Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1832-01-03

the estimated the OF forage, Sc. for the
support Of tho horses
Ns Smith OF Md asked some questions respecting the
object OF the bi which Mr. Benton replied that the
whole country. from the Sabine the Lakes, would re-
ceivc portion of the horses designed for the infantry
The services not prescribed, but it intended TO
employ the mounted in the defence OF the frontier
from Indian dcprcdaions, AMI the protection OF Internal
trade. For want of mounted men il was now necessary TO
oxpend much in steamboat transportation and the employ
mcni of State Cavery. IL supposed by Gen Jesup
that the would save the U States exposure
u was not intended 20 employ single additional soldier
but TO mount portion OF the infantry occasion might
require.
The Dill ordered 10 a third reading
roRrIFIcArIoNs.
The bill TO provide for the armament OF certain Co-
Gallons OF the U. s. was read second time, and
Mt Benton moved that it be indefinitely postponed.
Mr. Smit, considered the bill Of grca; Importance the
United States: The Qualifications were marmed, and,
the sudden of forts could be blown
up. Ii would take 20 years, with our present appropria
tons TO furnish the forts with armamcnts This bill APP
popra'es million Of dolars20OOoo dollars year for
i've years; which will prevent the Department from
coming to US for 100000 dollars annually. lie himself
was disposed TO 20 faster and complete the in
icssune III the contractors annual contract
tive years, they could afford furnish the much
cheaper The subject had long been before Congress- in
various forms and he considered it of great Importance
Mr. Benton soid our situation like the nations
OF Europe, who, nj any moment likely be involved
in war No emergency in our affairs could be anticipated
wihch would prevent us ion arming our ortihcaons in
due time He considered that the present rate of appro-
priaon, which would furnish the oriGcaonsin 20 years.
was fast enough. These appropriations had greatly
creased since he into the Senate; and he now
opposed principle to any expenditure not absolutely
ceSSary.
Mr.. Smith was he said as unwilling as the Senator
from Missouri could be 30 into unnecessary expense.
But We're not in the late taken by surprised When
the Governor Of Maryland, said Mr. Smith, sent to
take the command OF fort below Baltimore, found there
were not fiYo there aud was obliged pledge
my own meaus 10 procure them. We went into the
hurry and go, through by accident then
recommended TO us TO prepare FOR in time of peace.
He did not see why should not complete this prepare
lion in ten well in twenty years. AS the cxpcn-
diture, We had much money! that every day
asked how we were to get rid of it.
Mr.. Holmes remarked that, in tho late war; we struck
tho frat blow ourselves, and fault FIVE struck
unpTcparcd. That not in which sudden cmcr-
gcncy of which we were unaware. If we were
now ia danger OF getting into war, the Senator from
Maryland ought further and provide for manning the
iost' If we armed them and left them unnamed, we
should incur the double danger of losing the forts the
arms TOO. He considered the present appropriation of
100000 dollars year sufficient
Mr. Haync objected, he said both The design and the
form Of The bill plan for dis object should be marked
out and not varied. We have adopted pan and now
without the occurrence of any cxgency without
endalon from the President, head OF Department
the Senator from Maryland proposes change this system
lie was surprzed at the proposition when it first
Military Affairs, and that Committees thinking it inexpc
dent have, through their Chairman, moved its indefinite
pos,poncmcnt What great necessity was there for ths
expenditure! Why says the gentleman it will take 20
years to arm the forts. suppose, too said Mr. H. will
take 20 years to complete the forts. Blu, said that
SIN peace We must prepare for war" Sir, said Mr. H.
his Is much abused maxim tit made of q pre-
text for every plan by which money is to be drawn from
people, X Is uecmcd cNpedlent 10 impose heavy
du'y Oh woolcns, II urged upon that must have
blankets for the soldiers in time of war If is thought
advisable 10 feed some hungry with fat Job il
IS proposed to prepare cannon something else for war
But what prospect Of there! 1t the interest
OF the whole world 10 remain peace with the United
States, and peace he looked the settled policy of this
country But the gentleman asks us what we are To do
with our money?
Mr. Smith here denied that he had asked the question
lie had Said the question asked by others.
Mr. Haync said, it a common question He
had bills enough this morning reported in this house
aafd h.
anxiety os to the Of dsposng of our resources
lie would leave the money in the pockets of those who
Instead of GOING abroad ioseek
expenditure, he would leave with the people their own
money, from whom it should be drawn
oil Inc most urgent necessity The Senator from Missouri
correct in his statement that these expenditures were
increasing. Notwithstanding said Mr. H., the cry of re-
renchmcnt and reform, expenditures every day
Increasing. lie hoped the Senate prepared check
this profsion Wishing that the question be dcibe
rately taken, he asked for the ayes and noes
Mr. Smith, in reoindcr said so long govern
ment must provide for its exigcncics these ext
gcnces continually arise. Tie could find out where
there had been any prouSion in expenditures There
had been expenditures for internal improvements for
most OF them he bad himself voted 1t gives money to
make money. What would have been the situation of our
navy now, had it not been for the appropriation for the
gradual increase of the navy; should have had only
few rotten ships As 10 manning the forts, we could al
ways have men enough.
The question being taken by ayes and on the mo-
ton for indefinite posfpoacment, it decided in the ai-
native, follows:
.fyes-Mes5rs. Bell, Benton, Buckner, Brown, CLAW
OicEerson, Ewing Foot Forsyth ghuysen, Grundy
Hanna, Haync Hendricks, Hill, Holmes, Kane Mangum
Marcy, Miller Moore, Prcnss, Robbins, Robinson Rug
giles, Seymour, Toininson, Troup, Tyler, White vii
kins--3I.
H3es-B.bb Dallas, Dudley, Johnston, Knight, Sis
bee, Smith,.
On motion OF Mr.. Benton the Senate proceeded 10 the
consideration of Executive business and when the doors
were opened, the Senate adjourned
WASHINGTON, Dec