Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1840-03-24

eI Mr.. RIVES Of Virginia begged leave correct 4.
gentleman. He did not introduce the subject ard hi
only spoken in explanation TO correct the gentema
l. from Maryland lMr. .Ienifer.
Mr. GARLAND of Louisiana said that he had SD.
mited the amendment on which the debate was p,-
ceeding and he thought that if any had the riet
!, to make the concluding speech he had.
MIR. CAMPBELL observed, that the majority IF lie
committee were willing the case their PIT
upon the argument of the gentleman from Tenutsse,
mir. BrownI But if the gentleman from Firginno
any other gentleman addressed the House, with py
arguments necessary TO be answered. the InemDersof
the committee of course reserved to themselves the b
of replying.
Mr. FISHER observed that he was one Of those NO
desired 10 address the House this subject, and tat
he had endeavored TO obtain the floor ut the time tat
his friend from Tennessee did. But, said he if sc
look at the nature of the debate, il will be perceived
that is not necessary for any member of the commit
tee to continue it. What the debatcs 1t was IN
attack upon the committee impugnng their motives
and conduct. They had been arragned here and ut
Of the House. All that have TO do is to reply be
! charges that have been made against This lad
been done, and successfully done. We have said le
successfully defended ourselves, and rinmphany e.
tu;ed the charges that have been made against us !
am therefore, willing to rest the with the able and
unanswerabe speech ofthe gentleman from Tennessee
Mr.. Brown. We do wish TO make any charges ind
do not feel under the necessity of making any other
speeches unless new matter is introduced, and new
charges made la that the right to re-
ply to them.
Mr.. BOLTS then proceeded in another attack on
the majority Of the committee, going the same
ground which had been previously occupied by those
who had preceded him the side of the question
He had not concluded when the morning hour EXPIRED
at which time
Mr.. J. w. JONES said it must be obvious to the
House that speedy action necessary tie Treasu-
~ note bill. He, therefore moved that the rules be
suspended 10 enable him TO submit motion to pnto
committee that bill; and that motion he demanded
aftc Hoped, inasmuch as this day was
set apart for the consideration Of private bills, that the
rules would not be suspended.
The question then taken, and the rules were not
suspendcd-yeas lO3, nays -.
The SPEAKER laid before the House communica-
ton from the War Department, in compliance with
resolution of the House of the 9Th instant, explanatory
of has pian detail for the organization Of the militia
Of the United States
Mr. WISE SAID he would like TO have an additional
number of this document, and moved to print 1000
copies extra; but at the suggestion OF Mi Sanly, he
withdrew the motion.
Mr.. HUBBARD renewed the motion, and
Mr.. STANLY objected.
Mr.. HUBBARD withdrew the motion.
The question then taken, and the usual quantity
was ordered to be printed.
Several Senate bills the Speakers table were then
taken mp on their reference read twice and appropr!
atcly committed
On motion, the House then went INTO Committee of
the Whole, Mr.. Davce in the CHAIR, and considered va
rous bills on the private calendar.
Mr.. TURNKEY moved that when the House adjourn,
ii adjourn meet Monday next which,
Mr. LEWIS demanded the yeas and nays; which
were ordered and were--yeas .2, nays 90.
Mr. PETRIklN moved that the House adjourn.
Mr. DAVIS of Indiana demanded the yeas and nays;
which not having been ordered, the House Adjourned