Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-01-20
Ertraci 0fa Letter 10 The EditVr. datci


awe have had another of those in the Huuse
which reflect much disgrace upon the American cha
racier. My object in noticing it, is not 10 indulge in
personal reflections but to express my profound aver
sion at incident which must revolt every lover OF his
country All this proceeds from that labItof personal de-
nuncialon which has been much INDUCED in for
years past Why should not Members Of Congress be
governed by the rules ard prophecies which regu
late the intercourse OF private gentlemen IL is not
only wrong, hut in bad taste. and paakes Of bad
ners 10 indulge in language personally offensive; and
falls later 10 call forth retnrIs OF SINH
lar character Such conduct is not even mark Of cour
age, for every must have observed, that these
pleasant affairs rnrely lead 10 consequences OF personal
danger They are either terminated by the inlerpos-
ton of the House, the account is settled by mutual
abuse which places both parties in light by
advantageous before the country. The most offensive
terms such as would in other places, be expaled by
blood Alone nre banded backwards and Forwards for
the amusement Of the loungers in the gallery who
we'll aware, that all these passionate demonstrations
will prove harmless those witnessed upon The stnge
These remarks are intended apply personally
the gentlemen who distinguished themselves yesterday
whose quarrel did not witness and The merits OF Which
do not understand My sole object is 10 express my
profound aversion for such occurrences feeling, which
is becoming so general, that these outbreaks cannot
much longer be continued with impunity.
"You will perceive, that the Committee of Finance Of
the Senate, has reported the bill Which was awaited
with much anxiety and interest In eading rapidly
could not help entertaining no. that its essential
lican party. Some concessions have been made, in
proper spirit Of Cancellation, TO those gentlemen. who
could not approve Of all the provisions of the bill pre-
sened the extra session, and understand that they
are such will reconcile most OF our Northern Conser
vative friends. With regard to those from Virginia,
have not had opportunity of ascertnnng their SEN
timents. Of those who in favor Of some
compromise in this matter provided it could so be
ranged as not 10 sacrifice the important ends proposed
by The President STILL as is evident that the vast
majority Of The Republican party are in favor even of
the bill Of the last srssion, do not think that all the
concessions should all from one, and that the
stronger side But truce TO this personal aspect of the
case, while make few remarks upon the bill ITSELF
1t proposes that whenever the money in the hands OF
Receivers exceeds the amount Of their bonds the sur
plus shall be placed on special deposIle with Banks
which 10 receive commission for its safe keeping,
with the condition, however, that be kept apart and by
no means mingled with the funds operations of the
corporation. This bill the discrimination be-
tween the funds received from lands and those from
TOMS established by the specie circular and proposes
that the same kind of money shall be accepted in both
cases. 1t obyiacs the necessity of much announcement
transfer by permitting persons who wish To purchase
public lands TO deposlte funds in advance at Washing
on and other places, designated by the Secretary of the
Treasury and to obtain certificates for the same which
shall be received in payment for the purposes contempa
ted II will prevent Also the possibility Of much accumu-
ation of public funds in the National Treasury, in the
hands Of repositories, by directing that, when such
cumuations shall exceed four millions Of dollars, the
be sold again in the market when the funds are wanted
for national The return 10 exclusive specie funds
Tor government purposes, those issued upon the faith
of the nation, is made gradual that the country and
the banks will have time TO prepare themselves for the
change; or should it be found onerous INJURIOUS,
which do not apprehend The policy can, al any mo-
ment be relaxed by Congress Every security is pro-
vded for the safe keeping Of the public funds, which can
be conferred by appropriate buildings strict and frequent
uccou inability, mutual checks, examinations by public
oicers severe penalties, and variety OF other eApe-
dents too tedious here. Ii cannot be e1'
pecled that this any bill upon any subject, will meet
with the entire appreciation, in all its features of every
member but hope and trust, that it is SUCH or can De
made 80 by slight notifications will enable the Re
publican party 10 unite in its support, and dispose at
length of this vexed and vexing question There must
be some check on the banks; they cannot or VIII not
elIectuay regulate themselves this is admitted on all