Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-23
TUEsD AY, Fen. 20.
IN sim A'rt.

Mr. Barton asked and obtained leave 10 introlrce
a substitute toi the bill now before the Senate TO
graduate the prices ofpubiic lands
The resolution submitted Yesterday h., NTr
Eaton, in relation to alterations in the nresent 60,
tenn oil collecting the Customs, was considered
Mr.. Eaton explained the grievances. for rene
dy oil which this resolution would institute an in
curry. As the law now stood the ner cantocra
0itnc customs was different in different ports
ms caused much difficulty, aud he thoupht one
rated In some instances as a kind of brbe IN tho
oulcerS lie did not pretend TO understand the COL
,ecuhS system as well as some other gentlemen:
out ne was convinced it might be improved He
also thought that those officers called ,neasuror
who acted with the collectors were superfnous
and were tax upon the Government. Al anv r,ta
II was worth while TO make the inquiry The rcso
luton was then agreed to-
The resolution submitted Yesterday, b,; NJ.
White authorising inquiry into the amounts Maid
SINCE 1917, to persons appointed visiters to West
Point; was considered and agreed to.
JUDICIAL PROCESS
The unfinished business of YESTERDAY, bo;ocr q,
bill TO establish process in the States ad,ntfe into
the Union since the year 1882 was then takcn nm
anu tho question being on reconsderinp the votc
on the motion OF Mr.. Paris to reconsider the
Friday last, go VA
Mr. Webster addressed the Senate at great
iehgth IN iavor oil The motion. lie entered into
view OF the ostcnsiDle objects and ultimate ef;.cts
oil the bill under consideration argued thattIle for
OIiH hn
disastrous inconvenient H. xireInc 10 cI;i
IN detail to the arguments urged YESTERDAY Inv,
lessrS Tazewell * Rowan, discussing the airr;fc:.
uongven blythe process acts of & go the term
GHh ia"' oy winch equity process was TO be regu-
lated, and opposing the idea that the common law
was alluded to by the terms of those acts re
considered that, If the bill passed in its present
shape, 1t would destroy all Equity process in ma
ny OF the old States. lie was perfectly WILLING
that the advantages asked for bv the ncyc Statase
should be acceded them; but felt ii his dutv TO on
pose bill which threatened SO much evil n the
older members ofthe Union
Mr. Van Burcn supported the motion. remark.
ing that the bill IN It's present form, was allowed
Senate. 81 VI 'ii9
Mr. Rowan said, that, in order to correct soroo
matters OF fact on this subject, it would he necss
sary Tor him to consult certain documents He
withdrew his motion at the request Of '"'
Mr.. Kane, who replied briefly to some ,,or,;o ~
the remarks OF Mr.. Webster, TO which the latter
answered in few words -'''0'
Mr. Rowan then renewed his motion to Law tbc
bill on the table; which was agreed TO.
COLUMBIAN COLLEGE.
On motion OF Mr.. Eaton, the orders Of tbo d,,
were postponed, and the bill for the relief NJ ,I,c
Columbian College was taken up.
oople amendments were agreed TO, and some
conversation took place between Messrs. Eaton
and Chandler, which, from the tin,,iJ in tho rai
lery, the reporter could not hear. o.
MIR. Smith OF South Carolina, said, that. as thorn
'' Iaany persons connected with this transac
uOh' ne wished TO know from the Committee ,pbo
ther those persons who formerly Dyed ~ -.
abVlt TO be given up would now assume a., iLt
Would Mr.. Rice become again u,blo g. a.
i3'cOo dollars due by him; and was Colonel NJ,
Wiling 70 suffer an embargo upon his SAL
ary Tor the sum Tor which he was indebteJ5
Mr.. Eaton made some remarks. ,s.bici' -.
perfectly heard. he was understood fo ycfor a..
gentleman ftOm South Carolina 20 tho Re- We 81
the Committee on the subject OPN'' VI
Mr.. Smith OF South Carolina said tba4 l.
not read the Report 10 was very Ion, - .i"I
IL was impossible for gentlemen to read Sin fbc 20
ports mat were laid upon their tables n no,
could, they had better capacities and bof,cr .J
sutulions man he had He hoped, therefore. in I
order that he might read this document. Thai he /
should be INDUCED in a motion 10 postponc G,o
consideration OF the bill till Tomorrow '
The motion was then agreed to.
The Senate then adjourned
MUSE oF REPRESENTATIVE.
ReductoT Of duties on T'cas.
Mr.. Barney gave notice. Thai. ,vbcnoSo. a. !
Dui reported yesterday by the Chairman Of tbe 1
Committee Of Ways and Means, promising 70 ' sl /
duce the duty on Teas, should DO under cons;5o. .
ration, nc would move 10 embrace ,.i,t: n, /
provisions, all Teas tat nav he IN bedtn ~, 1. i
!om Rouse Stores on the 1st JANUARY 1926 o..
IL IS designed that the bill shall take effect
ne resolution odered by Mr. Wing. ycsfer5a, /
','i ''.. on 'le the table was taken up, considered
~ ~ Ait HOUSE.
On motion Of Mr.. Bu inner, il was
resolved, That the Claim OF Caron dc Re,, |
'aSrchas' be referred to the Committee of Fore;er
AnhIs' with instructions to inquire into itsi,,sGsr
ana the expediency Of making provision f,r ~ |
The Speaker laid before Che House tho f,ri,..
the table: -' "'4 ldid on /
DLpAaTmrST or WAa, Feb. Is. 1908
on; nave the honor Of submitting bere,ci,t
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