Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-03-10

N'eIK MI Whether read the closing proceedings the
adopted at that period, relative TO the Mis-
o. quesuon. The fourth resolution instructed the Sc
a'oIs I'D congress to VOTE SC "A motion was made by
MI harrington OF Charlotte strike out the word in
s"ee", ana insert the word requested and Mr. Rivess
vote - recorded In the affirmative upon that motion
MIR. Witclcr said he had seen speech Of Mr. r. said
to have been made at the time in which he Objects 10 the
mandatory Character Of The word nsiruced and giy.
ina: objection aS hts reason tor voting for the amendment
Mr. ". asked the gentleman from GoochIund how the
explanation lie had given, could he made apply to the
recorded 1t was in fact Of the vote
at all; and Mr. ". loughthat fact was strong evidence
that il endearor to deceive the public.
Mr. GARLAND of NJ asked the gentleman 10 look fur
Their in the Journal and il there net direct vote
on The resolution ofinsruction
Mr. WrcnEH said he had not had time 10 do
yei. But be believed there no other vote.
Mr.. SYAaARD said no other vote would be found
Tie Journal. MIR. r. gave NJ vote for instructions
WI ATKINS said lie did not take it Tor granted, be-
eauSe gentlemen said it not there, that 1t not
-nr. TlrcHEh have not asserted that there is not
suc'' '"'e on Inc journal and if had, it would be
quite matter OF indifference me- whether the gentle
man from GoochlIud believed il or not
Mr. sr"S"En Did the gentleman from Goochand
alluIe to IN that remark
Mr. Watkins. did. said did not believe there
was no such vote because gentlemen said so.
Mr. SrANAED said this not the place 10 discuss
such assertions.
Mr. DoRMaS said the statement Of the gentleman from
Richmond was correct-nu such "ote could be found in
the journals
Mr. WlrcHEn said he had a few words to say in
reply TO remark Of the gentleman from Botetourt-
The gentleman bad said ihat Mr. Wilcher was anx-
Gus that MIR. Rves should obey the Expunging In.
structions MIR. Witcler certainly would not vote
tor him it he would he in every other respect
ceplab!e But the gentleman thinks my opposition (sad
MIR. WIclcrD in this is inconsistent because ne
says intend to support and vote for Judge White, who
as we'll as MIR. Rives voted in favor of the Force Bill 1t
IS true that Judge White did hut he did not like
Mr. Hives, make speech in which lie surrendered
more Than the Proclamation demanded. Judge White
gave silent vote. was common error, into which
some OF The hes. and wses men in the country
drawn under the exciting circumstances of the period
But on every other subject, Jud White is found the
SIDE OF Southern principles On the Tariff, Internal
Improvement the bank und Abolition, his opinions are
correct. But how stands it with the candidate Of the
gentleman from Bo.eourt. On every one Of these SUBJ
Jects he Is doubtful. On Abolition, the South cannot
trust him, when it is remembered that in the time Of the
Missouri Question, he member Of the Senate OF
New York, and voted instructions to The u S. Senators
from that Stale to vote for the restriction coupled with
declaration that Congress had right to egslate on the
subject.
The SPEAKER called the gentleman to order His re-
marks were certainly not relevant to the subject before
tho House.
MIR. WTcnER contended that his remarks were appli.
cable to those Of the gentleman from Botetourt. He
bad alluded :" the opinions of Judge White whom he
said Mr. W. Intended 10 support 1t was, then, but pro-
per that Mr. ". should be allowed to speak Of the OPT
MONS of that gentleman candidate for the Presidency
Mr.. WLLsoS VI t. hoped the gentleman from Pittsyl-
yalia would be allowed to proceed
The SPEAKER said the discussion was entirely out Of
ORDER but with the leave OF the House, the gentleman
could proceed.
Leave being then granted
MIR. WlrcmER said, the Tariff, the gentleman
dldnc was equally opposed 10 tive sentiments of the
South. He hud voted for every tariff bill, however
odiuus, ever siLGS lie entered Congress. Mr. w. knew
THAT OCCASION he voted under what called
instru@uou but they were dsce lionury in their cha
he IN in
ISIS hG was n Instructed i'll l527, and he voted for the
tariff OF that yeargencry known the woollens BILL
Ii cannot be Denied that lie has far is known
voted aganst Internal Improvement by the General Go.
vernment, while hc voted for the establishment of toll
gates the Cumberland Road-thc bodest and most
alarming assumption Of power yentured by Con-
grcss, in relation to Internal improvement. know,
SAID MIR. Witcer, that since his Southern tour, and
more especially since lac has aspired 10 the Presidency
he has been Cautious and has kept watch upon the
expressions OF sentiment likely to nure his political pros.
poets in the South. have before alluded tina. ndivdu-
ais opinions the sub ect Of abolition, and it is upon
that point particularly that he oug t TO bc odious 10 the
South know is said by his ilends that he has ex-
planned his conduct and opInouS that subject but
they know that his colleagues in Congress u! this time
are abot!onlsiS and his sentiments ure far irom satisfy
my the South that Ee IL sound upon that subject II
Ne look at the proceedings OF the Baltimore Convention,
We have still reason doubt him on this subject
Mr.. NJ AEis"S r''se TO the question of order
MIR. WlrcuEa sad that il the gentleman from Prince
better prove his own regard to the rules oforder.
The SPEAKER said that the gentleman from Pittsyl-
ra:a out Of order, and tue Chair constrained 70
enforce the rule.
Mr.. WICKER If my remarks arc offensive 10 Won
sir, will yield.
Mr. SPEAKER The genllcmans remarks are not of.
!emsIrc to Inc. have desire TO interrupt him, and
vii: allow linn TO proceed. with The leave of the House,
but mcnbcr having called him order, il is my duty
u ru!urcc it.
Mr. WATKINS said, he had examined the journal, and
found that the gentleman from Richmond was correct,
vote ON having been taken the question alluded
TO. Mr.. W., therefore, had done injustice the gen.
.:n=E ToC! Richmond and lac took this occasion 10 40.
knowledge il.
The House then proceeded 10 take the vote, which was
published in Saturdays Enquirer
Tuesday, !iarch 8.
a message was received from the Senate stating that
they have passed The bill entitled change the
time VI holding the County Court of Allegheny couu.
IT," with All amendment The House concurred
a bill ncu ,,rang the Slaunton and Augusta Springs
Turnpike Company read third time, and passed
A message was received from the Senate by Mr.
McMuhon, that they have passed the bill forming new
county out Of part Of Frederick; Also the bill forming
county out Of parts Of the county of Shenandoah
and Frederick, with amendment [Aprecd tol
The bill appropria!ng the surplus revenue of the Ii
terafy Fund being upon lis second reading, Mr. Wat
kins moved to postpone it indefinitely This motion
opposed by hlcssrs. Foainc, Harrison, Garland of
NJ Madison, Prenliss Gregory, DornIan and Miller,
aud rejrctrd-uyes II, noes loo.
Alr. GARLAND of NJ ., moved 10 rc.commit the bill.
This motion, after some debate, was negatived; and
the bill was then laid on the table
BANK BILL.
On motion of Mr. CARTER, the house took I'D the
Bank bill, and amendments reported by the committee
Of the whuIc. Some of the amendments were agreed
to,and others re rced.
MIR. nuTcurIELD moved to strike out Falmouth"
and insert fredericksburg, the place for location
Of i branch This motion opposed by Messrs Mon.
cure, Carter, Kill, and Hooe, and negatved
The rate Of bonus was fixed, motion of MIR. BRowH
Of r. at .Stxu Of per cent, upon each som-an-
nua dvdrud, and the duration of the charters to extend
10 1854.
Mr.. BRowN Of 7. moved to reduce the aggregate ca.
pi,a proposed twenty per cent that the increased
u,t u, - II.