Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-01-07

ton 10 this point, and TO give exposition Of in,e
tonal law, which ought to be spread before the ap
can people for examination, with view to this or A.
other alteration which might occur between Us -
that nation
Besides this, there were other questions involved
these papers. There was the question az 10 the =,
of Jurisdiction between the States and the Gerss
Government, in relation to matters of this kind 4
this point he would be glad 10 have the Comm.lee
Foreign fairs Gree, their attention.
This transaction had occurred at time when tn,
were no treaty s,ipulations between ans c.
Britain proyidlnr FOR such an occurrence. Nov Is
was past affair occurring when treaty stpG!.,is,
did exist he not prepared to say that treaty stu,
lations could now have post taeto operation
draw IT from the jurisdiction of the State of New
10 that of the General Government, and thereby D,
vent the authority of that State from Punishing L
murderer.
Mr.. L. was inclined to deny that the Constitution
the United States would justify treaty made sG5y
quent to the fact, 10 take away the Stale nr4:
tian. Bnt whatever might grow out OF this matte !;
thought il highly necessary that We should take +,
and decided stand. 1t would no, be proper fer Us
threaten or bully Great Britain, but neither souc
be proper for 10 tamely submit 10 aggression. ind
the conflict did come, he FOR one, would be for osnt
the mouths Of all streams whose was in o..
rilory.
Mr.. DAVIS of Indiana, in very indignan, mann.
protested against the tone Of the letter OF the Bits
Minister and asked If II was come to this, that W.
10 crouch 10 Great Britain From the position Of VI.
D. his remarks were mostly inaudble 10 the Report.
Mr. WELLER said, il appeared to him ,ha; the ..
ect had been sufficiently discussed. fit were proat
ed it might, to be sure afford opportunity for go,
men to display their patriotism. But this, BIS n.
MON; was not the proper time. Therefore believing i.
no good could result from further debate, and the Hos
having had specimen Of the patriotism Of IFS M,
bers, he, MIR. w, would move the previous quest.
At the request Of Mr.. GRANGER, the motion 4,
the previous question Withdrawn.
Mr.. GRANGER wished TO say word in res
to the feeling which existed in this matter He wi.A.
to state that Mcleod would have fair and mpar,l
trial. and have every advantage which the laws u n,
State nf New York se.~~-d - h:." fis ufat ua0.
be as cool and dspassionate if the murder had to-
committed by citizen of New York on the body
another citizen ofthat State. When that trial sha,
take place, he, MIR. c. hoped the man would be accg,
ted but if found guilty, he would surely be conteag
and if condemned would most assuredly be exccu,et
due to the supremacy of the laws the State nc -
Mr. c. should the British Government, in mons
Of rashncss, commence hostilities for The srpp-s.
wrong, size would find in the citizens Of Wes,.
New York the same blood in l-l2: che woui i,
men who were neither TO be bought By British q.
nor By British influence, and only 10 be bought III H..
love Of country. lie Tor one had fears that ,as !;
ton would ever crouch TO the British lion. She 80.
calmly and dispassionately execute the laws .: hr
veral States and it need not be feared that cltle. ia
Government or he States would ever quail
Mr.. Ct then renewed the call for the previous ogt,
ton, which was seconded by the House.
The question then being put on the motion 70 ref
was decided in the affirmative. So the message, W.
the documents were referred to the Committee or T.
reign Affairs.
The motion to print the extra copies lies over.
The House then adjourned.