
Internal Improvements which was twice read
aud committed 10 tie Committee of the Whole Oh
tao state OF the Union.
ROAD TO NEW ORLEANS.
The Speaker laid before Tie House a conuuni-
report Of the Chief Engineer, accompanied by
report upon the reconnaissance Of route for the
National Road contemplated from Washington To
New Orleans, and map Of the country between
the table
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.
Mr. Mercer from the Committee ON Roads and
Canals, TO whom referred a memorial Of tine
Corporations OF Washington, Georgetown, and Al
exandria, praying for certain facilities TO enable
thcin more cfiectuaDy to provide for the payment
u their subscriptions 10 the Stock Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company, reported a bill to
enlarge the powers Of the several Corporations OF
ne District OF Columbia, and for other purposes
Which was read. and committed.
INFRINGEMENT
The House then proceeded again O. consider
the resolution Of Mr. Chiffon, on the subject Of re-
trenchment, and the question being on the amend
ment OF Mr. Blake, VIRTUALLY substitute for the
Mr.. Dorsey who had the floor from yesterday,
rose and addressed the House. in a speech Of three
hours, in opposition to the charges brought against
the Admins kation. Ilc closed bv ofIerino fbc
following amendment to that Of Mr.. Blake. w.
F." Resoircd, That the said Committee nv avs and
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