Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-07

Twenty-third COngrcss.--lst Sess.
IN SENATE.
Monday, December 2.
THE LATE SENATOR JOHNSTON.
The resolution Of respect 10 the memory of ALExAN-
DER BUCKNER having been agreed to
Mr. Clay and said that the adoption of this resou-
ton reminded him OF severe loss which the Public, and
he himself had sustained since the last session. aud con-
corning which he did not deem himself qualified to
speak He felt regret that the gentleman had not been
able yet TO take his seat, whom would
have devolved, to submit the motion which he now pro-
posed to Offer He desired to call the attention of the
nate to the melancholy death Of member of this body
who haa been summoned away since they last toge-
iner under circumstances OF the most distressing
lie was man who possessed the quality OF making
favorable impression on all persons who knew him. and
who never iaed acquaintance, to conciate the es.
fought, he fought maRfuy, but always cherish
ed the kndest feelings towards those who had been his
adyersares During the last Summer, perhaps all the
members OF the Senate had had regret some be-
reavemens, and none than himself In the course
oil It, pestieniial disease had his
and swept OIL many valuable citizens, among whom he
numbered some OF his Oldest friends and acquantances
SO had been in other parts of the country; but amidst
all ths desoaton, there had occurred instance OF
dvdua, loss more sfficting to him. be lament
ed on the public account than that Of the Senator from
Louisiana.
With feelings oppressed with PAIN he rose to ask the
Senate to adopt resolution similar that which had lust
been agreed to, in reference the Senator john
s'on. No man in the country had attended ardent.
y and more faithfully to his public duties, had brought
to their discharge more clear
ed Judgment No man ever more happily united bland
ness and afability with frmness and decision None
could DO more true and faithful friends nor more cour
teous and respectful towards opponents This expression
ne hoped would be permitted from heart which had
bled Prouseiy when the tidings Of this affecting event
reached nm, amidst the wrecks which the pesence had
scattered around him.
He had not expected be called on TO offer this reso
uton but he trusted thst would be received and unan
mousy agreed to.
Mr. e. then submitted his resolutions which was unaD
mousy agreed TO.
Tuesday, December 8.
Mr. Forsyth appeared and took his seat to-day
Messrs. Grundy and wilkins announc ed the COM
mittee appointed to wait the President of the United
States, and proceeded TO execute that duty.
After some time had elapsed, Mr. Grundy reported from
this committee, that they had waited on the President
and that he had informed them that he would make CON-
mu u, to the two Houses hi. day at o'clock.
The Message was then received by the hands of A. j.
Doneson Esq and read Gas published in another part of
our PaPer)
Mr. King moved that 5000 copies Of the Message and
1900 Of the accompanying documents be printed
The motion was agreed to-
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Tuesday, Dec. 8. -r
message having yesterday been received from the
Senate stating that they were ready for business and had
appointed on her part two members OF Joint Committee
Mr. Ward OF New York, called up the resolution for
consideration, and il was bereupon concurred in.
Messrs Ward and Speight were appointed members of
the Joint Committee on the part of the House.
Mr.. Adams moved that The Clerk inform the Senate
that The House was organized and ready to
sness.
Walter Franklin, Esq, the Clerk elect Of the House.
appeared, and was Into office.
On motion Of Mr. Mason of Virginia, the House then
proceeded to the election Of SCARCE ant at Arms.
Mr. Mason nominated Thomas Beverly Randolph, (ser.
gesDt- farms TO the last Congress.)
Mr.. Spcight nominated william ID. Robinson of Vir
GINA.
The House proceeded 10 ballot and Messrs. Mason,
votes.
Mr. Mason henrepor,ed that 22o votes had been given
Una. III were necessary Tor choice: that
rly nlnth hal
william, Robinson 81
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Consequently that Thomas Beverly Randolph. having a
majority OF votes, duly elected Sergeant, at, Arms
MI, Clay OF Alabama, offered resolution that
Carr he appointed Doorkeepert 10 the House and William
Hunter Assistant Doorkeepe,; which was agreed TO mem
con.
The Sergeant alarms and Doorkeepcrs were then
sworn into flee.
Mr. Sutherland, Of Pennsylvania, moved that the Rules
and Orders adopted by the last Congress should stand
the Rules and Orders OF the present Congress
MIR. Hubbard wished the resolution modified 60 az 10
except those RULES which designate the number of mem
bers Of which the Standing Committees are to be compos.
ed as il his opinion that, In consequence Of fine en-
larged number Of The Honss the Committees should con-
sist Of nine members ns cad Of sepen as heretofore
The rules TO be excepted (be SSH aud the 76th) were
read.
Mr.. Polk wished The resolution modified so a, 10 pro-
vide that the members should sit in the House uneorered
unless nndcr special leave of the Speaker.
Alter some further conversation, tie resolution wss for
The present Withdrawn to make way for the following pro.
ceedings.
Mr. Ward from the Joint Committee appointed 10 Wait
upon the President reported that the Committee had per.
formed the duy assigned them, and that the Presid, nj
would send communication 10 both Houses this day. AZ
O'clock
Message then received from the President Of the
United States, by A. j. Donelson, EAq his Private secre.
tary aud read al the Clerks table, published in sn,.
Their part Of our paper)
Mr. Hubbard then offered resolution, proposing tina,
all the iormer rules and orders Of The House be adopted
with the exception Of the 55ih and 10Th rules for which
in ell a..
nnmbc OF standing committees, by adding on the Mi
s TO increase the number, OF such heretofore con-
sisted OF seven members, to nine; and such consisted OF
hree 70 I'VE; and also proposing that members sit
vered, unless otherwise permitted by the Speaker.
Mr.. Williams, considering the proposed changes i'm
Porant wished time ior consideration, and moved 10 lay
the resolution on the table.