Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-11

Mr. Mercer on whose motion il had been postponed
said with view to the aelon OF the proper comu.e
upon the subject, which would probably be announced
on Monday, he would move further poslponement I'LL
that day
Mr. Sergeant remarked that, there but one re
turn before the House. he could not perceive the neces
sly Of deterrng the subject at all.
Mr. Jones. the confusing delegate, expressed hope
that the House would allow him opportunity OF pre-
senlDg reply paper that had been laid on their Ia
bles from hIs opponent He trusted, too, tina, would
90 10 the Committee of Elections, though he himself
was then prepared 10 60 into the question.
Mr. Sergeant would not iuicrPose objection II The
gentleman solicited delay 10 prepare his views
The motion 10 postpone was agreed 10.
On motion of Mr. Mercer,
Ordered, Tha. the several standing committees be
appointed in pursuance Of the rules and orders oi
the House.
On motion Of Mr. Allen, of Vt.
Res0rcd, That the Clerk Of the House furnish the
members thereof with Ike usual plan of the Hall, show
ing the seat Of each member.
Mir Dromgoole submitted the following, which, under
the rule, lies over one DAY for consideration:
RcSorcd, That the following be added 10 Tie standing
rules Of the HOUSE Insert between the 10Th and 18th
rules, "in all cases Of election by the House the vote
shall be taken ri-. 1oec.'
Mr. Adams, pu. suant TO notice introduced a bill to
prohibit the giving accepting in the District Of e."
umbia OF cha cngc 10 fight due and for the punish
mcnt thereuf which was read twice and referred 10
select committee Of nine.
Mr. GrennclI faid it had been usual heretofore after
adjourn over ill honday in order afford the Speaker
time to discharge that duty and, as he understood some
alterations about TO be made IN The Hail. II was
perhaps The necessary now; he therefore moved
tina, when the House adjourn 10 day, il ad ourn 10 meet
on Monday which iCilon was agreed 10.
MIR Adams submitted The following resolutions:
Resgircd That the President Of the United STATES be
requested 10 cause 10 be transmitted this House copies
Of any report communication received from Andrew
Stevenson, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Penipo-
Tertiary of the United States, at the Court OF London,
relating controversy in the public newspapers be.
tween him and Daniel . Connell, member of the Par
Lament, OF the United Kingdom OF Great Britain and
Ireland in which controversy were involved The person
al integrity of The said Stevenson, and the honor and
interest oflhis country whose representative he is.
That the President of the United States be request
ed 10 inform this House, whether any call has been
made by him. or by his direction upon The said Andrew
Stevenson, 10 explain account for his notorious vo-
utun Of The Laws of natOns OF the laws OF The land 10
which he wac accredited as an Ambassador OF peace,
and u! Tie privileges Of the British House OF Commons,
in the person of one lis members whether any InSruc'
tons have been given TO the said Andrew Stevenson,
consequent upon his conduct in these transactions, or
any dsavowa Of his conduct communicated
10 the British Government.
That the Presidcn, of the U S be requested to in
form this House whehe. any call has been made u
him. or BY his direction. upon Matthew &. Perrya cap
tain in the Navy of the IT, 81 account for his violation
of the laws of nations of the laws Of the foreign nations
under the protection Of which he enjoying the bene-
fits Of generous hospitality Of the laws OF his own coun-
try; and of the rules and regulations for The Government
OF the U. S by his participation with other Citizens o.
the U. S in a conspiracy against the life OF Danie
| o Connc u member Of the Parliament Of the United
| Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
The resolution calling for Executive informant ion IN
der the rule, would lie day MIR a. asked llIa
i, be now corsidcred but it objected 10.
! The Speaker laid before the House communications
from the Commissioner Of the General Land Office en-
closing statement OF the quantity OF land covered By
grants Shane aud others in the Louisiana land District
| which laid HE table.
The Speaker then announced that there was no otasr
| business the table, whereupon,
| On motion of Mr. Gushing, the House adjourned.