Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-03-13
U. 3. TwENTY.THIRD CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
IN SENA TIE, Monday, March 3d.


finished his speech, the Senate adjourn
ed. II
In the HOUSE, Monday, March Sd j
A great number of petitions, praying ioi
The restoration Of the deposiles, and a
re-charter of the II. S. Bank, and also
several OH the opposite side, were pre-
sentcd, referred, aud ordered to be prn-
ted. Mr., Gordon presented the resolu-
lu,ions OF the Legislature Of Virginia,
which were read, together with the fol-
lowing letter from Governor Floyd, to
the Representatives from Virginia.
Erecutire Department,
Feb. 18th, 1884.
SIR: In compliance with the request Of
the General Assembly Of the Common
wealth, it gives me great pleasure to
transmit TO you the accompanying reso-
luton adopted by that body, disapprov-
ing Of the recent act Of the President in
Withdrawing and Withholding the public
depOsites from the bank where they had
been placed by law.
This dangerous and alarming assump-
tion of power has already inflicted deep
and lasting injury upon the citizens of
this Commonwealth, which your efforts
and exertions in the Congress of the u.
States, it is hoped, will aid in alleviating
US far us practicable, and restraining the
disposition which the President has man
iiested TO extend his official authority
beyond its just and proper limits, which
he has 80 clearly manifested in his re-
cent interference with the Treasury De-
partment of the Federal Government.
asn sir, with respectful consideration,
your obedieM servant
JOHN FLOYD.
IN SENATE, Tuesday, March 4M.-
Several memorials on the subject Of the
deposites were presented. Mr.. Poin-
dexter, from the Select Committee on
the Rhode-lsland Election, made a Re-
port in favor Of the claim of Mr.. Rob
bins, and adverse to that Of Mr.. Potter.
Mr.. Wright, who dissenied from the re-
port, said that OF future day he should
present counter report. Mr.. Hill con-
cluded his speech on the subject of the
deposites, after which tho Senate went
into executive session.
In the HOUSE, Tuesday, March 4M.
MIR. Polk, from the committee ofways
and means, to whom had been referred
the letter Of the Secretary of the Treas
ury, and other documents on the subject
of the removal of the deposites, made a
long report, which he moved should be
printed, and pos, ,poned for consideration
till wednesday 10Th inst. The report
concludes with four Resolutions
lst. That the Bank OF the u. States
ought not to be re-chartered. Cd. That
the public deposites ought not to be re-
stored. Sd. That the State Banks Ought
to be continued as the places Of deposite
Of the public money, and that provision
ought to be made by law, for the regu-
lation ofthese deposises. And 4th, Tba,
a committee be appointed to inspect the
books and examine the oceedings OF
the Bank of the United States with pow
er to send for persons and papers, and
-unmon and examine " Illnesses on oath,
and toIeport the result of the investiga-
ton and the evidence to Congress, at as
early day as possible. The motion to
print and postpone was agreed to. Mr..
Binney presented report from the mi
nOrity of the committee Oh the same
subject, and 49, 900 extra copies of both
reports were ordered to- be printed. The
bill to provide for the settlemen mt OF Ger
tain Revolutionary Claims, was taker
up, and before any discussion upon il
the House adjourned.
INSE.NaTE, Wednesday, March 5ih.
Mr.. Leigh, Senator elect, from Vir-
sinia, in the place of Mr.. Rives, resign.
ed, appeared, was qualified, and took hi.
seat.
After some other proceedings the Sc.
nate proceeded to consider the resolu
tions, moved by MIR. Poindexter on Mon
day last. .s8 ..r.~. ... ....
That The Committee on the Public
Lands, be instructed to inquire into th'
circumstances attending the recent sale
Of the public lands in the State of Mis-
sissippi and Alabama. These resolu
tions also direct an inquiry into the man
tion Of the sale Of these lands was pro
mulgated and into certain iraudulen
practices alledged to have taken plac,
ut the sale. And on motion of Mr.
Grundy, they were also instructed TO in
qure into "the causes why usual publ,
notice of the sales was not given.'' o.
motion OF Mr.. Morris, the resolution
were so amended as to make the inquir,
general, and to extend to all the Ian,
sales in the United States. After seve
raj Intellectual attempts to amend the re
solutions were severally adopted.
The Senate then adjourned.
hMe HOUSE, Wednesday, March 5fh
Mr.. Wilson presented memorial fror
about 600 citizens Of Wheeling, Va.