Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-02-27

and not the individuals who oug mt not to obtnih le rf
neft. The land had been made immensely valuable %
improvements made by the Stale itself MI wou.s ,
therefore persist in his notion he wished Tor direct
vote of the Senate The simple question whether they
would let The Slate have this land for ST. 30 and mat
ther would say whether they would do 30 or not. lie
called for the yeas and nays on the question: which were
| ordered. -,
Mr. King spoke against taking this vote so hastily
wi,hou, further examination. He did not complain that
Indiana had received great denl OF land from The 10
vernment, and he would admit that she mao advanced
mol only her own interest," but that Of the u S. But he
doubted whether the U. S. had got compensation
for the alternate sections which had been granted 10 this
and other States great public works. Such had been
the expectation but lie believed 1t had not been Feazeu
The Treasury wanted money, and those lands ought 10
be Sold But if they must be granted 10 The State, lie
would do it literally, at 81 % and not at the higher
price proposed by Mr. Clay. MIR. K also spoke in favor
of the seersas highly mrrI,oHous nnd IN questions Of
this kind to be preferred to the States He called for
division Of the question; he would discharge the Com
mlee on the Public Lands, and then the subject might
be called up hereafter, on any proper occasion.
Mr. Linn suggested that The motion 10 recommt
should be so amended Us 10 inslru The committee 10
provide in the bill 10 be reported that all inundated lands
and lands which had been reported not worth survey
ing should be granted to The States where they lie The
inundated lands were at present curse 10 The SaieS.
The region Of mllaria the hotbe Of disease; and II
surrendered The Stales they would lake measures TO
! make them fertile and Useful.
Mr. Davis said, he thought they were in fair way
now to drive bargain in relation 10 the Miami lands.
But he would be glad TO know the amount OF The mum
dated lands he wished, also for some information on
another pop!. Some years ago he was member OF the
committee of the other House, on Internal Improve
ments, and lie believed he was instrumental in commenc.
ing The practice of giving these alternate sections OF
land lying great public works. 1t was then done I'M
der the impression that the alternate sections would be
made more valuable by those works than the whole with
| them. They now Informed by the Senator
from Alabama and Mr. ID. feared 1t was true, that THIS
eXpecta0n had not been realized.
Mr. Linn said he had heard offer made on this floor
Of So 80 for these alternate sections, and there could be
doubt that the value Of the lands had been doubled
Mr. Davis said this proved the correctness OF his tor
impressions on this SUBJECT that The alternate sec
tions would be worth more than The whole. But he
wished 10 know whether had been realized by the
Government He feared that for the want OF leglsla-
tion careless legislation individuals had come nto
possession Of these lands and had reaped all The oeneht
expected from granting the alternate sections he hoped
the Land Office wnuld furnish information on this sub.
ject and if farther legislation should be necessary that
would be taken to secure these benefits 10 the
country
As to the Miami district, Mr. D. did no, consider TIE
remarks Of Mr. King all applicable 10 The ndiv.
dual settlers there 1t in the heart OF one Of the
new States.
Mr. King said he understood the remarks Of the Sc.
natoI from Kentucky this subject 10 be general; and
he had spoken in reply 10 him
Mr. Clay said he referred only to The Miami case; hut
he would say what he had said BEFORE that he con.
sdeed all settlers the unsurveyed lands OF the Go.
nruders trespassers in fact taking pos.
session Of the public lands they did, wthou; uu!hori
~ of law.
After few more remarks by Messrs Davis and Linn,
Mr. Smith Of Indiana, said the debac in This instance,
had sprung up very Unexpectedly 10 him. tie had not
looked for repnrt from the committee al this time. he
10 the Senate this morning expecting the Cumber-
land Road Bill 10 be taken up, and he was not at this
time 10 be driven into the debate OF the pre- enipon
question 10 the State Of Indiana 10 the Nlami lands
hep h1t arts
would be able TO show that the objections which had
been urged by the Senator from Mississippi MIR. Walk
er) unenable; but he would not 60 into that
matter. He The Senate not prepared 10 hear
discussion al this time Of that question He had merely
risen 10 to lay the whole subject temporarily on
the table, with The avowed intention Of calling il up al
early day, when he hoped the proposition 10 commit,
with instructions made by his colleague would be adopt
ed by the Senate. Mr. S. then moved to lay the report
and amendment the table: which (as the hour had
rived Tor the special orde agreed to BY general con-
sent.
| On motion Of Mr. Webster, the Senate took up the
resolution offered by him days ago. for appointing
committee 10 inquire into the subject OF conmuni.
cation made 10 him by Mr.. Ruggles, Senator from
Maine in relation TO certain charges against member
of Congress, which he supposed nigh. alude 10 him
On the suggestion of MIR NorvelI, Mr.. w. so amended
his resolution as 10 empower the committee 10 send Tor
persons and papers.
On motion of Mr.. Calhoun, (who stated that he had
been informed that there other similar al
Ieped in regard to the Senaor the resolution
further amended, 10 extend to oth0r similar mot
iers."
was the wish Of that Senator tina, the widest latitude
should be given 10 the investigation.
The resolution, as amended, then agreed 10, men,
The Senate then proceeded to ballot for said COM
mtee Of FIVE members, when Messrs. White, Davis,
Tamadgc, Cri,tenden, and Young were appointed.
THE sUB-TREAsURY SCHEME.
The subTreasury bill then coming up as the Special
Order,
MIR. Upton moved to postpone this and all other pre-
vous ORDERS for the purpose Of taking up the Cuber
land road bill
After some conversation. this motion was negutived,
yeas 81, nays 81 The Vice President voting in the mega
live.
Mr.. Lumpkin remarked, that though he had moved
the adjournment last evening" he had not done it with q
view To retain possession Of the floor on this bill and he
DESTROYS also OF expressing his views after the vote
should be taken on MIR. Rivess substitute.
No Senator rising 10 speak, the question about to
be put The substitute, when Mr. Benlon seconded by
Others suggested The propety Of passing by the bill for
10 day, there several Senators now not present,
not expecting the question to be taken today.
Mr. Wright would consent 10 such delay, 1t any gen.
llcmnn DESTROYS to speak the subject Tomorrow
who wns not prepared to speak 10 day.
Mr. Criltenden nlinaled such desire, and The bill
was accordingly postponed till to morrow.
CUMBERLAND ROAD.
On motion Of Mr.. Upton, the Senate then ook up the
| Cumberland road bill.
! Mr. NorVe moved 10 amend the bill, by inserting
grants Of land 10 certain Siates and moved to lay
the bill the table, give lime for printing this amend
ment. Negatved-Yeas Is, nays 10.
Mr. N. then moved 10 postpone the bill till tomorrow
| for The same purpose.
On this motion discussion arose by Messrs Norvell,
Sewer, Walker, Smith Of Ia, Young, and Norris but
before any question taken upon it, the amendment
was ordered to be printed and
The Senate adjourned.
Thursday, FrLrunry 90, 1888
ANTI-SUB-TREASURY.
Mr.. Mckenn presented memorial from meeting of
the merchants, manufacturers, and business men of
Pitlsburg, demonstrating against the Sub. Treasury
scheme and its kindred doctrines contained in the Pre-
sdents late Message, and advocating sound credit