Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-17
TWENTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
THURSDAY, Dec. 10

THURSDAY, Dec. 10.
Mr.. Chase, from the State of Vermont. attended q
Ihe following letter was received from the Secreta.
ry oil the Senate, and ordered to he printed:
Office Of the Secretary Of the Senate u s.
December Z, 1920.
ssHIae Daks and c. prepared in obedience
tary Of the Senate and Clerk Of House Of Representa-
tives annual statement OF the expenditures from the
Contingent, Fund Of the two Houses
have the honor to be, Sir, with great respect your
WALTER LowRIE.
To The President Of the Senate.
Mr. Barton offered the following Resolution:
'ResOiped, That the COMMITTEES on Private Land
claims he Instructed inquire into the expeenrv Of
IN aki further provision for the final t.msnt OF ri
vae Land claims in Missouri. derived from the former
Governments OF France and Spain"
This resolution lies on the table one day.
90 motion of Mr.. Woodbury., it was
Ordered That so much Of the Presidents Message
relates to commerce be referred to the COMMITTEES on
commerce.
On motion Of Mr.. Sanford so much ofthe Presidents
Message relates to Foreign Affairs referred to
the committee on Foreign Relations.
On motion oil Mr.. Dickerson, so much Of the Presi-
dents Message as relates to Manufactures, was refer
red to the committee on Manufactures.
| On motion of Mr. Woodbury., in the absence Of the
chairman. much of the Presidenr's Message a,
lsfes to the Navy, referred to the committee Ma.
| val Affairs.
On motion Of Mr. White, so much of the Presidents
Message relates t. the Indians referredto the
/
| On motion Of Mr. Rowan, so much ofths Message as
relates TO the Judiciary, referred TO the committee
on the Judiciary.
On motion by Mr.. Benton, so much Of tho Presidents
Message as relates 10 the Army was referred TO the
committee on Military Affairs.
On motion by Mr.. Dicker'oD, so much OF the Presi-
dents Message as relates to "ihe deposition Of such
portion Of the of the United States, az, after
the extinction of the public debit may not he wanted
for the usual exigsncos Of the Government, refer.
red to Select committee.
1 A,I I'D t.n al Mr.
Dckerson, Mr.. Sanford, Mr. Woodbury., MIR. Barnard
and Mr. Grundy.
! Mr.. Woodbury. presented the petition OF VIM. Mar
den, for pension Referred 10 the committee Pen
sions
Mr.. W. also presented the petition Of George Long,
and other, PRAYING for certain allowances to vessels
gagged In the Mackercl Fishery. Referred to the
miifee on Finance.
Mr.. w. also presented the petition Of Reuben Shsp.
ley, praying TO be paid for Schooner captured by the
enemy at the close OF the late Referred to the
committee on Foreign Relations.
\ And he presented The petition Of Charlotte M. r.
Thorn prayng for pension. Referred to the commit
! tee on Naval Affairs.
! Mr.. Noble communicated Joint Resolution OF the
| Legislature OF Indiana. concerning the mail routes
through the Seats Of Government Of Indiana. Illinois,
and Missouri Referred to the COMMITTEES on the Post.
Office and Post Roads.
He also presented the petition Of the nhabitsnt. Of
Allen County. Indiana, praying that the right Of the
Presumption 10 certain lands may be granted to them
Referred TO the committee Public Lands.
The President communicated memorial Of Francis
Lagarde, attorney for Jas. A. Watson, praying the aid
Of Congress in obtaining redres, Of the Spanish Gov
= eminent, for the Illegal seizure and detention Of The
II Brig MergaDa. Referred to the committee on Foreign
Relations.
MIR. Rurnet, at HE request was excused from serv.
ing az Chairman Of the committee on Private Land
Claims, md Mr.. Kane was appointed
Mr.. Kane, At his request ''m excu'sd as Chair.
man Of the committee the Contingent Fund and Mr.
Iredell appointed.
MIR. Holmes, at his request, was excused ~ Chair.
man OF the committee on Pensions, and Mr.. Foot was
appointed.
On motion OF Mr.. Sanford, adjourned 10 Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House proceeded 10 ballot for Chaplain TO Gen.
gross the part Of this House.
The Rev. Mr.. Danforh was nominated by Mr..
Wicklife, OF KY.
The Rev. Mr.. Trott, by Mr.. Randolph Of New Jsr.
sew
. The Rev. Mr.. culpeper, by Mr.. Dssha, Of Tsnno'-
see.
The Rev. Mr.. Post, by Mr. Swift Of Vermont.
The Rev Mr. Barnap, by Mr.. Richardson, Of Mas
sschuseus-
Upon counting the ballots the votes stood
For Mr.. Post o5 votes
For Mr.. Danfortb, IS
For Mr.. Trott, rs
For Mr.. Cupeper, 13
For Mr.. BurDap, 10
Mr.. Post, having majority Of the whole ballots
9 was declared duly elected.
Mr.. Condict, called up his motion, made yesterday
for the appointment Of Standing committees.
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