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

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The debate went on-Messrs Mckinley and Miller
and Briggs opposed il.
able ' ~
Mr. Love TO move adjournment, which prevailed
Monday, January 20
IN SENATE.
Mr Upton presented additional documents in sup
port OF the claim of James and Samuel Smith Which
were referred TO the Committee the Judiciary: and
presenteda pctition numerously signed by citizens al
e State OF Indiana, praying for the establishment Of
posiJ which was referred 10 the Committee on
the Pos, Office ard Post Roads.
Mr. Upton, from the Committee on Claims report
ed uniavorably on the petition of Rogers and Bond
ana ON the petition of the United States Marshal for the
table - ~
Mr. Tyler presented the petition of the heirs Of Robert
Ii. Carter of Virginia which was referred 10 the CON-
mtee ON Claims also the petition Of James p BARLEY;
referred to the Committee Finance and the petition
OF the stockholders of the Patriotic Bank of Washington
District OF COLUMBIA. praying for re-charter; which
was referred to the same Committee
Mr. Moore presented the joint resolution of the Ieq;s
,aure o Alabama asking for an additional portion of
the pubic domain to aid the State in its system of inter
nal improvements referred to the Committee on Public
Lands, and ordered to be printed.
On motion OF Mr. Clayton. the Committee ON the In
dietary discharged from the further consideration of
the prts'ien OF Noah Brown, aud the heirs Of Adam
Doy'a and To petition OF Ludwig Ludwgson citizen
OF New Orleans praying tobe allowed TO introduce slaves
into the United States from OF the British West In
dia Islands
lies on ;le table day.
Rcsoiccd, That the Committee on the Judiciary he in
struc"d to inquire into the propriey of making sua.
bic appropriation 20 aid in the erection of Conf
now IA progress, IN Madison county, Alabama in order
70 provide for the proper accommodation of the District
Court OF the United States holden at that place
Mr.. Leigh, from the Committee on Revolutionary
Slns to which had been referred te petition of john
Fitzpatrick reported bill for his relief which was read
and ordered 10 a second reading.
Mr.. Leigh, from the Committee ON Revolutionary
iunis made uniavorable reports the petitions the
hcirs OF l. Morgan, of Robert Fcira and the heirs of
Urah Forrest.
Mr. Robbins, in pursuance Of notice given asked and
obtained leave and introduced the following Joint reso
luton which read and ordered TO a second rcadng.
RcSotced, That the Secretary of the Senate be- and
hereby is authorized to furnish the Senators who have
been elected since the last distribution of the Register of
Debates. published by Gales * Seaton and who have
Hke or shall take their seats in the Senate during the
present session, each with copy Ct said work
MIR; King, of Alabama, from the Committee on Mill
tty AlNs, reported bill making appropriation of
$iO0O0O for additional Geiences of the CITY of Baltimore
Ia the State OF Maryland; and bill making an appropria
ton for the purchase of lot of six acres Of land adoi
ing Fort AcIlenry at the mouth of the Patapsco for the
use or the United States; both of which were read and
ordered to Il second reading.
posi- REPORT
MIR Ewing, from the Committee on the Post Office
ma r9st iioads made Report, the reading of which
called for
The reading of the Report was commenced bv MIR
Ewing and continued by Mr. Southland
at four o'clock, Mr.. Clay moved that the Senate adj
3ur stating Thar there was considerable portion of this
Report winch had not been read and that counter Re-
port would be presented. He excused himself for not
making his promised motion that the Senate 90 into the
consideration Of Executive business which he had in
tended to make bat for the interruption caused by the
reading OF tins Report Which had put it out Of his
power.
The Senate then adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
, MT. fluInmer stated that he voted, Saturday in
the negative on The motion tolay the Resolution in favor
OF cru race elections the table that bis name did
not appear OH the Journal lie moved that his vote be
recorded, which ordered.
MIR Ashly presented the petition Of Mrs MARY Nc
kea, widow Of the late Colonel Mcea of the % Rcgi
mcnt Of Artillery praying in her destitute situation re-
ci IN consideration of the important public services of
FRENCH RELATIONS
Mr. Patton asked the consent of the House to submit
the following resolutions which were read:
RcSorcd, That the Committee on Foreipn Aiairs IN
winch was referred that part Of The Message the Pre-
sden which concerns relations with France be IN
sFue'el to repor. the following resolution to the House:
Rcsored That the claims OF citizens for reparaon
from France, provided for in the Treaty Of the 4th Jnl
1881 rest upon the strongest ground right and Justice
and their validity and have been rendered neon
tcsuoe as between the two Governments by that con.
ycDtion
Rrsocod That the idea ofacquicscing in the refusal Of
fnnce tocxceue the treaty Will not be entertained bv
any branch of this Government and that ,yc oIrbf T.,
insis and have right to expect, that France win not
persist in the failure to comply with the engagements
made in that treaty.
RcsoCed That as the King Of the French has in some
OF the most recent communications which have ,assoJ
between the Ministers Of the two Governments given
10 have the treaty carried into effect has declared his
intention 70 present the bill for that purpose as SEGA
as the Chambers can be assembled, aid his dcfcrui.
nation To use every exeftOu in his power 10 obtain tic
appropriation, the bill heretofore rejected i'm bo
Chamber Of Deputies by very small majority and az
that BODY IS now IN session at earlier period iau ss
anticipated when Congress met, Outll a. psoseat 10
condc IN the sincerity Of the professions of Tic French
Executive, and, relying sill upon the honor and int.
gritty Of France, notwithstanding The unjudhnbt dcl1yf
which have taken place, now abandon uIe hone tia
the obligations Of good faith, and due sense of the
justice Of claims VIII not be finally disrcgarded and
overlooked by thc French Government in any Of It's de-
partmcnis.
I!csotecd, That IL is not cxpcJcnt at this time and
under existing circumstances, to adopt any legislative
measure IN relation 30 our affairs with France
hlr Clny Of Alabama asked whether the resolutions
were reported from committee; and on being informed
tnat hey were offered by individual member objected
70 their utoduc;i0n.
Mr. Patton moved The suspension Of the rule to allow
hn 70 oef ucm and stated that hc merely wished at
present 70 lay tnc resolutions On the table
MI '. mason asked whether bis colleague conld not
lay the resolutions The table, be offered when his
State was called in the usual order on calling tic House
for motions.
The Speaker replied Chat he knew Of no such orac.
tee as receiving motions upon go table in hatnanncr
would introduce nsuch embarrassment and confusion
Mr. Clay desired The ycaa and nays on ihe motion 70
suspend The rue, and they were ordered
Nh eambrecng merely WISHED, be sid, The question