Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-06-15

MIR Dewart suggested whether the most advisable
course OF procedure would not be upon the amend
ments proposed and ascertain the shape in which the sub
ject will probably be most acceptable 10 the committee
when the general course of argument could be resumed
lay gentlemen who thought proper lie thought much
time would be saved by this course
MIR. G. Evans, who wasenttcd to the floor proceeded
TO address the committee upon the general subject in
speech which lasted about four hourswhcn he had
cluded Mr. Clay OF Alabama, moved the committee rise
which was carried The House then adjourned.
WAsuINGroN, June Is.
I'm the Senate yesterday, the resolutions offered by Mr.
PeindeNcr directing the Commissioners of the General
Land Office TO inform the Senate what number of patents
are now in the office waiting Tor The signature of the Pre-
sident was taken and agreed TO. Mr. Dudley present
ed the resolutions adopted at meeting of citizens i'm the
city of New York, recommending concession on the sub
the Tariff and moved TO lay them the table and
print them>
Mr.. Webster said that these resolutions come to the Sc
nate under the authority oimos respectable They
represented and doubt truly have been passed
at very numerous assemblage OF citizens, called by
uce sigued by highly respectable names and were intro
duced to the consideration of that assembhge by a
speech, highly proper for the OCCASION by an able and
most excellent man. But however commcnlable in their
spirit and temper the resolutions, he feared were too ge-
neral in their scope and character be valuable guides
through the arduous duties which lay before Congress
They recommend spirit OF accommodation, of concilia-
ton, OF compromise. Now this is exactly such a spirit
said Mr. w. all profess ourselves; and as most of
in my opinion, really and sincerely feel But the ques
ton is very complex itinvoves deep and import
ant principle, and involves also great difficulties of
detail. Ii this most respectable meeting, any other
could tell us what that is which could be given up with
out unn or extreme injury, to those concerned, and
wlch given up would produce the satisfaction ch
be desired, they would, by DOING render Congress
most useful service.
What are those plain and obvious principles bv regard
TO which, questions Of this kind, discontenls may be al
layed, and harmony restored? What is it that shall be
given up? Is it the interest of the wool grower or the
manufactures OF woolenS the manufactures of cotton
me manufacturer OF iron or INC manufactures OF glass:
Is is the halter the carriage maker the shoemaker, and
other workers in leathcri Which OF them willing TO be
sacrificed: Or, if something be be yielded respect
to all and each of them how much that something? How
much may be given up without affecting the OF iv-
ing, and the necessary support of families? And, on the
other hand what degree special projections and i'm favor
of what branches of industry aud labor is be fairly
pected from those who opposed the principle OF pro-
lection, principle! What and which those cxobi-
tant duties whchit is clear dictate OF duty abandon'
As TO the discomfort which is 10 be appeased which
no is more disposed TO at rest Than am this
meeting, or any meeting, inform how far it is to be
traced 10 any specific BURDEN pointed out, designated
proved; or how lar 1t results from that which is matter OF
opinion or general theory III the laws complained of
connected with great interests, them indeed, the
strength of the fact of existing discontents they
ought to be rcpeacd but il they deemed the essential
supports OF great interests public and private then the
dissatisfaction which they cause, said to cause should
be canddly considered its grounds carefully examined to
how far they real and how far the general interest
will permit their removal.
entirely approve the spirit these resolutions; conf
mend their spirit oil Kindness and cancellations above ALL
commend the attachment manifested by them the great
and paramount object OF regadthe Union of the States;
but ann not quite willing that opinion should be cherish
ed abroad, that members OF Congress, OF any party,
wanting in proper spirit of concaon that what Con-
gresS most needs, is spirit of compromise. For his own
part Mr. W. said, he hardly failed TO every turn,
gentleman who had project for compromising all
difficulties He thought there want of projects
his opinion the necessity of steady system of policy.
regular adherence to what has been solemny settled
moderate, but firm regard TO the stability OF property to
the maintenance of those of living which the va
rous classes OF labor depend caution agiatc greal
and numerous interests to their very centre by ill cons
dered, though well intended effort to aay excitement
among other interests; these topics, in regard
which, in regard 10 any, Congress might BIO benefited
by friendly admoniton.
The Resolutions ordered to be printed.
! Mr.. Dudley presented a memorial from the matters of
New ork expressing alarm at the idea of reduction OF
the duties on hats; which was laid on the table.
PUBLIC LANDS.
MIR. Dckerson gave notice that he should on Friday,
ask the Senate TO take up the bill reported by the Commit
tee on Manufactures, relative to the Public Lands
Mr.. Bell offered resolution, referring the Committee
on Commerce. to inquire into the eXpedency of making
appropriation Tor the improvement OF certain rivers, which
were specified The resolution was agreed TO.
Mr.. Knight presented the proceedings of meeting of
clZens OF Rhode Island against alteration OF the Tariff
which laid on the table.
On motion OF Mr. Foot the Senate proceeded TO consider
the bill for the relief of Stephen Peabody The BILL
ton of Mr. Foot, was amended, by adding the of
John Bryant and George w Howard The bill as amended
was reported TO the Senate when the assertion Of Mr.
Upton, that Peabody had received relief the name of
Stephen Peabody was striker out and the amendment
were ordered TO be cngrosscd, and the bill directed
DC read third time.
The Senate then proceeded to consider the bill from the
House, 10 amend entitled act "lor the relief of
certain surviving officers and soldiers OF tho army of the
revolution"
i On motion oil Mr.. Foot the bill amended by the adj
dition OF three sections the first, providing for the
restoration TO the pension bill of those who had been sus-
pended by order OF the President under the regulations of
the late Secretary of War; OF which there are g. 81 only
out OF ISL having been permitted receive the benefit of
the act OF lS2S the second requiring that all claiming the
benefit oPthe Pension Law shall prove that they have
not property exceeding 100 dollars in value the third
providing that evidence admissible in the highest judicial
tribunal OF the states in which the applicants reside, shall
/ be received by the Department.
The bill, thus amended ordered to be read third
time.
a bill for the benefit of the Alexandra Canal Company
was read third time and passed (iinally)
FRENCH sPoLIATIoNs.
Mr. wilkins pursuant TO notice, moved that the Senate
take up the bill providing for satisfaction for claims due to
American citizens for spoliations
Mr.. TaZewcl reminded tie Senate that there was Ey-
ecutve business OF importance which required immediate
action; and that he had been promised when tie Bank
Bill should be disposed Of there would be opposition 10
going into Executive business. He therefore made motion
TO that effect; but the motion Of order while the
other question pending.
Alter some conversation the subject, Mr. wilkins ask
ed for tho cas- and Nays his motion, which Or
dcred.
The question then taken, and decided as follows
/ Peds.- NJ cssrs. Bell Chambers, Clay, Clayton, Dad
ley Ewing, Foot Frcinghuyscn, Holmes, Knight, Nau-
dain, Prenss Robbins, Rugges, Slsbce, Smith, Upton
Tominson WiIkns--I9
! Ndys-Messrs. Benton, Bib, Brown, Buckner Dick
erson, Forsyth Grundy IIaync Hendricks, Hill, King,
Mangum, Marcy, Miller, Moore, Robinson, Sprague,
/ Tazcwcll. Troup, Tyler, Webster, White-22.
So tho motion negaivcd.
/ On motion OF Mr. Tazewcll,
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF Ex-
ecutiyc business
I'm the House ofRcWeSentatires yesterday, Mr. Wick
me, from Tie Committee on public Lands reported the
NH L.