Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15
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passed.
The House then adjourned Globe.
IN SENATE.
Saturday, June 9.
Mr. Foots resolution, directing the Postmaster General
TO report the expenses OF the transportation the mail
and the contingent expenses of the Department i'm each
State was considered and agreed TO.
Mr. Wilkins presented he resolutions passed by the
giSl9ure OF PennSylvana relative the Tariff and the
bank which were read and ordered 10 he printed.
MIR. Dallas presented the memorial OF sunlry citizens
of Philadelphia county in favor OF the continuance of the
protective system.
The resolution submitted by Mr. Robbins for the sub
scplion 10 ten copies of the h volume OF Gales & Sea
ton Register OF Debates, for the Office of hc Secretary
OF the Senate, and copy for each member of the Sc
nate, was taken up, for consideration.
Mr. Forsyth said, that 500 copies Of This work were
subscribed for under standing resolution and he moved
10 amend the resolution by striking out all the copies for
the members of the Senate
Mr. Hill asked for the ayes and the motion, and
they were ordered.
After some conversations the question was taken ON the
motion, and decided in the negative, as follows:
lcds-Mcssts Ellis, Forsyth, Hendricks, Hill, White
.Nays-Mcs'rs Bell, Chambers, Clay, Clayton Dallas
Ewing Foot tIelnghuysen, Grundy, Holmes, Johnston
PoindcNer, PrcnlSs, Robbins Robinson Rugglcs Ssbec
smith sprague, Upton Tominson, wiliins@20
The resolution was then agreed to.
On motion of Mr. Clay, the hill 10 establish the Office of
Recorder OF Patents Of the Public Lands, was taken up
Mr. C. moved reconsideration of the of yesterday
by which rejected Mr. Forsytl's amendment to the
bill authorizing the President 10 afX fac Sne of his
signature to the patents, through private secretary and
the motion was laid on the table for The present.
DEFENc E OF THE N. w. FRONTIER.
Mr. Upton introduced leave, bill authorizing the
President of the United States TO raise five companies of
RANGERS for the protection Of the North western frontier of
the United States.
Mr.. Upton sal-I rise, Mr. President 10 make motion
OF which gave notice yesterday. am fully aware sir
hat the Senate has no desire to listen discussion upon
any subject nor would now obtudc myself upon their
notice. it not for the deep interest feel i'm the pas
sage OF the bll have had the honor to Introduce But
would be criminal IN me tokcep my seat in silence when
the property and the lives of those whom have the honor
in part to represent on this floor in jeopardy.
The bill proposes 10 authorize the President of the u
Stated TO raise 500 mounted emen to protect the north
western frontcr-ths description of troops being better
suited to border warfare than any other.
he measure IS proposed well protect those of the
Indians who wish TO remain friendly, to defend the
whites and 10 chase the hostile bands of those svares
who hover borders ready to strike blow Whence
yer an opportunity may offer.
1t may be objected 10, the ground that we have al
ready an army TO protect US 1t is true sir, we have an
army oil OOo men; fourth of this force is stationed on
the seaboard and the remainder occupv the numerous
gariSons from Maine TO Arkansas. We cannot collect
them, in ofan eincrgency at given point i'm onv
reasonable time. No have greater confidence i'm
the skill and courage OF our army than hayc-none would
coniide more implicitly in their ability defend us against
an invading foe were that foe a civilized one But the
service OF which speak requires the description of troops
hat now propose The Indian is here to-day and gone
Tomorrow; and the only trace OF his presence is misery
boodscd and tears If you upon your army protect
us before hey arrive al their destined point the enemy
has DISAPPEARED.
But it may he asked why not mount part of the arnlv
under the conduct Of their own officers: Sir there are
two reasons the officers of the army are for the part
unacquahled with the country, and with the habits and
mode oi warfare OF the enemy They are many of them
young men, acquainted with the theory but with the
Pracuce oil war ms service requires practical
Iuainted with the Indians and their habits. 1t requires
men VINO hNe our western hunters, have been raised with
their rle in their habd who ride through the immense
forests OF our country with much others upon
pam ana IeVcIfsaG who shoot with unsrFng and GER
tain aim; and who in every respect, cmneny quail
fed for tIeduty proposed By this bill.
The inhabitants OF the frontier would have more conf
defended v faith brs
brothers, many OF whom experienced in this kind of
warfare aud who are cmphacay OF themselves than by
comparative strangers. Would you shorten this war that
IS now raging frontier, raise this troop Five hun
drcd men, led by officer suited ibis service is sui
Gent, after the first struggle shall have been decided TO
march through the Indian country from Lake Michigan 10
To discomh the Indians, you must make rapid marches
carry the the heart of their country and cop
them 10 seek shelter for their women and children in The
81 amps and marshes Large bodies move slowly por-
lion OF your army is Rock River OF their move
menis nothing has been heard some DAYS The Indians
arc breaking up the settlements, and driving in the inab
tants south OF tbcm and in the neighborhood of aeno in
me hofih Move your army SOUTH and the Indians y be-
orc 'neIn ana murder at oherponts, unless our militia de-
iend the frontier.
On the Of economy better and cheaper TO raise
the troop proposed, than attempt to defend the frontier
amount 10 100000, while than that sum has already
ocen appropriated Tor this summers campaign alone, and
van probably be insuilicie TO meet the object
II you wish, after the present ended to preserve
permanent peace, 1t will be indispensaby necessary
Keep HP an armed lOrcc continually parOng upon the
border 10 prevent the breaking of the malice of the
savage iutated by defeat and awaiting only an opportuni
TO WreaN his revenge. Indeed until some change is
made n our Indian relations will be Obliged to support
military lorce ~ the ncighborhood And Of al kinds this
IS the most adapted to tie duty required OF it,
VIII not allow myself believe that the Senate v ~
count ana compare the value Of Il few dollars with the
lives Of their citizens
Remember Sir ask your aid, whilst the blood of our
women and The blood Of infants is scarcely vet cold
upon ic ground In the midst Of danger and distress
We make Ibis appeal to the liberay and Justice of Con-
gres and do il IN the fullest confidence that we will not
be- denied
Sir, The Union invaded, who would he more willing
orus the point oidanger, than Tie men Of the wcs ThcV
have poured out their blood like water and will YOU not
now afford them the aid they ask; Furnish us but tlc
means, and my life for H., Sir, my constituents are fully
able 10 meet any emergency, and 10 brave any DANCER
bu you must ct us fight under officers aud in
or own way.
The bin having been twice read, was referred TO Che
Committee ON Military Affairs.
The bill for The benefit Of the Alexandra Company
was taken up and after considerable discussion laid on tic
table.
BANK or TIE UNITED STATES.
Ihc bill TO MOLLY and continue the 10 incorporate
he subscribers OF the Bank Of the United States, was taken
up--ihe question being ON itg engrossinent
VII benton resumed ms remarks IN opposition 10 the bill
fnl spoke near an hour, when he gave way 10
y message received from the House communicating am
amendment 90 thc bill or substituting mounted volunteer
'r iuiWiy on ibc north frontiers AUTHORIZING
90" Iif-dcht io rdac, 40 my unc 900 mounted roos
IOr fIp defence OF north f4frfn fontcrs