Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-02-04

from Paduca, in Kentucky by Fort Massacre 10 Frank
vile 10 Carrolton, in Illinois, from the (;enc
raj Assembly of the State of illinois, PRAYING Congress
20 establish Vommerca' Hospital at the mouth
praying for the purchase of section of land for sem
nary OF learning, in the county Of Sacaupin, Illinois;
The petition Of James Mctobcris ESQ of Ai.nro. conn
", Ai"o's praying grant of land under the con-
srucuon OF The acts at Congress for Improvement
rght; The pet ton of MIR Robert Scybod of Madison
county ILLINOIS, praying grant Of land for his residence
IN .ne Illinois country, PRIOR TO the year 1885, and the
memorial OF the General Assembly of the Illi-
nois, praying pensions be given to all sodicrs that
served in the army prior the year 17g5; which, on
motion Of Mr. r., laid the table and ordered to
be printed
mir. May presented number OF petitions. praviny
the establishment of additional mail routes in illinois,
also, the petition Of number of the inhabitants Of Pen
fia uion and Putnam counties, praying for the
o'ishmcnt Of an additional Land Office at Peoria, i
nos; Also joint resolution Of the Legislature OF lii
nois asking that corps of United States Engineers be
ue'oeu 10 make survey of the Illinois river, and
estimate OF the expense necessary remove the obstruc
ions TO the navigation Of said riverl
Mt Claiborne, of Mississippi said that he held in his
hand TWO papers OF some importance the coupy gen.
orally One was n memorial from certain Mingoes of
The Choctaw nation, remaining in the limits of the State
OF Nississpp praying grant of unappropriatcd lands
IN lieu OF those to which they say they entitled
der the 18th article of the treaty Dancing Rabbit and
OF they declare they have been un;usy deprived
The other is a memorial rrmonstrance OF a numcr-
Gus and respectable portion Of my constucns against
the validity of these claims dencuncing the whole pro-
ceeding as rnudulent and calling Congress TO pro.
cct them their settlement and rights and the country
foot ~ '''' e"'''' '''u' '"'' was ever ON
will not now, sir, pronounce any opinion on the VA
i,dty OF these claims AT proper time shall consi-
Der 1t my duty and my privilege TO do understand
that additional memorials and Of facts
being prepared both Sides will shortly be submit
ted wish the whole subje to go before The nppro-
pirate comnittee and must respectfully ask the House
no, 70 prejudge The case Let there be par
menus no wholesale denuncations of fraud iustice
be done TO all parties 1t is matter in which we feel
common interest Whether consider the agnitude of
the clam the responsibility of the parties the deep
sorbng interest felt in the State of the subject
Is alike worthy Of full and fair investigations On one
SIDE arc these Choctaw claimants their agents and as
signees citizens of different States of every pol;tical
party and many of them gentlemen of the highest re-
sPec'abiy, upon whose integrity heretofore not ono
shadow OF suspicion has rested who come here
not shrinking from, but, they say seeking nvestpn-
ton On the other side many of the settlers of tho
State OF Missssppia valuable class ofmen--cntitlcd
to the highest credand claiming Justice at your hands
acknowledge, sir, that have but limited acquaint-
ance WIN the subject candidy confess, however, TO
the House, that il have any any prcu.
dice any conviction the matter IL is against fhsso
etaims Whether just unjust, if they be confirmed
inc iarcst portion oil Mississippi will be desolated the
stability oiproPcy will be shaken; tide of prosperity
Will he rolled back and hundreds ofmy
the men who support their in peace and gbt
its battles war will he driven from their homes 10 osr
aud distant anda MIR. G. said he could not contempIac
such result without the deepest regret and he could not
sanction any step going to produce it, But sir let the
whole subject so to the Committee Indian Affars-a
committee whose ability and experiences aided by it's
distinguished chairman Honorable John Bell) furnish
eda guarantee 10 the House that the subject matter
WIN be ably and impartally investigated. Mr. C. hoped
the memorials would be referred and printed.
Mr. yinton moved that these MORALS be referred
TO the Committee on Private Land Claims.
Mr.. Claiborne rejoned, and urged the propety the
reference TO the Committee on Indian Affairs.
The question put and the House decided 10 refer
them TO The Committee on Indian Affairs.
Messrs flanagan, Kinnard, McCary, Davis, and
Carr, Of Indiana.
MIR flanagan presented the petition of zebuon
Sheets, asking relief from the effects of mistake in
the entry oil certain lands referred TO the Committee on
Private Land Claims. petition for the establishment
OF mail route from Rockville, in Park county by tho
Narrows OF Sugar creek and Jacksonville to Hsboro
referred the Committee Post Offices Post Roads
A memorial from the President and Directors of tho
Michigan city and Kanknkee Railroad Company;re-
icrred TO The Committee Public Lands A petition
asking an appropriation for the construction of horbOr
at The mouth Of the St Joseph Lake Mchgan refer
red to the Committee Commerce
mir knnard presented the petition of Aaron Stout
soldier OF The late war, to be allowed bounty land.
Also, the petition of citizens of Miami and Fulton coun
ties in the State of Indiana for the establishment of
post route from Peru to Chippewayl
Messrs, J.Shnson, Garland and Ripley, Of Louisiana
ton, Bond, Kisore and Whiitlesey of Ohio.
Mr. Sorer presented the proceedings of a public meet
ing IN Cincinnati, deprccating the OF the Adolf
tonists, which he moved be received and read
Mr. Hammond opposed the reception of the proceed
ngs lie should object TO any interference on his sub
Jct whether in favor of in opposition the abolition
MIR Williams of Kentucky, moved to lay the prel-
agreed to.
Messs Jones and Kilgore of Ohio presented petitions
praying the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in the
District of Columbia the reception Of which was OBJ
ected to, and the preliminary question of reception was
laid the table ~
Mr. Pateson presented the petition of the Mad River
and Lake Erie Railroad Company, praying for precmp
ton Rights certain lands in the Stale OF Ohio which
was referred TO tie Committee Public Lands; also ne
utions for mail route from Paris in Richmond county
Gambes Mills by Martins Mills and Lexington 10
Frederlck, IN Knox county, Ohio.
INF. 1amer presented petitions from citizens of Ohio
praying Tor branch Of the National Road 10 run from
Columbus, Ohio 10 Frankfort Kentucky; also rcmon-
sTances against any change in the mail route from
GAINESVILLE, Ohio to Maysville Kentucky: also reso-
luton asking the establishment of post route from
winchester 10 West Union, in Albums county, Ohio1
Messrs Peyton, StaDdcfer Dunlop, Carter, and tho
Speaker, from Tennessee.
Messrs. Williams, Calhoon Graves HAYES Allan.
Underwood johnson, White, Boyd, French, and Cham.
bers, from Kentucky
Mr. Cleveland, from Georgia.
MIR. Hammond, from South Carolina
Messrs Shepard, Mckay, ByDum, and Pettigrcw of
North Carolina. 500 -
On motion of MIR. Hardin
heSoired mat the Committee Revolutionary Claims
inquire INTO the expedency Of allowing half paw and the
Douny land promised by Virginia TO the heirs and
sehativcs oil John Roberts, lieutenant in the Viro,na
otae line, and who continued in the service TO the end
Oh the Revolutionary
On motion of Mr.. Muhl, nberg The Houso a, o,.,oeL
adjourned. 81 " ''N'
In the Senate, the Joint Resolution which be;ne mov
ca by Mr. White, Of Florida had passed The House Of
Representatives on Saturday, for delivering rstons TO
the lnhabilants of Florida suffering from Indian epre
oauon anu deyasatqnD read a first, second. and
~, ,rI lne, ana unanimously passed The residue of
inc day was occupied by Mr. Buchanan in Speech upon
MT bcntons Resolution for. apprepriang the surplus
revenue 10 Notifications, &c-which he had not con
clnoed when at the usual hour he gave way for mn