Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1844-06-21


annroyed and signed certain bills.
The next bill in order on the speaker ldpi'
was The District Bank bill
Ancr some conversation
MIR. White submitted that the rules had beer
suspended for the purpose OF taxing up on 'heii
third readings private Senate DIS
The Sneaker said there had been no slispen-
sion.
Mr.. White moved it,
MIR. Jones of Tennessee inquired ifthis was not
resolution day?
The Speaker said it was.
Mr.. Jones called for the regular order OF busl-
ness.
But the motion of Mr. White had the priority
MIR. Campbell hoped the House would agree 10
take up the District bank bill. He was willing
! Che sadly to limit the time 10 one year.
But the question was taken on the motion oil MT.
White, and the rules were suspended.
Sundry Senate bills were then read third Time
| and passed.
| THE DISTRICT BANKS
| Mr.. McClemand moved that the House resolve
| itself into Committee of the Whole on The state
Of the Union.
Mr. Campbell appealed TO the House 10 ia Ike up
the District Bank bill. He held in his hand me
sadly compromise, which would save The nshS
of the stockholders whose property would be lost
| some step was not taken. He felt sure that
no opposition would be made to 1t. IL was inc
best thing that could Ike done at this lnal hour OF
the session; and, if any thing else was attempted,
| he knew tina, the whole remaining time would he
occupied with yeas and nays II ii were not lor
| that consideration he would mol submit to IT, lie
asked that the compromise might he read
| Mr.. McClernand insisted on his motion.
| And The question being taken The House refused
| 10 go into committee.
The District Bank bill then coming up
Mr. Campbell moved To amend il by striking
out all after the enacting clause and inserting The
compromise, which was read. Ii saves the rights
OF the banks in winding up, &c.]
The amendment was agreed 10, and the blll,
thus amended, was read a third time and paSad.
And on motion of Mr. Campbell, the title OF
the bill was so amended as 10 read IAN ACT Tor
the benefit al certain stockholders OF certain banks
of the District OF Columbia"
message was received from the Senate stating
that that body had concurred in the amendment oi
the House 10 the resolution Silspending the 10th
and l1th Joint rules OF the two Houses, with an
amendment.
The amendment was concurred in.
Mr.. a. V. Brown asked leave to make two re-
ports.
Mr.. Schenck moved that the House go into the
Committee on the Cumberland road bill
Not in order
ANLl. II. v DIOWu iliON et d StiSppilSlOl VI iIiS
rules for the purpose of enabling him 10 offer 4
resolution allowing reports from committees 10 be
laid OH the table by the members, and printed un-
der certain restrictions.
But he withdrew the motion.
Mr.. a. V. Grown on leave given, made two
reports, the titles of which could not be pro-
cured.
Mr.. Thompson, on leave given, from the
Committee on Indian Affairs, reported back a
Senate bill, which was read third time and
passed
Mr.. Thompson, on leave given also reported
Senate bill for the payment of certain arIrars!gcS
equitaby due 10 The Stociebridee and and Mum
see nations of Indians, and for other purposes.
Mr. Owen made an Intellectual motion 10
suspend the rules 10 enable him to offer rcsou
ton providing that the resolution heretofore adopt
ed in relation to books for members should not an
thorize the purchase OF any book not already the
property of the House.
Mr. Vance made Il last urgent but unavailing
effort. 10 get action on sllch private bills as were
yet in committee.
Mr. White called the attention of the House
10 the fact that the widows naval pension bin
had not been acted OF, and tried 10 procure action
upon il.
Mr.. a. A. Chapman made second inellec-
lual motion 10 suspend the rules 10 enable him 10
introduce resolution in relation 10 the per diem
OF Mr. Goggin
Mr. Sclcncl moved that the House resolve il
self into Committee OF the Whole on the state Of
the Union, with view TO take up the Cumber-
land Road bill, in relation 10 which resolution
had heretofore been adopted, providing for the ter
mination of the debate in committee in five mi
nutes after the bill should have again been taken
upl
Mr.. Cobb demanded the yeas ana NAYS, which
were onicred; and being taken We're Yeas l0l
NAYS 81
So the motion was agreed 10.
A message was received from the Senate in
forming The House that that body had passed Il
joint resolution poslponing the time Of adjourn
mcnt until > o'clock P. NJ. and asked the con-
currcncc Of the House therein
The House, in pursuance of the order just
adorted, resolved itself into COMMITTEE. of The
Whole on the state of the Union, (Mr. Hopkins
Of Va. in the chair)
Mr.. White moved that the Committee take up
the widows naval pension bill.
Mr.. Schenck. The Cumberland Road bill.
Mr.. Cobb moved that the committee rise.
The motion having been agreed TO, the Com
mittee rose and the Chairman reported that The
committee had risen without having had any sub
jet under consideration.
Mr.. Hammc, made III Intellectual effort 10 in
roduce resolution providing for arrangements
as to the public stables during the recess.
Another member (neher seen nor heard ny
the Rcporter) made similar effort 10 introduce
a resolution in behalf Of the pages.
TIE ADJOURNMENT.
The hour heretofore fixed by the Joint resolu-
ton for the adjournment Of the two Houses was
~ NJ
That hour had almost arrived, few minutes
only intervening.
On motion Of Mr.. Schenck, the House took
up the joint resolution from the Senate postpon-
ing the hour of adjournment until tro O'clock.
The resolution having been read
Mr.. Jones OF Tenn. and Mr.. Burke moved that
il be laid on the table, and asked the yeas and
NAYS; which were ordered.
The Clerk proceeded 10 rail- he roll. and num-
Der of members answered 10 their names
The Clerk called the name Of Charles II.
Carroll. Mr. G. had not vet had time 10 answer,
when,
The Speaker rose and said: The Clerk will
suspend The call For the minutc-finger OF the
clock was on the hour of twelve.
Mr. Barnard and Mr.. Summers rose 10 points
of order; some fifty other members springing TO
their feet at the same instant in one deafening de-
mand for The ear Of '.the Speaker
The Speaker, paying not the slightest regard
to the umulluous uproar that surrounded him
recognizing no member as entitled 10 the floor
but looking ixcdly into the heart OF the clock be-
fore him, like man who had an imperative duty
10 perform, and intendrd TO perform it, said in
firm but calm tone Of voice
This is the hour fixed by the joint resolution
for the adjournment Of Congress. Gentlemen
this House stands adjourned sine die.
The uproar aud confusion were almost indie
scrbable, members on both sides sill persisting
in calling on 'Mr. Speaker"
But the Speaker. with The same calmness that
had characterized his whole action, had by this
time turned on his heel and descended into the
area of the platform
Members, now perceiviDg that the House ras
adjourned in good earnest, gave up the struggle.
So the House adjourned she die.
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, June 1s
The two Houses of Congress CLOSED their sit
tings by adjournment soon aller the noon of yes
l. I