Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-12-19
Tw cnly-third COngrcss.--Isi Scss
IN SENATE.

fTerident oil the Unied appeared,
conducted TO the Chair by the President pro tenn, and
npo" Calling the Senate ORDER delivered the following
address.
SxNAroRs:-In entering upon the duties Of the station
to which been called by the people, Difference TO
YOU justice myself require, that should foressi
which might other he disappointed Al
though for many years heretofore Of the Senate.
regret that should have acquired that know ledge
OF the particular order oi lis proceedings, which might
hraiy DC expected Unfortunately tor me, in respect
my present condition. found those hand had
more correctly appreciated this important branch OF their
du"es ami Oh whose opinions TO points of order could
at all times safely rely This rem,.sness will, doubtless
Tor season, suali degree of
SOAR however, as unfem'ted exei'ions on my part and
proper respect Tor the advice Of those who better
formed than sell avail this will be RENE.
died as speedily possible and feel persuaded that the
Senate in the mean time, will extend to considera
| BILE indulgence.
But however wanting may be for the tne in a tho.
rough kno ledge OF the technical uies of the Chair
entertain &umbiy hoe, deep and solemn Of
It's high moral obligations. I well aware that he who
occupies IL, is bound cherish towards the the of
the body over which he preses, other feelings than
those OF justice and regard thern all stand
Ing upon honorable equaiiyo apply the rules esab
mpardaiiy, and whatever authority he
the manner best calculated TO protect the rights,
spect me feelings, n"i to qua the regulations Of all
VINO may be affected by its exercise.
his no dsparagemen to any other branch Of the Co
vernnent TO say, that there is in which the Cons
tuition devoves such extensive powers upon the
Senate. There is scarcely exercise OF
authority in which it does n,edisteiy Immediately
participate: il forms important, and in some respects
an Indispensable part Of each OF the three great depart
men's, Executive, Legislative aud judicial and is more
over the body in which is made eectua that share OF
power IN the Federal Organization wisely allowed TO the
respective State Sovereiguies.
Invested with such august powers, judciousiy re-
srcted and so safely adapted the good GO
vernment is wonder that the Senate is regarded by
the people oil the United States OF the best
III what they at least consider be- the wises the ccs
anu happiest political system in the world In fervent
wishes that 1t may long continue 10 bn regarded and in
conviction OF the importance Of ORDER proprey and re-
gu!"ry in its proceedings must all concur. 1t shall
DC an object oil my hghes, ambition Senator'S Join with
you, as Tar a' in lies, in efecng those desirable oh
ects and in ende avong realize the expectation formed
oil this body at the adoption OF the and ever
since confidently cherished, that it would exercise the
most efficient influence in uphoding the FEEDER al system
aud in pepetuatng what at the foundation and the
safeguard oil our county, welare-he union Of States
MIR. Benton presented the creden.l ais OF the Hon. Lewis
r. Linn appointed by the Governor Senator from the
state OF Missouri to supply the vacancy occasoned by
The death OF the Hon. A. Buckner. Mr. Linn attended
was qualified and took his seat.
The Hon. Samuel NJ Kean, Senator elect from, Penn
syman'a, appeared, was qualified. and took his seat.
The Vice President laid before the Senate memo
rial from the Government Directors the United States
which, motion Of Mr. Webster, was laid ON the table
and ordered 10 be printed.
The Vice President also laid before the Senate letter
from The Secretary oil the Navy, enclosing report oil
disbursement OF the contingent fund Of the Navy De-
parment Tor the last year; which laid the table
STANDING COMMITTEES
The Vice President having the standing or
der 10 be- the election OF the Standing Committees the
nate proceeded TO that duty.
For Chairman OF the Committee Foreign Relations
Mr.. wilkins received, oil the I'd ballot, &c votes; Mr.
Forsyth, Is votes.
whercupou, Mr. wilkins was pronounced dulv elected
Mr. Clay then observed, that il was necessary TO
decide whether the Senate should to the ee con
oil the Cha,rmen OF the several Committees first.
nue. TO ballot Tor tho other members of Committee he
motion that effect.
Mr.. King Of Alabama, said il made but little difference
what course was pursued He would only say that the
practice had always been different He believed the rule
had uniformly been TO choose all the members Of each
Committee in their order.
Mr. Chambers said he believed the practice had been
as as the gentleman from Alabama Mr.. Kngl has stated
He hoped, therefore, the from Kentucky would
accede to the usual course.
Mr. Clay said it matter Of perfect indifference to
him, and therefore he would withdraw the motion.
ME- Poindexter renewed the motion. He thought
would save some rOuse to choose the several chairnen
first and then there would be difficulty in filling up
the bodies OF the committees afterwards.
Mr. Benton asked the Secretary read the rule which
was done.
Mr. Clay. From the rule read il would appear tina,
the practice has been to choose the charen severay
and then the other members Of the committees, as at
first supposed.
The motion was then agreed TO.
The result OF the baong for the Charmen of the other
committees is follows:
Committee on Fnanee-Mr Webster, %, Mr. Wright
Is. Mr. Webster chosen.
Committee Conmerce.-Mr. Ssbee %; Mr. King
Of Ala. 10. Mr.. Silsbee chosen.
.. CSmmittee on MdnHfaetwes-Mr. FreInghuysen,
3d. MIR. Clay, Is. Mr.. Frenghuysen chosen
Committee on agriculture.-Mr. Brown had AZ votes
Committee on Military .9Gairs.--Mr. Benton had So
| votes, and chosen.
Committee on The .Miitia-Mr. Robinson had 43 votes
and elected.
Committee on .tdoal .AGaiys.--Mr. Southland had %
votes, and Dir. Rives is. Mr. Souhard chosen.
Committee on Public Lands.-Mr. Poipdexter had
% votes, and MIR. Kane 49, Mr. Poindexter chosen.
Committee on Private Land Claims Mr. X ane had
al votes, and chosen.
Committee Indian .afdirs-Mr White had Al
votes, and chosen
Committee C2dims-Mr. Bell had 20 votes and
Mr.. Brown III. Mr.. Bell chosen.
Committee on the Judiciary Mr.. CLAYTON had on
the "a ballot, I'll votes, and Mr. Forsyth u.s. Mr.. Clay
ton chosen.
Committee on the Post Offices and Post Roads-Mr
GrnDdy bad 13 yoiet, and chosen.
Committee on Roads and Canais.-Mr. Hendrics was
chosen.
and MIR. Clay III; Mr.. TomlnsoD chosen.
Committee on Revolutionary Clai,ns-Mr. Moore
had 3S votes, and was chosen.
Committee on the District Of Columbia Mr. Cham.
bers had Is votes, and Mr. Tyler 8; Mr.. Chambers cbo
Committee on The Contingent Expenses of The Senate
MIR. Knight had 81 votes, and was chosen.
Committee on Engrossed Bill. Mr. Shepley had a.
MIR. Robbins III; Mr.. Shepley chosen.
The Senate then proceeded 10 ballot for The remaining
members OF the several Committees plurality only being
necessary 10 choice. The result as follows:
Committee on Foreign Reiatons-aIessrs FORSYTH
Riyes, MaBgum and Sprsgue.
Committee on Fiaance--Messrs. Tyler, Ewing, Man.
gum, and Wilkins.
Committee Commeree--Msssrs King Wright
Wsggamao, and Sprsgue.
Committee on Ihanufaetures--Messrs Knight Prem
iiss, Morris, and Linn.
Mr.. Heudricks here moved an adjournment, which
was negatived and the Senate then proceeded with the
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