Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-02-15
4 90 extending the general PEN

qure into the expectancy Of so extending the general pen
law a. to embrace within its provisions those persons
who were engaged In the Indian wars, down 10 the year
179s; and the amendment Of by Mr. boudin 10 appoint
committee inquire into the moral effects Of the pension
system upon the community, aud how far II ought to be
abolished or repealed.
cause Of further consumption Of time upon this subject
lie understood that the House xous to have Il dis
posed Of as many resolutions had been aud would be Of
fered for the consideration OF the House. He would
therefore waive his rgh, speak the subject the
understanding that no gentleman should continue the de.
bate.
Mr. Gimer said he wa. extremely anxious that the
mendment offered by the gentleman IRON Virginia,
should he discussed.
Mr.. Allen ZEN moved the pre- vons question wi h Wow
to ascertain the sense Of the House, the continuance
oil the discussion.
Mr. Mason Of Virginia. expressed wish tina, the mo
ton would be suspended till his colleague the mover Of
the amendment. should appear in his seat.
The motion Tor the previous question was seconded by
Mr. Macon demanded the yeas and nay, on the previous
question, aud they were ordered.
The question being taken whether the main question
should be put, was decided In the ara,ve-yeas 1885,
nays g..
The question was then taken on the resolution as sub
mi'ted by the member from Kentucky and determined in
the ALTERNATIVES; yeas ll9.
So the resolution adopted.
POTOMAC BRIDGE
Mr.. Mercer obtained leave to report bill from the
Committee Roads and Canals, authorizing the coDsr,c.
ton oil bridge the Potomac, and repeating all for.
mer acts passed on this subject; which read twice
VI. meh Hoveu that II should be referred the
Committee OF the Whole the ,tae of the Union as he
considered that committee the in which
measure was to be disc, SEED by which great saving was
to be cieced he also the report with bs
companyng documents, s. ould be printed.
Mr.. MckeDnsn remarked, thai he did not zee In his
seat the Chairman oil the Committee the District he
would state that the Improvement contemplated had ori.
gnsed with that committee, and he would move that the
subject should be referred to it.
Mr. Mercer dsclamed having any Intention of nch.
ing upon the fights Of any committee aud he explained
that he felt his duyas the Committee OH internal I'm.
Provemsnt were about to adjust their improvements TO
'nee the revenue OF the country; that as the
about to be undertaken involved he credby inform.
Ell. the large amount OF full three millions IL not five
mii'ons-to recommend the present PROPOSE ion which
womb only require $4,000 dollars sufficient every
reasonable purpose.
Mr. hcKennan said he had every respect for the Chair
man 1.-THE Committee Of Roads and Csnai but neverhe
Ies he could not why any views which had been sub
mited to that Committees 10 create such change in the
construction OF the bridge, could be considered by the
Committee In whom II originated, and after detailing the
proceedings taken by the Committee on the District to
effect the construction Of the bridge he desired that their
claim to have the subject before ihen should be recog
missed. e
Mr. Mercer remarked that the proc edngs had origi.
nailed IN consequences OF report TO the House by MIR.
miekhe, who mad, thereupon made an appropriation Of
Sixty thousand dollars Tor the repairs OF the BRIDGE and Of
twenty thousand dollars for purchasing the of the
company Nothing was however done, and the President
oil the United States had repor ed various MANS IN Con
gress lie was assured that the plan adopt
ell would cost fully FIVE millions complete it, as pro
posed IT, was, therefore, serious Atom whether
IL, Va
what was now recommended the expense of which would
not amount to years interest OF the 7. qued for
the other.
Mr. Chnn said II never the understanding of the
House, that the Committee Roads and Canals sbo,Id
have proceeded TO annu the that had made
for the construction of the BRIDGE and as there could NOT
De doubt that the Committee OF the District had under
all the circumstances the most appropriate jurisdiction
over the subject, he advocated it accordingly.
Mr. Mann OF New York, knowing the an xiety of the
House to proceed with the other important he
fore IT, and seeing that there such variety of opinion
on TINS subject, which likely occupy their time he
would move 10 postpone its further until 10.
morrow; which motion prevailed-ayes &c. nays r.
REMOVAL DEPosITEs.
The House resumed the consideration of the motion 10
refer the Report Of the Secretary of the Treasury OH the
depostes TO the Committee of Ways and Means-,Ie oues
uon being on the amendment submitted by Mr. Jones, as
n s"enament TO mat previously submitted by Mr. Nc
Duue VIZ 10 add to the motion for referring follow.
ing instructions to that committee nqure into the ex.
pedency Of dePositng the revenue hereafter collected in
Tue state Banks In the different States where the same i,
collected, in proportion their respective capitals paid
and TO prescribe The terms which the shall be de-
posted; and to report by bill or Otherwise"
Mr. Boudln, of Virginia, having the floor om the pre.
vous day. and said
Sir, before proceed submit few remarks and they
shall be but lew, the merits of the serious Que sion
which is now before the House, advert TO the re.
buke which in all due humility, received the other day
from my colleague, (air wise) Sir, he stated, and he
stated truly, that although MIR. Randolph was me mber
elect oil this Housetbat that fact had been formally
announced TO the House, Sir. not in the habit Of
taking any general remark whatever, to myself: but
when general remark is made and under such circum-
stances as will apply to no one else appropriately
myself. am compelled to do Sir, my colleague did
not as kindly suggest that the thing ought to be done
which another colleague (ir Archery most kindly and
IN the most delicate through another colleague
did suggest-'hat this ought to be done; and now rs il
has become my bounden duty, I must tell my COL
league, and this House, and through them, my consu-
ents the reason why Mr. Rsndaphs death was not here
announced. Fui, sir tell the reason why the
thing 20 kindly suggested, done, wiihou telling
what have already told my friends, and than one
what should say if done that thing
Here 1t becomes our painful duty 10 state, that Mr.
Boudn, after some momeus pause, observed TO tot.
ter and lean forward upon the desk from which he had
been addressing The House; he seized with an apo
pecic f., and although medical assistance was promptly
rendered, having been carried into the espanade and
bied, the vital spark had fed
The House adjourned on the in, slant.
WARRINGTON, Feb. IL.
The Hallofhe Representatives yesterday witness TO
one oil The most solemn and affecting that ever
surred in any Legislative Body.
Mr. Bouldln, distinguished Representative from the
state oil virginia having risen to speak the Deposiie
Question, had uttered but few sentences when he
observed TO fser in his Speech and, after entary
struggle. fell, and in JeW minutes expired!
The House, Of course, adjourned snrousy and
being OF Ne