Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-01-17

prse which sets up the serv ants of the People in
congress as the exclusive Judges Of what pur-
suns are most advantageous and suitable for those
by whom they were elected, the State of Georgia
expects that in perpetual testimony thereof, the
oenoerate and solemn expression Of her opinion
WIZ De carefully preserved among the archives OF
me senate, and in justification Of her character TO
.he present generation, and posterity, il, unfor
'unateiy, Congress-, disreg arding the protest, and
| continuing to peryert powers granted for clearly
"enheu and well understood purposest to effectuate
onleets never intended by the great parties by
whom the Constitution was framed, to be entrust-
ed to the controlling guardianship Of the Federal
Government, should render necessary measures
OIL decisive character, for the protection Of the
people OF the State, and the vindication of the
Constitution Of the United States.
| HPea6sr J the House Of Representatives.
| THOMAS STOCKS.
President of the Senate.
| JOHN FORSYTH, Governor"
| On motion Of Mr.. Berrien, the letter and pro.
test were then ordered to be printed, for the use
of the Senate
The following resolution, submitted by Ms
Prince on Thursday last, was considered and
agreed TO:
4" Resolved, That the Committee on Indian -
lars be Instructed TO inquire what further provi-
sions, by law, may be necessary to effect with
the least delay and expense the removal, with
their consent, Of the Indians from the several
States and Territories OF the Union, and to locate
United S;ates.'
Agreeable TO notice heretofore given, Mr.. Cham
beis asked and obtained leave 10 introduce bill
providing for the final settlement Of the claims
oil certain States therein meDiioned Tor interest on
their advances during the late war;" which was
read and passed to a second reading.
Mr.. Smith, from the Committee on Finance re-
ported bill to allow salary to the Collector of
Customs at the port OF Norfolk and Portsmouth;
which was read, and passed 10 a second reading
MIR. Berrien, from the Committee on the Judi
ciary, reported the bin to allow salary to the
Marshal OF the Eastern dis:ric; Of Virginia, with
out amendment.
The Senate then took up for consideration the
resolution heretofore offered by Mr. Benton relA-
tive to the Sinking Fund, the Public Debt the
Bank Of the United States, SSc.-tbe question be-
ing on the amendment submitted by Mr.. Smith
OF Maryland when the subject last before the
Senate.
Mr.. s. withdrew his anne ndgneut, and moved 10
refer the whole subject 10 the Committee Cd FL
nance.
Mr.. Sanford addressed the Senate, principally
when,
On motion of Mr.. Benton, the question was d.
vided, and agreed to be taken on each clause Sc
paraieiy. The question then occurring on re-
ierring the first clause to the Committee on Fl
nance
Mr. Benton, Mr.. Dckerson. Mr.. Smith of Ma
ryland, and Mr. Johnston OF Louisa, successfully
addressed the Senate, The former against referring
the resolution to the Committee, and the three
latter against the resolution, and in favor Of the
reference.
Mr.. Benton having replied to the arguments Of
gentlemen,
The question taken on the referepee of the
first clause OF the resolution To the Committee on
Finance, and determined i'll The afIiImalive-ayes
90, noes no; counted
The question then taken On the reference
| OF the second and third clauses, and seyeralIy
| agreed to: and finally Oh the remainder Of the
l n md rIa1i rf,x
whole subject is referred to the Committee on FL
nance, to consider and report thereon.
me biil 10 distribute a portion of the revenue
OF the United States among the States, came up
as the special order of the day; when
On motion of Mr.. Ruggles,
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The petitions and memorials presented to-day,
| exceeded one hundred in number.
SUNDAY MAILS.
The memorials in relation to Sunday Mails
were 30 numerous, that are compelled, to-day,
to omit our usual notice Of them.
AUCTION SYSTEM.
Mr. McDuffje, from the Committee Of WAYS
and Means, 10 which had been referred petitions
from various parts OF the United States PRAYING
The imposition OF duties certain sales at auction
made the following report:
The Committee OF Ways and Means, to whom was
referred sundry memorials from various parts of
the United States, praying the imposition of a
ton, submitted the following
REPORT:
Aware OF the deep solicjtude which pervades
large portion oil the CONNIE rcial community Oh the
subject referred TO them, the Committee have be-
slowed upon II all the attention which this consul
GRAFTON, as well as the Intrinsic importance and
difficulty OF the questions presented for their de-
cislon, so obviously demanded. Several mer.
chants OF great respectability and intelligence
VINO were in attendance, as delegates, from New
YORK, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Alexandria
appeared before the Committee, and stated the re-
suits oil their experience and observation as TO the
injurious tendency OF selling foreign merchandise
at auction. They all concurred in the opinion
mat the existing system Of auction sales furnishes
the community, az well az upon tie public reve-
nue..
Whatever may be the frauds and imposiGons
committed upon the community by means OF this
mode OF selling merchandise, and however obyj-
Gus Tie eHpedieDcy OF depressing these evils, the
Committee are unanimously Of the opinion tina,
Ihe application OF the remedy belongs exclusively
70 the State Legislatures. The whole subject oc
contracts and sales falls clearly within the pro-
vince Of local legislation. Whatever form of sale
Slate may think proper TO tolerate and however
imperfect the responsibility Of sellers NAV be rem
dered by its legislation, Congress have no power
10 inIefpose, unless for the purpose of preserving
from violation the laws Of the Union, or for car
ryiDg into effect the powers granted to The Fede.
raj Government
IT, however, sales at auction are the means by
which frauds tare committed uton the revenue
anu u they enable foreigners to enter their goods
attne custom house at lower rates than the same
qudhty and description of goods are habitually !
entered by American merchants, there can scarce
~ be question, either 10 tbe power or the du.
ty OF Congress 10 interpose IT'S authority The
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