Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-02-02
So the House resolved itself into Committee OF The
,vboja IN the state of the Union, and

So the House resolved itself into Committee of The
| Whole on the state OF the Union, and
| MIR HOPKINS was called TO the Char
| Mr. WISE moved that the consideration Of the Ar
nv bill he postponed for the purpose OF taking up Inc
| bill which he had designated.
Mr. FILLMORE said he had no objection to tahlng
IN this bill. but it seemed to him that the Army bill
should be fret disposed of that it might be sent to the
Senate. voice: ave want no army, without money
10 support il.
oos,ooned to give place negative resolution, (tha
declaring .ha, the Excbequer plan Of the Secretary Of
The Treasury ought no. be adopted which occupied
the time of the House for week
| Mr. ARNOLD moved TO take up bill No. 54s, IRE
ducing the pay OF members OF Congress IL was lar
more important than the Exchcquer.
| Mr. FILLMORE called for tellers on the motion,
who were appointed; and having counted the House,
reported-yeas II, nays e2
| So the question was decided IN the negative.
THE ARMY BILL.
nv bi the question pending being on the amendment
Of M. Reynolds viz: TO appropriate $4,000 for mi
l,ary survey from Council Bluffs, on the Missouri RI
YER 10 the mouth OF the Columbia river
| Mr. REYNOLDS urged the Importance of the
amendment: and said that if did not take posses
sion Of Oregon now would be attended with greater
difficulty hereafter. Congress- under the Adminisra-
ton of Mr. Jefferson, made appropriation for the
survey of the country under the belief that belonged
TO the American nation There was no individual who
doubted right the possession OF the territory ut
the mouth of the Columbia river Ii we had right
to this territory, why should delay the occupation
of that delightful domain, and permit England who is
our enemy at heart to possess il? Donations of land
should be given to Settlers and protection afforded
them by our Government.
| Mr. FILLMORE would suggest that the committee
rise for the purpose Of considering resolution, which
he intended TO submit, 20 terminate the discussion
! he hill to-day three clock.
| Mr. WISE inquired, With view of reporting the
bill'
Mr. FILLMORE replied, by stating The object which
| lie had in view.
Mr. JOHNSON Of Tennessee said that he had scve-
raj amendments to submit.
Mr. FILLMORE observed that the nleman would
have an opportunity to offer them.
The committee then rose-nyes e3, noes 80; and
Mr. FILLMORE submitted his resolution which
was read.
| MIR. ADAMS asked the gentleman to give way, that
he nigh, present two resolutions for the consideration
| Of the House.
Mr. FILLMORE said that, perhaps, the resolutions
| would give rise TO debate.
However they were read for information, and called
upon the President of the u. s. to furnish the House
with certain information with regard to the capture oil
Monterey by Com T. Ap Catesby Jones
Objection made to their reception, and therefore
/ they lie over.
Mr. FILLMORE moved the previous question on his
resolution
Mr.. JOHNSON Of Tennessee said that gentlemen
ought TO have a few minutes for discussion.
! MIR. FILLMORE remarked that he was willing tc
stay here until nine o'clock
i Mr. JOHNSON Of Tennessee observed that they
would have TO take the bill of the committee, it wa
reported without examination
| Mr. FILLMORE modified his resolution by extend
ing the time when the debate should cease, to half pas
three clock.
Mr. JOHNSON said that the mover of an amendment
ought 10 hare at least five minutes for explanalion
I Nh FILLMORE remarked that he was anxious tina
the bill should be passed by the House and sent TO hs
Senate soon as practicable.
The resolution adopted, and The House again
went into Committee OF the Whole on the state OF The
Union.
i Mr. CUSHING opposed the amendment of Mir. Rey
nolds notwithstanding the deep interest which he took
N The questions connected with the Oregon Territory
bill for the occupation and settlement OF this portion
OF our country before the Senate. Ii should
pass that branch OF Congress, it would come before the
House, but if the Senate refused 10 egsate as 10 this
matter il was apparent no bill would pass lie thought
that it premature for several reasons, TO move this
amendment; and he protested against lis being made
! Mr. PENDLETON also opposed The amendment, as
it would not further the object which they had in view
as well the appropriation for surveys in the bill now
before them.
Mr. CROSS suggested to the gentleman from Illinois
the proprety OF modifying his amendment, so as 10 d
rect survey of the boundary line between the source
Of the Arkansas river to the Pacific, which was but
short distance from the mouth Of the Co!umbin rver.
The question was then taken on the amendment and
il was rejected
! Mr. ROOSEVELT moved to strike out the item Of
appropriation for the pay of The Cadets n. West Point
1t enough TO give them good and liberal educa
lion, without paying them TO receive it,
! Mr. PROFIT replied, conlending that if this
amendment should prevail, would exclude poor boys
from West Point, AID declare for the rich who could
support their without appropriations By Congress
tor that purpose.
After some remarks by Messrs Granger, Holmes,
c. Brown, and J. r. lngerso The question was taken
on the amendment Of Mr.. Roosevelt aud il! was re-
)eced.
! The hour 10 which the debate limited by reso-
luton adopted this morning, having EXPIRED the com.
mitiee proceeded to vote the various amendments
which submitted
| On motion of Mr. FILLMORE, the committee rose
! ard reported the bill.
Mr.. ANDREWS Of Ky, moved The previous ques-
ton, which was seconded
The first amendment agreed to in committee having
been read,
| a motion was made 10 adjourn
| Mr ANDREWS of KY called for the yeas and
nays which were ordered, and resuted-yens 81 nays
81.
So the House adjourned.