Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-04-15

March, 1919, anu lndt Tue I.AcCui,' " n
cut filled the vacancy which on mat gay Mou'u
nccnr bv The expiration OF Mr. Lanman's regular
,erm of service. A motion was made that James
Ianman be admitlelto his seat and take Inc oa.iis
required by the Constitution; and on The ques'ioh
being made 10 agree thereto, was deciceu III .ne
negative by the following vole-ayes 10 NOES
23. The ayes and noes were as follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Bell, Boulieny, Chase, Gay
ton. D'Wolf Edwards, HARRISON Hendricks, .9n III
Son of La, Kane, Knight, Lloyd OF MD, M ,,
yaine, Mills, Noble, Rowan, Seymour ana no
Noes-Messrs Barton, Benton, Berrien,
GaillaId, Hayne Holmes OF Me-, Holmes OF
Miss. .Jacison, King of Ala, Lloyd OF Md, na-
con. Marks, Rugges, Smith, Ia=sieeH, pHn 6"-
rca, Vandyke and Williams.
The foregoing references 10 The decision
of the Senate Of the United States in declaring lhe
ineligibility OF James Lanman 10 seal IN liie
Senate in consequence Of lis being an EAecu-
tive appointment 10 fill vacancy whlcn
was permitted 10 occur by The expiration oil
his regular term Of service fully suslalns my
views in regard 10 executive appointments, ana
shows most conclusively, think, that sionlu 'Ie
Legislature fail TO fill the vacancy, ana ADJOURN
without making the election, the Executive " u
Virginia cannot make The appointments ana, u
The Executive should do it, il would be WITHOUT
The riyhlful authority of The Constitution, ana me
Senate of The United States would not SANCTION
such anpoin,meni, but would pronounce the indi-
yidual Thus appointed ineligible 10 a seal, unless
that body were to override the decision MADE IN
I.anman's case. trust, in the Senate OF Virsi-
MIA. The authority Of that decision VIII not NC
questioned more particularly when the Senate
observe the names OF the eminent and Distinguish
ed men who made The decision; among them, al
low me To mention The names OF Andrew !ach ,
son. Martin Van Buren,, Liulclon w. Tazewell
and Nathaniel Macon Sustained as am ID my
views. by the decision of The eminent and dlsin-
suishel statesmen 10 whose names have made
reference; en.renched around and fortified, as J.
believe am, BY a large majority OF The people OF
my district, and clothed in the panoply oil lie
Constitution, feel from all these considerations
lha, indeed occupy position on lhis all impoii-
ant question which is impresnable IN It's own
strength.
have other views Mr. Speaker, 10 The cons-
deraion OF which had intended 10 call the alien
lion of the Senate; but Ia enlarge further on me
subject will extend my remarks much beyond me
limits had prescribed 10 myself. hope enough
has been said 10 prove The truth oil The proposition
| have endeavored 10 establish.
From general review OF The arguments J
have urged, hope have shown, 10 The saislac,
ton of the Senate, both from reason precedent anu
the ConSiint0n that the election OF Senators oil
the United States ought not 10 depend on lie
,ritm and caprice Of the Legislature, dependent
on the accidental complexion OF the political par
ties constituting The Two Houses oil The Genefai
ASsembv-hut imposes on the L'siHafhfc8 So
Tenn duty Of binding obligation. In thus present
ing my views 10 The Senate, on The al-absorblnS
and all-imponanl question presented by The res"-
luton before the Senate, have discharged dn-
L and hp
and intelligent district which have the honor 10
represent on this floor. | believe, in the course
which have pursued, | am carrying oul not on
" my own peculiar views of constitutional obli-
CATION, but that am representing The Will ana
wishes of large majority of my district Tie
people CT my district in The late Presidential cleo
ton gave majority Of upwards OF one thou,
sand votes in favor Of the Democratic ticket, and
they are anxious to- the triumph of the Republi-
can party in The Senatorial election; and, be-
lieve, they are equally opposed 10 defeat Of the
Senatorial election by The ratm ard eGlrtce 81 The
LcgisIatHrc.
Ihave, in all courtesy and kindness for the Sc
nate, and respect Tor the opinions OF Senators pre-
scented my views the important question we
are called on To decide. In pursuing the course
which believe imposed on me, as representa-
tive ofthe people. act from the convictions OF dlI-
" and rh- obligation imposed on me, 10 contribute
my aid TO preserve The constitution in all It's orr
ginal purity and simplicity 10 maintain The gio-
rious Union, The rights and sovereignty OF the
States, and The liberties oil The people. II shall
have contributed, liz the least degree, 10 the ac-
compli.hment OF This praiseworhy object, shall
feel more than compensated for The trouble ! have
given myself, aud the lime have occupied in
addressing The Senate.
In conclusion beg leave 10 return 10 the Sc
L -. -. q IL. a
Gus attention, and can only express my regret,
that have not been able 10 repay il by course
OF remark more satisfactory 10 myself, and more
WORTH OF The subject and the occasion; and re-
sumo my seat, Mr.. Speaker, with the consoling
and gratifying reflection, that whatever may be
the decision in regard 10 The important question
now under The consideration Of the Senate, have
used my best effort, 10 preserve 10 the utmost OF
my power, the constitution in its purity and main
tain in lis full vigor and operation, the govern
ment OF my country.