Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-06

have ever BEEN opposed to discretionary power, am un
willing 10 impose ut, ,,u:c m
in the exercise this high discretion should su
persede the practice of putting the public funds In posses
sion The banks and restore the act OF le9 he snail re-
ceive nv decided and cordial support departure io"
be rue intention and meaning of that act has been The
source of all woes and lis restoration IS cosut
nation devouy to be wished; but on the other hahu, u
bs should decline the exercise OF so nigh and responsive
a ,ower and renew the depose system, 1t would make
= mos, unfor,upate and dangerous change in the issue
beween us and those who opposed to us on this nm
nor,ant question 1t would be DO longer between BANK
and the constituted Treasury no" ~ but between
de,osile system with and without law, az IL was PRO" 10
the depos,e nc, of sc, in which our opponents would
have the advantage of advocating law against discretion
/, il z position which could not mountain, and Oh
which do not choose to be put.
VIVA, course the Chief Magistrate might take it this
hill shnnd become n law have no means OF knowing
mr. coDecluring but if he should act in the spirit o his
messages at the opening of this and the extra sessions,
he would hesitate, be The responsibility what 1t may;
and as have no doubt his sincerity on Tins
crrat Cnestion hope and trust he would so act shouo
Copcess 1--WE him the power IL would close the door
apa.s many calamity about TO rush into the State
md do more than has been done by an Executive
pct Ia restore the ascendenCy of the laws and COnsltu-
ton But be his determination what II may, cannot
auree TO vote for the bill My principles have been long
fixed and acted in relation TO discretionary power;
and in voting against this measure but act IN con-
fOrmIly 10 them.
The question was then taken the passage OF the
bill when there appeared fox The bill ~ against % as
follows:
Y,ns-Messrs Allen. Benton. Brown, Buchanan. Clay
OF Alabama Culhbert, Fulton, Grundy, Hubbard, King,
Linn Lumpkin, Lyon. Mou!on, Nicholas, Niles, Nor.
VEIL Pierce Roanp, Robinson. Smith Of Connecticut,
Strange, Trotler, Wall, Williams, Wright and Young
-27
CLAYTON, Critenden, Davis. Knight Mexican, Merrck.
Prentiss Preston, Rives, Robbins Ruggrs, Smith OF
Indiana, Souhard Spence, Swift, Tal!madge, Upton,
Webster and White-22
The bill to authorize the payment Of commissions 10
the agents of persons whose favor awards have been
made under treaties with foreign powers in certain cases,
was read the third time and passed.
The bill to amend the act authorizing the establish
ment Of pension agency IN the Nnrlhern part OF The
State Of Alabama, also read the third time and
passed.
The amendments OF the House TO the bill To increase
the present military establishment Of the l. S were
taken up; and after remarks from Messrs Benton,
W hte. and Hubbard, referred 10 The committee on MI
lllary affairs.
On motion OF Mr. Clayton. the bill making an appro.
priaon Tor compilation Of the laws of the Territory OF
Florida taken up and considered, and ordered to be
engrossed for third reading.
On motion Of MIR N"rvell, the bill making approPtia
tons for building light houses ighboals beacon lights,
and buoys and for making certain surveys was taken up
md considered and ordered 10 be sngossed Tor third
reading
On motion Of Mr. LION, the bill 10 establish Sur
veyor. Generals Office for the Stale Of Michigan was
taken mp. the question being on the amendment OF Mr.
Clay al Alabama TO discontinue The several Surveyor
Generals Offices in the different States as soon as The
surveys completed and the records made up, trans
eIrng the records of each oiae 10 the authorities OF
thu State in which il is situated.
Mr. Upton moved 10 amend thr bill, by provision TO
transfer The office Cincnna Ohio to ST Josephs, in
Michigan; which motion. after short discussion, was
carried by yeas ~, nays 10
Mr. Crittenden moved 10 postpone the bill indefinite.
". which motion was lost-ayes IL, noes not counted
piDEA MIR {'lav0 hmm lav nU
agreed TO- the bill ordered 10 be ensrossed Tor third
reading.
The bill 10 continue in force the act TO provide pay.
men for horses and other property lost in the military
service of the United States consIdered and order.
ed To- be engrosspd for a third reading.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TENNESSEE LAND BILL.
Mr.. Martin submitted the motion, OF which he had
given notice Saturday evening to reconsder The vote
of the House rejecting the Tennessee land bill
hr. NJ moved its present consder ration
Mr. Adams said he should move 10 lay it on the table
MIR. Shields had desire 10 press Its consideration
now. but let it take its place on the calendar
The motion was accordingly ordered 10 be entered on
the journal.
This being petition day,
Mr. Whll,lesev suggested that the call Of The States
be omitted. and that the members having petitions lay
them on the Clerks table.
MIR Legae wished to have opportunity of present.
ing memorial from citizens Of Charesion in relation
10 line late caIamitnus conhagTation there.
Mr. Domgnoe said he must ob ect TO MIR. Whi,tIcseys
notion as petitions mi ght then 20 the journal which
the House might have refused 10 receive.
Mr.. Boon moved suspension Of the rule. which was
agreed TO- and an order pursuant thereto adopted
Mr.. Cambteleng then remarked that il must he obvi'
Gus every one, that unless the committees could re.
port every morning, would be very detrimental to the
business of the House.
sir. Cambrrleng. from the committee Of ways and
means reported bill 10 provide for the investment OF
money received under The Will OF the late James Smith
SON. of London.
Mr. C. also reported bill providing for the payment
Of the salaries and compensation Of the officers ct the
customs and making additional appropriations Tor the
support Of Government for the year lcSS
Mr. Whi,lIesey of Ohio from the committee Of claims,
reported bill! tn authorize the accounting officers to set
tie certain claims, arising under the military operations
in Georgia. Alabama &c.
Mr.. Buuldin, from the committee for the District OF
Columbia reported resolution in favor Of removing the
market house al the east Of the Capitol which was con-
Cured in.
MrC. Fl. Williams, from The committee, reported
without amendment Senate bill TO porale The navy
Yard Beneficial Society.
Mr. Craig, from the committee revolutionary claims,
reported without amendment Senate bill for the relief OF
Sarah Angel and the other heirs at law OF Benjamin
King, deceased
Mr. Deberry, from the committee agriculture, re-
ported the following resolution, which was non concur
red in:
Resoieed, That the bill from the Senate, No 24l to
encourage the introduction and promote the cultivation
of tropical plants in the IT, States and the bill No 6b3,
in addition the act 10 promote the progress OF the use
full and for other purposes and the joint resolution
authorize the leasing OF part OF the public lands Tor
the cultivation of the mulberry and The sugar beet re-
ported by the committee agriculture, be made the
special order of this House for hour on "Wednesday
next from half past o'clock, P. NJ.
Mr. Mercer ;irom the committee reads and canals,
reported the following resolution, which concured
in:
kesolrcd, That The report recently made by Major
Turnbull operations upon the Potomac aGueduct,
andthr explanatory drawings accompanying The same,
be printed under The direction Of the Chief OF The Corps
Of Typographical Engineers; and that one hundred ex:
copies thereof be printed and placed al his disposal
for the use of that corps.