Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-06-25
laOf&0lI0AN.
CONGRESS.


II will be asked, what has the prcsen, session of
gress, under tho Administration Of President Jackson
done?-We answer, in a few words, more, much more
than any preceding Cong since t' csiabishme
the federal Constitutions save that under Jefferson when
the purchase of Louisiana effected But il may
be demanded of US 10 give particulars of the
acts which make out our petition The reply then is,
that
The jackson party have obtained the relinqush-
ment OF a considerable portion Of the duties on TEAS
ON COEFEE-on COCOA-on SALT, and on MO-
LASSES:\
They have abroad efficient public agents who
have been mGrc intent DO the business of their mis-.
sons, than away their time in the CAV and splen-
did dissipation Ok courts, and consequently the public in
teress have been benefited by their talents and
tons, In the following particulars:
l. The Minister to Colombia has obtained complete
Indemnity for every dollars worth of American proper
iy unlawfully seized and detained in that country.
2. Vhe Charge-de Affairs, continued in Brazils, by
the express request OF President Jackson
fu in bringing about settlement of claims for spo
lations committed by the Brazilian privatecrs.
g. Our Miostcrs at the Danish Court, under the
fresh instruction received from President Jackson has
succeeded, after many years of delay in eflecting
Treaty with that government, by which indemnity is
obtained for the claims of citizens for captures and
seizures under their flag during the French revolu
ton.
!. Oar Minister in Ioalon by his indefagable abour
md address, has prepared the way for speedy adjust
ment of all our difficulties with England relative to the
Colonial Trade, and such navigation laws, have opc-
rated TO the injury of both nations.
5. Our Minister to France is said TO have succeeded
in awakening the atteh lion of that government
ly TO the justice of ou claims but the necessity of pro-
v'dng Tor their speedy e2yment The sans assurance
comes from Naples. These various claims will add 10
the wealth OF our citizens 4rom thirty 10 forty millions
Of dollars; which hat, teen withheld from them
for nearly Is years through fears elect of for
administrations.
The great Indian Question mas been finally settled
leaving the red man. the choice tf remaining where he
is, subject only 20 the laws Of the State or territory
which he resides, in with the white inhabitants
OF removing 10 the Wess of the Mississippi, undc
the bounty and protection Of the general Government
md receiving there in exchange for the land he quits
much wider territory, heat her climate, and more
bundsnt and profitable hunting grounds. This
was projected under the former administrations, and il
execution made necessary, at this time 10 ,yeid thu
more serious alternative Of civil Men, the hes
acquainted with the subject, in al its bearings consid
er the act equally the dictate of humanity, Of
sitY.
The veto Of the President against the expediency @
granting large appropriations for "tn,ernal Improve
Inents, Is OF great importance, political measure
and displays his firmncss PATRIOTISM and disinterese
attachment TO the true aud lasting interest of his
try. in brilliant coors
They have passed bill providing for extensive SUI
veys and examination of harbors the boarC
hoe uorth western lakes and 10 erect several igh
houses.
They hsys, also passed bill for paying tho Mass,
chusctis and &aiSe Claims for militia service; which
under the last admin straion, appeared TO have bee
almost wholly neglected. This act will throw into
State Treasury, if interest s allowed on the claim,
They have made ample provision for completing Il
Military Roads, extending from TIE Penobscot River
Houlton and Mars-fiill. The appropriations ne
100000 and The work in such fcrwadness as to Undue
belief that they will be fully eorpleted the prese
gear.
They have infused spirit Of industry anj reform
every department Of the government; and adopted su
rules and regulations TO the faithful I'D pun
tua payment into the treasury Of all public 49,
receivable by the officers Of government tbrougho
the Union The accountability will be strict and III
Yersal.
And last though not least, the President, by sing
stroke Of moral courage, has given a death blow to Il
cling in this counyL Let their names he struck o
the rop'
Truly itinav he said in tho language Of correspo
dent from Ellington "THE ADMtNfSTRSTIO
rs IN A BLAZE or GLORYl" TBfaiae Inq
The Law OF Georgia, extending the jurisdiction Of N
State tho glians residing within Is borders, is
means ei;;. sonncxomped or Of 50 expressive q n
lure, IS some g. trgzc prints whish love to ran agaif