Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-02-21

the House should know what they were going TO do.
bills OF secondary importance 10 be made the special
ORDER and such the pleasure OF the House, be it,
But he trusted that bills OF private natureor such they
were let gentlemen call them what they would)--biis
for particular Of Internal Improvement would
not be suffered to supersedc the regular and proper bust
ness of that House. He desired that if il must be done
should at least be done with distinct understanding.
Mr.. Lecher replied, that the gentleman from South Caro-
lima was entirely mistaken in the nature of the motion
which had been made. 1t had not been proposed to
make these bills special Orders the day but merely to
refer them TO Committee of the Whole the state oil the
Union, III which case it would be at the option Of the
House to take them up not, as they pleased But, as
he also desired that the House should distinctly understand
what they about do, he asked that his
ton should be decided by Yeas and Nays. And il
ordered by the House,
Mr. Clay asked division OF the question; and the
question accordingly first taken the bill improve
the navigation oil the Tennessee and Coosa rivers, and de-
cidcd by yeas and nays--yeas 80, nays SO.
The question taken the bill for the Zanes
vile road, and decided by and nays-yeas 92 nays
The following Message was received from the President
oil the United States, by Mr. Doneon, his Private Secre
WARRINGTON, 18th February, 1882.
To the Senate and House Of Representatives.:
Being and convinced that the destiny of the
Indians within the settled portion of the United States de-
ponds upon their entire and speedy migration TO the
try west OF the Mississippi set apart Tor their permanent
residence, am anxious that all the arrangements
sary TO the complete execution of the plan Of removal and
to the ultimate security and improvement of the Indians
should be made without further delay. Those who
already removed, and are removing are sufficiently nu-
mcrous the serious attention of the
IL IS them than the obligation which
me nation has assumed that reasonable step should
be taken fulfil the expectations that have been held
to them. Many of those who yet remain WILL doubt
within short period become sensible that the
commended is the only one which promises stability or
improvement and ii is TO be hoped that all of them will
realize this truth, ond unite with their brethren beyond
the Mississippi Should they do there would then be
question oil jurisdiction to prevent the Government from
exercising such general control over their affairs may
be essential TO their interest and safety should any
them however, repel the offer removal, they Tree
to remain; utthey mus! remain with such privileges and
disabilities the respective States, within whose juris-
diction they lie, may prescribe.
transmit, herewith, report from the Secretary of
War; which presents general outline of the progress that
has already been made in this work. and all that remains
to be done 1t will be perceived much information
is yet necessary for the faithful performance of the duties
of the Governments without which il will be impossblc 10
provide Tor the execution of of the existing spua-
tons or make those prudential arrangements upon which
the final success of the whole far relates
TO tho Indians themselves, must depend.
recommend the subject TO the attention of Congress
IN the hope that the suggestions in this report may be
found useful and that Provision may be made for the APP
pontment OF the commissioners therein referred TO, and
for vesng them with such authority may be necessa-
ry TO the satisfactory performance of the important duties
proposed 70 DC entrusted TO them.
ANDREW JACKSON
The Message and Documents were referred to the
Commtee on Indian Affairs.
REMAINS WARRINGTON.
ne Speakerannouncedt TO the House, thathc Vice Pre-
slden and himself in ument of the joint resolutions of
The two Houses, in relation 10 the celebration of the Cen
tcnnal Anniversary of the Birth Day of George Washing
tom addressed letter 10 Mr. John A. Washington and to
re-
mova OF the remains of George Washington and Martha
Washington, and had received their answers COPIES of all
(Which he laid before the House, and which follows:
WASHINGTON, Feb. II, 1882
SIR: The Senate and House of Representatives have
passed Joint Resolution TO celebrate the centennial Birth
day OF GEORGE WASHINGTON. AUTHORIZING the Presi
dent OF the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Rep
rescnatves TO make application YOU for his remains 10
be removed and deposited in the Capitol Washing ton
in conformity with the resolution of Congress- of the 9th
December, 1893.
They have passed another Joint Resolution, authorizing
us TO make application to you and Mr.. c. W. p GUSTS
vc deposited at the time with those of her
late cOnSort Geo. Washington
We herewith enclose copies of these Resolutions, and
IN the discharge Of the duty imposed have TO
that you will give early answer TO this appcaion
as may he practicable.
We have the honor TO be, with great respect,
Your obedent servants
]. c. CALHOUN,
Vice President, and President of the Senate
A. STEVENSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Mr.. j. A. WAsHINGroN, Mount Vernon
similar letter TO the above addressed TO Geo w
T. Gusts, Esq.
MoyNr VERNON, Feb. Is, 1882.
TO the Hon. the President Of The Senate
ami the Speaker IF House Of Representatives..
ucntiemem have 10 acknowledge the recent of your
ecr and the resolutions of Congress carry into com
plcte effect that which adopted in Dec 1903 for the
removal OF the remains o. George Washington 10 the Seal
of Government ~ ''
have received with profound sensbily the expression
oil me desire OF Congress representing the whole nation TO
have the custody and of the remains of NV revcred
relative; and the struggle which has produced in nv
I
OF my country and private feelings has been greatly en-
barrasSng But when recolec that his will in resncct
TO the disposition OF his remains has been recently carried
INTO iu effect, and that they repose i'm perfect npnuil
N.Y. surrounded by those oOther endeared members of the
dinliy, hope Congress will do Justice TO the motives
which seem to me to require that should not consent TO
their separation.
pray you, gentlemen to communicate these sentiments
ana eengs 10 Congress with the CRATE
OIL the whole OF the relatives of my grand uncle for The
distinguished honor which was intended 10 his memory
and to accept for yourselves assurances nv gratitude and
es'eem' JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
ARLINGTON House.,
Tuesday Wight Feb II, 1892
OENrLEMEN: The letter YOU have done me the honor
~ "il'c 10 me- requesting my consent the removal of
me remains OF my venerable grand parents from their
present resting place, to the Capitol have this moment
received. - $3.50 '''
give my most hearty consent to the removal of bc
remains alter the manner requested, congratulate the
Government upon the approaching consummation of
great act OF national gratitude.
have the honor to be,
with perfect respect, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant
- GEORGE w. p. GUSTS
10 the Honorable JOHN c. CALHOUN
wee President Of the United States.
ANDREW STEVENSON,
speaker oi the House Of Representatives u. 8.
Mr. Everett suggested the poprety of referring these
letters 10 select Committee nasnuch their reception
might render II necessary make some change i'm tle
contemplated arrangement for the approaching ceebraon
Mr. Thomas, OF Louisiana, thought the House had gone
as lar as need CO. Let the whole proceedings be spread
upon the journals, and there let the matter rest
Mr.. Adams thought the commitment would be unne-
cessay and after short conversation Mr. Everett agreed
TO withdraw his motion.