Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-10

and Word from the day they presented their claims 10
seat Objected TO.
On motion of Mr.. Bronson. the House adjourned
7Eeshay, 6, 1888.
IN SENATE.
Mr. Grundy rose and addressed the Chair as follows:
Mr. PRESIDENT: have received, and now present 10
the Senate the preamble and resolutions ofthe General
Assembly OF Tennessee by Of which resolutions,
their Senators instructed and their Representatives
requested to vote against any law Of general finance,
such AS is recommended by the President Of the United
States 10 his Message Of September last understand
the bill now before the Senate this subject, and
under discussion, TO be such embraced BY this
solution; and believing in the right of instruction by the
Legislature, feel difficulty in de'-"s ,nat sia'i
-nnpy with these instructions IN goGd latin ana VERIFY,
vol"E = rs the BILL and as it respects questions which
llay alss Ia W. Of lis progress, shai without
in any SiS b. sfe slfn and dG he's
norabe opponent Of this measure, md esian prompt.
y to communicate to the Legislature { Tennessee, tho
MIR. q. concluded by moving that this T-ument b,
laid on the table, and printed; and was so orde-ed
The Vice President presented from the War D.2art.
ment abstracts of The general returns OF the militia Of
the u 5 for ISL thr arms, equipments NC Referred,
| and ordered To be printed.
A communication from the Adjuan,. General, with GO
copies Of tic official Army Register for The use u the
Senate.
MIR. Buchanan presented four memorials and MIR.
Mexican several others % the character that
presented yesterday by Mr. relating 10 the claims Of
Pittsburg one Of the six hospitals TO be established
the Western waters Referred.
Other Petitions and Memorials presented and re-
ferred.
By Mr. King from the Legislature Of ALBANIA, asking
the passage OF general pre- enploa la" Vi law g!a-
duailng the price of The public lands; OF Law author
izing the REIMBURSEMENT Of IL sections for schools and
the entry Of better lands and Of law ceding the re-
fuse lands found unpIoductve, 10 the several States
where they lie Ordered 10 b. printed
BY Aessrs. Tauiadge, McrIick and Linn, on ndiv-
COMMONWEALTH BANK or BOSTON
Mt Webster moved that the report OF the Secretary
of the Treasury in TO the resolution of the Sc
nate calling for information respecting the amount OF
the public moneys in the Commonwealth Bank al Bos.
ton be referred TO the Committee on Finance.
On this motion debate arose, in which alessrs Web
sler Niles, Wright, Crtenden, Clay Of Kentucky, and
Buchanan participated.
The report was, for the present. laid on the table to
TIE sUB-TREASURY BILL.
The Senate resumed the consideration of this BILL and
Mr. Riycs resumed the floor and addressed The Senate
about two hours in conclusion of the argument which he
commenced yesterday, in opposition TO the bill ana IN
support Of the plan comprised in his substitute Alter
! he concluded
Mr. Hubbard nlinlated an intention to give his views
on the subject next He now, however, merely offered
an amendment and alter some incidental remarks oy
| MIR. Clay of Kentucky,
The Senate went into Executive business, and soon
after adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
| The Speaker laid before the House letter from the
Secretary of War; in obedience to the requirements OF
the mel Of March - 1903, transmitting abstracts OF tne
GENERAL returns of the militia Of The United States ana
n their arms uccoutrements and ammunition Tor inc
year 1917. , - ,,,-,r,rs
The following reports made from committees:
rRoH TIE COMMITTEE WAYS AND MEANS
By Mr. Can.breeng: A bill "aulhoEslng the purchase
Of certain bonks fo distribution among the members OF
the IIonse of Representatives according to RESOLUTION
of the House Of the 9Th January, less
| Dy Alr Pope L.li for the relief of Lewis Ii. Bates
and WIN. Lacon.
COMMITTEE CLAIMS.
By Mr.. j.. Whitllrsey bill for The relief OF WIN.
Colt and VIM. Donaldson.
Also Senate bill No 3D. for the relief Of David Stone,
with amendments. , I'VE
MR. Russell made report against thr petition OF HI
ram McEiroy, executor of Edward Wilet. deceased
Mr. Chambers reported bill for the relief Of the lie.
gal representatives Of Michael Fenwick, deceased
COMMITTEE THE JUDICIARY
Mr.. Thomas made report against the petition OF l no.
blr, Corwin reported the Senate bill No. 1872 to
change the times Of holding the Circuit Courts OF the
u States in the 9TH circuit, with amendments. 49,,
Mr. Garland reported the following resolutohj "h'eh
was read, and agreed to.
Pesoirtd. That the Committee on the Judiciary be in
struc,ed to inquire into the expediency OF aboishIns
the Circuit Court OF the u ). held at Lew'sou'g III
tie Stale of Virginia, and that the memorial iad upon
the table, demonstrating against said nboii!ion be recon-
miited 10 TINT committee.
Mr. Toncey made report against Inc Pe''o" VI '''o
thy Guard
COMMITTEE FOR the DISTRICT or COLUMBIA.
By Nr. Buudin: Bill To extend the charter OF The
Union Bank Of Georgetown.
COMMITTEE ox PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr. Boon repor,ed the Senate bill No. 10 grant pre-
emption rights TO settlers the public lands with amend
men,s.
| COMMITTEE on ISDIAE AFFAIRS.
Mr. Parker reported Senate bill No 50, to authorize
the Secretary of War adjust and pay to Benjamin
| nj Arka he
hogs taken by the Cherokee Indians in December 1875,
without amendment.
coMarr1EE us REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
MIR Craig reported against the petitions OF John Snow
and lsaac McCammont, Of Mercer county, Virginia
Mr. hluhenberg made report against the petitions
OF Gen James Hogan and Jonas BARTLETT
Mr. PQrmenler reported bill tor the relief OF Henry
Hoffman.
COMMITTEE on NAVAL AFFAIRS.
Mr. Inrbam reported bill for the relief Of Nicholas
yerplas and bill for the payment OF certain pensions,
| heretofore paid Of the privateer pension tund
! COMMITTEE oS FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Mr. Dromgooe made repvrt against the petition OF
Geo. w. Biscoe
dolph Clay.
! COMMITTEE on TERRITORIES.
Mr. Bronson reported bill divide the Territory of
Wisconsin, and 10 establish the territorial government OF
Iowa.
COMMITTEE os REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONS.
Mr. Morgan reported bill authorizing the Secretary
of War to allow compensation 10 pension agents.
Also bill for the relief OF Elizabeth Jones and
others.
Mr. Bond reported bill for the relief Of Asahel
Kpgsbury and against the petition Of Sarnl. Blxby.
Mr. johnson of Va made report agains! the Peuon
Of Darius Dewey. RI,
Mr. Chlds made report against the petition OIL Del
sey Newton. o,;,e Sc p,,,
Mr. Klngensmi,h reported bills 70, the relief OF E!aS
| tus piersou and VIM. Andrews Of ~ l., and against
The petitions of VIM l.. Marcy and Others Of Albany,
in behalf Of revolutionary pensioners o0oA 'nu
| Hannah Newton. ~
COMMITTEE ISvALrp PENSIONERS
Mr. TayIor made report against the petition Of John