Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-07-03

neral aud great calamity, 10 implofe Divine Mercy, OF
all the pesnlena scourges which had afflicted race,
the hsanc Choiera in OF its characteristics, the
most remarkable Its range OF operation had been
extensive IMAM perhaps other known recorded the
small excepted II had broken out in Asia, and after
desolaung some OF its airest portns, penetrated the
par. OF Europe and sweeping over great part
over the British Isles, where il ragged but with m
severity We had hoped-vainy it seems hoped-that
the wide expanse Of the Atlantic Ocean, would have been
protecting barrier against its ravages in our far distant
land But 1t has been introduced into America and, IL il
has actually entered our territory IL now hangs on our
borders in its most frghtlu form.
Inc progress oil the extraordinary scourge is sometimes
marked by apparent caprice. twill approach city dis
trict oil country accommodating it il were, with a mill
tary eye, suddenly fly oil TO distance, leaving the inhab
tants reoicng in their and will then
return and pursue its work OF death Itattacks, too its
victims in ways, despatchng some in few hours
whilst IN regard to others, their circulating
prolonged much greater length of time. Hitherto the
skill OF medical science, liberal and enlightened
Is, has been altogether incompetent provide sure and
effective remedy
Should the resolution be adopted said Mr. c. the act of
the President in conformity to its request will be merely
recommendatory. Voluntarily as TO all il would be ob
gatory upon none There TO be peculiar proprie
y on he ground oil uniformity i'll the proposed
Already in different parts of the Union, the Clergy of
several denominations have, believed had their atten
ton turned to the subject Different days prayer and
humiliation VIII be probably recommended ltis desra-
BILE that the whole nation the day. shall present
its united prayers and supplcaous the Throne OF Mcr
cy And there can be but little doubt that athoug there
will be nothing coercve in the recommendation of the
Presidents there will be general acquescence in il. The
measure will be grateful 10 all pious all moral men,
whether members of religious communities or not In
times OF national individual distress all who suffer feel
irresistible impulse appeal to that Being who is alone
able TO afford adequate relief.
should have hesacd 10 present this resolution, said
Mr. C. II 1t had been unsanctoned by precedent. But
during the late war; similar resolution adopted by
congress at the instance OF member OF the House OF
Representatives from Virginia, and President Madison is
sued his recommendation accordingly.
tbs far from my purpose to excite unnecessary alarm
All dangers appear most formidable at distance Even
the greatest OF all errors, when the awful moment
ves, with mind fortified by philosophical reflection and
still more If 1t be strengthened by religious hope and be-
lief, is less appalling than it seemed when far off,
single word, Mr. President, as to myself am a
member OF no religious Sect am professor of re
gion. regret that am not I wish that was and
trust shall be- Butt have, and always have had pro-
found respect for Christianity the religion my fathers
and for its rites its usagcs and its observances Among
these that which proposed in the resolution before YOU
has always commanded the respect of the good and de-
v2ut. And hope it will obtain the of the
Senate
Mr. Frcnghuysen said he inferred from the call for the
Yeas and Nays that this resolution would be opposed and
he desired again TO refer the Senate the
dentof 1914. The resolution at that time induced by
the state of into which the country had been plunged
with Great Britain, and was offered by Mr.. Clopton OF
Virginia The preamble which he read, laid it down
the duty OF Congress TO adopt Of this character
In times OF "caamity and OF war;. The noposition2had
passed the Senate without any opposition E in time OF
war was the duty of the people ask the sGcca pro-
lection Cod and to suppicate the inteposon ct his
mercy, how much more incumbent il in reference 20
scourge which had in its progress swept many millions
human beingsno eternity which abroad on the earth
as the agent and minister of God his Grand and
come and to go at his bidding, and over which human
power had no influence No occasion could be SO fit and
appropriate for humiliation this He hoped that no com
stitutona objection would be ntcrposed TO check this re-
solution which was nothing more than recommendation
IL was our duty devouy and in the conviction of
tire dependence on Cod to ask for the interference of his
mercy and he hoped that the present resolution would
as did the resolution of 1914.
Mr. Tazewell said he had but a single word TO state in
explanation of his vote for Withholding his assent TO the
resolution In his opinion Congress had no more power
to recommend by joint resolution than enact by law
any matter or thing concerning any religious matter or
ght whatsoever He could not, let the pressure of the
case be what it might, in conformity the oath which
bound him here, give his vote TO sustain this principle
lie had another argument to support his opposition.
lie ala not concur in the opinion that majority the PEG
pie apPrehend such an extent of mischief be
apprehended by gentlemen here. The disease had not
yet made its appearance in country there seemed
to him to be strong believe il will not reach us
except i'm the persons Of those unfortunate people who
bring with them from distant country Ii would pro-
bly, rage and prove extensively fatal among emigrants
being disease which engendered by the filth which
attends squad poverty, and until situation shall be so
changed as to reduce US to similar poverty there
reason TO fear it.
Entertaining these opinions he had desire to sanction
any act the tendency of which would TO add to the
listing excitement on the subject, nterrupng the orlina
ry course obusnes and throwing every thing into
| of confusion
The question then taken, and decided as follows
feGS-Messrs' Bell, Chambers, Clay, Clayton, Dallas
Dickerson, Dudley, Ewing, Foot, Frelnghuysen Grun.
dy, Hendricks, Holmes, johnson, Kane Knight Marcy
Naudan, Prentiss, Robbins Robinson, Ruggles Seymour
h
ster, Wilkins-3O.
| Ndys-Messrs. Benton, Brown, Ellis Havne Hill
King Mangum, Miller, Smith, Tazewell, Troup TYLER
Whe-I3. ~ ~
So the resolution agreed TO.
Mr. Chambers, from the Committee on the District nj
Columbia, reported bill relative the construction of
free bridge the Potomac above GeoreetoVn which
was read first time and ordered second reading
On reporting the bill, MIR. Chambers said that the COM
mttee had received long argument from General Mason
the subject of his rights also reply from the
zens of Georgetown, and that General Mason had been
prevented by indispositon from putting his replication
rms DILL therefore, was TO be received without prejudice
| to any individual interest
Mr. Freinghuysen moved to postpone the previous or
ders for the purpose of taking up resolution
by the Committee the Library, for the purchase of
Peaes portrait Of Washington, but the motion was Mega
tived7-yeas l3, nays H.
On motion Of Mr.. Marcy the Senate then proceeded to
consider the following bills, lying the table
bill granting patents to Thomas Knowles, James
i'angs ana william steele, respectively and
a bill concerning useful inventions;
| Both which bills were ordered to a third reading
Mr. Marcy also moved the consideration of the act
corning patents to aliens, but the molten was negatiyed
PUBLIC LANDS.
The Senate then proceeded the special order being
the bill to appropriate for limited time the proceeds Of
the public lands. -
The question being on the motion for inde6niie nost
ponement- -
Mr. Ewing then spoke for about an hour and half in
reply to Mr. King, and support of the report of the Com
nee on Manufactures, and the bill Of that committee
Mr. Benton then spoke the other side for about an
hour' when he gave way to motion TO adjourn.
! On motion Of Mr.. Hayne,
| The Senate then adjourned
! In the House of Representafiues Mr. r. M Johnston
submitted the following resolution.
ReSOiUed, That the Committee of Accounts he INSTINCT