Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-06
Tuesday, Juiy 3. leJo.
IN SEN ATE

which explosions in STEAMBOATS, might be prevented and
asking Congress TO pass law by which his nyeno,
might be tested, and to make him proper Compensation,
if hl. invention should succeed &c.
MIR Davis remarked that the committee on Patents
hud already reported general bill having this prrc...
object in view it had passed the Senate and 4l 5-ea
sen, 10 the other House.
discoveries ~ MAGNETISM.
Mr. Tcllmadge from the committee on naval sfr!rs
made special report the memorial OF Henry Hal
Sherwood, 10 relation to his discoveries in magnetism
and the application of those discoveries TO the deiru
nation Of latitude and longitude. Mr. T. moved INA,
the report be laid on the table and printed
MIR Preston said the discoveries OF great I'M
portance science and navigation that he would b.
very gIud Of large number of extra copies lie uOyec
therefore, the printing OF 1900 extra copies.
Nlr Hubbard demanded the yeas and nays on this nc
ton but subsequently withdrew the call.
Mr. Preston said, if the discovery such il hi
been represented it vast discovery; It no e.
would be happy of the opportunity OF dIusng wide.
especially in his own part OF the country.
MIR. Webster hoped considerable number woull {,
printed and that ii would he widely dtused 1t w
either Of very great public importance, Of impor
ance at all Perhaps Congress had htlIe more pow:
respecting il than to make it public; but, IN doing to-
extensively, il would give an opportunity Tor scen:
men to examine it, and 10 determine fully on It's
or want OF merit. He hoped the number proposed wo.
be printed
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this discovery founded would be developed IN %.
report.
Mr.. Tai!madgs piled in the affirmative
MIR Buchanan said he would then vote for the PTS:
nr of the proposed number. II it was genuine. i, WI
undoubtedly the creates, discovery Of modern tines m
if it not, and If the principle developed in s
report, dl;iusng II widely would enable the scIcitS:
world TO discover It's want OF foundation.
After n rw explanatory remarks by Mr. Tam&!.
and hr Southland, the report was laid on the table &C:
ordered to be printed with 5000 extra copies
On motion Of Merrick, the committee for the Ds::
of Columbia discharged from the further cOnsas'
ton Of the memorial of the citizens Of Georgetown
ing their recession from the United States 10 MaryL1
LNpLoRISG EXPEDITION.
The Senate took I'D the resolution offered Rome I'm.
nro by MI Southland calling on the Secretary q Tie
Navy for information in detail in regard TO the yessf
officers, scientific corps, and past expenses OF The e
ing expedition.
Mr. Southland explained at considerable length til, 50
rous OF rcts embraced by this resolution.
Mr. Wright replied, and moved TO lay the resollDE
on the liable.
Mr. Southard hope The Senator will Withdraw rs
motion for moment.
Mr.. Wright No.
Mr.. SouIiari Will not the gentleman allow rc 4,
reply 10 his remarks in regard 10 Lieut. Hudson, az:
the remarks he has made:
Mr.. Wright. No
The resolution was laid on the table Ayes 20 ne:
not counted
10 the bill granting tract OF land 10 Cherokee couGI
Ala. for seat Of Justice.
Ga motion of Mr.. Trotter, the Senate took up n:
bill introduced by Mr.. Walker 10 auhorse the Sn:
of Mississippi to inres! the two per cent fund gan'
TO that State for the construction Of roads, in poi
lands (2t hty cents pe1 acre. that had been offered Il
sale
M,. Clay Of Alabama moved To strike out the uhNi
bill, and insert substitute, authorIsrg the State d
Mississippi 10 The two per ccntum fund in the con
s,rucon of roads, railroads, and canals, within d
boundaries.
This amendment was agreed to, and the bill in 0l
fnr. ordered 10 be engrossed for third reading
The Senn,e then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
M.. Adams. who had the floor, yielded it to acco1n'
date MIR SaGe who offered resolution, which VI
agreed to, as follows:
ReSoisrd, That the committee much Of the r
sdents Message as relates TO national foundry ne r.
sruced inquire into the eIpediency OF eslab!l1h'!
such foundry at the city Of Vcrgennes, in the State
Vermont.
MIR. Noylor wished to make motion tina, 5000 srr
copies of the report respecting the construction o. -
fga,e Fulton be printed. Leave refused
Mr.. keim inquired whether the select committee -
national foundry expected 10 report this session: =.
winch inquiry
Mr.. Parker replied in the negative.
Mr.. Goode made effort 10 get the committee Ct -
whole discharged from House bill No. 5J2, to enable %
United States 10 bring market the alternate sect @
oil land granted Tor aiding the Ete and wabash cara
But objection was made and longer time was refge
at the suggestion of MIR Howard, that Mr. Adams
permitted 10 proceed, else there might be no time or q
porluni,y for reply to his argument.
THE TEXAS SuEsrioS.
MIR. Adams then resumed the moor, and proceed
his constitutional argument against the ADMISSION
Texas into the Union. lie continued speak un'h 4
expiration OF Inc morning hour, without CONCLUDING
,r NEW SUB TREASURY BILL.
Inc OIL from the Senate 10 repeal The depos''e q
lo.o' having oeen read
mr.. CamofrIens oeNveI rec speech IN lis ,4'"
tenuing tha' Tue Jaw OF ic3o was IN lis opefai'""
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