Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-27

The bin concerning the gold coins of tho United States,
aud Tor other purposes; and
The resolution giving the rgh, Of way through the pro-
perry oil the United States Hsrpers Ferry, 10 the Win
chester and Potomac Rail Road Company.
MIR. Swift submitted the following resolution. which
| was considered aud agreed to:
RtsOfred, That the Committee on the Jn;e;,rv n. IN,
structed TO inquire into the expeienry OF allowing 10 the
late Judges Of the Supreme Court OF The Territory o, Mi
ka" eo"pen'son Tor Increased services required by
acts OF congress, passed during their continuance in Of
ice.
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Al one O'Clock, the Senate proceeded to consider the
bill making appropriations for the dploms and civil
pendi'nres OF the Government. Tor the year 1884.
question De ng on concurr'ng IN the amendment Of
he COMMITTEE oil the Whole, roscering the Documeuta.
| ry History OF the Revolution
MIR. Southland moved TO strike out the endn,pt and
10 substitute the following word
The amendment OF Mr. Soutl,ard was 10 make n, NJ,
preparation. wi bout interfering with the contract aud in
srucm"g Tue Secretary OF State, 10 institute an inquiry
INTO Tue character oil the contract, &C., during the re.
cess 49,
lne discussion was renewed on this motion. by Mr.
Southland, MIR. Forsyth AMI the Yeas ard NAYS being la
ken, the question ecdsd In the affirmative as o,ow.
Yeas %, Nays 20 90 ''"'"s
| Yeos-Messrs. Bell, Chambers, Clay. CLAYTON. Ewing
rrehnshuysen, Kent, Knight, Leigh, Moore, N autain
poinaex,er Porter Preniss, Preston, Robbins Silshee
Gun ~ oonhar', spasue' SWIM, Tominss0, Tyler, wag
-Ndys-Messrs. Benton, Bib, Blark Brown Calhoun
Forsyth Grundy, Hendricks, Hill, Kane King OF Ala
NImg Of Ca Linn Msngum, Msrs, Robinson, Shepey
iaiimadge, White, Wright-20.
Mr. Clayton moved 10 amend the BILL by introducinp an
appropriation Tor the Delaware Breakwa,er.
Alter some remarks by Mr.. Clayton Mr. Webs.cr Mr.
Naudap' Mr. Clay, in the OF which the impor
lance oil the amendment universally admitted; but il,
was suggested by Mr.. Webrer that the motion should lie
over unit should be ascerane9 whether the Harbor Bill
would be passed b. the other House. Mr. CLAYTON on
Tie assurance OF Mr. Webster, that he would not Mace
VIC 4n gu. OF me reach Of amendment withdrew his pro-
posiuon' giving notice that he should -!norrow re-
passed. - - >' W
Mr. Chambers gave notice. that circumstances had oe
/ lor
new the proposition which he suggested on Saturday to
''ks out The salaries for the Cabinet Ministers not nom
Mr. Preston moved the amendmen, made by Mr. Bib
COMMITTEES TO appropriate 400 dollars recording the
opinions OF the Supreme Court.
There was some discussion on this motion in which
Mr.. Preston, Mr. Bbb Mr. Chambers, Mr.. Smith, Mr.
Siay'on MIR. Forsyth, MIR Ewing Mr. Shepey, and sir
cuhuy look part; alter which the question vas taken and
The amendment was rejscied-Yea, Is, Nsys27
MT Clayton moved further md the bill by adding
an additional section providing the pay and mileage Of
the Hon. Elisha r. Potter while at ending here n
the election OF the Hon. Asher Robbins as Senator fon
Rhode Island Mr. c. said he made this motion under in.
would vote against il himself
The amendment was supported by Msssrs Wright md
hsne' and opposed by Messrs Poindsxer and Spiague
MIR. Webster moved TO amend the amendment so "a n
provide only Tor the travel Of Mr.. Potter to the seat Of
government, and his attendance Of one dav until Air
Robbins was declared the sitting me n,bet which h,vin,
been rejccied-ayes l6 81, the question occurred
on the original amendment of the Con,nit,e. and II ga.
aaopted-yess 20 nays 49, as follows:
| Ieds--Messrs Benton, Bihb, Brown Chambers Gru,-
ny, Hendscks Hin Kane King OF Ala, Knight Linn,
White, wilkins, wright-20. ''''''
.Wdys-Messrs. Black, Clay, Clayton Ewing, FORSYTH
risnnGnuysen, Kent King OF Geo. Leigh Mspgum
SPrague, Tomlnson, webser-I9.
Mr. Robbins Of Rhode Island present. but declined
vo:ng
Mr. White submitted an amendment spproptiating one
thousand dosrs TO he paid 10 the legal OF
e ia'e VILLAIN Wr Tor professional services rendered
Lar in ElNrta a
nidoama: his amendment alter some remarks from
Messrs white and Webster, agreed TO.
Mr loindexer then ed the MT ~ hich he
moved in Committee OF the Whole making obligatory ON
me Government pay the appropriations notes at par
vae al the place where they paid aud asked for The
yeas and hays, which ordered.
The question was then taken, and ecided as follows.
fcds-Nessrs Bib, Black, Chambers, Clay CLAYTON
Ewing. Frelnghuysen. King Of Georgia, Knight Man.
gum, Naudain, Foindexter, Porter, Prenlis. Robbin
s.lsoeS; Smith Souhad, spregue, TOmlinson, wsgga-
Nays Mes.rs. Benton. Brown Forsyth, Gtundv. Hen.
gnsks HIii, Kane, Kent, King OF Alabama Linn Morris
P's;ton, ShePey. White, Wilkins, wrigh,-I6
Mr. Chambers then moved TO amend the bill nv en-
upon The bill making appropriations pub
lie buildings. He stated his conviction that in s seus
rate Iorn, this bill coul,l not pass this session.
hr ebser opposed the ion not being willing ina,
me general bill should be made carry every m
load, which could not move in any other direction.
Aer some remarks from Mr.. Porter 10 the same n,-
port the question put first clause OF the iii
ana rejected The amendment then withdrawn
nl. Nooo'ns moved to amend the bill, by introducing
an appropriation OF 800 dollars for the
the Treasury So
Inc proposition was opposed by Mr.. Webster becauss
II had been considered aud dsapproyed by the Committee
on NANCE not but that the officer very mer orious
anu praseworhy, but that the precedent might be pro
oueVe oil numerous claims OF similar character for pas
aud fnture services. 70
Aier some short discussion, the motion was negstived
va motion OF Mr.. Webster, the bill was then postpon.
ed, ana made The special order for Tomorrow
i "iikl0s gave notice, that he should on to-morro,v
aer The reading of the Journal move the Senate IN on
INTO The consideration OF Executive business o.
lhere being loud call 10 now Mr. wilkins sa;l
'a H'hongh he should prefer going into Executive scs-
SION Tomorrow, he would, in pliance with the general
wren, move that the Senate proceed TO the
| lion OF Executive business
The motion was agreed to-sycs %, noes 10
lhe Senate then proceeded 10 the consider Of Fxe
culIye business; aud, after the doors were opened
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Mr. mitchell moved the following resolution, which
lies days ~
Resolved That The Secretary of War be directed to
communicate 10 tins House the several reports OF the Board
Of tisiters TO the Military Academy Tor the present
MIR Chinn from the Committee on the District rspor,
ca me following resolution, which disagreed to by the
House - - - VIZ
Ra'olUed That the bills on the Speakers table, report
ca ny be committee on tho District of Columbia shall
be the special order for this day from and after ~ oeock
Mf. Polk 10 that the rule by which This d,v
was set apart for the presentation of memorials and neil
ons should be suspended at O'clock al which hour The
rouse should resume the coDde ration of tile hill 10 ro
gnate the terms by which the depoes are 10 be held bv
the State Banks. ~ -
Mr.. Denny wished to have the Harbor and For,i6c.
uon bills taken up and with that view, called Tor dyi
sion OF the question: and Tor the Yeas and Navs on ts
lie h.y