Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-05-27
Wednesday, May 81.
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mf. eoser said lie had several memorials TO present
70 me senate from different parts OF the Stale Of New
York he frs, from the county Of Otsego and was
adopted at meeting Of two hundred and fly or three
huhued delegates, OF the several townships that coun-
~ The meeting composed Of those who are oppos-
ed 10 he powers assumed by the Executive its recent
This memorial forth that Otsego is one of The arv
est and most popuous counties in the State; that its re-
are the fruits oil agriculture and the products Of
manufacturing Industry Beyond the extent OF domestic
consumption these fruits and products the memoas
esr;" sle" v'rs;s', rhey ssS -
debts the mechanic bnd the product ct
his asor, the farmer longer obtain a reasonable
price Tor his agricultural products and the
obliged TO curail his business, elinquish
employment.
They say, sir, what all admit to be true that upto
the time when the Executive ineriered with
oil the public money, tho United States enjoy sound
safe, and most currency, and that that n,ee
renee II u.s. and nothing else, which has caused much
arrangement and so much distress They had strong
hopes Of immediate relief from Congress, until they
the decision OF the other House. and they
pect rebel from no other quarter
Another memorial sir, which have the honor pre-
sent, from the village OF in the county of
Munroe. am informed sir, that it adopted at a
meeting OF the citizens OF that village, without distinction
OF party is numerously signed and states, with clear
ness and with strength the effects OF of CO.
vernment on the happiness and prosperity OF the country
They refer, in proof of these eecs (and they to
them with pain,) 10 the fallen value OF all the principal
articles OF domestic produce;
To the decline of the value of real estate, both in the
county, and in The village;
To the impractcabliy Of obtaining loans
on bond and mortgage;
from 20 10 40 per cent
To the inability of the Bank TO make necessary dis
counts;
To the suspension of anuacturing business;
To the suspension Of commercial condolences and the
complete siagnaon in almost every branch OF industry.
These sir, the painful proofs which the citizens
OF Brockpor REFER justify their sentiments in regard
to these recent political acts of the Executive power
And, sir there any man. acquainted with the real state
oil iac VINO VIII stand up here, nOD, and undertake
ganssy these proofs?
The other memorial sir wh;ch the signers Of it have
fla hapn tafrt,et 10 tI~
freeholders and inhabitants Of the OF Ptsiod,
the county OF Musroe These memorass express their
opinions the questions which agtae the country,
in manner which shows that they well understand those
questions. They show that the distress Of the country
does no, arise from any extraneous cause; they show
that il is not chargeable 10 the Bank but they trace it
directly TO the interference OF The Executive with the
rpblic deposites and the national currency.
Mr. PRESIDENT these numerous memorials coming be-
fore US daily rom vrrious paris OF the great State OF New
York, from her Cities her countless and her villages show
ing so much intelligence, much just conception OF tie
true causes Of the counry's distress, and animated
spirit in opposition to recent assertions OF Executive pow
may be received, verify believe as auguries of
the decision which the People OF this important State
will make, when they shall next exercise their power
through their rights OF suffrage and shall speak the lam
guage which becomes them, lreemen who know their
MIR Ewing said he sc %i,! dRasyin ssJ them
from the citizens Of Athens (Oho) The subject OF
the general condition of the country, which ordered
printed with the names He now added 10 the list
similar papers from other townships in the
ty, which adds seventy three those already pre-
sened ALSO said Mr. E. avail myself of this occasion
10 present the Senate, other memorials from dihe
parts of the State of Ohio, the all absorbing
subject The from Huron county, which lies in the
Northern part OF the State, touching the Lake shore
The other from the county Of Green, in the Miami val
ley They concur in stating that general pressure pre-
walls in the money Of the country the fall of
prices, and general pecuniary embarrassment They
state their belief that these evils occasiOned by tho
removal OF the public deposiles from the Bank OF the
United States; that the affairs OF the country cannot be
successfully conducted without National Bank, and that
IL essential the credit and quiet of the country that
the dsPoses be Tesored and they pray for the restoration
OF the deposes and charter OF the Bank, with suila
BILE notifications. need not say 10 the Senate, that
entirely in the opinion oil the memoalss, and
greet that hold ont TO them prospect hope that
their wishes will be regarded by those who hold the
power Of the nation in their hands.
MIR. Mexican presented the proceedings and Resolu-
lions OF public meeting Of The citizens of Susguehan-
nah county Pennsylvania, highly approving the
OF the Executive; and the proceedings OF public
ing held in Luzerne county, in the State uDequI
vocaIly condemning them: both OF which were refer
red, and ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. Leigh and said, he bad been requested TO pre-
sent the memorial Of large number Of citizens of Jefer
son county, Virginia, on The same subject on which
vast number OF memorials had been laid on The table,
the number Of which destined greatly increase.
This memorial he sold, had the merit OF being very
else, and concluded will prayer to which he trusted
every in the country would respond They
ly pray, said he, that Congress, laying aside all party
feelings, will adopt such measures as will give speedy
lief TO the counry, and thousands Of fellow
citizens from the caaniiies that oyerwhem them.
| The memorial then referred TO the Committee
| Finance, and ordered TO be printed.
| Mr. Clay presented six memorials from Huntington
county, Pc nnsylvsns also the proceedr es of large and
respectable NEE citing OF the citizens of Doyesiown, bucks
county in the STATE; also, memorial from sundry
citizens OF Seneca Falls, New orksl complaining of
great pecuniary embarrsssmeDs which they attribute 10
ie removal OF the public deposes from The Bank Of The
United States, and praying Congress 10 adopt measures
/ for their relief.
Mr. Clay accompanied The presentation Of these
rails i appropriate remarks, and followed in
debate by Messrs Forsyth, Webster, Tyler Benton and
Leigh; alter which, the memorials referred, and
dered 10 be printed.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE % REPRESENTATIVES,.
KENTUCKY ELECTION.
Mr.. Marshall resumed his remarks in reply 10 the
gumcnls Of MI Jones, and in support OF the claim Of Mr..
fletcher.
| Mr. Clayton and Mr.. Hardin having followed, at
| length, The same side.
Mr. Gilmer called for division Of the question the
amendment have ii taken the FIRST paragraph,
VIZ
"Resoped, That all The legal votes which receiv
ed in Lancaster, Garrard couniy) whilst Morris Grant
Esq acted az one Of the Judges the first morning Of
the election n August last should be taken into the est
mate in aseeriaining the result OF the election"
MIR. Boon asked that the question should be taken on
that part Of the amendment which proposes 10 strike
out"
Mr.. Hubbard, tho Speaker pro tenn, said this not
In order
Mr. Grain<ealled for The Yeas and Nays the ques-
ton, which having been ordefed
Mr. Jones 10 reply 10 The arguments adduced in
favor Of the amendment proposed by Mr Banks. a. sub
sute for The resolution reported by the Committee, de-
clarng that Mr.. Moore entitled 70 The seat for the
5lh Congressional District
E Mt Hamer then obtained the floor and moved an adj
. | ioufnmenL Thereupon
, The House adjourned.
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