Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-05-01

Mr.. Cave Johnson then said that he considered Il due
to Mr. Buckner that Mr. Benton should yet be examined
if he would give that Character TO MIR Buckner o
veraciiy, which had been implied by Mr.. Sanberys au
sion TO him.
Mr. Ashley said, he had in his hand paper signed BY
Mr. Benton In reference to that matter which he wisbed
TO have read
Mr. Kerr objected to the reception of such paper, as
being informal and contrary TO all the principles Of law
Mr. Thompson OF Georgia, expressed his hope that the
gentleman from Tennessee would insist on his motion 70
have Mr.. Benton examined.
Mr.. johnson did insist upon the motion
Mr. Stanbery explained that he had now no wish tc
call upon Mr. Benton to testify against the other Senator
After further observations from Mr. Johnson and
Mr. Wilde, the question being upon receiving the paper
the reading OF 1t was called for and the House
ed that il should be read And then read as follows
"Mr. Stanbcry's reference TO me, as a witness who
would discredit Mr. Buckner, was made without nv
knowledge, and by any sentiment ever
entertained or expressed by me,
THOS. H. BENTON"
Mr. Stanbery said, that he did not pretend say that
there ever had been such expression the part OF
Mr. Benton, did he know what the evidence of Mr.
Benton would be when he sgned his intention 10 have
him summoned. What he said on that subject was said
under the influence OF the as that unde,
which he had made the other remarks concerning Mr.
Buckner.
Mr. C. Johnson considering the reading of the paper a.
superseding the examination Of Col. Benton, withdrew
the motion TO have him called a witness.
The evidence then closed.
+. s. Key, Esq. the Counsel for the accused opened
the defence in an eloquent and impressive manner and
spoke about two hours, when he suspended his argument
at the request of Mr. Patton, whose motion further
proceedings were postponed to Tomorrow and the House
adjourned.--YNdt. Int.
WARRINGTON, April 2S.--In the Senate YESTERDAY
the resolution for the purchase of Peaes original portrait
oil Washington for the Senate Chamber was referred 10
the Library Committee The joint resolution
the President TO employ sklu artist to execute in mar
ble pedestrian statue of Washington, for the Rotundo
referred to the same Committee Mr. Frelingbuv
nm fhn tl,.ia. Al.
Dill supplementary to the act for the punishment crimes
against the United States, with amendment The
tension n,' was taken up the question being the
amendment extending the provisions of the bill 10 those
who fought in the Indian i'm the northwest and south
west prior to the year 1895 Mr.. Robinson moved that
the bill be re-commed with instructions TO substitute for
the pensions proposed in the BILL donations of public land
In tracts not less than the eighth of section nor
ing two sections, to officers and soldiers who served for
SIX months, as militia volunteers the regular ar
my, during the OF the revolutions in any wars prior
10 the year 1915. long debate ensucd i'm which sever
al members TOOK part The Senate adjourned TO Monday
In the House Of Representatives., Mr. Polk moved 10
refer to Select Committee the amendment proposed by
the Senate to the bill for the apporionmen of
ves among the several States according 10 the fifth cen
sus After short, spirited debate the motion was agreed
TO- Mr. Boon asked leave to introduce resolution fix
ing day for the final adjournment OF the present session
OF Congress. The leave being objected TO, Mr. Boon
moved suspension of the rule i'm order TO enable him "a
submit his resoluion-whch was negaivcd-Yeas III
nays oo-two-t thirds being requisite.
TRIAL GENERAL HOUSTON
Cen Houston was conducted TO the bar of the House
by the Sergeant-atA Arms The Speaker informed the
House that he had received a communication from Fran
els s. Key Esq the counsel for the accused represennp
mat he was prevented by ndisposon from attending
aiurther investigation OF the present Mr.. John
son. oil Tennessee remarked that he was informed bv the
accused that his counsel would probably be able to pro
coed tomorrow He moved TO postpone the trial unit
to-day, III o'clock-which agreed to-
bill granting pensions sundry soldiers of the revo
luton, was passed.
GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL
| The House on motion Of Mr.. McDuIie went into Com
i'ee upon the amendments OF the Senate the genera
appropriation bill. An animated debate arose upon the
nouon oil Mr. McDufie 10 concur in the amendment o.
the senate striking out the outfit for minister TO France
which motion was supported by Messrs McDuffie
ihgersoii, and Burgess, and opposed by Messrs Wilde
Archer, Wayne, Adams, j. S. Barbour CLAYTON Dravon
ana burd' and was lost, 81, nays 90. The bill was
reported to the House, portion of the amend
balance disagreed TO. "- "-,'"''""sd in and the
Ihe Speaker laid before the House a communicates,
'ITm .e Secretary OF the Treasury, accompanied
OH containing Prget on the subject of the Tarf-whci
was referred TO the Committee of Manufacturers and or
aerea 10 De printed The House then adjourned Globe