Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-01-05
VOLUME NXXV.---No. 60.

""e'HrI any correspondence has recently paSse q
between the British and American Governments rea-
tive 10 the free navigation of the navpnbs rivers con.
letmnous ~ the S and the British possessions in ~
America; or OF navIgabe rivers running in part or in
whole through the territories OF both GOVERNMENTS and
II 80, the results of the same.
MIR Pstrikin inquired whether, under the rule. it was
in order for gentlemen 10 oier resolutions embracing
two subjects
The Speaker said he did consider these esolu.
lions; and decided il Of order 10 entertain
them.
The resolutions were then laid the table, aud or.
dered 10 be printed.
Mr. Cushing then said the discharge of his yariiculsf
duties as member OF the House had called his
10 another subject Of inquiry perfectly pl,nabe
in ITSELF and Of the deepest mmediu,c in,ere., To the
whole Union md more especially 10 the States oil The
Southwest be asked ina: the resolution Of inquiry
should be read, in order thai The House might Judge
whether they would permit him TO offer this lime
which he would not ask if The subject were not one OF
pressing, immediate impor ance
The House asserting, MIR g. offered the following 70.
solution; hch read and ordered 10 be printed and
lees over one day under the rules:
Whereas, IN the Message Of the President Of The u
;. at the opening OF the 18th Congress, was among
oth,r things. aV"wed and proclaimed the settled
uuna policy Of the UnCd States that sin the Of
The European powers IN matters relating 10 themselves
"e have never taken any part, does comport with
our policy SO In do; that with the in tbs
hemisphere We are of necessity, imme ciateIy
nec'd that, owe therefore, to candor, ana to The
amIcabie relations existing between the u 5 and those
powers declare that we should consider any atpmpt
on their part 10 extend their system any portion Of
This hemisphere as dangerous TO peace and safety;
that with The existing colonies dependencies Of any
European power, We have not inerered, and shall not
interfere; but with the Governments who have declared
their independence, and maintained it, and whose indie
pendence we have, on great consideration and on ust
principles, acknow lodged We could not view any inter.
position for the purpose OF depressing them, control
ling in any other manner Their destiny, by any European
power, or III any other light than as the manifestation Of
tErIppi 'p fsnnS titan tho anIih nt
" impossible, therefore, that should behold such
inter position IN any form with indifference
RcS0ircd. therefore, That the President Of the U. S.
be re quesed inform this House. if the same be
in his Judgment Incompatible with the pubic interest,"
hat explanations the King Of the French has render
ed to the United States relation 10 the recent block
ade o! a part Of the Of the Mexican Republic by
France; the treatment ui vessels OF the u g. public
private, BY the blockading squadron the reduction OF
the castle OF San Juan dc uoa; anu The uleror views
and designs Of The French Government respecting the
Mexican Republic Also 10 inform the House whether
he has profred 10 either Of the contending parties the
mediation Of the United States in The premises and
10 Communicate any correspondence on the subjects
aforesaid which may have passed between the Govern
ment of the u S and that OF France.
The resolution, under the rules lies day.
On motion Of MIR Cushing, ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Lincoln
RcsOircd, That The Committee on the Militia be in.
struc,ed to Consider the expectancy Of providing BY law
that the distribution OF procured by virtue of the
act making provisions tor armIng and eGuippng the
whole body OF the militia of the United States. passed
April % lists, should be made according the appor
pnment OF The representation of each State and Terri
tory in the Congress ot the u. States by other
rule Of appor,ionment which shall practically be more
equal and just, among The different States and Terrific
in respect 10 their population, subject By the laws OF
Congress and Of The Slars and Territories respectively
OF militia uuy tnerein 80 400
On motion OF MIR. Lincoln,
Re>0iesd, That the Committee the Militia be in
sructed TO consider the exprdiency OF Increasing The
a.. nnf
providing and military equipments for the whole
body of the militia of the United States.
On motion Of Mr. Lincoln,
Rtsoircd That the Secretary Of War be directed 10
comnun 10 this House u statement Of the quantity
and description Of arms. which, the conclusion OF
the last with Great Britain have been procured and
the States and Territories respectively.
pursuant to act "makIng provision for arnlng and
fquipiTE &" :""ie h'dy 81 i!e militia Of The L. 5
passed Aprl 20 cUS aud also 10 state by hat rule OF
apporlIonmen The arms have been distributed; the man
uee and times in which The returns nj the militia have
tren received from The States and Territories; whether
these returns have been made annually and IN default
Of such annual returns, what rule has been adopted IN
making tie distribution, and for what numbSr OF years
any the States have neglected 10 make such returns
nd ALSO that the Secretary communicate 10 this House
absl Of the latest Of The number oi the
militia in the States and Territories, respectively, with
lhprr dates, together with abstract u the quantity
and dates Of the issue OF arms upon such returns.
On motion Of Mr.. Fletcher,
ReSOired That he Committee on the Judiciary be IN
s,ruced 10 inquire into the expedency OF amending the
law in relation to the pay of Jurors attending upon the
courts Of The U. 5.
MIR Adams asked the House to take up and consider
the resolution offered by him The 9Th Of December,
calling Information in relation 10 the controversy be-
tween Andrew Stevenson and Daniel OConnrll, and
sent 10 the clerk table the following letter. received by
him through the post Office, which was read:
"MoxTGoMEuY, Alabama, Dec. -, lc33.
- @ ApAMs-SIR In looking over the proceedings
Of Congress- observed that you have introduced your
fantasies again by trying 10 impeateh the cartier ana
hDucr Of our Minister England. Mr. Stevenson. Mr..
is relative Of mine. who hold dear to me, and
shall call you account when get TO Washington l
think and dose the country, that Mr. was c0noe-
scentng much end OF drveIlry, such as consider
YOU and my arrival IN the metropolis, shall shoot
YOU The very first time you rise to make any remarks
about my friend Mr. S So soon as Mr. T. Ferry returns
10 the 81 you will die certain. iou are better suiteo
for cell in the mad house, than seat IN one OF Inc
highest places earth. party man my sell, and
would 10 nv God 10 you the act oil speaking
dlsrespec,luy OF my friend If you mention their
names no explanation will satisfy only 10 take your
wisdom Of the world. | expect 10 fight duel in The
District of Columbia before the session ended you
open your bread trap about that mode OF settling AFFAIRS
shall be much induced 10 you, as on most ony
srv' is39 B J CONVALD."
A prki, Objected 10 The consideration Of the reso.
luton at this time.
Mr. Reed moved 10 suspend the rules.
Mr. Thomas hoped gentlemen would not agree 10 sus.
mend the rules in conse quence of this miserable quiz
benp pracrised upon the gentleman from Massachusetts,
Mi Dawson deeply regretted, tina, letter of this cha.
racter which all must perceive was hctitousy signed,
sbould be made n serious matter Of II is evidently
ouiz and should not have been presented.
MIR Robinson asked whether it would be in order TO
amend the uotion TO suspend Tie rules for the purpose
of considering The letter.
The Speaker decided that it would not TIE letter
was not before the House for consideration
MIR. Crabb moved 10 postpone the matter until the I'd
day Of January.
The Speaker ], is not in order.
MIR Calhoun of Massachusetts submitted the following
resolution which, under The rule, lies one day:
R.soirtd, fhst no order resolution, rule Of this
House. upoa e subject Of petitions shall apply 10 ieso.
lrsi1ns iom State Legislatures.
On motion of Mr.. Tlllmgkast,