Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-13

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but he satisfied that that given did not embrace all
'he particulars on which information sought by this
eau. he and the people Of his State wished 10 know
whether any other decision affecting deciding the oue.
on than that spoken Of in the Presidents message bs,s
been given This the people were anxious to be Inform
ed of they had right to be so inforned. and wa. nr"1"
Tor them to know the President considered the Jeco
e anPc a. nnali or, whether he contemplated other
whether the king Of the Netherlands had determined thar
the highlands which formed the line between Maine and
In the bed Of the river rsrR 90 -
mr. Haync suggested posiponemcnt of The cnouiry
lor lew days The President, he said had infnrm.,x
them In his message that he would shortly COMMUNICATE
further information the subject, and he would sphr To-
inc genenon whether the best course would be for tho
Senate to want until IL had itself of further to
nation In order to determine in what to shape tho
enquiry,
Mr.. Holmes replied that he should be clad 10 copc,
WIN tne gentleman from South Carolina in the views he
au taken OIL the subject, though wished that the gen
people ne xa xss any delay to the enquiry His
were apt TO become little excited on extraordinary occa
sons ihey believed that they had been treated rather
cavaery IN The busincsshey felt that thew had otter
the better of the argument though they feared tbcy had
lost the and and he, for his part anxious to obtain in
formation TO do away with such impressions unfoupded
Under these circumstances, however, he would consent
'"a AZ, Tue enquiry be delayed for few days.
Mr. iayne then moved to lay the resolution ON the ta
ble which motion was agreed to-
Alter short time, spent in the consideration of Ex-
ccutlvc business, -
The Senate adjourned over TO Monday next
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House assembled at IL o'clock.
the oath and his seat. WIN
MIR. Hoffman moved resolution that when the House
adjourned it adjourn till Mondays which was agreed to-
- STANDING COMMITTEES.
On motion of Mr. Taylor it was
Ordered, That the Standing Committees Of tho JIon h
m ASSISTANT pooRKErpER
Inc House then resumed the subject of the appoint
ment OF an assistant door-keeper.
The following were the candidates for the ofsss CT
=, "i'ha'n -. Randolph, Chester GriswoM VIM. r. Me-
Cormack d. Palmer, Moses Poor, John D. Dadc Francis
Barnes, Franklin S. Myer, John w. Hunter
| George Price, G. w. Howard and John Komper. were
Withdrawn from the list of the preceding day
Mr. Wickline nominated Henry d. Hill In addition Nh
serving that he was worthy man. mcritcd their suE
frage -"
Mr.. Barringer nominated Col David Brearlv of New
| The House then proceeded o ballot.
MIR. Root, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Sutherland and Mr. Draw
ton, were appointed tclcrs
On the first ballot ia votes were p;yen of which 90
We're necessary for choice
VIM. j. Mccormick g. d. Palmer A. Moses po,r 70 80
Is Dadc II, Francis Barnes Franklin s. Never nj John
W. Hunter 81, Henry ID. Hill g. David Brearley 8-I7a
There being no choice, the House proceeded c.a
further ballot. 80
Mr.. Boon withdrew the name of Francis Barnes
Upon this ballot 179 votes were given 90 of which
were necessary for choice ofthcse there were for Poor
3d. Griswold %, Mccormick 4, Palmer l. Dadc IL Ran
do,ph ., Myer 10, Hunter 81, Hill 4, Brearley s.
Mr. Gordon, in the absence of the gentleman from yir
drew that name. ~
|
The House again baloted, when 1T votes Were given
vi these 80 were necessary for choice. There were
Tor Poor 3d. Hunter 1O4 Randolph 2 Myer q arey
Whcrcupon John w. Hunter was declared elected
Mr. Carr, the door-kceper and Mr.. Hunter the assistant
door-kceper then appeared the clerks desk and were
qualified for their Offices.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
The Speaker presented 10 the House a communication
received by him. transmitting the report of the ac
counts OF the Treasurer of the United States
On motion Of Mr.. Whtescy of Ohio il was ordered TO-
be laid upon the table and printed.
| nAI
The Speaker also presented to the House comn,unca-
uo containing list ofuncxpended balances the Comp
trollcr oil the Treasury for the last three years
on motion oil Mr. Condict il laid upon the table
and ordered 10 be printed.
HOSPITAL AND NAVY prSSroS ruxn
ihe speaker also presented communication from the
secretary OF the Navy, the subject of the Navy Hosni
tai and Navy Pension Fund.
On motion OF Mr. Hoffman, il was laid upon the fable
and ordered TO be printed m 'p'' '''' ''o'''
| GoRpoN's DIGEST.
Mr. Ellsworth submitted the House the following rc
solution: ~ '"s 'o
Resoired, That the Clerk this House be directed IN
purchase thirty copies of Gorlors Digest the laws of
c ned States Tor the of the members this IIouse
Mr. Ellsworth prclaccd his resolution with few remarKs
The work proposed purchase embraced the whole of
the laws and, as well known TO be of great
convenience TO members work Of reference Eva.
not at present within general reach.
The resolution adopted
PETITIONS sfra
me Speaker informed the House that on Monday next
ne should call over the list in the order Of States for the
| purpose oil the presentation of petitions. l'll
Mr. Vance then moved that the House adjourn
Mr. Ellsworth expressed wish that the Housc sbould
proceed 10 the election of Chaplan; but Mr. Vance de-
chcd 10 withdraw his motion and the House adjourned
till Monday next.