Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-03-02

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for The purpose Of Misunderstanding Congress this sub
isct, and many memorials in circulation for
signatures; OF the respectable men in his
district, actuated by the best, motives. doubt, had
token active part in this matter From what lie had
learned, however, there had been great
ons; great mis- pprehension of this subject and
had signed the memorials, who, he was sure, would
not have done Il with iull AMI correct knowledge
Of the subsct Some OF the memorials had been recsiv
ed and These state that IL is with pain the
memoriaiiss had observed propo i,ions introduced into
Congress- contemplating the removal OF the Cherokees
against their consent. Nov, ws well knew that nc
such propose ton has been introduced here, and no such
proposition OF any kind, ccn'einpa ing the removal If
the Southern Indiana, has hcen before us, that
contained in the Presidents Message. He wished his
constituents furnished with information this subject,
Immediately. He had received letters from several
persons, ronc ernel Ia the meetings alluded TO, upon
incubation OF the President The writer's say they are
opposed the Jorcibie removal Of tho,e Indians; but
think would BE- exp,den 10 set apart portion ofour
Western for the settlement OF the Indian tribes
and that funds should be appropriated 10 d.fsy the
penses OF the renewal OF such ln.ans may choose
emigrats TO H. That if the Indians choose remain
within the limits OF ate they ought be subj
10 the laws OF such Site Hence, ri. evident there
great Interpretation of the views OF tbs Sou fern
States and information is needed aud desired. These
memorials were circulating in his district, and the
element was extending. He was desrous that the
printing OF the report and documents, should not he de-
layed. that be might circulate that portion OF them
which would fail 10 his share, among his constituents
rs early possible afosd them the iill of
derstandng this delicate and complicated question,
before they acted further lie said this Indian
question had already BEEN end would he prostuted TO
improper purposes, TO effect political objects II was,
therefore, proper and necessary, that all the laws and
facts involved in it, should be laid before the public
early and extensively possible for the purpose Of
preventing misepressn nations, to get up improper
elements, for eHecting political purposes He
reason Tor the potponement, and many against il.
With respect TO the number OF copies, he would
merely remark that as ten thousand copies OF the Pre-
saenrs Message, which recomme nded the removal Of
the Southern Indians, had been ordered to be printed
of
this report, aud the accompanying documents, the
same subject, should also be printed.
Mr.. Thorn psou of Georgi referred 10 the paramount
Importance OF the subject, and the cessy OF the facts
connected with il being disseminated among the pub.
lie. In order to enighten their minds 'pon this matter
~ the gentleman from Rhole Island would withdraw
his opposition to the motion TO print 900 copies, he
(Nir Thompson) would withdraw his request for the
reading Of the report.
Mr. Reed said, that the propo ,i;ion to print an ex-
trsordinary number oil Copies Of report in
sonance with the ordinary usage of the House; il
implied an appreciation Of this report before oppor-
tuny was afforded OF ascsraiuns its content. and OBJ
ject IL should be either read, that the House could
judge fits contents before deripg so large number
as was directed TO be printed, or the usual number
ly should be y, inied.
Mr.. Miller said, that 1t was his wish 10 ascertain the
character OF the document in question: before he couL
vote Tor the printing OF the additional number propo,-
ed lie was OF opinion that, II the proposition the
gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Thompson) had not bee
Withdrawn, the report OF the committee might have
been read belsre ihen and the lime OF the House saw
ed ia discussion which, say the least of it, was pre-.
mature, could terd 10 no practical result He had
on omer OCCASION voted for the printing six thou
sand copies OF the report OF the Committee on Com
merce; but, had he known the character OF that docu
ment' he certainly should not so have voted. He
In favor therefore, Of the report being read in order
that he might vote unde rstandngly upon il.
MIR. White of y w York, af,er observing that il
appeared an internnable discussion TO ensue, in
TIE present premature Stage OF the subject id he
himself boaud TO move the previous question, in order
that the House might be enabled to proceed with the
ordinary business
Mr. HAYNES said that anop, =. ,oa.o,, ,,b;.,,
been given for postponng the motion TO print an extra
number OF copies OF the report, Lad been
ed-'he motion to postpone, and all the arguments in
support OF u, upon the assumption that re mort
was partal-'his could not be the The Commit
tee was charged with the whole subject, and mus, be
supposed to have considered all the arguments on boz
sides OF the question. They must be consiered as
standing Indifferent between the parties and fore
TO have reported impartidy. 1t would SEEM from the
opposition to printing, iha the paiaufs in this great
action were afraid TO present the subject 10 the grand
inquest Of the country by which IL must be tried. He
very well recolectrd the discussion alluded by The
gentleman on, Kentucky-that &c ntleman is mistaken
particular. The report upon which that discus
sion took place, was read and he, Mr. H., well recol-
lecsd the Efforts which were made TO prevent las be.
ing printed. That report came the Jse Of the
session. and was the last subject submitted the action
OF the House. That report adverse to Georgia
and Notwithstanding our efforts 10 the contrary,
ordered 10 ne printed. As the House then determined
to print report uniavorabe 10 that ate, cannot be
too much 10 ASK that sbouid now be printed which
Is presumed 10 he OF different character.
MIR. Cambrelrng requested his colleague, (Mr
Whe) to withdraw bis motion for moment, TO afford
him opportunity OF replying tie obser, atoms u
the gent eman from Pennsy lvania.
Mr.. White assehtiHg,
MIR. Cambreleng said that he regretted TO hear the
which had fallen from the lips OF his honorabie
friend from fennsy lvana, (Alr Nllcr) with respect TO
the vote given by him the question of printing the
port IRON the Committee on Commerce. At the same
time he could not suppose that il implied censure; for
he that that gentleman would be the last sup
press information OF any description preventing the
public from becoming acquainted with the statistical de-
tails contained III that report, which, and which alone,
could lead them and practical results. Pass
ing this he could not but express his regret also
the motion Tor postponing the consideration of the
question before them. There had been upon this In
dian subject great deal of unnecessary Indian fight
ing of DOORS and he, Mr. Cabrelcng) for his own
part, anxious to the attack in fair aud honora
bic warfare that floor. With view TO who
who wished protract the period he alluded by in
voving the House in ematIre and ill-timed discus
sion; and 10 ascertain likewise, who wished
the prompt and speedy dissemination OF information
among the people, he should ask that when the question
was taken, it be taken by yeas and nays.
MIR. Sorrs followed III support OF the call for the read
ing OF the report which ordered, yeas l20 nays 3D.
The Clork proceeded to read the report. lie proceed
ed for time when
Mr.. Clay moved TO dispense with the further reading
of the report.
The melton was carried by vote of 10 to 81.
The question then REQUIRED on the postponemen un.
ill Monday.
MIR. White of New York, renewed his call for the
previous question.
Mr.. Everett moved an adjournmen which mega
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