Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-03-10

to the snare thus laid for il. Mr. Thompson mot
ed to lay the resolution for printing upon the Ia
yeas and nays by 10 to 60. Mr.. Ward of MY,
moved a resolution that Committee be appointed
TO wait upon Tin. conjunction with Commitfee.eS
the Senats) the President, TO inform him that ia
the event OF his having no further commune alton
10 make to them, the House was ready 10 adjourn
The resolution was adopted: and Mr.. Ward and
Mr. Bates OF Mass, were appointed the CQpVi,-
tee Upon their return ON the discharge Of this
duty, Mr.. Wssd reported that the President had
requested them TO state that he had no fnalhsr
communication to make, and that he wisEs Cd %
each individual member of the House, ell health
and happiness. Mr. Haynes moved that tho House
adjourn; which motion was carried.
The Speaker replied to the vote of thanks sSs
his able and impartial services, in the following
appropriate, impressive and dignifed speech.
Gentlemen:-The moment having arrived ia
which am about to lay down the trust Nth
which you have hoDored me, and the connections
which have existed between US, are to cease;
should do violence to the feelings which no,y
warm my heart, if did not seize this occasion io
express my deep sense of gratitude for your pas,
confidence and Kindness and the attering procfilst
given OF your continued appreciation and fayoS.
Two years have elapsed, since l had the Rnnor
'of being placed in this Chair. This period cS
service has been distinc uisbed by eventsand
circumstances, well calculated TO render tits sta
ton, not only one Of extreme delicasy but Of se-
we're responsibility and labour. Steady and FAST
ing; permanent and solid reputation, can only Be
acquired, in station 20 exalted, by an undeviat-
ing adherence TO elevated principles and nv a
manly, upright, and independent discharge Of its
high and important functions. Under the influence
oil these principles, and Just diffidence In nv
own qualifications, came to this Chair with
served determination, to pursue that course which
should secure TO Inc the testimony of myown
mind and The appreciation of every just and Eberal
man. That my effort, have not been wholly tn-
avaiiing, am this day assured, by the renewed.
evidence OF the kindness, and justice Of The
! ~ in tb.,ao "a
ness in which II has been offered, and shall Cherish
thro lie, with feelings Of profound aspect sand
the deepest gratitude.
IT, gentlemen, in the discharge Of our muIiifd-
rious duties; If, amid the storms and stIife of pas
sion or Of policy; if, under TIE influence ogmo.
mentary excitement irritation, any tifp IN
kind should have been said or done, let u.s. / en-
treat you. endevor to forget and forgive III and let
our separation with many of us long, and HitF,
some of us forever,) be in the spirit OF peace and
good will, and as becomes the Representatives.
virtuous and enlightened freemen You wilIcar-
ry with you, gentlemen, my prayers for continuak
u'sssngs upon our oe'oved country and my bes;
wishes for your health, prosperity and happiness
1t remains for me only to announce ffaeIhiy
House stands adjourned-sine die.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Tuesday, MARCH3.
Fhe Speaker took the Chair, and the House Hss
called 10 order.
After request on the part of Mr.. Van ReHs.e-
iaer, Dor the consent Of the House to the presens
ton OF resolution by him, which was opposed Nv
Mr.. Vance, On the ground, that the sesotuiion
concerning the printing Of the public documents.
ought TO be previously disposed Of,
MIR. Barringer moved the consideration offtho.
resolution proposed by him for the re-printjpg Of
the documents Of the Fl. OF r., Executive am,
Legislative, from the frs, TO the 18th Congress In
elusive.
MIR. Trezvant moved 10 lay tie resolution In
question, and the amendment moved upon itbv
The gentleman from New York, restricting the-ex-
peDdlture Tor The contemplated purpose TO the sum
OF $3.50 900, upon the table.
Mr.. Hamilton asked Cor the yeas g. nays,wlHch
the call being sustained by the House, wsfcor-
dered.
Mr.. Wright OF Ohio, moved the previOus dIies-
ton on the resolution.
Mr.. Sforrs addressed the House.
Mr. Hoffman rose to question Of order. - He
lAir. II J had possession OF the floor on the last
discussion OF the subject, and he conceived that he
was still entitled toit. He had not Welded and
what was more, he did not mean to weld it, until
he bad fully expressed his sentiments with regard
TO the measure.
The Speaker decided that, under such ctfcum-
stances, Mr.. Hoffman certainly retained posse,sion
OF the floor.
Mr.. Hoffman said II had no other re asou Tor
brevity this occasion, should find il in my.Irs~
sentill health-and is we'll Sir, II sl1opldbat6i loo
great Ire regard tor the feelings Of set
am informed that persons: ont Hos the
House. supposed that my speaking on. fhis stbiecr
was to kill time. Weak or wicked must be ;Re
man who could express such an opinion; and cure
i I'm, no honorable in the House could In
dulge In this unfounded supposition. MY course
has been plain and obvious one My duty fas
obliged me to examine some Of the documents
proposed TO be printed. j have ende avored 10
she W their defects, and that they were not WORT,
re printngand at the same time, inc ide ntaljy q,
show why the committee, of which ] am a mem
Der, could not by Of these defects reportcn
the subject OF the Navy pensions. l hope the
exposure OF these abuses may cause them to Be
reinedied by those whose duties i, is 10 make 0vt
these documents.
had intended 10 examine various other ogsthe
documents about 10 be reprinted, TO show them
worthless and to induce those who make them ont
TO supply the defects and avoid the abuses in them,
But time will not permit me 10 do so at preteu.
and hasten TO another and the only additional
point which will urge upon the House against
the resolution; and when have done, hope no
one opposed to The resolution will feel hinsci.
called upon further 10 debate is, and that the uues
ton may be taken.
The consequences Of passing hi. resolution
are, 10 my mind, new argument against ~ Il,
doption, and believe they will be new and con.
elusive on the minds Of many members Of tic
House. Suppose the resolution were passesE
suppose that your clerk had collected and arrat,g.d
the manuscripts and printed doc uments TO be prff,'a
ed. They would, according 10 the Committed eois-
sist Of about IL volumes, 500 10 a set each, apa
the printing would cost some 20 or SO, 900 --Ac.
cording TO my estimates there would be at lease
Fifty volumes, 900 each and their printing would
cost more than $4,000 One third at least ofihe
amount, may he considered the profits Of the -iob
when done Tor the United States
Under these circumstances what would your
clerk dor According 10 the common course u al
officers charged with letting out these large cor