Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-02-25
Monday, February %, ISL.

report of the Secretary of State showing the number
and designation of the passengers who have arrived
from foreign countries, each collection district OF the
United States, for the year 1910.
Mr. WHITE presented report made to the Gene
raj Assembly Of the State Of Indiana, on the subject OF
the distribution of the proceeds OF the sales OF the
public lands accompanied by joint resolution OF the
legislature of SAID State asking that the permanent
prospective preempton bill be so amended dis
tribute the proceeds Of the sales in just and equitable
proportions, to grant the right of presumption to $40
acres at the minimum price, and to limit the right to
actual bona ide settlers.
Also, resolution of the General Assembly, that the
nj should be supported by the revenue TO be
raised by duties foreign goods, and wholly opposed
to any system Of direct taxation.
Mr. CRlTTENDEN asked leave TO bring in bill TO
prevent the interference OF certain federal officers in
elections.
Mr. C. spoke at length, showing the object of the
bin in question When the debate was further
tinued between Messrs. NORVELL, CRlTTENDEN
WRIGHT, CLAY, CALHOUN, CUTHBERT, Blu
CHANAN, PRESTON and others
The debate became very animated, SO much so, that
when Mr. Preston closed, there was strong burst OF
applause from the galleries. and some indications in the
lobby Immediately there were cries of "clear the gal
leries-clear the galleries.
Mr.. CLAY of Alabama, with much earnestness
Clear the galleries.
Mr. ANDERSON, striking his hand on the desk
insist that the galleries be cleared
Mr. BENTON: Clear the galleres-clear the black
guards.
Mr.. CALHOUN rose also, and called for the gale
res to be cleared.
Mr. CLAY: Spare the ladies-they have not snned
hope they may be suffered to remain.
The East gallery was cleared though crowded to
suffocaton-the citizens retiring speedily as the ma
ture of the case would admit.
MIR. CALHOUN closed the debate on Mr. Crtten-
den BILL and on the question Of granting leave TO in
troduce being taken !, was decided in the negative
Yeas IA, nays 70.
following letter from Mr.. Webster:
"Hon. r. M. Johnson, lice President L. 5.
SIR 1t is the object Of this letter TO make known 10
the Senate the resignation Of my seat as one OF the Sc
majors from Massachusetts, having already informed the
Executive of that State that from this day my place
wonld be vacant.
In retiring from situation in which so considerable
n portion of my life has been passed, | hope may be
permitted to express my high respect Tor the body oil
which have been n member, the interest shall ever
feel in the preservation of its character and dignity
and nv cordial wishes for the health and happiness OF
all those with whom / have been associated.
"Wth much personal regard, have the honor to
be your obedient servant, " WEDo En-.
As soon as the letter was read
MIR. CUTHBERT rose TO express hts regret that
the Senator from Massachusetts, not present TO
answer certain questions which he had TO PROFOUND
On this annuncation by Mr. c. a very spirited dis
cussion arose, in which Messrs. CLAY, PRESTON,
CUTHBERT and RIVES participated, which will be
given hereafter. And then the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
NATIONAL DEFENCES.
Mr. W. THOMPSON, Chairman of the Committee
on Military Affairs hoped he would be permitted To
report bill framed under the instructions of the
House. making appropriations for certain fortilcatons
of the United States generally, for the year lSll and
for armament of fortfcations also for raising com
PAW of sappers miners and pontoners, and aPproprl
atng $500, 900 for steamships OF war. The amount
proposed by the bill 10 be appropriated for Notifications
| is 81, 67s,O00.
No objection being made
| Mr. THOMPSON reported his bill; which was twice
read, and committed to the COMMITTEE Oh the WHOLE
on the state ofthe Union.
" GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The House theme I'm further execution OF the specIa
order again resolved itself into Committee OF the Whole
on the State Of tho Union and proceeded to the cons
Iteration the bill making appropriations for the sup
port of Governments civil lsD for the year le4l MT
Bell ofTcnnessee havng so far recovered OF his inds
position as to be able 10 attend the House to-day, was
again called to the Chair Of the Committee.
| Mr. SERGEANT resumed his remarks, and conclu
ded at one o'clock.
| Mr. STANLY then withdrew the motion TO strike
out the enactns clause Of the bill, stating that lie dit
so at the earnest request of gentlemen oil ooth soes
He had made the motion in the first instance IN orde
that he might have opportunity oimakng his speech
File was satisfied if others 1t other gentlemen
desired TO speak, they could renew the notion
| Mr.. CUSHING then obtained the 1oor-but yielded
it momen tary, for purposes ct explanation, 10
Messrs. STANLY, RHErT, and RlVES. These
explanations had reference to some facts stated by MIR
| S,aAly in his speech on Thursday evening last
| Mr. CUSHING then renewed the motion to STRIKE
out the enacting clause of the bill; and addressed TIT
committee for about twenty minutes IN some animated
suggestions as TO the impolIcy Improperly, and I'M
practcabllity Of entering upon partial and peccmea
reforms during the present session, at time when th'
Wing party had not the power and when the RESPONSE
bility theirs. The great Wing party had Tough
under the banner of Harrison and reform; in that
they had conquered Great and radical reform was ne
ces<ary in measures us we'll in men, and when thu
Wing party possessed the power, he believed they
wond The 9th Congress, they would execute IN goot
faith the pledges they had made before the people
Mr. C., nj the conclusion of his remarks, withdrew
the motion strike out the cnactng clause OF the bill
/ The Gct son then REQUIRED on the motion ct MIR
Hun, To- strike out the proviso in relation TO district at
torneys, mnrshals, &c.
Mr.. HUNT took the floor but yielded it for the mo
ment TO
Mr.. THOMPSON of Mississippi, who desired IL
submit amendment; but, it not being IN order theI
to do So he gave notice that he would move it at the
proper time.
Mr.. HUNT then addressed the committee strictly
with reference to the immediate motion submitted BY
h,m-explanng certain particulars in which his form
er remarks had been misunderstood; and expressing
himself ready to enter upon n system of retrenclmen
and reform whenever the moment arrived at which
from the composition of the House, any efficient actor
| could be had.
! Mr. REED entered into history of this matter, ant
of the various efforts that had been made TO provide
remedy for what he considered an evil which ought Il
be corrected The fees were exorbitunt and shoulc
| be reduced
Mr. c. DAVIS submitted an amendment to tn.
amen dment.
The House took a recess until o'clock
Mr. WEBsTER.-The following is the letter Of MIR
Webster communicated 10 the Legislature of Mas
sachusetts, by Gov. Davis, on the 10th inst.
| One of the Boston papers intimates that the Hon
Rufus Choate, Of Boston, will succeed Mr. Webster II
the Senate.
| WAsuISGTos, Feb 10, 1S4l.
Sir: Events being likely to take place which will ne
cessary cause my retirement from the Senate, have
thought it proper that should anticipate their acua
occurrence for the purpose Of enabling the Legislature
to fill the place, should such be its pleasure, during III
present session
The object of this communications therefore, IS Il
say that the twenty of this month my resig
nation will be made known to the Senate, and from tina