Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-22
,TWENTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
TUESDAY, Dec. 10.
IN SENATE

Mr.. Kane offered the following resolutions:
Resolred That the committee on the Judiciary DO
Instructed to inquire whether any, and, if any, what
further provision be necessary TO be made by law to
place under the control of the Legislature OF inois
three oil five per cent Of the nett proceeds of the
lands lying within that State. which has been sold by
Congress since the first day Of January 1879 or which
mayhereafler be sold, and which stipulated to be
paid to the said State by the act of Congress for its adj
mission into the Union. - -
I" Resolved, That the committee on Public Lands he
instructed to inquire into the expedency of continuing
In force for the term of year from the Oath lay OF
May next, so much of the acts which granted certain
donations OF land to certain citizens in Arkansas as re
specs the location of said claims"
These resolutions lie the table.
Mr. Johnston presented the petition Of John Nichol-
ser, of Abner l.. Duncan asking TO be indem-
n6ed for losses sustained by the illegal capture and de-
tenton by officer Of the Navy of the ship Iris and
cargo. Referred TO the Committee the Judiciary.
On motion by Mr.. Chambers,
The memorial of the Corporation of Georgetown, in
relation to the Washington Bridge referred to the
Committee the District of Columbia.
Mr. Livingston presented the petition Of the repre-
in the Army, asking to be released from the payment
Of balance due by the deceased TO the United States
Referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Seymour presented the petition of the heirs of
Benjamin W. Hopkins, deceased, asking to be indcmni-
fed for losses sustained by of breach of con-
tract the part Of the United States with the deceased
in his life time, for building fort at Mobile Point Re-
ferred TO the Committee on Claims
Mr. Woodbury., upon leave, introduced bill to repeal
the tonnage duties upon ships and vessels of the United
States and upon certain foreign vessels which was read
and passed to a second reading.
Mr.. Benton gave notice that he would tomorrow ask
leave to introduce bill to graduate the price of public
lands
Mr.. Noble gave notice that he would tomorrow ask
leave TO bring in bill for the relief of Henry Case.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
After the presentation and reference of more than
hundred petous-
message in writing, received from the Pre-
sident Of the United States by Mr. DoneIson his pr.
vae Secretary, which was read and is follows viz
To The Speaker of The House of Representatives:
depuaiion from the Passamaquoddy Indians res
den within the limits of Maine, have arrived in ,hi.
city, and presented memorial soliciting the aid of the
Government 10 providing them the means OF support.
Reeolectng that This tribe, when strong AMI nnmer-
ous, fought with us for The liberty which we now en-.
joy. could not refuse TO present to the consideration
OF Congre. their suprcaton for small portion of the
bark and timber OF the country which belonged TO
them.
II is Represented that from individuals who cwn the
lands adjoining the present small possession Of this
tribe, purcases be made sufficiently extensive 10
secure the objects Of the memorial in this respect
will appear from the papers herewith tran.mitted.
Shood Congress deem II proper make them il will
he aeeery to provide for hsir being held in trust for
the use OF the tribe during lie existence such.
ANDREW JACKSON.
Ordered, That the said message be referred 10 the
committee on Indian Affairs.
On motion OF Mr.. Swift, ii was
Kesofped, That The committee on Military Afars be
instructed to inquire into the expodiency Of erecting
Military forthc atoms point Island in Lake
Chsmpiain, near the boundary line which divides the
United States from the province Of Lower Canada; and
oimsking an appropriation for that object
On motion OF Mr.. Taylor, IL was
Resofped, That the committee Revolutionary
Claims be instructed 10 inquire into the expediency et
rsvving and continuing in force for limited time the
act authorizing the payment Of certain certihcatss pass
ed the 7th day Of May, 1922
On motion Of MI. Archer, IL was
Resolved That the committee on Private Lard Claims
be instructed 10 inquire into the expectancy Of confirm.
ing TO the hers Of Philip Rensut, tract Of land lying
In the State Of Illinois, claimed by them in virtue Of
grant under the French Government 10 the said Philip
and ina, The documents in favor oftbe said claim now
the files OF the House, be also referred 10 said com
Sniiiee.
On motion Of Mr.. Claiborne, II was
Resolved, That the committee on the Public Land.
be instructed 10 inquire into the expectancy Of amend.
ing an" Act 10 extend the time Of locating Virginia
Military Land Warrants, and returning surveys thcre-
to the General Land Office" TO revive and
tend the time for obtaining certain warrants therein
named.
DUTY ON SALT.
Mr.. Conner moved the following resolution, viz:
/" Resolved, That the COMMITTEES Of ways and Means
be instructed to inquire into the expedeney Of reducing
tie duty on Salt"
This revolution being read--he question wa. requr.
81 aud put, VIII the House now consider thessmer
AID decided in the negative, Yeas 76, Nays OF
So the House refused now to consider the said reso-
iiion.
On motion Of Mr.. Drayto9. IL was
ResofDed, That the con mitlee Ct WAYS and Means b.
instructed 10 inquire into the expedency Of providing