Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1841-04-23
RICHMOND, FRIDAY, APRIL %, 1911.
TWO VERY INTERESTING QUESTIONS
Bttore Tie LEGISLATURE II " lOrk.
Nrw YoaS-in tie Senate. april |


TWO VERY INTERESTING QUESTIONS
Bttore Tie legislature ~ y. lorE.
NEW YoRx-Iu tie Senate. .lprd L.
s'Mr. Hunter called for the consideration Of tie Pre-
amble and Resolution offered BY MIR. Page relative %
the Virginia controversy.
"Mr. Sibley said, if the Senator from Tie second.
(Mr. Hunter,) desired TO speak to the resolution he
would cheertully TO accord him an extra meet
ing of the Senate for that purpose.
''Mr Hunter replied, that he did not intend to debate
the resSuton-his object was to obtain action upon II
"The motion 10 consider the resolution was ne
gatiyed by the following vote:
.7yeS-Messrs. Clark Denniston, Ely, Foster, Hun
ter, Paige, Skinner, Srong-S.
.roes-Messrs. Furman. Hawkins, Hopkins, Hull
Humphrey, Hunt, Lee, III. A. Livingston, Nicholas
Peck, Plat, Rhoades, SIbley, Taylor, VerpIancA
Works-l6.
"Alr. Hunter then moved that when the Senate ad
ourns it adjourn TO meet al four o'clock this after
noon for the purpose of taking up the Preamble and
Resolution referred 10 i'll his last motion.
"Mr. Rhoades suggested that Senator from the Gia
now absent (aIr Dickinson had intimaed an intention
take part in the debate this subject and courtesy
to him would make it proper to defer its consideration
"NIr Moseley doubted whether any additional linh,
would he thrown upon the subject which would make
it worth while TO delay the question. He IN favor
of dsposng Of it this afternoon.
"hr Sibley knew no for pressing decision
of the question at this time Possibly, # he should
ind time 10 give his thoughts 10 it, he might desire u
saw few words himself, and when an absent Senator
had expressed wish TO give his views It would be d.
vousy improper take final action upon the resolution
"Mr Nicholas said he would attend this afternoon,
hear the Senator from the ID or any other Senator,
who would say that he wished 10 speak
"Mr Hunter had already said that he did not intend
TO speak upon the subject; he desired the question q
be taken le differed with the Senator from The .th,
as to the urgency Of the question. II was an import
ant question; and the Senate was now probably TIL
as II would be during the session. Tie should regard
the negative Of his present motion antamount to-
rejection Of the resolution.
1.-The motion lost, as follows:
"7yes-alessrs. Clark, Dcnniston, Ely, Foster, Hop.
kins, Hunter, Moselcy, Paige, Peck, Skinner, Strong
III.
"roes- Messrs Furman, Hawkins, Hull, Ilumph.
rey, Hunt Lee, II. \. Livingston, Nicholas, Rhoade'
Sibley, Taylor, Nerplanck, Works-l3.
And thus, presume, ends the last chapter IN tie
present Legislature Of New York, this astatng SUD-
On tie same day, another deeply exciting question
was brought before the Assembly of New York. Tie
as stated in short hand by the Albany Ar
gus, were as follow:
stAlr Swackhamer offered the following:
Rcsoeed, That the Governor be requested communicate
This House the correspondence any which has taken place "
Executive authority Of the United States aud ~ ms
state and whether arrangements whatever have been
I.eod. prison IN Lockpori, III This STATE
"hlr 5. explained and supported the enquiry At some
length, when
"Alr. Hoffman took the floor in opposition 10 the
solution in its present shape, and without the usual
clause (eavipg the communication of respond
ence to the discretion OF the Executve) -concludus
by moving,
That the suhec, referred 10 the Committee til Jsi
cary with instruction, 10 report bill providing rn
no rroseqn the indictment against Alexander Mcleod and
for his sac conduct
"Mr. o Sullivan sustained the reference.
dpDrpcated calculated
to fsrestall this case, prejudice the public mind
question of such delicacy, saying at the same time,
that the judiciary committee had before them bill,
prepared BY The Attorney General the object Of which
10 direct the Chief Justice TO appoint special CIR
cult for the trial of Mcleod.
a long and exciting debate followed, which
obliged defer until Monday, in which Nessrs Rich
mond, Culver, l.. S. Chatfeld, l.. Hubbe S. {. IIaw
Iueni, and in favor Of the original enquiry, when
The House adjourned till Monday
Upon this movement, the New York Sun makes tie
following remarks:
ssTHE CASE McLEoD, Is INV SHArE by
reference TO our summary of legislative proceedings
will be that the fate of Mcleod is likely after
all TO be determined by the Legislature Of this State
To the resolution Of Mr. Swuckhamer, calling on the
Governor for correspondence, &c an amendment was
offered by Mr. Hoffman, directing the judiciary Com
lnttee report law 10 quash the Indictment, rcleae
Mcleod, and send him home. Thus, the whole Pucs-
tlon with all its merits, both of law and of fact,
thrown open to be decided on the floor of our State
Legislature Had flaming brand been thrown INTO
the Assembly chamber it could not have caused more
sudden or higher excitement The debate which
ensued, it may well be supposed warm end
animated but presume the warmest part IS yet
TO come. 1t will prove the most exciting question
that has been started during the session The vote
will be Of the utmost importance. There IS 10
doubt that the Legislature has entire control over the
matter and full power TO dispose Of il BY passing IA"
expressly for that purpose Should such law be pass
ed it will be the end Of the Mcleod case-should II be
rejected the vote will be considered fixing the pose
ton which New York is determined TO assume. "
all the facts will be brought up, together with
the principles Of law which apply 10 them, and may
expect 10 have the whole Canada war fought oycragan
The Legislature which has TINS far during the present
session been very quiet, and attracted but little notice.
is now in fair way Of becoming conspicuous; the eyes
OF the whole country will be turned upon It during this
discussion The honor of the nation is TO no small
tent in lis keeping, and we hope the high trust will no.
be abused. We shall keep wachful eye upon The d.
bate il proceeds, SO that readers may haze iu
and accurate information in regard 10 IT.
The Fredericksburg Arena (Whg) has made some
scahng structures on the outrageous conduct OF Tue
Pennsylvania Bank of the United States-and on rs
EI President. "Mr. Bidde (says that paper has come
out before the public. We have two Of his letters
addresse. to MIR. Clayton Of Delaware. The first ha'
only reference TO .hs statements Of the COMMITTEE
touching the Cotton specuatioas. 1t 10 ohdrdcGisea
by dtgree Of cool impudenee and inrtpiL G3'oT'"y
scarcely comfortable. II is full Of ecntradifoHs aHa
really seems to have been INTENDED rs an HPn""'"
upon the credulity OF the American people We 20
not think the letter single allegation 81 '1o
Report"-We lay Mr.. Bidde's Isl letter on or ia:'
pa ge before the Public-Wc shall follow It up 81"
the Cd.
The Wing House Of Representatives Of PennsyFa'
MIA have attached local bill reatye to State street
Harrisburg" by way of amendment, very mfof'an'
general system ofproviSons about the Banks ~ ~
lhorizes the Governor TO sSue negotiable certificates
Of State stock TO Tic amount cfMres millions Of doH4's'
TO be deposited in the different banks Of the Common
wealth. and upon mhch they 10 issue, IN proPofoD
The suspension lcga-edf for That PERIOD and he ha..
rifle United Suites Isl participate alike IN the rsnen
Of the provision, all the other banks Tue a,
Of April, lao, legazing the suspension un''i ,e III
By existing acts are suspended 10 IRE years This ~.
has passed the House by nearly street party vote ~.