Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-06
Ewemty-fourth COngress--lsts sess,
MondaU February !
IN NEN AIM


The Chair communicated report from the Solicitor
OF the Treasury, made in compliance with resolution
the Senate of the last session, relative TO the claim
the heirs of Sas Elliott deceased; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Mexican presented the memorial of the Cham
Der OF Commerce. of the city of Philadelphia soliciting
the attention OF Congress to that important public work
the Breakwater, in the Delaware Bay, and praying
that such appropriations shall be made as to insure its
compeuonj which referred the Committee on
Commerce.
Mr. Porter presented the petition of sundry citizens of
new orleans. praying tor appropriation for Light
House on Lake Ponchartran which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Wright presented the petition of Julian Chastelan
and Others OF New York, which referred the
mttee on Commerce The petitions of sundry citizens
OF New York, praying indemnity for French spoations
prior to icOO which was laid the table; and the pet
ton OF sundy merchants of the city in behalf of
certain officers of the customs particularly the
and measures, praying an increase OF their compen
sation which referred to the Committee on Com
merce.
MIR Knight presented the petition ofsundry merchants
OF Rhode Island praying indemnity for French spolia
dered to be printed.
Mr. buchanan presented the petition of the Rev
bishoP Whlte and the Rector and Church Wardens Of
- Church, Philadelphia praying permission to i'm
port bell for said Church, duty free replace one that
has been broken. Referred The Committee on Finance
Mr.. King, of Alabama, presented the memorial of
sundy citizens of Alabama, protesting against any tea-
" being made with the Chcrokees ognzng reserya
lions as detrimental to the settlers the public lands
and producing no benefit TO the Indians themselves;
which was referred 10 the Committee on lndaa Affairs
MI NIes presented the petition of sundry citizens of
New Haven, Connecticut, setting ort the exraordna-
~ services, the great merits, and the unnely fate of
Captain Nathan Hale, of the revolutionary army aud
praying that monument may be erected to his memory
Mr. Niles rose and said, hold in my hand two pet-
tons signed by of the first citizens Of Connect
cut; among the gentlemen tho ha We been
members of Congress, the Chief Justice and Governor
OF the State These petitions present for the considera-
lion OF Congress- the extraordinary and untie
~ and melancholy fate of Nathan Hale youthful pa.
triot Of tho Revolution, praying Congress 10 erect
monument to his memory near tl'e sepulchSe Of his
understand that similar petition was presented To
the last Congress and referred the Committee on
Military Affairs, who reported fvoraby in respect to
the facts and the great merits of Capt Hale but deem
ed itnexPedient then to recommend any action the
part Of Congress.
But at this time, when cloud hangs over our country
when we are threatened with the long sword Of France
when there IS some danger, trust much Of our be-
ing involved IN war there may perhaps be more dspo-
sion to cherish in The breasts Of American youths that
spirit OF PATRIOTISM that devotion to county that love
OF fame, which constitute large a portion of the
means Of national defence
However this may be, it is my duty TO present these
petitions had thoughts Of moving for special corn.
nittee, but fearing that may be deemed asking too
much shall noye a reference 10 tbe Co,ooittee ~,
Military Affairs, and have 10 beseech that committee 10
give TO the subject further consideration
Was il not that petition this subject appears 3,
have been presented 90 the Senate the last session I
should suppose that honorable Senators might inquire
WHO'S Nathan HaleY As this is Of some " hat an
unsual character hope 70 be excused for offering lew
suggestions on the subject
Captain Hale one &C those youthful patriots and
heroes, who, when the first gun fred in cighbor-
ing colony, when the first blood Of eriean frecnlen
was shed IN the streets Of Lexington, abandoned lis
nome ing studies, and all the prospects Of peaceful pur
suits, and repaired to the scene Of danger
The hrs intelligence Of these events was received in
The towns on the Eastern border Of Connecticut on Sa
turday; and Cen. Putnam received the news when
plougbng IN his field. This American Cincinnatus i'm
edIaey len his work, and repaired 10 Boston, leaving
bis plough ~ tie JrOt, where il remained until he re-
turned from The war. Farther west IN the towns on
Connecticut river this news was received on the Sab
bath, and during The hour Of public worship Ira many
instances notwithstanding the devotional character Of
ardent than others, procured drums, and appearing IN
front Of The church, beat the drum sigaai 10 ors;
when, sir, it might be truly said that there were no Sab
baths IN revolutionary times
Among The youth who were aroused BY these appeals,