Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1837-01-12
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The Chair presented the credentials OF the Honorable
Samuel prei,iss reelected BY The Legislature OF the
State Of Vermont Senator from that State, TO for
six years from he llh Of March next which were read.
MIR Calhoun presented the credentials of the IOnura
BIZ. William Z. Preston, reelected by tile Legislature oil
the State Of South Carolina Senator from that State.
for six years from the al OF March next; which
were read
The Chair presented communication from the State
Department. transmitting list OF the clerks employed
in That Department. with the compensation paid to each
Tin. Chair aisr presented 4 communication iroI The
War Department. transmitting report from the Second
Auditor showing the expenditures Of the contingent
fund Of the military establishment, made IN compliance
with The provisions of the filth section OF the act OF
March, 1909
Mr.. Nicholas presented the petition Of sundry
Chants of the city of New Orleans praying for The eS-
tension of their port referred to the Committee
MIR. Buchanan presented the petition of number Of
the citizens Of Pennsylvania asking for an Appropriation
for the purpose Of making The Alirg hany nav
bic from Pillsburg, in Pcnusy lvana, to -, in New
York referred 10 the Committee on Commerce.
On motion OF Mr.. Rives, the petition and papers OF
Captain Warrington, the files Of the last session. were
again referred 10 the COMMITTEE on Naval Affairs
Mr.. Tallmadgc presented The petition Of sundry citI
zens residing on the river Hudson, praying that APP
preparation may be made for improving the channel G"
said river and for placing buoys on the shoals oil the
same referred to the Committee on Commerce.
The Chair communicated the memorial Of the LegIs-
lau.c of the State of Tennessee praying compensation
for certain volunteers who served IN the late Indian war;
and
On motion Of MIR. Grundy, was referred 10 Tie Com
muee an Military Affairs
MIR. Grundy, from The Committee on the Judiciary,
to which had been referred the petition OF the marsha!
Of the Southern district OF New York, praying ior an
appropriation for the erection Of suitable building or
the accommodation of the United States Courts, III the
city of New York. and also petition from sundry ct
zcs of Phadepha praying for an appropriation tor the
erection of Courthouse and fenitentlary at lal cy
made reporls thereon accompanied by resolutions that
the pravers Of the petitioners unreasonable and ought
not 10 be granted.
Mr. Walker from the Committee on Public Lands, 10
which had been referred the bill To extend The time Tor
issuing scrip on u S. military land warrants reported
The same with amendments.
Also, reported with amendments, the oil I" authorlse
the REIMBURSEMENT of the 10th sections OF land granted
for the of schools, and the location OF other IahuS
in lieu thereof.
Mr.. C.i,lendcn from the Committee on Revolution
arv Claims which had been referred the petitions OF
BENJAMIN Harrison, and OF tie hc.s OF Lieut.. Colonel
Urah Forrest deceased made untagorahe reports there
on; and the COMMITTEE discharged from the further
consde ratOn thereof.
Mr. Benton, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
TO which had been referred the bill to Incrcas" the Army
of the u S. reported the same without amendment
MIR. Ruggcs, from the Select Committee appointed 10
consider aud report what shall be adopted to
supply the loss occasoned by the late destruction by fire
of the models in the Patent Office, made detailed
port The subject accompanied b. BILL in addition TO
The act of The last session. entitled act 10 promote the
progress Of the useful arts. The bill was read and Of
Lered 10 second reading; and,
On motion Of Mr.. Benton,
Ordered, That two thousand extra copies Of the report
be printed for the Of the Senate.
The following bills were severay read the third time
and passed.
The bill supplementary TO the act establishing the
Mint. and regulating the coins Of the u. States.
The bill for The relief OF Colonel Samuel Warren, of
South Carolina.
The bill for the relief of Robert P Lclchcr and Tho
mas ?. Moore.
The Senate then took up the resolution submitted by
Mr.. Ewing of OHIO, to rescnd the Treasury order. de-
signaling the funds which shall be received in payment
at the United States land Offices; and
MIR. Strange, who had the floor, addressed the Senate
In speech Of some length in opposition 10 The resou
lion.
Mr.. Webster made few remarks in reply after
which,