Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-06-17

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and a, others differed from. other members: IL each
the principles he had laid dow for himself whether
right wrong in his rule he could certainly decide the
Would gentlemeu record II fact, that they
could not remember their principles He never
would take refuge from duty in Incidence or incOnsde-
| ration.
The difficulties here just such would in
court II the judges should be all the time talking instead
listening He had listened 10 all sug gesious doubt
Iul o both sides, aud prepSred decide up
them. Was not the Constitution law OF Kentucky
4 accessible! Were any materials for decision wanting?
The members were supposed have the requisite know
ledge; aud he did not doubt they had Argument had
covncug force; aud il elected truth: II often salts
fed gentlemen that the opinion was brought TO sustain
| indeed ialse matter; much was gained TO
truth. Whoever declared himself unable TO judge, stn
iihed himself. No case could be more simple in its
principles, however numerous might be the 10 be
examined. II il should be established, that, where dis
Puled votes numerous the House could decide,
any arilu might defeat his nIagonist by multiplying
such disputes Were the votes egally received le-
gallly rejected. That the first question. There
eight ia the polls: and uale.s II countescted
by evidstce, the polls must stand. II evidence
brought TO coun'eraet them that evidence be judged
oi as was elsew heress IL daily Judged Of in the
courts OF justice and hen ii had been weighed both
sides, the scale prepouderstng must be allow ed pre-
pouderaie The labor uight be large but industry would
su'moun, il: and the dniy Of The House compelled them
TO Undergo IT, How could they say impraciicabiei
Gentleman Of opposite views had examined the whole
testimony ans given The rrsas of their Investigations to
The House fhe ho"se GOULD hear both, add judge be-
tween them lie shouil blush TO vote for resolution in
the form OF that now proposed TO the House.
Mr. Sutherland protested himself to be ready to meet
luton. The House would not be sutiied by adopting it,
lie willing TO seek refuge where but where honor
led and that in the judgment Of the People They
were the highest and best power to settle the question.
They knew the parties and all the witnesses Two bro
theirs called HORNE swore opposite to each other; the
House could Judge between these Horines, but
the People could. In Massachusetts, they sent back
elections TO the People, again and again, till a deci-
cssn was had No doubt There woui,i be great Excite.
meni; but no injury would follow. Many minors would
| have OF age both sides. The candidates were
both honorable men, aud not afraid to face their cons'itu
As going through book OF evidence OF HOO pa
ges, aud weighing both sides this late hour out
the question Let the candidates 10 lack from county
county, and stump il together.
Mr. Wise said il would certainly take two PHILADELPHIA
lawyers TO settle tins Tor there opposite
sides The ,ain'y in this case, however, did let
u the Constitution the laws but in facts the case
Upwards oi 6C00 had poi!ed yet the ques
ton was reduced, according to gentlemen, differ
ence OF IL disputed votes. And to the Kentucky
law ITSELF there was not absolute certainty law
had reached the House this day which had been
heard OF before. But this aside there of
hctng testimony (Which rested comparative credbilty
OF which the House could not Judge. The certain
TIE most proper, the most republican mode settle the
question, was, TO send il back TO the People
Mr. Lincoln repudiaIed the idea of the decision being
impracticable difficult. All that be done
to lay down just principle, and then try the items
evidence by it, A great outrage had beer committed
the People and laws OF Kentucky. and il the duty OF
the House TO vudcate those rights Would the House
the very object in view Of that sheriff who
had iraudul.atiy withheld the pOllbook! whould they
become instruments effect his purpose, which
lea, the election OF Mr. Letcher! The Hodse bound
TO teach lesson that subject, which should
! repetition OF such an outrage.
| Mr. Mckay made some explanations, which were not
distinctly heard or understood
The calls tor The question loud and lumul-
tuoUs.
The resolution having been again read
The \ cas- and Nays upon IL ordered, aud being
taken stood as follows: Yeas ll3. Nays l09
! So the resolution agreed TO.
motion was then made TO adjourn, but was negayed:
| Ayes 100, Noes l03.
Mr. Mickey moved that the House now resolve itself
into Committee OF the Whole consider the resolution
which had just been agreed TO-
Alter examination of the Orders Of the Dsy 10 as
certain whether this motion could be received the
Chair declared himself in doubt, but inclined be-
lieve il was in order.
Mr. Marshall the question Of ORDER coniendng
,1N' 'he resolution commit the question disposed OF
The subject oil this election, tina, ceased be the Or
! der OF the Day.
| Mr. Evans insisted. that, having been committed, this
subject took lis place after all subjects previously commit
| ted
Mr. Clayton, Mr.. Mercer, and Mr. Wayne, having fur
,her spoken order,
Mr.. Wayne moved an adournment-on which question
iciers being demanded, the Ayes ITO, constituting
majority. So the House adjourned.
IN SENATE,
Thursday, June IL.
Mr. Tomlinson presented mortal sic ned by large
number OF Inhabitants Of the Lyme in The coun-
~ oil New London, aud Stale OF Connecticut, condo mu-
ing the removal OF The public deposes and praying that
Congress would speedily rechsr,er the National Bank
with suitable notifications, and replace the public funds
in its custody.
With several Of The memoralsis, Mr. T. said he was
acquained aud lac had great pleasure in saying that the
highly respectable, and entitled TO the public conf
dence-Iie memorial referred to the Committee on
Finance, aud ordered 10 be printed.
| MIR. McKean presented memorial from sundry ci-
zens OF Chambersburgh, Pennsylvania. rem, nsrating
against renewing the paen, OF John Ames for prove
men' IN the machinery Tor making paper which laid
on the table
Mr. Webster presented the memorial of 937 citizens
and electors OF TOmpkns County in the State OF New
York The memorial, he said short to the pont
This memorisi also was ordered to be printed.
MIR. SoutharL, from the Committee Naval fairs TO
which had been referred the memorial OF John White and
others, owners OF the Island OF Key West praying remu.
neia'ion Tor the occupation Of the IsIaad by Commodore
Porter made report thereon referring the whole sub
Ject othe Secretary Of the Navy.
Mr. Southland lTon the Committee reporteda hill
to regulate leamboats navigating waters; which was
read and ordered 10 a second reading
MIR. Webster, from the Committee On Finance r, ported
tie bill fom tlie House making appropriations Tor the ci.
vii service OF the United States for the year 1894 with
sundry amendments and moved that the nts with
Senate; which motion carried.
Mr. Chambers, from The Committee on the District of
Columbia, to which had been referred the memorial of the
City Of Washington reported bill granting the sum of
10000 dollars annually, for three years. be expended
under the direction OF the Mayor and Boards of Aldermen
and Common Council Of said Ciy tow ards the extnyui.b
men' oil Interest 90 its public deb which was read and
ordered 10 a second reading
The resolution Of Mr. Wright, providing pay and mile
age for The Hon. Elisha Potter, while attending during
Tie contested election OF Senator ION the State of
Rhode Island, wss taken up, and, on motion Of MIR
Clay, postponed and made the of tie day for TO-
|
hr. wilkins, On leave. and in pursuance OF noice
gVeninrodueeda joint resolution providing the pur-
chase OF csrldin number Of copies OF Elliot's Di-
Pomauc Code; which read aud ordered to second
reading.
Mi CLAW submitted The foil