Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-04-20
tion He ouked to The srca. interests of tho country

ton He locked 10 The great interests Of the county,
and to them alone.
Mr. is obiec, was simply this: lie knew That The
Bank Convention tn assemble on wednesday las''
and he had reason TO believe that many gentlemen wio
had gone as delegates therein entertained an aPPreheh
sion that the course Of the General Government tne
legislation of Congress, well as the aciion OF Tue
Treasury Department in ling out that iegsia''o"
might lie hostile To the resumption oi specie PuyHc
For himself he did believe that the Congress VI Tue
United States would pass any law, n, the present
without having special reference TO the e*'sng conu
ton of the country, or that 1t woGo nol 90 H. 49,
law it ght pass as TO throw no hhu'H"'' ' ~ w
Neither did MIR. II. believe that the Treasury Depart,
men, in carrying out that legislation oid ieei or "oud
feel any disposition to throw any Impeachment ID me ~uy
Of ectng that resumption. His object, therefore, was
"a ovo such assurances those banks which had gone
into convention as might encourage them TO 60 on tor
il was surely desired by every patriotic man IN the couh
try Of every party, that the oanSs snou'o RESUME
on Mondar and when he called upon, two days al
forwards 10 give an plunaon ne was refused and ne
WINS no, DISPOSED put hmsef IN the attitude OF inped
ing the business oil the House ny ho'''s oay ~ WY
10 SUSPEND The rules.
Resides, he found that, by moving this proposition, he
nloced a number Of his political friends in this embar.
r,ssoo conditions that although they did not disaPprove
of the principle involved in it, the object sought 10 oe
attained by it, still Of them did not approve OF lis
phraseoogy and therefore they were compelled 10 Voe
agains, it. Many were ac,ua,ed BY onoiher iefhhe.-
They feared premature discussion on The whoie cur
rency question: which would nevitaby spring up ana
.mendmen,s of the resolution which might compel them
and himself to against proposition The genera
tenor of which, in its present shape, they approved he
understood amendments to be offered on both sides
of the House In voting against the suspension OF the
rules therefore, they would be placed IN The emoaass
ing attitude Of seeming 10 oppose his resolution
Mr. Bell here inerposed, and said he begged to know
if il was in order TO discuss these questions now.
The Chair remarked that the gentleman was proceed
ing under the unanimous assent OF the House ior MN
10 make statement.
Mr. Bell so understood it, but then the gentleman was
making an argument which was to 60 forth 10 The coun
try, and MIR B. wanted to know if any reply would lie
permitted for The gentleman was certainly exceeding
his privilege Mr. would, however, ask him to PLAIN
to them and the country what the mode oil reiiei
he proposed to give TO the State banks or whe'et ne
sought only put forth intention 10 reieVe them
without adopting any thing specific: tie asked 'he
gentleman
The Chair nterposed and reminded Mr. Bell that II
the House accorded its unanimous assent 10 one gehle
nun to make statement debate couid not 60 on, uh
less the House again assened. Cries OF ego on J
AIR Hamer had but few words TO say. Since
he had offered the resolution the letter of the Secretary
of the Treasury had come out, containing SUBSTANTIALLY
the same declaration; and in addition to tha the ollcia
organ Of the Government (the Globe had given STINT
lar assurance In addition that also, the Bank Con
vention had probably decided by this time upon lhe
course they would pursue .
Mr. Williams of Kentucky here inierposed lie sain
he had understood the gentleman merely 10 osk leave
to make explanation in relation to ms own aluluoe
but he explaining for his own political party
for the organ of the Administration, and Tor the SecTe
tary of the Treasury. Now if the gentleman wanted 70
explain for himself, Mr. w. had no objection out ne
should object to his going into explanations for his own
political party.
The Chair stated that any restriction was now beyond
the power Of the House. and this OF the conse
ounces that often grew out OF gentlemen giving 'he't
unanimous consent 10 mike statements
IIamer had said all he intended on the SUD-
ect and would only add his belief in conclusion, that
the time had passed by when the adoption OF The reso
luton would have any material effect one way OF lhe
other; and for these he did not intend TO re-
new IT, aud should not therefore, present il 10 the louse
again.
remark. II simply this
A gentleman rose and objected.
Ms Menee moved suspension Of the rule to enable
him 10 make his remark.
Mr. Peck called for the yeas and nays. which were
ordered and were-y-as S5 to II nays which, not being
two thirds, decided The motion in the negative.
TEXAS.
Mr. Shields, on leave, presented the following joint
preamble and resolutions Of the Legislature of Tennes'
Whereas we have been anxious and attent observ.
ers of the progress Of in Texas and have not been
unmoved spectators of her late gallant and glorious strug
gle for freedom and have seen that freedom oy
those near and dear TO by the ties OF kindred and com
mon ancestry; and whereas we have seen, by vote OF
the people Of that Republic anxious desire manifested
TO become citizens Of these United States; and where
as we believe that the gallant and chvarous bravery
Of exans in their struggle for liberty and free govern
ment is an assurance Of their worth, and sufficient evil
dence Of their qualification to entlle them to bro'heF'
hood and citizenship with US; and whereas also, we he
eve that of Texas to these u States Is
consumnaon devoutly to be wished, and an end wor-
thy best exerons TO attain, if it can be done with
GU, an infraction of the law Of nations, or departure
from the policy or principles of this Government:
Now therefore, ResoLred by the General .1sssmsy %
the State of Tennessee That we desire most anx'ousy
that Texas be acquired by these United States; and
RcSoloed That our Senators and Representatives IN
Congress be informed of desire to acquire the terri
tory of Texas and it to the u States by treaty
or purchase and at such time they may deem most
expedient.
Resoir,d Tha, copy Of this preamble and these re-
solutions be forwarded by the Governor OF this Stale 10
our Senators and Representatives in Congress, WIN
requrs, That they introduce them 10 the consideration oil
both branches of Congress
JOHN COOKE,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
TERRY II. CANAL,
Speaker Of the Ssnatc.
Passed Jan. 90, 1888.
Resolced by the General Assembly Of Tie STATE Of Ten.
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