Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-31


substantially, II not literally He stated the House
that he felt II his duty say word in reference 10
the people OF Indiana inasmuch the resolution having
originated with the gentleman from his State and
inasrnuch two of his honorable colleagues (Nessrs
Ewing and Mccarthy had expressed belief that frauds
had been pcrpetracd in the transfer cf Indian reserya
tons it might he supposed that some of those frauds
had taken place in Indiana He said of the pcople f
nus state that he believed Purer and honest popu
iation did not exist in any State; that they were high
minded and honorable and that he had been ACQUAINTED
with mos if not ALL of the Indian Agents for the last
twenty years. aud he believed them to be honest men,
anu incapable operpetrating any fraud upon the Govern
ment, upon an Indian, upon individual These
were his remarks, and those who him would he
nou no DOUBT recognise them. In the report of them by
the omission of word two, he was made TO say that
inasmuch as "two of his colleagues had if frauds had
been perperated located them i'm that State he fell !,
ms duiy 70 say TINS much in defence ofbc people of In
diana The moment lac the report he detected the
mistake and immediately addressed TO the reporter
giving e very substances no the letter of hir remarks
as now stated by him. The paper for Monday Inc
presumed, had been made up before his note reached
inc ONCE and this caused the delay of its appearance till
th's morning Now, then, il seemed that his great of.
ience as he oppehendcd it, was that had dared
me gentleman constituents honest and high mind.
ed men lie seemed 10 claim the exclusive privilege of
cuogizing and defending his own constituents Mr. l.
had supposed that though the immediate representative
OF particular district, he ought TO have some interest
IN the state OF Indiana generally; and he furthermore
thought, that the State had claims upon himsele
nor did he believe he had violated any stated rule or
done any thing calculated invoke the bitter comments
that had been made. He would assure his honorable
colleagues ON his left and his right that he never
should have compained if they had thought proper to
compliment his the contrary they should
each and seyeraly have received in his opnon they
would have merited his sincere thanks
What Mr. L. had stated with reference TO his prevous
REMARKS ana the circumstances connected Herewith he
avered to be true and false and he could only saw
That whoever contradicted him. would himself be an in
dividuai who asserted flsehood He was aware that
ut was easy to be mistaken in that House as TO particular
words employed He did not intend in the remarks he
made to charge either of his colleagues with havin To-
Gated The perpctaton of the frauds referred to in India
ma, but he thought the honorable member from Mis-,
sisslPpi (Mr CagcD had taken to defend the
people OF his State Mr. L. apprehensiye that tbov
might be supposed by the House have originated in his
state lie ut loss to conceive wherein he had com
,teu any offence lie had nothing say for him
SELL lie could assure his Hon. colleagues however that
he thought and he had doubt the House thought
the remarks uncalled-for. MIR. Lane had corrected
them and corrected them timely and the corrrc
ton was published; and he could assure those cen
tlemen, that he should always avoid anv thing bv
uct WORD, or deed, calling III question their motives
er integrity or their attention TO the best interests Of
their constituents that he should never take pleasure in
casting the slightest imputaon upon them but should
always treat them with kindness and good fecng and
would ever be ready cooperate with them in any
thing and every thing they may undertake. calculated
TO promote the interest of their constituents the interest
ana prosperity of State and the interest and prospe
rly Oh the Union; and If ever he should be capable of
saying aught to reflect upon the character of his cos
tuens, he should feel himself unworthy of seat upop
tat hoor whenever he could bring himself TO travel
unnecessarily out of the way t. impugn their motives
he would do it elsewhere than in that House; he would
do 1T as gentleman ard not in manner to proect him,
sell with the splendid walls of that hall In conclusion
he could assure his honorable colleagues that he had
no such feeling towards them. He cnvcd them not
he reproached them not; but he ready to aid and as
sis heart and hand, and go with them in either pra
ing euB1oglzing, or serving the people of Indiana
hr. ok called Tor the orders of the day; which was
agreed to- ayes lO2, a. and the further considera
ton of the resolution stands over
The Speaker presented the following communications
winch were scveray laid the table and directed TO
printed
From the Secretary of War relative to tho condition of
a harbor in the Delaware river
VOfW Ia,
resolution OF the House of the - instant desiring in
formation in relation TO the paid to the different
States - ''''eN
From the Secretary of War, in pursuar 1870 reso.
luton r OIL, the 10Th inst, specifying the a
Tor completing the astronomical observations rlscl5
the Southern Boundary of Michigan.
From the Secretary of the Navy transmitting the re-
~ o. M heynods relative to certain Islands in the
Mr. Pearce said this report related subject of great
commercial Importance the country He mevcd that
1t be referred TO the Committee on Commerce. and flat
an extra number of one thousand copies be printed
Inc reference was made accordingly, and the motion
TO PRINT an extra number of copies according 10 the rule
OF me House, was laid upon the table for day.
Inc Joint resolution, introduced by MIR. f. Everett
from te Committee on the Library, directing gold me
da TO be struck at the Mint of the United States from
theaogina die, at the expense of Morgan Neville in
honor Of inc battle OF Inc Cowpens was read third
Time and passed
GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS plLL
louise then resumed the consideration of the bill
making appropriations for the civil and diplomatic cx-
amendment offered by Mr. Vance relative to the paw of
Custom house officers - P"9 "
MI. Vance supported his amendments at LENGTH and
went INTO tabular and documentary history of the OK
pehse OF the collection of the revenue since 1871 and
the gradual increase of the same
He was followed by Mr. Cambrelcpc who co,crd
IN inc general object designed be affected by this
amendment But hc conceived it was nproncr IN in
corporate It's provisions in the general appropriation bill
~ should form the subject of a separate bin Mr. G.
also explained the manner in which the gertjcmnn from
ono, (hr Nance had fallen into in some of his
tabular statements ~ no
Mr.. Sutherland followed on the same side oc H., ,
ucn, and stated the intention of the Commercial Com
Hlttce soon To BRING this matter before tie Housc
MIR. Fillmore also spoke at some length on fbe anend
mehl ana hnally offered amendment 20 the amend
men OF the gentleman from Ohio for his acoeniapcc
which was however declined
The debate continued by Messrs Pone pl;I
ward Williams, Gillet, and Harper.
MI Mckinley, called for the pre- yious otesor .b;c
however, was not seconded by the House
On motion of MIR. Wise
The House then adjourned
IN SENATE
~, 49, " edgcsday, Ja,,uGry %.
nc wee Ircsiucnt laid before the Senate commune
cation from the Commissioner of the General Land OF
nee In obedience TO resolution Of the Both ,na ro
curing copies of oaths directed bc administered 40 al
persons applying TO purchase public land; which was or
deIed to be printed, with 500 additional copies
MT lyler, from the Committee on the District of 70
umoia reported bill for the relief of James Young
without amendment. s'
Also bill for the relefof Bay f. CLARK. with almond.
ment. ' wen ""'c"u-
MIR Leigh, from the Judiciary Committee ,o which
was referred the bill from the House for the better rani
zation OF the District Courts Of Alabama rcnnrtc5 a.
same, with an amendment Wv
Mr. Poindex tcr, from tho Committee on p,l1;. -,
flf. Ia