Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-12-07

his object in reference 10 the present Message lie de
sired to express his senlirnen upon number Of the
topics embraced in it early as possible but, unless
occasion taken to do so on the n"iion 10 com'hi
they could hope for other opportunity. he hnpeo,
therefore, the question would be taken OIL the printing
and the other motion laid over.
Mr.. Haynes said The gentleman was entirely mistaken
in the supposlon that the last annual message was never
considered in Committee of The Whole. ii was discussed
again and again in that committee, and numbered gen.
temen had addressed the House upon II.
MIR. Bell might be mistaken as 10 that point, but no
disposition nude Of the Message.
MIR. Haynes stated what was The fact, that all the
Message had been disposed Of except that part in rea
ton 10 the finances But what The great OBJECT OF
sending i, TO the Committee of the Whole on the stale
Of the Unon cit was, tina. The widest scope oil debate
should be given
MIR. Fl then varied his motion 10 the Terms OF that
on the Journal viz to print - 600 copies of the Mes
sage and accompanying documents, and o,Ono copies
without; the latter TO be furnished within two days
Alter some further conversation between MesSrs
WISE j. Garland, and Haynes, the motion was agreed
10 without a division
The Speaker laid before the House the annual Report
of the Secretary Of the Treasury, on the state OF The
finances which, on motion OF MIR. Cambreeng, was
laid on the table, and at the suggestion OF several mem
hers, 10 900 extra copies ordered TO be printed.
Also, communication from the Secretary nt State
covering statement of the expenditures out Of The con.
tngen fund OF that Department. Tor the past year. which,
| motion OF MIR. Howard, was laid on the table.
MIR. Logan, leave, submitted the following resolu'
| ton
ResOired That the widow of Walter s. franklin, de
ceased, late Clerk of the House of Representatives OF
The United States be allowed and paid, out OF the con
tingent fund his salary Clerk aforesaid up 10 the 50
| December, lc3S.
Mr.. Underwood called for the yeas and nays, which
ordered.
Mr.. McKennan suggested 10 his colleague 10 cause
the resolution read up the sd of December when
! the Clerk took upon himself The duties,
Mr. Logan modified it.
| Mr. VISA cd phpn MIR linz ipdS
The Chair replied from The information contained in
Mr. Burchs letter Of yesterday, on the 2Oth OF Sepen
ber
Mr. Wise moved 10 make it that day; for though nc
lamented Mir franklin death more than lie did he
could not vote mere gratuy without service.
Mr. Underwood reminded MIR. w. that up to the time
Of Mr. F. decease, his salary belonged 10 his executors
Mr. Wise thereupon withdrew his amendment.
; The resolution was warmly sustained by Mr. Mcken
and Mr. Glascock, when it agreed to-yeas 20
avs G3.
On motion the House adjourned.
Hednesday's PROCEEDINGS.
SESArE.-Messrs Brown of N. G. and Lyon of Mi
| chlgan, took their seats
Various Reports were received from The Departments
| which ordered 10 be printed.
Mr.. Clay of Alabama obtained leave 10 bring in bill
Enovidng for the reduction and graduation OF the prIc
IL The public lands Ordered 10 u I'd reading.
On Mr. Hubbards motion, the presiding officer wa
agorzed 10 appoint for the present session, the mem
Srrs OF all The standing committees, with the exception
OF the Chairman OF the Committee on Commerce, VIII
10 he halIotted or.-And on MIR Buchanans motion
the SENATE proceeded to ballot for himand the vote
FOR ~. Il. King 23-Scultering 3.
The resolution from the House for the appointment O
Two Chapans. of different denominations, for eac
House. was concuIred in-And then The Senule adjourn
! cd.
H. IF Representatives. MIR. SaItonstal, member cleo
from, Massachusetts, qualified and took his seat
The Reports from the Treasurer of The u. S.-iror
the Clerk OF the H of Rand from the COMMISSIONS
OF the abc Buildings, received and ordered 10
printed
Mr.. Fillmore of New York and announced lh
death Of his Colleague Mr. YIN Patterson, who died o
the 18th August last-and MIR. Gray of New York ais
announced the death of his Colleague, Andrew De Wit
Bruyn, who died on The 9th July asl-An nd resolution
ad opted TO Grape in respect for The memor
of both--An nd then the House adjourned