Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-06-01


question being lis passage, ,
hlr. Webster addressed the Senate at considerable
length explaining the nature, relations, and bearing q"
the rcsouon and touching on various topics connected
with lis subject matter. ;,
MIR. Strange spoke in reply to Mr.. Webster and in
opposition to the resolution arguing, especially that the
resolution Of 5l6 merely peruIssory and that even
IN this view ought be repealed and total separa
ton made between the business OF Government and
banks.
alr. Webster, in reply TO Mr.. Strange said that the
word man was not used in the resolution OF lolO, ana
argued that it just obligatory on The Department
10 receive good bank notes as Treasury no'es
Mr. Strange responded that although the word may
was not used the expression Of the resolution vas equi
ya!ent 70 the import OF that word
MIR Calhoun spoke a, considerable length denying
that tic resolution Of 1916 gave any discretionary power
Whatever arguing great danger in any such discretion
AIRY power aud obec,ng strongly to the resolution that
by implica,io il surrendered such power.
Mr. Webster argued and insisted that The resolution
", nj ONLY TO restrain and not al all to surrender such
discretion He would gladly take away all unneces'
sary discretion, but finding that Impac!icabe, lie was
willing so far as he could IN restraining and con-
trolling it.
Mr. Benton read and argued chiefly 10 show that the
Secretary of the Treasury would be very liable 10 cen.
sure whatever he might do under III" resolution OF loo
Mr.. Lumpkn, in explanation, SAID lie had Fo'eo
against this resolution, as an amendment 10 Inc suo-
BILL because he did not wish TO cm6arass that
measure He should now, without any change of OPT
MON, vote in lis favor.
MI King argued briefly that the resolution of l2lG
was never considered obligatory he insisted that 1t was
well known 10 be otherwise when Il was adopted, ana
had always been practised upon as discretionary.
Mr.. Clay of KY, expressed regret that the second
portion of his resolution had not brcn adopted; and he
hoped that some farther remedies mil ht be PROVIDED es
pecay the repeal Of the provision IN HE dePose law
Of 1886 by which The notes of banks issuing notes OF
denomination less than So are now excluded from being
received.
After Il &c farther remarks by Messrs Hubbard and
Webster, the resolution was passed by the following
vote
Yeas-Alcssrs Bay..d Buchanan, Clay of Ala, Clay
of Kentucky, Clayton, Davis, Fulton. Grundy, King,
I,umpkin, Lyon McKeun, Nerrck, Mouton, Nicholas,
NorveIl Preston Rves, Robbins, Robinson, Ruggles,
Sewer Smith of Indiana Southland, Spence, Swift Tall.
nadge, Upton, Tro,ter Wall, Webster, White, VIII
anIs, Young-3l.
Nar-Nlessrs Allen, Benton, Brown, Calhoun, Hub
bard. Morris, Niles, Smith Of Con, Slrange-9.
The Senate then adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The Hon. MIR. Paris member elect from the State oil
Maine appeared, was qualified, and took his seat
Mr. Boon moved the House to take up the resolution
submitted by him yesterday: proposing 10 fix he day OF
adjournment Of The present session OF Congress.
Objection being made
Mr. B. moved Il suspension Of The rules, but the House
refused
Mr. Craig, from the Committee on Revolutionary
Considering the long delay which has unavodably at:
tended the action of Congress on many cases submitted
10 the Committee Revolutionary Claims, IN the ordi'
nary course of legislation
Rcso!red That the Chairman of that committee be IN
,truced to make the following proposition TO the House
for adoption viz: That the House will at II clock, on
the I'd of June, 90 into Committee OF the
Whole House, on the bills reported from The Committee
On Revolutionary Claims.
dr. Bond moved 20 include the bill to extend the PEN
sion system, which was agreed 10.
Mr. Reed moved also to include the cases OF navy PEN
iioners.
Mr. Grcnncl moved 10 amend this amendment, by
adding certain other bills which he named.
Mr. Craig appealed 10 the gentleman not to load down
he original proposition with go many propositions IS
would Inc vitality defeat the object thereof.
MIR Grenne accordingly Withdrew his proposition.
Mr. Everett moved some other bill, which agreed
Mr. Yell moved to include the bill to extend the time
and Illinois
Mr. Craig could see no affinity between this PROPOSE
ion and his, and he hoped the gentleman would not
Iress it,
Mr. Yes amendment was rejected
MIR Russell proposed to include report IN The case
Of Stephen Freeman: lost.
MIR Reed amendment, as amended, was then agreed
Mr. Peck moved reconsideration Of The vote by which
Mr. Yes proposition rejected which was agreed
o, md the amendment was then concurred in.
Mr. LOOMS moved The following "and all other pri-
1ae bills, each in their proper order: lost
The resolution was then agreed to-ayes los, noes
Tot cuu pled.
vi, for the relief Of the legal representatives Of John
Sposwond.
MIR T. also reported bill for the relief of the legal
eprese nta,iyes Of Thomas p. Harrison.
WYOMING CLAIMS.
Mr. Petrikin propounded an inquiry 10 the chairman
If the Committee Revolutionary Claims, aud wished
o know if that committee intended to rePor the
claims Of The Wyoming sufferers during the PRESENT SEES
on Mr. =. added that it subject IN which he
eli very deep interest," and few ever more merllet the
prompt consideration Of Congress
Mr. Craig replied that the subject was in charge OF
gentleman from Kentucky not then is his seat who had
lot yet reported TO the committee His own opinion was
understood to be- ha, it would be reported the present
session.
Mr. Boudin then moved TO take the bill 10 extend
he charters Of the existing banks in The District OF Co.
umbla.
MIR. Petrikn wished his resolution calling for nfor-
nation to be first adopted.
The notion however, was agreed to, and the bill Ia
zen up, being on ts passage,
The question the motion OF MIR. Adams 10 re.
commit the bill to the Committee the District OF Co.
nmba, with instructions 50 TO amend il as TO prohibit
he stockholders from receiving any dividends or profits
pending the suspension, by those banks, specie pay
ments.
Mr. petrkin moved 10 add the following 10 the in.
,ruclons sand also that member of Congress- clerk,
Or other officer oil either branch thereof, shall be ap
pointed or elected President Director other officer Of
any of said banks
Mr. Thomas remarked that the bill had already been
discussed at considerable length and he believed The
House prepared 10 vote upon it, So believing, and
order its sense he moved the previous question,
put withdrew it at the request of
Mr.. Mercer, who renewed it, after making few re-
marks, and after MIR. Adams had briefly supported his
amendment.
The prevous question then seconded, 50 10 Sc
md ordering the main question,
Mr.. Perikn called for the yeas and nays, but they
were refused, and the main question was ordered With
out division
Mr.. Montgomery then asked for the yeas and nays on
The main question, being the passage Of the BILL and,
being ordered, they were-yess 1870, nays 46.
So the bill passed