Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-01
MONDAY, DECEMBER %.
In SENATE

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Mr.. Burnett, appointed Senator by the Legis
iature ofOhio, to supply the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation Of General Harrison, appeared
to day, was qualified, and took his seat.
Mr.. Riigeiy, of Delaware, also appeared to-day
and took his seat.
Petitions were presented this day by Messrs.
Foot, Chandler, johnson, Of Kentucky, Barton,
knight, Tazewell, and Smith, of South Carolina;
which were severaiiy reed and referred.
Mr.. Tazewell presented petition from Gen
erai Scott, praying for the passage Of declara-
tory act on the subject of brevet rank; which was
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Smith, of Maryland, from the Committee
on Finance, reported the bill from the House Of
Representatives 4" to extend the time within which
merchandise may be imported for the benefit of
drawback, with an amendment, to strike out the
second section.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.. Sanford,
on W cdnesday last, taken up for considers-
ton:
RESOLVED, That the Secretary Of the Treasury
ascertain, with much accuracy as possible,
the proportional value OF Gold and Silver, IN rela
ton to each other; that he state such alterations in
The Gold Coins the United States as may be ne
cessary to conform those coins TO the Silver Cons.
in true relative valuej and that he report TO the
Senate at their next Session."
MIR. Sanford explained, very fully the object
Of the resolutions; but our Reporter was unable TO
hear him with sufficient dsiincncss TO report his
remarks.
The resolution agreed TO.
neunoSday
last, by Messrs. Noble, Williams and Bell. weye
| considered and agreed to.
The bill TO compensate Susan Decatur, widow
oil otephen Decatur, and others, was taken up for
consideration, as in Committee of the Whole
Mr.. Hayne stated, that the bill was be fore the
senate at the last Session, and after great deibe
ration and full examination, was passed by a
large majority. The bill was accompanied by a
report, setting forth, very fully, the circumsian.
ces Of the case. He presumed the minds of Sc
nm, flzu a
unless further information was required, i: was
not necessary for him to enter further into the
matter. He was fully prepared, however, to an
swer any inquiries which might be addressed to
him IN reference to the Bill.
No other Senator rising 10 address the Chair,
the bill was reported TO the Senate and order ed
to BIO cngrossed for third reading
The bill for the relief of Thomas Griffin was
next taken up for consideration; was opposed by
MIR. Chandler, and supported by Messrs Berrien,
Hayne, and Tazewcll. Mr.. Chandler having de-
clared himself satisfied with the explanations
which had been made, Withdrew his opposition,
and the bill was then ordered TO be engrossed for
third reading, mem.
The resolutions heretofore submitted by Mr.
Benton, relative to the Sinking Fund, the Public
Debt, &c. were taken up, and, with the consent
OF the mover, made the special order OF the day
for Tuesday week.
row, ask leave 10 introduce bill to amend an act
entitled, An act TO authorize the President OF
the United Statesto cause TO be run and marked
the boundary line between the Territory Of Flori-
da and the State Of Georgia."
On motion of Mr.. Taze WE'LL,
The Senate then proceeded TO the consideration
OF Executive business, aud, after sitting fev
minutes with closed doors, adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Petitions we're presented,
BY MIR. Randolph--A petition Of Peter Francis.
co, celebrated and distinguished Soldier Of the
Revolution, praying that some provision may be
made, whereby lie may DC relieved from The m,
Of poverty and want in bis declining years
BY Mr.. Pierson-Of citizens of The Counties Of
Essex and Middlesex, in New Jersey, for such an
amendment TO the Constitution oftho Un,ed &, toe
as that President shall be ineligible 10 a second
term, AID that the term may be extended 10 elk
years.
by Mr.. Mercer-Of the widow and children NJ
John Champe, another of the most dis,inguishcJ
and meritorious soldiers Of the Revolution & who
was employed by General Washington to re-
taso Ge""-el bshc'I after.be Acd 70 the British