Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-05-29

lice that l., would consent to accept the rrSnlnlon "'
MIR Boon as modification substitute io5 MS OWL
should the rules be suspended 10 CIV" han en- "nP''
ny of doing So MIR. W never said 50. an" IL, "r"s
papers were mistaken. The gentleman from INDIANA i
woud hear him witness that he said Si!ch thlhg au
r,ve no such pledge Yesterday morning, when t'e
gentleman and himself could not agree. either uPo" mo
resolution or MIR. VS. Mr. w. remarked that he "ouu
tax the one that had been printed and LAID on ttI d
bles--he believed it came from the Spnate-nnn .'e
rules were suspended he would so modify it, Upon ih''
Their examination however, MIR. w. found that II naf
rally differed from the object they both seemed l" nave
in view and he therefore, notified The gentleman lr"'
Indiana that he should offer 1T adding further iha''
as his great object 10 do away with all distinctions
now existing in the kind of moneys received Tor me
public dues he DESTROYS OF doing every thing IN MS
power to accommodate all sides OF the House lie was
willing 10 make it joint resolution and he 'eh s-u'
ind again pledged himself that, if the rules were sEs
rendcd he would frame the restitution at the suggestion
sf any gentleman 10 accomplish the object oil ti"se \" no
pnnted the specie circular repealed lie ""n'
make any modification that would be thousht Sehefa'y
acceptable to the House. .
Mr. W. explained the reason why lie had not called
I'D his resolution before that he thought they got along
much better hy taking the business IN lis regular or
der besides his resolution submitted only cay o!
two before the duellng report cace IN, and as pi'
legged question: that off every thing else, and took
up two three weeks; and moreover he was not us
p6sed 10 arrest the public business Of the House MI
". then sent his modification 10 The Char, winch WAS
a.,
Objection being made, Mr.. w. moved suspension
OF the rule and asked for the yeas and nays, when were
ordered.
Mr. Boon then asked leave TO make further stn'e-
nenl, but il was objected TO.
The question was then taken on suspehuth1 INC fu'es
and decided in the negative-yeas lO1, nays -.
THE CHERoKEES.
The Sneaker then laid before the House 4 message,
received from the President Of The United States.
The message having been read,
MIR Owens called for the reading OF Inc accompany
ing documents; which being done,
MIR Bell moved The reference Of the whole 10 Com
mee on the Union, and that they be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Cambreleng, the House passed TO
the orders Of the day. -,
afrr some conversation between Mr. Everett, and Mr..
Cambrelcng the latter OF whom stating that the above
papers involved new question
hlr Glascnck moved vote of reconsideration, so rs
to refer them 10 the Committee on lh"iah AH-s, anu
gave his reasons therefor
Mr. HAYNES was in favor Of The latter reference.
MIR Everett advocated reference 10 The COMMITTEE
Of Ways and Means.
Mr. Howard preferred the original reference 10 the
Committee on he Union, nasnIuch Us the subject was
already before that body the amendments 10 The Dill
10 preven, and suppress Indian h"sities
hIc Hnlsrv advocated the reference TO The Indian
Committee Tor he could not consent To em5slrass the
above hui BY bringing on pro'acted discussion upon
the validity Of The Chriokpc treaty Mr.. II. apPfe'
hendr,l hosi;ies and alluded to murder that had al.
ready taken place.
Mr. lcrG Insisted that me reference aHciuE "'""e
the proper one, and lie moved 10 lay le mot'uh W
reconsider Oh tie table
Mr. Ovens expressed hope thai Inc gentleman
wGuid press that motion.
Air u,.srr asked Tor the yeas and nays but they
were nn, urLercd and the motion was reeced-ayes 70,
IL
Mr. Bell knew nothing 10 be gained by the reference
Of the subject 10 the Committee Indian Affairs, tor
there Vas not the slightest ground to believe that That
Committee would bring IN any proposition ihsy would
~ ,,I- off lee kDrry
der had been alluded TO- for there facts TO show
that it cvlucrd a determination on the part OF The Indians
to commence hosll!ities As 10 voting money, NJ Bell
was wiling 10 vote all that was now ana would be ne
crssarv even 10 day If was thought eXped!en but II
would be- useless to refer it TO the Committee on Indian
Afi,irs as the Committee Of the Whole on the state o
the Union mus; eventually act upon It,
Mir Camhrreng aJvertcd 10 the importance OF The
President communication which contained SeVtfai Gis
,nc propositions all of which within The province
of the standing Committee Indian Affairs 10 inquire
into and gave other for giving The subject TINT
direction
Mr. Cushing expressed himself wiling to yield the
floor The North west boundary question 10 noh VIII
the lndian hostility bill.
The mo,ion 10 reconsider was then agreed to-ayes73
nors 60
The onssr;on then again recurring on the commitment
To the Committee Of the Whole on the state OF the
Union it decided IN the negative, by te!ers-ayeS
% noes -
On sending it to the Committee on Indian Affairs,
Mr. Everett moved 10 add The following Instructions
Aud that said committee have power IL send Tor per-
sons and papers
Mr. Daw son assured all parties that if they expected
TO make any thing politically gu! OF ms question: they
were very much mistaken. Where could be The neces-
sy or hal good could result out Of sending for persons
and papers To investigate the validity Of treaty long
since ratified aid confirmed; What, were they 10 sui
fer John Ross to arrest and change the whole action OF
this Government: Ilr. D had labnred day ana night
to bring this man reasonable proposition, but he had
no sooner suCceedrd than 10 an hour afterwards lie with
drew, or changed his opinion.
Mr. ID SAID the only proper course Tor The House 10
pursue disobey and disregard the frssG'nl re-
CONNIE nGations, which were III effect to declare war
against tic people of Georgia. He, therefore, moved to
lay the whole subject the table. but withdrew that
motion at the request Of
Mr. Wise, who hoped this communication would be
considered, and said he would pay the first compliment
10 the President he had ever pad in his ie Tor his pro-
positions were virtual acknowledgment that The pre-
tended treaty was no treaty, Mr. w had often before
alleged He rejoced that the Executive OF the United
States had al last signfed wish 10 DO justice To The
Cherokecs. Mr.. W pursuant tn his pledge Ia lr paw
SON. renewed that gentleman motion to lay the whoe
suhjec. on the table, but Withdrew II by his assent
BIZ Gascock addressed the House with earnestness,
insisting on IN. DBL gallon of the treaty OF lc31 ana the
sacredness Of the vested rights Of Georgia unGe! II; the
certainty that her citizens would take possession Of these
lands aud the imminent danger OF an lnIian war
Should The Government attempt 10 ove'urn Nat treaty.
Georgia would be found wanting to herself as she
had once before proved And he would say To tie gem
trman from Virginia. Mr.. Wise. that lis bold threats
about castgang his Slate into submission had no ter
rors Cor m or the people he in part represented This
was not first time lha, such threats had been made
against Georgia. growing out of the Indian treaties; but
she always took her stand and assumed her position I'M
der them and was not be forced from It, She ever
remained firm she will now, amidst all the caiumnes
and foul SANDERS which have been eagerly circulated TO
her injury and unawed by every attempt Of those who,
under the sacred garb of religion and humanity, seek TO
array against her pablo feeling and indignation.
Sir said Mr.. G she plants herseliupon those rights
secured and guaranteed TO her under the treaty OF 1888
IA treaty sol-mny ratified, and having al the sanctions
and requisites required BY the Constitution, and now the
supreme law of the land and such rights thus secured,
Ininhi nssured lIpnEnl al