Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-02-23

bi,ration That mode would do very well for
small matters, but would not do for SO great
question as this. He was also in favor Of Civ
ing the notice, of establishing military posts,
making grants OF lands 10 settlers and o; the new
regiment OF rlnemen.
Mr. DICKINSON next obtained the 1ocr, hut
gave way 10 MIR. ALLEN, who moved lha, the
Senate go into Executive session. He said he
would only remark, that the business 10 be con-
sidered was OF the highest importance. His
motion prevailed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The joint resolution of The Senate providing
for temporary mail service in Texas was read
twice and referred
MIR. DOBBIN, from the Committee on Elec-
tons, reported, in the New Jersey Case, in favor
of Mr.. Runk, the sitting member. The report IS
in behalf OF Mcssrs Dobbin and Chapman, OF
The dominant party; and Davis, Smith and Har-
per, OF The Wing Parry, on The Committee.
MIR. CHASE, in behalf OF himself and
Messrs. Hamlin, Chapman and Ellsworth, made
a minority report in favor Of MIR. Farlee The
contestant Both reports ordered 10 be printed.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. MARTIN, re-
gulating the mileage Of Senators. ltprovi.es that
Senators shall no, receive travelling expenses al
any extra session, unless they shall actually 90
home and return. Heretofore, when the regular
session has commenced The next morning, Sena-
tors have received The same mileage as though
they had been home and returned again.
A motion being made 10 refer The bill 10 Com
millee Of the Whole, instead OF ordering il 10 be
enerossed Mr. Hopkins hoped il would he passed
forthwith lie locked upon lie system OF charg-
ing constructive mileage as monstrous.
Mes>Is. DOUGLASS and HOLMES sdvo-
Gated reference TO a Commitlee Of the Whole.
MIR. HENLEY opposed The proposed reference
as sure way IL kill the bill.
i Mr. MCKAY slrenuously advocated the bill,
and moved that i, be made The special order for
Monday next, together with The bill relating 10
the mileage Of members Ct the House.
Mr.. PETIT moved 10 amend the bill BY al.
ding a section providing for The removal ol The
seat Of Government in 1855 10 some spot North
west of The Ohio river. This was rule, out OF
order.
Mr. Petit then fired a broadsde al what he
called the miserable, dwelling, contemplate al
lemps al pallry relrenchmenl, which made more
noise out Of doors than they did good here. He
disposed such demagogism, as measures intended
for political effect So far as he was concerned,
he would vote that the pay and mileage be dou-
hled. He never heard OF any member becoming
rich on his par and mileage.
Mr. MARTIN with much warmth denounced
as unjust and untrue the charge OF demagosism,
as applied 10 him. His object was 10 keep the
members from ihruslng their long gaun, hands
into the Treasury, and taking out more than they
earned. 1.-The Two bills should be carried into
effect, S250,000 per annum might be saved.
Mr.. PETIT disclaimed any personal orparlc-
ular allusiun 10 any member.
Alter speech from Mr. WENTWORTH, in
which he lscoursed most pathelically about The
probable late oil the harbor BILL the motion 10 refer
the mileage bill 10 committee OF the whole was
rejected by vote of 81 10 1873.
The question recurring on motion TO make il
The special order for Monday next, the debate was
resumed, and an amendment offered by Mr..
THOMPSON Of Mississippi, but The morning
hour having expired, the House went into COM
mi,tee o! the whole and resumed the considera-
ton Of the Indian annuity bill.
Ansr long, liresone debate, the bill was re-
ported 70 The House aud passed. The House then
adjourned.