Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-29

bin for The relief of Hiram A. Hunter; which was read
twice and referred to the Committee of Claims.
Mr. Moore asked and obtained leave to introduce the
following bills, which read twice;
bill for the relief of Elijah Simmons referred TO
the Committee on Public Lands.
! bill for the relief of Samuel Smith, Linn M hce
and Lemone three Creek Indans-referred the Com
bill for the relief of Susan arlowrefcrred TO the
Comm tee on Public Lands
Mr Naudain offered the following resolution, which,
on ms motion considered aud adopted:
hcsoired, That the Senate will, tomorrow at o'clock
proceed to the election of a Chaplain
MIR. Black asked aud obtained leave to introduce bill
supplementary 10 the act amend the act 10 establish
Judicial system, which read twice and referred TO
the Committee on the Judiciary.
MIR. Black also asked and obtained leave 10 Introduce
b, to amend the act for the relief of John Donaldson
ana others, which was read twice and referred.
Mr. Prentiss offered the following resolution which
lies over for considerations
Resored, That the Committee the judiciary be in.
ructeu TO inquire into the expedency of giving the
Circuit Courts of the United States original iurisdic
ton, exclusive of the District Courts of process and
proceedings prescribed by law for the repeal patents
Tor new aud useful inventions and and also
OF allowing appeal to the Supreme Court by writ of
Court IN any action brought for the violation or infringe
ment OF any right claimed under such patent
me senate proceeded TO ballot for the committee or
10 DC appointed ON the of the President
concerning the Ohio and Michigan controversy when
'ne ioiowins Senators were appointed:
MIR. benton, Mr. Wright, Mr. Clayton Mr.. Crittenden
MICHIGAN SENATORS
hin; Denton moved to take up the motion offered by
MIN some days since relative the admission of the Sc
majors from Michigan the floor
i ne motion being agreed to, ,..s
MT Benton modified the motion by submitting for all
I ai'er Resolved, an amendment embracing the sub
stance of the resolution to admit the Senator'S semi
the Northwestern Territory seats in which no had in
| serted the words !" the floor
On motion of Mr. Ewinp. he worls an H. a.
were stricken out - ''@ "'o'
, some remarks were made by Messrs. Benton linton
Ewing, Hendricks, Buchanan, and Goldsborouyb
MI; Hendricks moved TO amend the motion by striking
out all after the word " Resolved and inserting
Joh M .ne same courtesy be extended to the Hon.
Sohn Norve as spectator of the proceedings of the
senate as is extended TO other privileged spectators bv
the rules of the Senate" y
The The amendment was adoptcd-Ayes 90, Noes ls.
Ihe resolution as amended agreed to-
The resolutions lying the table, were then taken
up and adopted. ~
On motion of Mr. Webster the resolutions laid bv him
on the table. ~ P' id'u
The following bills were read second time and re-
| ferred: ~ ~ ~
bill for the legal settlement and adjudication of
i claims to lands therein mentioned -
bill TO authorize the President of the limited S,,,ss
70 ron and mark line dividing the Territory of the Unit
ed States from the State of Missouri
bill to improve the navigation of the Mss;ssn,; IL,
| the vicinity of st. Louis Fr "
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The House resumed the consideration of the motion
to reconsider the vote by which the memorial
DSic oil Columbia was referred TO the Committee on
the District of Columbia ~
MT Granger spoke at length in opposition of the
Mr. lngersol followed with some remarks in favor y;
adopting course which would have the tendency 10
quiet the apPrehensons of the South on this subject
and stated that he should, when it might be i'm order
otter the following resolution for that purpose
Resotred, That the holding of shares is RIGHT Glen rl
recognized by the Constitution of the United Ss,es
is thereby secured 10 the citizens of those States boso
pocy does not forbid it, as the Legitimate SUBJECT of in
osuuai property and source of political influence and
power; and all attempts interfere with or modest them
10 It's exercise of enjoyment mpolitic unconstitu
Mr. Mann, of New York, replied briefly 10 tho re
marks Of his colleague (Mr. Granger1
MT Robertson spoke in reply to the gentleman from,
TO the subject. '"' u 'a'ge III
r Johnson OF Louisiana, expressed his vie WIS brief
hi, Wise followed at eonsiderable length and in con-
% stated mat nothing would be satisfactory to the
SCUM snort OF vote declaring that Congress- had M
right, Under the Constitutions 10 interfere in anv n
nes, WITH slavery in the District of Columbia
MT WISE, IN the of his remarks ,vns callad q,
order'hy Mr. Turr on the ground thai he ', h 70
the subject before the House ' 'yohu
The Speaker stated that he considered the remarks q,
the gentleman net strictly applicable 10 the oncs,;on
lie had repeatedly inteTposed in this debate with
view TO confne gentlemen TO the snbiccf
before the House The debate however had
by the acquescence of the House and having taken co
VIDE range he did not feel liberty now to arres, n
MT beardsiey spoke at some length and before con-
ciudng, avowed himself To be favor of the nation 10
reconsider and of adopting resolutions by The
petition the table motion to reject ,n oe
TINS sort he intmaed that he should oppose as
| ing with the right Of petition
Mr. Slade to address the House bpi s,a,;po Al =,
ne was nucn exhausted by The long sitting asked the
mouse 10 indulge nm with adjournment In order Thai
he might express his views w
MT Cambreleng, by leave Of the House offered The
i1cwing amended BILL for the relief of the sufferers Inv
tne IRE IN New fork, stating that the Committee nfcr
consultation, had determined upon some alteral;ons
when they thought would render il more accenfab. n,
the Houso. 'eP'"oie 10
| The following is the BILL as amended.
Dill LOT tue relief OF the sufferers by fire in the Citv
of New York ~
whereas, various persons indebted TO the ITned
states Tor duties merchandise for which bonds ha
gwen WIN one or more snrees, payable the Col
nave suffered loss of property by the late conagraon
at that place: ~
! BE enacted by The Senate and House of Re1r,sc,,o
ees o. me united Stdtes Of 4mcrica Congyess dissent
0Sd mat the Collector of the Port Of New York no
ana ne IS hereby authorized he may deem bcs cac,
ated TO secure the interests of the United Stsss n, go
10 DC extended with the assent Of the surees
10 ali persons wac have suffered loss of propptv bv
aie cohagratIon at that place. the time of payment of
oohus heretofore given for duties aforesaid 10 me-
ous not exceeding an 1eeTdge Of three, four and 1--WE
years. from and alter the day of payment specified in the
pohusj OF 10 allow the said bonds be cancelled nnon
giving TO the said Collector bonds with ono or more
suees To the satisfaction of the said Collector for III,
sums OF the former bonds, respectively PAYABLE in
rage periods OF three our and five years from and cr
e Gay OF payment specified in the bonds TO be aken ,
csnceied as aforesaid And the said Collector Ia her,
y authoHzed and directed give up or cancel ali snc
Oonos upon he receipt of others described in fb;s not
Wch last mentioned bonds shall be proceeded with in
Az respects Ike other bonds which are taken BIO Co
iectoTs Tor duties due 10 the United Sates prcy;dcd
however That nothing in this contained shall extend
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