Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-02-23
Thursday. february q.
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Hampshire praying for the abolition OF slavery III 'n'S
District.
Mr. P said ,ba, the memorial came to him, nccompa
MED By a letter from highly respectable clergyman,
residing in his native county. The letter says, Though
that your views may no, c9l'esPonu wiz"
those of The petitioners they have doubt of your rea-
diness 10 presen, respectful petition coming from any
portion Of the citizens Of New Hampshire
II is certainly no task present the memorial, and
yet cannnl justice TO my own CONVICTIONS OF dn'y'
comfy with the request without expressing my deep
regret that these petitioners, many OF whom am sure
are acua,ed by pure motives shou so far mistake their
moral responsibilities, and the power ana GUY OF
Congress in relation 10 this subject.
| do earnestly hope that every honest man who has
sincerely heart the best interests OF The slave and the
MASTER may no longer be governed by blind yea! and
impulse but be led examine this subject 60 full OF de-
lcacy and danger in all lis bearings and that when call!
ed upon 10 lend their and influence to the cause
of agitation, they may remember that we I'VE uhder
written Constitution which is the pan"py and protection
Of the South, we'll as the Norlh that II covers the en-
tire Union and is equally guaranty for The unnIoles
ed enjoyment of the domestic institutions OF all It's parts
and trust further that they Will no longer close Their
eyes 10 the fact that so far as those In whose welfare
they express much feeling concerned this foreign
interference has been, and must inevitably continue TO
be, evil and only evil. Having former occasion ex
pressed my views somewhat length, will not detaln
sou farther than 10 notice statement which
has been made and thousand times repeated with
gard TO my course and that of the Representatives
Of New Hampshire in both Houses of Congress We
have been charged wi having denied the right Of petit
tlOn, ana although Charge Is nHoIJ
ton have doubt that, from It's frequent repetiton
it may have had all influence upon the minds Of many
honest and patriotic men. So Tar from having de-
MED, We have uniformly asserted and maintained this
right But after defamation and argument had been
exhausted both sides Of the Queson-aier the me-
MORALS had been referred 10 select committee during
the rweay Congress- and an elaborate report sent
forth 10 the American peope-we thought IL our tuy
to take such with petitions OF this character,
would enable Congress 10 proceed with the conSae
ration Of subjects Of necessary and legitimate legisla
tion The whole question since that period has been
one with regard 10 The disposition OF memorials 'chcnrc
cersd; and denunciaon false representations VIII
drive us from dem nded alike by regard TOR
the proper and necessary legislation Of Congress, The
rights OF the South, and the interests Of the whole coun
Try. Alter The declarations which have come from high
during the present session, IN both ends oil The
Capitol, encouraged to hope that the agitation OF
this question in New England for political purposes will
cease; that there will be more attempts to deceive
and excite the people by intoxicating the impression that
their right 10 petition has been Invaded.
On motion by Mr.. Williams of Mississippi, the ques
ton OF reception was laid on The table
Mr.. Nicholas presented the memorial Of upwards Of
thousand citizens Oh The State OF Louisiana, pray
ing for The repeal modification Of the naturalization
laws referred 10 the Committee Foreign Relations.
Mr. King said, he TO present resolution in
sequence Of the melancholy death this morning ri one
Of the officers of the Senate, Mr.. EDWARD WEIR J.
But yesterday, (sald MIR. Kng,) he among US dis.
charging his duties apparently in good health and spirits
Gay, he had passed that bourne whence no traveller
returns tie would dwell on the faithful services Of
this officer, while he was among US: they were wen
known 10 the members OF this body lie rose simply
TO present resolution that The Senate would attend The
funeral Of their deceased officer al half past o'clock
Tomorrow, aud that the expenses of his funeral be paid
out o! the contingent fund OF the Senate
The resolution read, and unanimously agreed TO-
On motion by Mr.. Robinson,
The Senate went into Executive session, and after
short time spent therein, The doors were opened.
The President presented communication from the
Postmaster transmitting the annual statement
OF contracts made by that officer; which was iad on the
table ard ordered TO be printed.
MIR. Benton submitted The following resolution, which
considered and agreed 10:
Resoired That the Secretary OF the Treasury and The
Postmaster General be directed 10 report 10 the Senate
what drafts banks having pubic funds on opposite
have been protested since The rs day Oh January 1856
the amount Of public moaey in deposte IN each bank al
the Of each protest. aud whether in any case, such
protests have been nude in violation OF specu arrange
menis and, it so, what those arrangements were.
The bill for securing the public money in The hands OF
collectors and agents of the Government and the pun
shuent of deiauers taken up It's third reading;
and after some remarks from Messrs Webster, Hub
bard and Williams OF Maine,
Mir. Clay of Ky. submitted q motion 10 recommt The
bill to the COMMITTEE Finance, for Tie purpose OF hav-
ing amended 10 embrace the principles OF Mr..
Ripes substitute; an d, after some remarks from Mr.
and Mr.. Wright the question was taken by yeas and
nays, and decided in the negative, as follows:
leas-Nessrs. Clay OF Kentucky, Crtenden, Foster,
hUlgn, niShsdN, NCFlCh, IleHtssi tsFts, hpoo'"S,
Rusges, Smith of iudiana Spence, swift, Tamadge,
Webster and NhIte-l6
.Naps--Nessrs Alien, Benton, Brown, Buchanan, Clay
Of Alabama, Cuthber Fulton, Hubbard Linn, Lyon,
Morris Muu,on Nicholas Niles, Norvell, Pierce, Roane
Robinson, Sewer, Smith Of Connecticut, Walker, WALL
Williams Of Maine, Wright and foung--2o.
The debate was further continued by Messrs. Tall
madge and Niles; and the question being taken on The
passage Of the BILL it decided In tie affirmative
yeas %, nays 10, as follows:
Yeas--Nless's Allen, Benton, Brown, Buchanan,
Clay Of Alabama, Culbberl, Fulton, Hubbard, King,
Linn, Lyon, Morris, Muuon, Nicholas, Niles, Norpei
Pierce, Roane Robinson, Sewer, Smith oil Connecticut
Strange, Wall, Walker, Williams Of Me-, Williams OF
Miss Wright and Young--2o
.Nays- Messs Bayard, Clay OF Kentucky, Ctitlenden
Davis, Foster, Knight, Mexican, Merrick, Prenllss,
Robbins Kuggles, Smith Of Indiana Swift, Ta!madge,
aud Nhiie-lo.
On motion by Mr.. Young, the title Of the bill was
amended read bill further 10 prescribe the duties
of collectors OF the customs and other officers and agents
in the employment Of the United States, prohibiting the
admission Of certain oiiselts in suits against the debtors
oil the Government and 10 provide Tor the punishment
Of public de!auliers.
The bill entitled bill in amendment Of the acts re.
speeding the judicial system the United States; and
The bill 10 authorize the selection of lands for the
benefit of the University of Michigan instead Of other
lands heretofore selected.
The bill repeal certain acts respecting navy pen
sons and making further provisions IN relation IL navy
pensions; and
The bill to authorize the Washington County aud ST.
Geneveve Ra,lro1d Company, in the State OF Missouri
TO constr nc, a road lhroue h The public lands,
Were ordered to be engrossed io' third reading
The bill TO explain and amend the fifth section Of the
passed the 3Dh june 1884, for the better organza
lion of the s. marine corps was taken up and discuss
cd by Messrs Rives, and Williams of Maine and with
out coming any action thereon, the Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
As the journal was read
The Chair announced The unfinished business OF the
morning hour
MIR. Prenliss of Mississippi said be rose to question
of privilege which would take precedence all other
business, and he would offer the following resolution
Resofred That this House proceed 10 inquire l. Whe-
Their Alexander Duncan, member of thus House from
The State Of Ohio be the author Of certain publication
or publications. under his name, in relation to the pro.
ceedngs of this House and certain members thereof
nnh IL L., 10 aho aner a The llll