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


calculated TO ensure the objects for which such
laws were enacted. And, whether any of the off,
GERS at present employed in the collection of the
customs, can, with security to the collection of the
same be dispensed with; and also, the proprie-
ty and expediency of CHASING the officers OF the
Customs, according to their respective responsible.
tiles ana duties, and OF fixing the salary of the Off
GERS of each class accordingly.
The House adjourned at half past IL o'clock, to
meet again at 6 o'clock OH Monday morning
MONDAY, MAY 20, 1923.
IN SENATE.
The President pro- tenn. took his seat, and called
the Senate TO order at quarter past six
On motion OF Mr.. Eaton the reading of the Jour-
| nal was dispensed with.
The following resolution submitted by Mr.. Ben
ton, on Saturday last, was considered, and agreed
to:
"Resolced, That the President of the U. States
De requested to cause report to be made to the
senate, upon the practicability and probable cost
oil constructing artificial harbor, commonly
called a " Breakwater," at or near the mouth of
the Mississippi, adapted in size and form to the
shelter and protection of the vessels engaged in the
navigation and commerce of that river"
On motion OF Mr.. Webster, the Senate then pro-
ceeued TO The consideration of Executive business,
ana having remained thus occupied for about half an
hour, the doors were again opened
MI oodbury moved that message be sent to
the Pres dent of the u. States to inform him that
the Senate had concluded its business, and to as
certain whether he had any further communication
TO make; which was agreed TO.
Mr. Macon moved that message be sent to the
House OF Representatives, to convey the same in
formation; which was agreed to-
MeSsrs Macon and Woodbury. were then ap-
pointed Committee to wait upon the President
EXPENDITURES DURING THE SESSION.
Mr.. Cobb submitted the following resolution. and
on MS motion, 1t was considered
ReSOtUed, That the President of the u States he
requested 10 cause 10 be prepared at the Treasury
department and laid before the Senate on the first
week OF the next session of the present Congress,
statements, showing,
lst What were the estimates prepared and s,,b
United by the Treasury Department, or an, other
department. to the present session OF Congress for
the expenses of the year 1925.
%nu' what have been the appropriations for
All purposes whatever, Inclusive of donations and
all other appropriations of public lands at Govern
nent price, during the present session of Con-
gress.
Mr. Johnston Of Lou. suggested to the mover of
eic resolution, the propriety OF having il mod-
A.et' d. 10. require report i'll relation TO lands
distinct from that upon the estimates and expend-
lures OF money.
Mr. Cobb explained that the distinction was now
S"Iicic'ay made He did not think the modifica.
ton necessary.
me resolution was then agreed TO.
OUTRAGES IN THE CAPITOL.
MT. GOT said that he TO submit two resolu-
IONS, with which he would not now trouble the
'V"'e' OUT tnat ne considered 1t his duty To him
self, to the Senate, and TO the parties concerned
Ii would be recoected that he had, al former mr.
fod, offered resolution, relating to the same sub
Ject, Wbicn had been laid the table on his mo-
uh, III consequence of a message from the Presi-
ueht having been brought under tine consideration
OF the Senate. He did not ask the present consi-
Iteration OF these resolutions, DIS he was sensible
mere was not time 10 act upon them; but feeling ii
ms duty TO present them, he would NOW move that
'hey be laid OH the table:
Resolved, That the assault made by Russell
Jarvis, within the walls Of the CAPITOL ,Ipon the
Private Secretary OF the President, charged with
the delivery OF an Executive message TO the Senate
tohe" ~ session, is a contempt OF the sovereign
power OF the Nation, and breach OF privilege of
tie Senate.
. hesolyed, That the assault made by Duff Green |
ffneT Tor the Senate, in of the Committee |
rooms on The person of T.. Y. Sparhawk one of |
Ihe 1'eporteis, Is contempt, and breach OF prv-
lege.
ihr. Foot Said, the Session was too thin to allow
their being etfec;uay considered. and he wished |
them to remain until the next session.
Mr.. Branch said, if the gentleman from Con- |
'ecucut was deslrouS that IL should be acted |
on, ne, for one, was prepared TO do so promptly.
MT. 4 DOT repeated his objections TO considering
the resolutions at present.
Mr.. Chandler moved that the RESOLUTIONS he tat
ell up, (Which could only be done with the unani- |
nous consent of the Senatc)
MIR; IazewelI objected; and the motion conse-
4utHtiy ldlcd.
TOURNAMENT.
message was received from the House of Rem |
rescniatives, informing them that they had appoint
ed hessFs. Wright, OF Ohio, and Dickinson, of n. |
York, as a joint Committee, on the part of the |
house, TO wait on tho President O! the United
states, aud inform him that Congress was now
ready 10 adjourn
The Committee on the part of the Senate then |
oined that from the House, and waited OIL the |
President, and, shortly AFTER Mr. Macon, from the |
Joint Committee, reported that the President had
instructed them to inform the Senate, that he |
bad no further communication TO make to Con- |
gress.
Mr.. Benton then moved that the Senate 90 into |
the consideration Of Executive business; which |
having been agreed to, and few moments pass |
ca with closed doors, they were again opened, |
when
The Senate adjourned, sine die
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
NATIONAL PAINTINGS
III. Everett Submitted the following resolution
Resolved, That the Commissioner Of the Public !
buildings be, and ne is hereby authorized to cause
the proper measures TO he taken 10 secure the !
painting in the Rotunio from the effects of damp
ness, under the direction Of John Trurnbuil, and |
10 allow the said John Trumbu reasonable com. |
pensation for the same
Mr.. Haynes moved 10 amend The resolution, by /
striking out that part OF il which directed this work
% be performed under the superintendent Of Mr..
Tfumbul