Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-02-24
TwENTIETH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
TuEspAx. February II. 1929.

| IN SENATE.
! On the reading Of the Journal this morning,
MIR. Hendricks stated there was an important o.
mission that il was intended to be expressed as
referred to the favorable consideration of the Sc
cretary, &c. and entered into some reasons why
the memorials should be referred to his favorable
consideration.
The Chair having stated that the Journal could
not be altered.
Mr.. Hendricks moved to reconsider the resou-
ton, for the purpose Of offering amendment
which motion prevailed: whereupon, Mr.. H.
moved to insert the word "favorable," before
consideration"
After an inquiry by Mr.. Chandler, which was
answered by Mr.. Hendricks
Mr. McLane opposed the amendment stated
that he was willing to refer the subject to the dis
erection of the Secretary, but would not go further
than that
| Mr.. Hendricks stated that the object was to call
the particular attention Of the Secretary to these
memorials, and not that they should come before
him with the great mass Of business which annu-
ally called for his attention, and thus be neglected.
| The question was then taken on agreeing to the
amendment, and negatived. Ayes IL.
The question was then taken the original re-
solution, and agreed TO.
The Chair communicated the credentials of the
| honorable Litteton w. Tazeweil, elected Sena-
tor OF the United States by the Legislature Of Vir-
ginia, for six years from the 4th OF March next
which was laid on the table
MIR. Tazewell, from the Committee appointed
to notify ANDREW JACKSON of his election TO
the office of President Of the United States, report
ed that they had performed that duty and that the
PRESIDENT elect, in signifying has acceptance ofthe
once. expressed his deep Feasibility OF its respon-
sioi'es, and his gratitude TO his country for this
recent proof OF its confidence. MIR. L. further
stated, that the Committee were instructed by the
PRESIDENT elect, to convey 10 the respective Hous
es OF Congress, the assurances of his high conside
| ration and regard.
| MIR. Johnston of Lou, submitted the following
resolution for consideration; which lies on the ia
bic until tomorrow
Resolred, That the Committee on Commerce be
instructed TO inquire into the expediency OF erect
ing lighthouse, and placing buoys at, or near
the Southwest Pass OF the Mississippi; and also in
or near the Passes, Christian and Marianne, and
| on the Islands of St Joseph & Round Island, and
floating light at Cat Island.
| On motion Of MI. Johnson of Kentucky, il was
| ReSoired, That the Senate will, on Thursday
next, IL o'clock, proceed to the election of q
Printer TO the Senate.
MIR. Burnet, presented a memorial OF sundry ci-
tzens of Ohio, relative to the abolition of slavery
In the District of Columbia; which was laid upon
| the table.
| The following resolution, yesterday submitted
by Mr.. Johnson, of Kentucky, taken up for
| consideration
"Reso!ued, That the President of the United
States be requested to cause 10 be selected one Of
the officers OF the Corps Of Engineers, for the pnr
pose, and with instructions, proceed TO the State
OF Kentucky, and, in aid OF the Companies incor
porated by the Legislature of Kentucky with pow
er and authority 10 erect bridges over the river
OhO in the vicinity of the City of Louisville, and
Of Newport,and CovingtoD, in said State, TO exam
inc into the practicability Of erecting said bridges,
at the respective sites to be selected and the pro-
| babie cost oil each, separately, and the probable
effect II any, II will have upon the navigation Of
| the Ohio river; aud with such other information
as he may deem expedient, relative to said con-
sruction; and the same to be reported at an
early day during the next session Of Congress"
n IL Al.
to erect the bridges referred 10 in the resolution,
was made by the Legislature of the State Of Ken
lucky, to depend on the concurrence of Congress
| in the measure. IL an Officer Of the Corps Of
Engineers was selected, and his report made at an
early day, Congress would be put in possession of
the necessary facts land would be able, at its next
session, 10 act Understandings on the subject If
the erection of the bridges should be found, on
proper examination, not to obstruct the navigation
OF the Ohio, the consent of Congress to their cree
| ton would, no doubt be given-and, without this
consent, the Companies had no power to erect
them.
MIR. Branch opposed the resolution; if the sur
vey was made, he feared il would be obligatory
on the Government to erect the bridges.
Mr.. johnson assured the Senator from North
Carolina, that the erection Of the bridges would
involve the United States into no expense. No
appropriation was required. The Companies in
corporated by the State OF Kentucky were re-
stricted from acting without the appreciation of
Congress, and that appreciation would depend up
On the fact, whether the erection OF the brid
ges would obstTuct the free navigation of the Ohio
river. This fact could he ascerained only by the
survey contemplated in the resolution.
Mr. Branch then withdrew his opposition, and
The resolution agreed to.
MIR. BerrieD, from the Committee the Judi
CARY reported the bill 10 Establish the Terrific
rial Cover nment OF Huron" with amendments
lOne OF the amendments is TO change the name
of the proposed Territory TO Ouisc onsiD.
On motion OF MI Sanford the Senate then pro-
ceeded TO the consideration of Executive business,
and sat with closed doors for four hours, when
they
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT ELECT.