Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-05-24

the proposition made to remove the Indians ueyoha
the Missssippi the gentleman opposed it, though he
was then told that was the only measure that wouo
secure their existence and their rights II That measure
had been effected it would have bee oul 10! Tue up
position of the gentleman and his friends The DooosIea
we now hear OF would not have occurred; anu ti tat
roce mon were removed peace and safety could never
be established in that section oi the country.
In relation TO The gentleman objection to the course
of the Secretary Of War: he had pursued 'c Only Ptac
too ,rbich had ever obtnned The Heads OF Depart
n,rn,s when they the necessity OF appropriations,
meyer communicated 10 the House, but always sent an
estimate TO the committee Of Ways and Means lie
SURPRISED when accounts Of such butcheres Of &c njn
and children were pouring in upon The Govffsa" Ent.
that any gentleman should Iuise objections OF such ma
ture TO check the necessary appropriations tor defence
The debate was continued by hessrs. Mann, Briggs:
and ioIsry.
sppcc but he must take occasion TO say that he regret
ted deeply regretted thai subject Of such pressing
mrnl should be made the topic of such enlarged discus
snns and particularly of party discussion Mr. L. said
he party nan, and III Pa!ozan war he general
" fought as honest fight any other gentleman on
this floor. But there times when party should
be lost in country, ard he thought this was such
time Sir, / consider the life of one OF mr. constitu-
en;s-cvcn the hunb!rst, as OF more Importance than
every speech which has been, can be, made this
subject. If gcntenen friendly to this mcasurc-if
they wish 10 help ne, TO help my bleeding constilu
euts let them give their votes, and not their speeches.
this bill will pass nstanter, and be sent to the
Senate before that body adjnurns The condition of
things, which have before detailed TO the House,
CURES the ploIvplrst action to stop the eiuson Of inno
cent blood. will not and hope the House will not,
stop To inquire into e Of this war What sir; shall
we institute inquiry into the Of war; and that
Indian war; when the is already raging with all its
horrors: Sir, would tie gentleman from Ohio, if the
Indian omahawk levelled al Ills life, calmly inquire
of the savage for what he assaulted, would
lie. not Instantly defend himself: Which would be
Or uliayin ut me
Der Of the House agreed 10 the passage OF this
bill, WILL 10 avoid all delay move the previous queS-
ton.
The motion was seconded, and the main question be-
inq taken the bill ordered 10 third reading, mem dis
After some remarks from Messrs. Hardin and Wise,
MIR. Miller moved The previous question, which was
seconded, and the bill passed.
The House then adjourned.
Tausdav, Man 10, 1896.
IN SENATE.
NORTHEASTERN BOUNDARY; ,,
A message was received from the President OF the u
States by Mr. Doncson, his Secretary.
Mr.. Webster offered the following Resolution, which
lies over day.
Rcsoircd That the President Of the United States be
rcuuestrd TO communicate 10 the Senate so far as in his
Judgment the public interest may permit, and cOnidcn
tally or otherwise, information OF the present state OF
the nerotiaon between the United States and Great
Britain respecting the North eastern Boundary OF the u
States including all correspondence between The Two
Governments not heretofore communicated TO The
Senate Z; aud those preliminary conditions, without
which Great rain declines to renew the negotiation
stated in lie Presidents Message al the opening OF the
session and which conditions he deems to be Inco"
pa,lbe with satisfactory and rghtiul adjustment OF The
controversy. -
On motion Of Mr.. King of Ala, the Senate proceeded
TO the consideration of the Bill authorizing the President
ofthe United States to enlist 1O0OD volunteers ana
regiment Of Dragons or mounted rteinen tor The &C.
fence of the West
Mr. King moved that the Senate insist on its amend.
ment auorising the President and Senatc to appoint
the field officers of the volunteers and the companies 10
elect their (Ihe amendment Ut the House gave
these appointments 10 the States scvcrally9
Mr. Calhoun moved to amend this motion by adding
the appointment of Committee CT Conference on the
disagreement Of the two Houses.
Mr. Kiug argued and tho Chair decided, that this
amendment not Inconsistent with the orgintl motion,
and therefore not III ortlrI.
Mr. Calhoun appealed from Nc decision Of the Chair,
which was then confirmed by the Sennte.
The motion Of Mr. King, that the ST. nae INSIST IN its
amendment, stated above, carried by ayes q,
noes not counted.
Mr. Calhoun renewed his motion for committee Of
Conference which was carried By uycs ~; not
counted.
The Chair was authorized by the Senate 10 appoint
the members Of Tic above Committee Of Conference on
the Fart Of tIic Senate.
'''' F''' TnNSSrERs OF THE PUBLIC MONEY
o.. motion Of Mr. Ewing Of Ohio, the Resolution of:
fclIrd Y hin calling the Secretary Of the Treasury
for full information the transfers of the public money
e., the East from the Commercial Bank al Cincinnati,
and tie Clinton Bark at Columbus, OHIO
On the suggestion OF Mr.. Hubbard, the maine OF the
franklin Bank in Ohio added in the Resolution.
Mr. Ewing proceeded to characterize The long report
of the Secretary Of the Treasury this subject, reply
10 his former Resolutions confused and unsatisfactory
like load Of sand containing scattered grain OF gold
dust and like cIussqursloned witness on The stand,
cautiously giving farther answers than were Hnaved-
ably elected by direct and explicit questions. He Illus
tratcd still farther the proceedings in regard 10 The trans
irrs Of the public money as he had learned them from
other sources than the information Of the Secretary and
eslccully alluded remark which the Globe a6crbed
TO him as SANDER the Clinton Bank, but " hch he
had actually taken from the Sccrctarys Report That said
Bank had transferred only $4,000.
Mr. Hubbard replied that the Secretary Of the Tren-
which hsd been put to him by the former resolution Of
Mr. Ewing, and that he would still do so. lie did not
consider him bound TO 60 further.
Mr. Webster remarked on the vcry great importance
to the commercial community, that Congress should
come TO soc speedy decision in regard to the public &C.
posilrs He argued that great portion CT the existing
ptcunary embarrassment from the mere unccr-
tany Of what Congress would do. He expressed great
carncstncss that Congress should very do some
thing for the regulation Of the dcpositcs, else deni
lively determine 10 do nothing.
Alter few more remarks from Mcssrs Hubbard, Ew-
ing of Ohio and Wright. the resolution was adopted
NOTIFICATIONS.
The bill making appropriations for ortications &C. for
the year 1896 was taken up and further considered, the
question being ON Mr.. Benlons proposition prospec.
tive appropriations, $4,000 for this year and 75,OUO tor
next year, for fertilization on Penobscott Bay.
MI. Wright argued At considerable length in favor OF
the propositions and the ability of the Government to
expend money Notifications, and the Importance OF Sc
doing.
MI Webster spoke in opposition to all prospective ap
prorrations unless in cases OF absolute necessity RE
novrd 10 reconiml the Bill to the Committee Militia
~ Affairs
After some further remarks from Nlcssrs Ruggles
Walker. Snui!:a-d, Preston, Webster, and Benton,
Mr. Preston moved TO so amend the amendment as ia
leave the amounts to be appropriated in blank in order
to Try The question the principle Of prospective appTo
prialnns.
On motion of Alr. Webster,
The Senate adjourned.