Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-10

th, a, question of privilege its consideration would
BIZ in order.
Mr.. Rencher of North Carolina moved the Prehmina
~ question of consideration, viz whether the House
would consider the resolution
The Chair said that the question of Reconsideration
would take precedence of all others.
Mr. Adams said that the resolution concerned MS own
privilege as member of The House, and Of the House
also.
Mr. Rencher suid he would withdraw his motion LOT
the question Of consideration.
Mr.. Adams then called for the reading OF The lette,
and memorial to which the resolution referred ,"u
they were read as follows:
Rocky NlouSr, FRANKLIN COUNTY,
V,xeIsIA, Feb. %, 1885.
Mr. ADAMS AS the representative o, tne in S'
and wishes of the People Of The whole Unileo States
fully the halowed right Of petition from your country
men we whose names hereunlo suoscfioeo' ftsPect
fully ask YOU to present the following humble ana need
ful petition to the Congress of the United STATES of I'M
mediate action: s:
Whereas for lonr time we have seen with deep re
pret the course pursued by distinguished
zen, the Hon John Quincy Adams, ct Massacnusells
upon the deeply interesting qneslion OF Inc aoooH "
ayerv in the District of Columbia and acknowledging
as we do the rights Of petition, and the duty OF Con
press to attend all petitions coming from the ifeeeh
of the United States, and as It is CLEARLY ana 'uy eo
coded by all that you have the constitutional power ~
keen order in YOUR body and to preserve harmony 10 Tue
country hv NIL pronpr means respectfully and mum.
Div pray that as the aforesaid j. z Adams mas Pursueo
and is pursuing upnn The aioresaio Snnect' !"
our opinions morally and politically wrong ana calcu
lated, certainly stir up The deaoest s,e os.%een ad
country in the horrors of civil war; and to lead 10
dissolution Of the Union you do arragn him at the bal
of the House. and formally and forever expe him from
your most honorable body, II sufficient evidence appear
eprh mons
TONERS deem il unnecessary lay before Congress any
abored argument in favor OF this important measure
aud will content themselves simply By stating tut nc
feelings but motives Of PATRIOTISM and deep desire lt
silence the discussion Of this most absorbing ana Danger
Gus question: here induce them to appeal to YOU IN ihr
popular right 10 exercise this constitutional power clear
iy vested in you BY the very instrument itself.
They humby aud most earnestly pray That ihls the
petition will be attended 10 by your very honorable oooy
and with great reverence and respect sign themselves
your most obedeni servants
Mr.. Stuart, of Virginia. said, that the memorial up
ceared 10 have come from his own district, but he la1
never heard any thing Of it he wished 10 near lhe
of the signers
l1hey were read BY the Clerk
Mr. Stuart thea said that he satisfied the name:
were all fctioas and moved that the resolution be aid
OH the table, which was agreed to- ana HE resolution
was laid The table accordingly y.
On motion Of MIR. Garland,
RcsoIred That the Secretary Of the Treasury be re
qupStcd lay before this House, early as practicable
copies Of all letters written b. him to collectors ana re
cpiyers between the LIST January 1884 and the present
time la wing rcation defacaons, omissions 10 comply
with the laws and regulations established tor Their 60
veinment and other Irregularities Also, copies oil al
reports made by persons appointed to examine ana re
port on the state of the land Offices within the same pc
Rod.
Among the resolutions presented oday was the tol
lowing, which lies for future considerations
BY Mr. Morgan of Virginia.
Rr.01ed Jy the Senate and House Of Representatives. q
,t. r. -, guDl
Of both House concurring) That the following amend
ment to the Constitution of the u S be proposed TO The
Legislatures Of The several States which, when rathee
BY The Legislatures of three uurths Of the Slates, shall
be valid 10 all nents and purposes as part OF The Con
siuon: .'Congress shall have power 10 provide by Ia"
that no person shall I've capable OF holding or being
elected any post OF profit, trust or eno!umen civil
or military, Legislative. Executive. or Judicial under
the Government OF these u States, who shall hereafter
fight duel, send or accept Challenge 10 hight
duel the probable issue Of which may be the death oil
the challenger or the challenged or who shall be Sc
cond either parry, or shall In ary manner ala or as
ssl in such duel or shall be knowing the bearer o
such challenge or acceptance but no person shall be
50 DISQUALIFIED by reason of his having, prior TO The
passage Of such law, fought such duel or sent or &C
cepted such challenge, been second in such duel OF
brarer Of such challenge or acceptance
The States having been called through for7esofuhonS
the Speaker called The States, in order, commencing a
Wisconsin, for pctUnS and memorials. Among others
MIR LAWYER presented certain resolutions Of the Legs
laure OF Alabama 10 reference to The reception OF lexa:
into the Union, which he moved should be lad on lie
table and printed.
Nj. Adams called for the reading of the resolutions
and they read at length
Mr. A. then Observed that the resolutions contain
ed lengthy argument in favor Of the admission OF Tex
as and that professsdy the ground that such ndmis
sion was intended TO change and destroy the balance oil
power which had heretofore existed between the States
in different portions Of the Union
The Chair here ineTposed, and said that motion &c
lay on the tube prec!uded debate.
Mr. Adams said be should not debate the question, but
move the reference of the resolutions TO select com
mltee.
The Chair said that the motion 10 lay The resolutions
on the table took precedence.
On this motion MIR. Adams then demanded The yeas
and nays and the House ordered them be lnken they
resulted Us follows Yeas l09, nays 40
So the resolutions were laid on the table.
Mr. Ewing presented certain resolutions OF the Legs
lalure Of Indiana on the subject Of the Treasury Cir
cular, which, giving rise to debate, were luId over
number of petitions and memorials were presented
and disposed Of. After which, the House adjourned.