Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-05-30

Alter some conversation between MesSr5. Eve
rett, Haynes, Wecms, and s. Wood, the propri-
city ofemployihg an experienced artist in this ope-
ration, the amendment was rejected. Ayes so,
Noes S.
The resolution was then adopted
Mr.. Newton called up the resolution laid ON the |
table by him, on Saturday.
II was warmly opposed by Mr. Floyd; when,
On motion of MIR. Clark, Of New York, il was |
laid on the table. Ayes 60, Noes SO.
On motion Of Mr.. Hamilton, the House proceed |
ed to the consideration ofthe resolution reported by
Mr. Wicklffe, on the 22d instant, from the Com |
mittee on Retrenchment directing an examination
oil the printing accounts OF Gales g. Seaton, with
a view to the correction Of errors in the same.
A motion was made by Mr. Hamilton to amend
the hrst resolution by inserting, at the end OF the
same, these words Z" And that he (the Cierk) re-
port the same to this House at the next session of
Congress" And further, by striking out the Sc
Mr. Bartlett inquired the reason for requiring
an account OF only particular part of the printing
executed by Gales s. Seaton' Why was not the
account to embrace the whole'
MIR. Hamilton replied that the part designated
was all OF which the Committee on retrenchnent
had 10 complain.
Mr.. Bartlett, after few predatory remarks,
moved to strike out so much of the resolution as
goes to classify the printing and 10 require the
count only Of particular branch of il, so az to
make the resolution embrace the whole.
Mr.. Hamilton said, that, rather than have any
difnculty, he would, II desired, submit motion to
be taken up at the next session.
Mr. Storrs thereupon moved to lay the resolution
upon the table, which agreed to.
Mr.. John b Barbour, asked permission TO address
the House on the subject Of resolution offered by
him some months ago in relation to removing from
the Executive the appointment of the Discussing
Officers OF the Treasury but the House refused its
permission, by asserting TO motion of Mr.. Wright
OF Ohio, that the motion of Mr. Barbour be laid up
on the table.
q: MIR. Mercer read the following resolutions, and
suggested that the House should choose one Of
two alternatives, either to adopt the resolutions
now, or direct the report to be made to the next
Congress:
1. Resolved, That the nett proceeds of the
Bales OF public lands of the United States not speci
! fically pledged for the payment of the public debt
OF the United States, be applied under such resolu
tons as the Legislatures of the several States and
Territories may, respectively, provide, TO popular
education.
2. Resolved, thai. in effecting this purpose, the
said sum be distributed among the several States
and Territories, according their respective fede-
raj numbers.
s. Resolved, That the net proceeds of the sales
of the residue of the public lands, not included
within the provisions OF the preceding resolution be
applied, In like manner. to the object OF popular
education, in the same proportions SO soon as the
public debt, now charged therefor, shall have been
paid.
These resolutions were read, and laid on the ia
bic.
Mr.. Mercer then moved the following resoiu-
tom
Rcsoiped, That the Architect of the Public Bull
dngs be directed to report to the House OF Repre-
sentatives, at the commencement of the ensuing
Session Of Congress, suitable deneations, and an
estimate of the cost of such plan of improving the
structure OF the Hall of Representatives, as shall
provide Tor removal of the present Gallery; the
accommodation OF spectators in the space beneath
the same, upon floor even with the base of the
coiumps; two entrances of the Hail. and additional
supply lights & fresh air to the same for the extern
sion OF curved surface of Glass, having the same
generating axis the present ceiling, and at such
elevation above the floor, as shall facilitate the
transmission OF sound.
his resolution read, and laid on the table.
A message was received from the Senate in
forming the House that the Senate had passed a
resolution for the appointment of Joint Commit
Tee, TO wait on the President of the United States,
and notify him that Congress were about to ad-
Journ, unless he had further communications TO
make.
On motion of Mr.. Wright Of Ohio
The House concurred in the resolution OF the
senate. and Mr.. Wright, of Ohio, AID Mr.. Dickin- !
son, were appointed Of the Committee ON the pal
oil the House.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
Mr Davis, OF South Carolina, moved the follow !
ing resolutions:
L. Resolved, That the second clause of the tenth
section OF the first article OF the Constitution of the
United States, contains the power AMI prescribes
the manner, by which Domestic Manufactures |
may be encouraged and protected.
x RcSoired, That il Is eXpedient, constitution
AZ ana Just, that Congress do to give to any
state that may ask, the power TO impose duties on
imports or exports within the limits of such State
PROVIDED, The nett revenue arising therefrom |
snail be for the use Of the Treasury of the United
states and provided such laws be subject TO |
the revision and conroul of Congress
Inns resolution was read, and laid on the table
REVENUE LAWS.
hr Livingston moved the consideration of the
resolution submitted by him some time since pro.
posing the appointment OF a committee, TO sit du-
ring the recess, to revise and digest the laws for
the collection OF duties on imports and TONNAGE for
licensing and enrolling vessels, and for allowa nee
OF drawback.
he motion to consider was lost
PUNISHMENT BY DEATH
Mr. Livingston moved the following resolution: !
ResoIued, That, from and after the - day Of
- the punishment OF death, under any law of
the United States be forever abolished, and that
committee be appointed TO bring in bill accord
ingly.
This resolution was laid on the table.
DUELLING.
MIR. Long moved the following resolution:
Resolced That the Constitution of. the United
States ought TO be amended, as to prevent tie
practice of dueIlng
This resolution was read, and laid on the table
MIR Weight, OF Ohio, from the Joint Committee
appointed tor the purpose, reported that the com
mittee had waited on the President of the u States
and informed him that the two Houses were about
10 close the present Session, by adjournment, un.
less he had fur. n communications to make 10
congress; and that the committee received for an
swer, that he had further communications to
make to Congress.
j ne Speaker then rose, and addressed tl1e House
nearly in the following words:
" GenHeHen: | avail myself Of the moment of