Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-12-24
Friday, Dec. 20, 1914.
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u6ITcE on REPRESENTATIVE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The business first in order, was the disposition
of The Abolition memorials and petitions. and
which were laid over in consequence OF desire
then expressed 10 debate them. But
Mr. DROMGOOLE, in accordance with pre-
vious notice, asked leave 10 introduce a bill to
amend the Constitution OF the u States, in rela-
lion to the election Of President.
Objections being made by several gentlemen,
Mr.. DROMGOOLE moved TO suspend the
rules prescribing The order Of business for the pnr-
pose of aiFordins members who have given notice.
| an opportunity TO introduce bills, and Gas amend
ed by MI G. J. IngersolD 10 permit others TO give
notice OF their intention 10 ask leave 10 report
| bills.
The motion tc suspend the rules was agreed to
ayes So, noes 35.
The House resolved itself into Committee Of
the Whole on The state OF the Union, (Mr. C.
Johnson in the Chair)
Mr.. SCHENCK moved to lay aside the bill,
which was under consideration yesterday-Qhat
in relation to the graduation Of the price OF GER
tain public ands.)
The Chair could not entertain the motion, as
the gentleman from Illinois Mr. r. Smilh) was
entitled 10 the floor
PUBLIC MONEYS.
Mr. DROMGOOLE appealed TO him to con-
sent to the postponement OF the subject that the
committee might take up the bill, reported at The
last session, provide for the collection, safe-keep
ing transfer, and disbursement Of the public re-
venue.
Mr.. R. SMITH had nc objection, provided The
bill would not lose its place on the calendar, and
deprive him Of his right 10 the floor.
MIR. DROMGOOLE assured him that such
would not be The result.
Mr.. A. v. BROWN desired division of the
question: as, in case OF postpoDement OF the
land bill, he should ask the consideration Of that
reported al the last session, 10 repeal portion Of
the act for the apporonment of representatives.
among the several Salcs according 10 the sixth
census, and about which SO much difficulty then
! arose.
Mr.. r. SMITH said, that as it was apparent
much time was TO be wasted in agreeing upon
what business should be considered, and as he had
but few remarks TO make upon the land bill, he
would proceed with them now.
Three or four gentlemen arose to make sug-
seslion3 but
The CHAIR informed them that the question
would first he taken on postponing the bill.
Mr. R. SMITH inquired whether j, was un-
derslood that if the Committee should postpone
the consideration of this BILL he wonld be entitled
TO the floor when it again came before them.
The CHAIR replied that the gentleman would;
and
Mr.. R. SMITH was willing that the motion
should be made.
The question was taken, and decided in the at
hrmative and the bill now being temporarily
disposed Of the motion of
MIR. DROMGOOLE, to take up The bill pro-
viding for the collection, safe-keeping transfer,
and disbursement of the public moneys, pre-
vailed.
Twas read through BY sections; and after Sc
veral amendments were made,
Mr.. DROMGOOLE moved that The commit
lee rise and report the bill TO the House.
MIR. ADAMS moved to strike out the frs;
section.
Mr.. DRoMGooLE raised question of or
der-that The gentleman from Massachusetts
could not 20 back-such a recurrence was not
permitted by the Parliamentary law. If it were.
motion TO strike out the first section would be
equivalent 10 motion TO repeal the bill and
such motion was not in order il committee, be-
cause the bill was sent there for amendment and
net for repeal.
Mr.. ADAMS, in substance, informed the gen.
tleman that be did not make the motion with a
design 10 repeal the BILL but because he had OBJ
jeciicns 10 The first section, which he desired to
| state.
Mr.. DRoMGOoLE insisted that bis poin, OF
order be decided.
The CHAIR said that the frs, section was not
now susceptible Of amendment but lha. the ssn-