Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-08-11
rWENTY-NINTH CONGRESS.
THURSDAY, AUdusr 6, 1876.
SENATE


Mr.. Webster made statement in refutali0n oil
a rei,eration of the Union, backed by its New
York correspondent, that the duties under The new
Tariff bill are 10 be levied upon home valua-
ton instead of foreign valuation.
A message was received from The President OF
the United States, informing the Senate oil the ra-
LITIGATION Of The Oregon treaty, and recommend,
ing the adoption of a Territorial government ana
other measures for the protection OF our citllens
in Oregon.
The message having been read, MIR. Speisht
moved that il be referred 10 the Committee on
Territories. and printed.
MIR. flanagan could not see the propIlely OF
attempting 10 lesislate in relation 10 Oregon al
this late stage OF the session. The table was al,
ready grooming under mass of bills, which could
not be acted upon for want oftime, and II must be
evident to every one, that if any oil The Oregon
measures should be brought forward, II must
lead to lengthy debate. They who had opposed
the making Of The Treaty, must have an OPP
portunity OF vindicating their course before the
country, whenever these bills shout! be taken up.
Al This late period OF the session he shond feel
ashamed 10 occupy The time that was wanted LOT
public business in such discussion, and ne theie
lore moved that the message be iaid on the laole,
and tina, all the bills relating 10 Oregon be post
poned until The first Monday in December next.
Mr.. Speght had moved the reference because
il was The usual course, buI had no objection 10
Withdrawing il.
MIR. Sewer thought there would be time 10 act
upon the bill which had been reported some days
since from the Judiciary Committee 10 protect
the rights of our citizens in Oregon.
Mr. flanagan said he would now say what
he wanted the country to know, that this treaty
was nothing more than Convention Of joint oc-
cupa,ion South Of 40 degrees; whereas, we had II
before TO 81 40-a Convention injurious 10 Inc
government, for it yielded up every thing North oil
49, and gave England The joint occupancy vi US
South of that line. 1t gave her all The military,
posts OF any importance South OF ~ degrees, and
The navigation OF the Columbia river torerer.
MIR. Allen said he was disposed 10 legisate as
far as possible for the little remnant OF Oregon
that was LETT 10 us.
After some further debate, Mr.. flanagan mo.
dified his motion so as 10 lay The message on the
table and print it, which motion was agreed TO
yeas 25, nays 10.
On motion OF Mr.. J. Nj. Clayton, the bill from
the House for the relief Of the heirs OF Robert
Fulton, was taken up, and after brief debate,
was read third time and passed-yeaS 81,
nays Is.
The Committees were then called upon Tor re-
ports, but none OF public interest were made.
On motion OF Mr. Evans, The bill Tor the relief
of The widow OF COL McRae was taken up and
passed.
The amendment to the Naval Appropriation
bill was insisted upon.
On motion Of MIR Nc Duiie, the Senate then
(alI24 NJ went into Executive session.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A message was received from The President 10
The effect, that he had approved and signed sun
dry private and local bills, bu. there was not a
~, ho tafin n
Law streng hens the belief that he will veto II.
The bill from the Senate 10 surrender TO Ten.
nessee all title the United States have 10 the
Congressional Reservation line, was taken up
and passed.
The Speaker presented letter from The Secre-
tary uf the Treasury, transmitting report IN
relation to improvements in the light house sys-
TEN Of the United States, and in collateral AIDS
10 navigation Ii was laid on the table
A message was received from The PRESIDENT
similar 10 lha, OF the Senate, announcing the ra-
ifcaion OF the Oregon Treaty, and recommend
ing the adoption OF measures Tor establishing
Territorial Government.
The bill 10 regulate the proceedings in the Y.
S. Crcui, and District Courts. was amended IN
several particulars and passed.
The Naval Appropriation bill from The Senate
was considered, and several additional amend
,nents having been made, the bill was returned 10
the Senate
The House then wen; into Committee OF the
Whole. on the bin to establish territorial 10.
vcrnment in Oregon.
MIR. Douglass, who reported the bill, explained
It's provisions al some length.
nir Adams attacked the treaty as indefinite IN
some OF its specifications, and as leaving room
for misunderstanding hereafter He also alluded
10 The different opinions which exist in England
and in this country relative to the period tor which
the British are 10 have the free navigation OF the
Columbia river.
Mr.. Schenck attacked the course OF the admin
istration in sending, without authority oil law,
armed emigranls 10 California, with promise &c
them that al The end Of the war they shall receive
a certain portion Of land.
MIR. Thurman replied at some length.
MIR. Jacob Thompson moved 10 add Two sec
tons TO the bll-one extending our Indian laws
over the territory; and the other creating an addi
tionai Indian agency for that country. Agreed 10
Upon the reading OF the provision which di
reefs that no one session OF the Legislative
Council of the Territory shall exceed the term 9
sixty DAYS, it was, on motion oil MT. w. w
Campbell, amended by adding, "and one session
only Shall be held in any one year"
Mr. Campbell also proposed an amendment re-
striclng The right OF suffrage in The territory C
citizens of the United States only. and excluding
those who shall have only declared their in'e n
ton to become citizens. Carried Ayes 10
noes AZ.
MIR. Petit, moved 10 amend so as TO give tht
chief Justice and the associate justices OF the 81
nreme Court of The Territory an annual salary q
"a 900 each, instead of 81 500. Negarived;
MIR. James Thompson moved 10 insert the fol
lowing: Sand neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude shall ever exist in said territory, excep
in The punishment, of crime" Agreedto Aye
l05, noes %.
Mr.. Cummins moved an amendment restricting
the allowance OF mileage to The delegate that may
be sent to Congress 10 S., year. agreed
to-ayes so, noes not counted.
MIR. Mcconnell moved an amendment grant
ing lGO acres OF land 10 settlers in The territory
MIR. McHenry moved an amendment granting
$40 acres OF land. Negatiyed.
Mr.. McConnelis proposition was then rejected
Mr.. Winthrop proposed an amendment grant
ing TO Mrs. Martha Gray, the widow OF Capt
Rober, GRAY, the discoverer OF the Columbia RI
yer. a township OF land, to be located in the Ore
gon territory. Lost, 70 to ~.
After the rejection OF numerous proposed
amendments, the bill was reported, and then rsae
a third time and passed. II provides Tor 90
vernon. Secretary, and Legislative Council,
deleoate TO Congress, &c. Also, that the seal
government shall be West of the Rocky Noun
lains. The bill 10 carry into effect The ConVeh
ton with Peru, was next considered.
The bin directs the Attorney General to Judi
cate upon claims OF citizens Of the United Sla'e'
acains, Peru, the liquidation anu payment O
which is provided for by the Convention.
MIR. Miller proposed an amendment, 50 as le
direct that the expense of carrying the Conven
ton into effect shall be paid out OF the u naemn
" fund, instead of The Treasury OF The U. STATES
saving he had the authority Of The claimants lol
proposing the amendment
After good deal of difficulty and confusion
the amendment was adopted.
The bill was sustained by Messls. Miller ant
G. Davis, opposed BY Messrs. Sawyer and Pies
ton King, and passed.
FRiDaY, AUGUST 7, 1916.
SENATE.
After The presentation of petitions, the oil
from the House regulating the holding Of the DIS
lrict and Circuit Courts OF the United States, wa
read twice and referred 10 The judiciary Commit
tee.