Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-04-03
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IN SENATE.
Wcdmesddu, March %.


message was received from the President of the Unit
ed states by his Private Secretary, Mr. A. j. Donelson
Mr.. Clay presented memorial of certain citizens o.
Kentucky praying that Congress take measures to aid the
Colonization Society in the removal of free persons of CO.
Tor TO Liberia
Mr. Clay in presenting the memorial of his constu.
ents, said he had intention present to do more than
ask that it be read and laid the table
He made few general remarks on the subject of Colo
nzng the Tree people OF color and its kindred topic the
abolition oil slavery The latter question for the
elusive consideration and action of the Saskatchewan
all rejecting persons be convinced that the ay must
comeit might be dstant--but come it must-wRen Ali
would unite IN Kidding the country of this only stain on
the national mantle As to the subject of Colonization of
the free race OF blacks he had concluvey made up
his mind as TO the precise extent of the constitutional pow
CT OF me Federal Government to promote it, it required
calm aud dispassonae investigations and would under cir
cumstances more favorable TO its consideration be examin-
ed and decided The present time when there were en-
many distacting subjects which agated the public mind
from Maine to Georgia. literally was not favorable for
the consideration OF this important topic and he should
and laid the table.
Mr. Hyne express his protest against the inter
position OF the General Government at any time
IN the affairs OF this society, alleging the belief among the
most intelligent citizens OF the Southern States that The
General Government could approach the subject with
out encroacing upon the rights of the States TO manage
their domestic concerns whether slavery be blessing or
curse was altogether out Of the cognzance Of the Ge-
neral Government
Mr. Clay disclaimea for the Colonization Society, all
design OF neruptng the arrangements of the States con-
corning slavery, knowing that il wholly re moved be-
yond the jurisdiction Of the General Government but the
objects OF the Colonization Society found jealous and eli
cent friends and supporters in many Of the holding
States, viz IN Delaware, Maryland Virginia Tennessee
and Kentucky Nor Is the evil OF the present condition
OF the free black population confined TO slave holding
states Inc northern cities were crowded with hem and
from the late census il is that MARYLAND has lareer
population Of that description than any other State
Mr. Chambers confirmed the statements Of Mr. CLAY in
relation to Maryland, and stated, a the citizens were so
friendly TO the efforts Of The Colonization Society," that tev
had annually contributed to its aid. Indeed the lcrisa
urc had recently made provision by law promote and
augment its means
nc memorial was then read and laid on The table
nc m Tor the relief Of certain officers OF Virginia line.
lor me rchei OF Jefferson College, asssspp and
ing me pay Of The Marine Corps-wcre read third time
and passed.
The Senate, on motion Of Me-. white proceeded TO tlc
consideration OF Executive business and when the doors
were opened, Adjourned