Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-07-03
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IN SENATE

Mr. Wright presented certain tables showing the ex.
pouAi,urrs Of rhe Government from liz commencement
10 the year 1885, which was laid on the table, and
dercd 10 be printed and, on motion nf Mr. Wright, two
thousand extra copies ordered to nc printed.
Mr. Wright, from The committee on finance, TO which
the sublec, referred by resolution OF the Senate,
reported bill allowing compensation 10 certain agents
and attorneys ufpefsons in whose favor awards have been
made urder The several treaties with foreign powers:
read ard ordered 10 second reading
On motion of Mr. King. and by general consent, the
bill Then read Tie second tnle and ordered TO be
engrossed for third reading.
The following bills were sevcray read the third time,
and passed:
The bill supplementary to the ACT entitled act for
the establishment Of branches Of the United States Mint,
approved Sd March, Ic3J
Tie bill to allow vessels bound to ports in Mexico and
ordered off by the blockadng squadron 10 enter and Sc
cure their cargoes.
The bill to repeal in part the act entitled an act to
provide for the safe Keeping of the acts records and seal
Of The United States
The bill 10 create an additional land district in Misss.
sppi; and
The joint resolution authorizing the President Of the
United States to cause certain surveys to be made.
The Senate took The joint resolution from the other
House, ins,i,uting joint committee of inquiry to the
expectancy OF taking lhe census, to collect
information in detail in regard 10 the agriculture,
mcrce, and manufactures of the y, States
air Sewer said II very novel mode of proceed
ing that Of specifying the Of taking The
the resolution Tie table.
Mr. Benton suggested 10 The Senator from Arkansas
IN vary his motion 10 for indefinite pos ponement
He had objection 10 the principle contained in the
solution; but he objected TO The appointment, of com.
mee to sit during the recess, 10 do That which could
be done during The regular sessions.
Mr. Sewer accordingly moved TO postpone the resolu-
ton indefinitely; which motion adopted
The Senate resumed the further consideration OF tie
bill introduced by Mr.. Webster making further provi.
sion for the collection Of the public revenue The ques.
ton being on the amendment of Mr. Buchanan
Mr. Webster addressed the Senate al length in favor
Of the bill. and against The amendment
Mr. Buchanan replied lensih in favor Of bis amend.
ment; after which,
MIR Talimadge made observations in favor of the
bill, and against the substitute
Mr.. Strange after remarks, offered several
amendments, as follows:
LIST. To strike Ont the word :not in the first line of
the second section, and the words either and general
in the fourth line Of the section 50 as 10 allow the
Treasurer OF the United States to authorize the collec.
tors aud receivers 10 make special deposes of bank notes
with The deposle banks for the term of sixty days at
the end Of which they to he into specie
2. To strike out in the 18th and 18th line, I'd section
the words "and for The payment Of which the holders
thereof may elect TO receive bank notes.
3. Requiring payments of the public creditors 10 be
made by the officers Of the Government and moi by
banks.
On taking the question, MIR. S!range's frs, amend.
men! was rejected, yeds2l, nays 60, as follows: