Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1842-12-17


formed what number had been relieved by it. That
there had been abuses, he had doubt must be the
case in the operation Of all human laws This being
The case and opinion prevailing very much against tho
law he should feel himself constrained to vote for its
repeal. Yet he perfectly willing to for this
resolution, provided were amended TO prevent
the necessity for procuring volumnous report Of the
various points argued and determined under the opera
ton of the law.
Mr.. TALLMADGE said the resolution did not call
for arguments of the court details Of opinion the
yorious points decided; but simply the points them.
selves. The law officers, doubt, would give these in
the concise form. He had inserted in the resolu
ton the words "points decded; and, doing SO, he
meant 10 have excluded opinions and decisions in de-
tail. He would not then deain the Senate in any dis
cusson as 10 whether the law had fulfilled its humane
Objects or as to whether public opinion was in favor OF
its repeal bet when the subject again up for
sideration, he would show that wherever its practical
operation was known and felt, the law did
with public disapproba,ion SO far from it many who
were opposed 10 lis passage, having witnessed lis
practical operation, had TO be decidedly in favor
of it.
Mr.. BERRTEN suggested TO The Senator from New
York [alr. Tanadgel the propriety Of accepting the
modification recommended by the Senator from Ken
lucky, (Mr. C.il.enccn) He conceived the object
which his friend from New York had in view would
be fully attained by the call the judicial officers for
information relative to the number and decisions Of
cases acted upon Those officers cannot make the
CURED reports without adver,ing the points Of deci
| New York should accept the proposed modification of
the resolution, because it would certainly simplify the
Inquiry, and facilitate the making Of the reports 1t
was Of great importance to obtain speedily posi-.
| be- the fullest information in relation TO The actual
operation Of the law For, besides The advocates Of
that measure, and those not originally its advocates,
but now DESTROYS of its continuance, there many
who favor of permanent bankrupt law, who Go
approve Of the present act end anxious to have
some considerable notifications mnde-such as its
practical operation may have suggested the necessity
Of II for The purpose of enabling such persons
present their views upon the information promptly fur
nshed and without being subjected TO the delny which
would from the effects of the resolution in its ORR
gina form, that lie wished 10 it modified according
10 the proposition of the Senator from Kentucky.
Mr.. TALLMADGE said he would accept the mo-
difcation suggested.
The resolution as modified, was then read
Mr. BERRIEN suggested further modification, in
effect requiring Tie Secretary Of State to report Con.
gress from time TO tme the reports and responses
the resolution, as soon as received by him.
This modification also acceped and the res0-
linton, modified, then read as follows, and
adopted:
Resolred, That the Secretary of State do commune.
cate with all convenient despatch, with the judicial Off
GERS Of the U. S. who have had the execution Of the
Bankrupt law, and ascertain from them the number Of
applications under the act both voluntary and nvolun
tary the number Of discharges; the opinions Of the
judges as 10 any amendments or notifications OF the
act and such other information he may deem
that be report the to the Senate from time time
as soon The information shall be received.
CORPS OF REPORTERS.
Mr.. BAYARD submitted the following resolution.
which read, viz.
Resoirfd That the Secretary Of the Senate be- and
he is hereby authorized and directed employ corp.
Of reporters not exceeding FIVE in number for the re-
sdue Of the present session. and the
Of each succeeding session Of Congress- report the
proceedings and substance of the debates Of the Senate
who shall be affirmed faithfully to discharge
the duties Of their Office, end shall be allowed CON
rensalon, 10 be paid Of the fund for continpent
expenses, not exceeding sixty dollars per week for the
principal reporter and fifty dollars per week for each Of
the others The business Of reporting shall be so con.
Quoted, that the entire report of the and
debates Of each day shall within three hours after the
adjournment, be placed in the hands of the printer
The publication of the report shall be committed 10 the
publishers Of such Of the daily papers as will en-.
gage, free from all charge, first, publish the entire
report in their daily paper secondly 10 furnish proof
slips thereof TO any other paper in the District of Co.
lunba; and thirdly TO furnish two copies Of the re port
tor the of each member Of the Senate and FIVE GO.
pies for The Office of the Secretary of the Senate BY
o'clock on the ensuing morning
RcS0iUfd That sect on the floor Of the Senate shall
be assigned TO the reporter actually duty, by the
President Of The Senate
Mr.. BAYARD sa,d that the resolution was tie same
that introduced by him at the last session. He then
gave his opinions at large the proprieiy Of it's pas.
sage, which were no doubt remembered, and which
unnecessary 10 be repeated He did not wish the
resolution TO be referred-as the subject had been re-
fered wice-to select committees; and the committee
at the las, session had fully examined into it, and re,
port was made approving the plan, and showing its
practical operations As the Senate was thin, be did
not desire to press the resolution then. II lies over
EXPuNCING RESOLUTION.
The resolution of Mr.. BAYARD to rescnd the ex.
pungng resolution came up in order on the calendar
Of business
MIR. BAYARD said he not DESTROYS to take up
the resolution for consideration at that time os the Sc
nate not full, and the Senator from Mo- mir
Benton, who proposed an amendment, was not IN hs
place e therefore preferred that il should te laid on
the table for the present. The resolution was accord
ngly laid on the table.
On motion Of Mr.. FULTON, the papers of Epbraim
D Dixon were ordered TO be taken from The files, and
referred to the Committee on Claims.
THE BANKRUPT LAW
The bill introduced by Mr. Benton, for the repeal Of
the Bankrupt law, came up in order as in Committee
of the Whole.
Mr.. GRAHAM moved that it be postponed until to.
morrow, the Senator from Missouri, 1Nr. Ben,onl
was not in his seat. The question was put, and the
motion agreed TO.
Mr.. G.. gave notice, that when the bill again came
up for consideration, he would move TO ame nd IL by
striking out all after the fifth line, and inserting the
following-which ordered TO be printed, viz:
"PTorided, nererheiess, That all petitions in bank
ruptcy instituted before the first day Of the present
session of Congress, shall proceed hearing de.
termination 10 the came manner, and under the same
rules regulations, and fesctons If the act afore.
said had not been repealed
On motion by MIR. MOREHEAD,
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The proceedings of the House this day were opened
with prayer from The Rev. Sep,mus fusion, the
Chaplain of the Senate. The minutes Of Yesterday
were then read and approved.
On the motion Of Mr.. FILLMORE, the Committee
OF Ways and Means authorized TO employ q clerk
DIGEST OF LAWS
On the motion Of Mr.. J. K. lNGERSOLL, ths
Judiciary Committee authorized to inquire into the
expedienoy of the Clerk of the House subscribing for
limited number Of Gordons Digest Of the Laws Of
the United States, and Of the Revenue Laws
PRIVILEGE.
Mr. Bolts rose, he observed, TO a question Of
privilege. He said he held in his hand copy Of the
daily .7bany .7rgus Of October 25lh containing let.
ter written and signed by the Hon. John c. Spencer,a
distinguished member Of another branch Of this Go.
yernmen as the Secretary Of War. That letter pur.