Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-31

shed that was consequent upon it, So also as 70 li
Creek war If competent force had oeen s'I' o
amongst them 10 control them, and they nae oeeh
promptly removed, all The boodshed and expense,
tter with destruction of private property 20 an In
mense amount, would also have been avoided.
Mr.. C. said he desired by several Senators near
him 10 state the contents Of the documents he referred
TO- he would do SO briefly possible; and he hoped
that would be sufficient put down the discussion al
once and indicate distinctly 10 these deluded people 'ha
there was no disposition the part Of this
to delay the execution Of The treaty The suPernleno
ent stated what was corobora,ed by the three commits
sioners in their letters nf The 9Th January and 2Sli t.
bruary last that these people say that they are renay 10
90 Westimmedaley, il they had the permission OF john
Ross 10 do so that they waiting the issue oil ms ne
goations with the Government, which they believe Will
result in their being permitted TO remain in the country
1t ALL said Mr. c. amounts TO this: that they are kept 10
the country under the deusye expectation held y
Ross, that he succeed in eecng such negncla'ioh
as will annul the treaty. Again. said MIR. c. there Is
not sufficient force in that section of country now TO
remove the indans without bIoodshed, if these dcusye
expectations held out by Ross permitted To coninne
and although war would nc most unfortunate 10 our
people, vet il would be still greater scourge 10 the Che
rokees II would result in their determination. Their
security consisted in putting end 10 the false h"prs
that had been held out 10 them MIR. o. said he would
send the documents To the CHAR, that any gentleman
who wished il might have nm opportunity Of inspecting
them He then moved TO lay the memorial on the table,
but withdrew the memorial temporarily, at the request oil
Mr. Soulrd who did not wish 10 enter into any con.
troversy on the subject the two Senators did mol iefi
more regret than lie did on this matter Ie MOTION ne
had nsl made well the conversations he mao heo
with different individuals, would show he had no desire
10 force it upon the consideration Of the Senate, with
view 10 q protaced discussion. These persons: claim.
ing to be authorized agents. had put in bis hands The
memorial and papers continuing the correspondence be-
tween the Executive and these people lie had elt II,
therefore solemn duty TO present II to the SENATE
| The Indians believe, whether justly ur not, they hau
been wrongly dealt with, and ask Congress 10 heni
them Why not then, said MT. sontnaro, te'tt
papers to the Committee Indian Aurs, which oooy
would, no doubt, report promptly, and let them Know
what they had 10 expect Such, in his opinion, would
be the true course for great Government 70 pursue TO-
wards poor and oppressed race Give lte answer 10
their prayer in constitutional manner, anu tley VIII,
no doubt be satisfied. If you refuse them heaTing
said Mr. S. do you suppose that would destroy their
hopes Of remaining: No. Sill no, Slr!-ll Will not IL
the papers had been permitted 10 have taken ule course
he proposcd he would have opened his mouth on ihe
subject; but when it sought 10 lay the documents
the table, without hearing or any understanding IN te
case, he would feel perfectly justified IN going ln'o s
matter and ascealning whether these people daa no
| been imposed upon He felt for them because he De-
Iieved them an injured and wrnnged people, and Mat II
was an imperous duty he owed to himself 10 thein ana
10 the country defend them with zeal 1t was because
he was reluctant 10 20 into this subject that he proposed
10 refer il to the committee he bad named which, 10 his
opinion was the wisest that could be pursued
That committee could make its report promptly even IN
five lines, if il necessay SO that he might scna IL
10 Them and let them know what was The tral resolve
of Government in relation 10 them. IT, however, 1t was
the determination Of the Senate 10 lay this SUBJECT on
the table and refuse hearing OF these unfortunate peo'
pIe he for one must be permitted 10 record his vote
against it.
| Mr. Grundy made some remarks in relation 10 iicse
papers, directing To refer them 10 the Committee on IN
dian Affairs though he had much confidence IN That
committee as any other lie though the Indians would
as we'll understand the mutton TO lay The memorial on
the table 10 be definite though il were referred 10
| n As oil a.
motion 10 lay on the table, but withdrew IN order To
give his colleague Mr.. White an opportunity OF pre-
senting his views
Mr. White made some remarks, which were not dis
nctly heard. He understood, however, To maintain
ba, all communications 10 the Government from foreign
nations or from tribes of Indians with whom treaties
had been held should be made through the Executive
branch Of The Government.
/ Mr. CLAY of Alabama said he was perfectly satisfied
that if the subject was referred to tie Committee In
dian Affairs, it would not only be we'll examined, but
promptly acted on, and in way 10 produce as little ex
element possible. His object 10 cut off at once
the possibility Of Misrepresentation which might lead
these deuded people 10 course most unfortunate i"i
themselves. lie would not add another word, further
than to say that his object in making the motion, which
lie now made lay The whole subject on the table, was
to put the subject down defnvey and he wished, also
that those who friendly 10 the objects oil The me
mortal, would communicate frankly 10 The menoriaiis
that there not The slightest h"ps Of dver,ng the 20
On motion of Mr.. Clay Of Alabama, the whole subjec
was laid on The taLle-yeas Sc, nays 10, as follows
Yeas-hlessrs hllen Benton, Brown, Buchanan, Clay
of Alabama, Cuthbert Fulton Grundy, Hubbard, King
Linn, .umpkn, Lyon, Mexican, Morris Mou,on, Nicho
las Niles, Norvell, Preston, Rves, Roane, Robinson
Rugges. Sewer, Smith of Connecticut, Strange, Tall
madge, Upton. Tro;ter. Walker, Wall, White, Williams
! Wright, and Young-36.
Nays-Messrs. Clayton, Crl,enden, Davis, Knight
Prentss, Robbins, Smith Of Indiana Southland, Spence
and Swift-l0
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
This being petition day. nearly The whole day was oc
cuped in the aud reference Of petitions and
memorials, beginning the bottom Of the list Of States
MIR. Adams presented several memorials on the sub
ject Of our relations with hiexco and he asked the
Chairman nf the Committee on Foreg n Affairs when
report might be expected from that committee the
subject and expressed the hope that deliberate argu
mentatve and considerable report would be made in time
10 enable Congress 10 act upon il with due deberalon
MIR. Howard replied, in substance, that the committee
had the subject under consideration and would in due
time, report upon it.
MIR. Pratt Of New York. presented the petition Of l5C
inhabitants for mail rout from Pine Plains, through
the towns of GaUa!in, .9neram Ccpakc, TO village Of
tlsdale, in the county OF Columbia, in the State oil
! New York.
Also like petition praying for mail route from Nal
den, in the county Of Ulster, through Wynkopsville TO
lrvingve, in the county of Greene, and State OF New
! York. Referred to the Committee on Post Office and
Post Roads.
Mr.. Taaferro reported bill for the relief of William
| Madison.
On motion Of Mr. Garland Of Virginia, the House
took up the Senae's amendment to the bill in relation
TO The u S. Courts in Western Virginia. and on bis mo.
ton, it was, after explanation from him, disagreed
| to.
The bill provide for the construction of the Cum.
bcrland road through the towns Of Salem ond Lewis
! burg, in Ohio read third time and passed.
! GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House proceeded to consider the bill making APP
proPra.ion for The civil and diplomatic expenses Of the
Government, for the year ls35.
Mr. Rariden moved TO recomm the bill with lnslruc-
tons TO increase The item for the contingent fund of The
House from 1925 600 10 273. 600.
| Mr. R. moved call of The House, which was mega.
| tiYed.
Mr. Williams Of N C., opposed tine motion, as il was
provide the means Tor the purchase Of certain
books for the new members