Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-29


pend the rule # sgrced To, would be bra csolu
tions before the House
Nr Williams asked for the reading of the resolutions
ana they were, accordingly, again read.
Mr. Patton stated, in order he SAID 10 remove any
nsippehcnon as to his object that it his pur-
pose to ssk for the consideration of the resolutions n,
this time lie merely wished lay them ON the table
The question being then akcn, it deca.ed IA FOL.
lows cas- iu3 nays l09
SO the House refused To supcnd the Rle 90 nc IA NJ
low OF the reception Of these resolutions
On motion of Dir. Johnson, Of La. il was
Resoired That the Committee on Foreign Affairs l,,
instructed u inquire into the cxpcdcncy of providing
Tor the complete execution OF the sth Article If tb,
Florida treaty, so far it relates the claims of lands
between the Mississippi and Pcrddo Rivers ana tina,
tie report Of the late Secretary of State Edward ~
ingson, Esq, and The resolution of the Legislature of
louisiana IN relation to that subject, be- referred TO said
|ohniuec, with the documents in relation thereto.
presented at this session by order of the Senate
On motion of MIR. Muhlcnburg, it was
ReSo'rcd That the Committee ON the Public BUILDINGS
De instructed to inquire into the cxpcGncy OF procuring
such additional Statues may be necessary 10 co nl Ia
the original design of the Capitol and If cnployns
Luigi Iersico to execute tine same.
Mr.. Denny offered the following resolution which
under the rule, lies one dly:
ReSo'red That The Secretary of War Lc and he here.
by 49, requested to communicate to this House a state
incnt OF the amount paid annually, aud the price pcr
pound during the last five years for the Transportation
llarpcrs Ferry Baltin re- Washington Arsenal and any
other posts places in Virginia Maryland and Disric,
OF Columbia, to Psburg and other posts the Western
On motion of Mr. G;lmer it was
heSofred That the Clerk of this House lay before it. as
practicable any inrnai,Dn in his o;tcc men ,h
subject of certificate given by John Picrse Commits
sioncr OF Army Accounts the Ste of Georgia for the
sum oil I232:3 40 in l1So, fer payment made by the
State OF Georgia to its officers for Contamination and other
pay due them, together with the ina certificate if 4;
be in his office.
On motion of Mr Standifsr. it was
hcSofced That the Committee on Claims be instruct
ed 10 inquire into the cxpcdicIy of ALLOWING 20 S,,
hskrdse the amonn; OF his claim for moneys advanced
the agent of the United States and that the paners and
evidence, IN support of said claim be referred to said
Committee.
Mr. Lyon offered the following resolution, which was
rejected: 1865 Wa
Resotred That this House will! on Thursday. the 9Th
day oil February next consider and dispose Off bills rcla
ting to the Territories.
On motion OF Mr.. Murphy il was
HeSceea, That the Committee Public Lands be in
srnctcd to inquire into the expcdiency of amending the
act OF congress- passed the 23d Of NAY lSS cn.i-
tied ian acl for the relief of purchasers of the Public
Lands that have reverted for the non. payment of the mr.
chase money and the act on the same subec, n,sd in
june, lo2, as 20 enable the heirs legal
lives OF deceased persons to draw scrip on all forfeited
land Stock remaining in the of such deceased per-
saiS npon the heirs legal representatives of such do
ceased PERSONS giving Ietndng 59d 10 De approved
by the Register Of the Land Office in double the amount
OF tie scrip issued and under such restrictions as
may De thonght properand necessary, all where
the original certificates given to such deceased persons
have been lost or destroyed.
Mr. Lyon, by leave, offered the following resolution,
which agreed to
Resotsed That the Secretary of War be requested 70
furnish inns House, far practicable from the nor-
!
sesSu, 70 complete tue opening OF the Military Read
from Green Bay to Prairie u Chen in the Territory Of
hchiga so as to allow the transportation Of troops and
military stores thereon when necessary also an estimnt
OF tue expense required open n road from Saeana To
AlsckinSeG in said Territory, for similar purposes.
Mr.. Chiffon, from the Committee on Invalid Pensions
reported thc following resolution, which considered
and agreed 10:
Reso.red That Friday, the 9th day of February. be
sct apart and specially devoted to the consideration of
bills Tor the benefit of such individuals as are see kin
pensions as Invalid soldiers and in whose favor reDorts
nave been made from the Committee Invalid Pensions
Mr.. Beale from the COmmittecc on Invalid Pensions
reported bill for the relief of William Keller Read
twice and committed.
VIVA vocE ELEcrioss.
The House resumed the consideration Of The fllovin
resolution, offered by Mir Reynolds
~ hesored, That hereafter in all elections made by the
house OF Representatives, (or oiccrs) the votes shall
be given rtea uCee, each member his place naming
aloud the person for whom hc votes.
ne question being on the following amendment offer
ed by Mr.. Hardin
Provided that elections ordered by Joint Resolutions
OF the Senate and House of Representatives approved
" and signed by the President shall be conducted in
" manner and form by said resolution -
ldr. Peyton, who entitled to the floor addressed
the House at length the general subject and adyocat
ca the course OF DCa voting but proposed that each
Congress shall elect its Printer not at the close bat
III Tue commencement of its session. He concluded by
moving that the resolution and ndment be commit
ted To the Committee the Judiciary with instructions
to report resolution, which he sent TO the Chair CO.
Py OF which could not obtain in time for publication
ms debate was continued by Mr.. Pope, of kentucky,
and Mr. Fandcrpcel, of New York, who both advoca.
ed very warmly the principle OF voting rira roce The
latter gentleman coming to pause though without hay
ing concluded,
Mr. Bates, of Mass moved for the orders of the dav
ana asked the yeas and nays But the House refused 10
order them, and the motion was withdrawn
Mr.. Vandcrpocl resumed briefly; and having con-
Guided,
Mr. Peorce, Of r. spoke with animation in opposition
10 inc resolution but avCwed his intention for Mr.
Blair printer to tie House. being o1ed to it for
having defended the Administration.
Mr. Giiiet, OF N. Y. without deciding whether the re-
solution applied to the election of printer not, advo
Gated IT as an abstract rule on its own merits
MI Clayton of Georgia, opposed the resolution, as
ocing novel and unnecessary, intended TO effect pur
pose, and to be rescinded that was accom-
plishcd
Mr. Jones of Georgia moved an adjournment
On this motions MIR Polk demanded the yeas md navs
which, being ordered
Mr.. Jones Withdrew his motion and proceeded to adj
dress the House in opposition 10 the resolution which he
commended involved the mputation that the members of
The House were corrupt not to vote honestly with
out the curb of knowing that their votes would be- known
TO their constituents
IL being past four o'clock,
Mr.. Hawes inoYed the Previous Question.
But the House refused TO support the motion-A YES
rs, Noes so; whereupon,
On motion of MIR. Clay
The House adjourned.
POLITICAL.