Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-03

IN consequence OF tx being n ter too late period
OF the session IL then fully discussed, and hld
passed the Senate without dvison. lie stated that
there were three titles embraced IN the billtlosc of
the Marquis dc Miison Roug OF Baron Bastrop aud of
the heirs OF WiathFp. The Ohrct the bill he stated n
be mercly have the decision these titles submitted o
ofaw, in order that fthey were adulicafcI 10 c
pau inc ands might be- gwen up, and II good the hold
ers might have valid titles. He explained the nconyc-
nence to the State of Louisiana OF large portion of
her lands being covered by cains which were held
IN dispute, and consequently could be securely occupied
considering that strict justice required decision BY
court OF law on the validity of these titles he hoped
ment. - f'F
Mr. King Of Alabama, made few observations in
epiy IN winch he advcrted TO the great importance of
the interest involved in this bill and the necessity Tor
clear understanding of the subject there was any
acton upon IT. Some of these grants were of doubtful
character and was necessary Ieadni,ted
the Importance of the adjustment the claims to ouisi
u. u'sired delay only for the purpose of dcvsing
soc octter mode OF settling the business believing that
better could be devised.
Mr. Porter replied that hc should be glad if any bet
ter could be named. But he regretted that he could
not consent to postponeincnt Ii the bill were most
poned now for few days, the instance of the ce-
man from Alabama, he might the end of that time b,
jus. III inc same condition, and might require another
Postponemcnt and thus the passage of the bill at this
session would be endangered lie knew of no better
,oue "nicn could be adopted than trial by law. He
inhmated that the wisdom of the gentleman from Ala
paiu OF Oh any other man, could not devise Il mode
winch would prevent final decision of this ouc ston Inv
nSourt OF Law The question was only one as To- the
une Ii the occupants not secured in their i,Ses
ot inc lnyaidty OF those titles declared under the au
hofy OF Congress- individual suits would be instituted
ana the decision must thus be submitted to judicial tr
p9nai lie suggested that the prescribed y this
D was the one which would be the most advantageous
10 te government He stated that it was not to bc p,
suued that he was in favor of the claims for h, had NOT
, up any opinion ON that subject but lac desired tia,
c Sa'e oil Louisiana should be freed from the inconyc
ehee TO winch At was subjected by the unsettled cond
ton IN. which they stood.
MIR King, Of Alabama, moved 10 postpone tbc frtbcr
consideration of the BILL and make il te special order
for Monday next $3.50 '
Mr. Pondexter urged some reasons against the mo.
tion admitting that, If he pcten,,n from,
TiuolHa only desired postponeinent TO enable him To
obtain competent knowledge of tho subject he sIonid
make no opposition. But lac suggested the proprety of
congress coming to early decision This bill had
peen frequently passed. and he did recocct that
h3d ever been rejected The principle which i, rest.
cd was confined within nutshell BY the treaty or
LOUISIANA the States agreed TO confirm all grants of
nd which had been made in conformity with the laws
ana usagcs OF Spain. No commission had been establish
Gu win powers to confirm these grants, which lie over
ior aoJuuic9tion, and in the mean time the occupants
nave no utes He then referred to the facilities hicll
inns unsettled condition of the claims presented 10 spe
culaors 1t was very desirable have their titles re-
ierred to the decision of the courts of law so bot b,
question might be finally brought before the Supreme
Court and thus set at for If the title were adj
jgea 70 De bad the parties would then have be de-
HiN91 o ue lands forever and they would revert TO
e United States If not the owners would be able to
give valid titles. - 49, "
House, and unless the gentleman from Alabama desired
20 make up ms opinion, he should oppose any post
The motion TO postnone was tbo,, ,o-..;...s -,
division i"''"'
ne Dlii was then reported without amendment and
o'"'ie1 10 DC engrossed and read third time
49, FRENCH sPoLIArIoNs
, The Chair then called the special order being the
French Spoation Bill; when
Mr. Webster having expressed his WILLINGNESS to he
governed by the convenience Of the gentleman from
dlodc Island Mr. Robbins) who was entitled 60 the
hoor, whether e should urge the L on to-day or NOT
On motion of Mr.. Clayton
me Senate proceeded to the consideration of Execu
tive business.
Ailer some time, the doors were re- oncneA who,
me following resolution submitted by Mr. Hendricks
was considered and agreed to:
Rosofced, That the Secretary of the Treas,,ry no III
reced TO communicate to the Senate the report of sur
Sey made under authority of law of Congress- fixing
State Of Indiana ' - '-'e
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
\, reutons and memorials were presented this day by
NessTs' stewart Me KEENAN,, and Burd, of Pa; Fulton
and Mercer, of Virginia. Chiffon of Kentucky; Tbomn
son: Patterson, Sloane. and Crane, of Ohio Ewing of
Indiana Murphy, Of Alabama; Sewer Of Arkansas and
White, of Florida.
Mr. Clayton, of Georgia, remarked that Ae yesterday
presented the memorial from the Legislature NJ Gori
asking an appropriation for deepening the channel over
the brunswick Bar and had it referred to the Committee
on Naval Affairs He now moved to discharge that
COMMITTEE from the subject, and to refer the Com
mittee Commerce. -
The motion agreed to-
The following resolution offered Yesterday bv Mr. So
'iep, was taken up Tor considerations:
heSotoed, That the President OF TIE United States be
ie,uos,Su li nor deemed Incompatible with the public
al1resD 10 negotiate with Spain for her right and title
70 me country lying between the Sabine and Red Rivers
IN Arkansas Territory.
Mr. Sewer said he ought perhaps, TO explain the OBJ
Ject OF the resolution. Mexico had no moro RIGHT 10
any part OF the tract of country between the Sabine and
Red Rivers than she had 20 Cuba BY what title did sb
mold NJ True, she had her agents into the connfr
TO take possession of and settle it. but was an ac Of
uslrpaton on her part
'oe offered the territory 10 those citizens of the United
states who would desert their own country nav t,vcs
ana swear allegiance to the Government of Me xico and
embrace the Catholic religion. This he said reminded
MN OF inc offer which the Devil made to our Savour az
an ihe Kingdoms Of the Garth if lac would agree 10 fall
dowh and worship him; for Mexico had as little title 10
the lands thus offered as Satan had TO those which b
showed fren the top Of the mountain Tle snbict Inc
llogght ought not to be lc any longer 10 negotiation
as ue pretensons of Mexico unfoundcd and AT |
inc same time, very injurious to cur interests
lie recolected when time back a certain die
ngushed man in Mexico, opened an Office in this terri
ana issued land scrip, swearing in those who receiy
ia ~ as good subjects OF Mexico Our Governor who
ne remarked, very good Governor found il ncccs
gary 10 harangue these Ecope. They had resisted e
atempt oil tho sheriff to collect taxes from, then, T
Governor tod them they should pay the taxes tlat The
laws Oh the territory should be- enforced ainonS them
ny an armed FORCE, and that all those who were arrested
sohers, pnt as traitors This had the proper Of
rect and Tor the tame removed any difficulty e yap
ca tne Government tn put stop tic negotiation with
mexico on the subject, and settle the matter with SDuin
TO whom the territory belonged
Mr. - " Adams, afcr calling for the reading of The
resolution, remarked that it one which be Hos,s
ought not to adopt without mature consideration n
would involve an admission the part of this GoyeYp
nent That Spain is Interested in the Territory Of Mex1o
ana IMPLY doubt whether the Government Of Mexico
was independent.
The resolution requested the President # The I;td
States TO negotiate with Spain for a portion OF fiq cn,
tnen where the title Of Spain az oil inc world Lroogs
mas ioDg since ceased In what situation would ibis