Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-06-30

Ilal were oruereu 10 De printed.
A motion TO print an extra number of copies,
after some debate, was referred 10 the committee
on Printing.
Mr. Lewis from the committee on conference,
on The Indian Appropriation Bill, made a report
in relation thereto which was adopted.
On motion of MIR. johnson Of Louisiana, the
Secretary of the Treasury was instructed 10 in
quire into the alleged frauds reported TO have
been recently committed in the importation oil
syrups and molasses, containing large quantities
OF sugar, and report thereon to the Senate.
The resolution submitted yesterday 10 print
5000 extra copies of the report Of The Committee
on The Library, in reference 10 The publication
and distribution Of additional copies Of The scien-
life works OF the Exploring Expedition, was,
after brief debate adopted.
MIR. Simmons of Rhode Island offered Ieso-
luton calling upon the Secretary OF The Trea-
sury for specific estimates Of the revenue 10 be
derived from the financial measures proposed IN
his recent reports, &c, which was laid over until
tomorrow.
On motion of MIR. Bagby, The Secretary OF
War was directed to communicate to the Senate
statement showing the number and description
Of troops called into service from The Stale Of
Alabama, since lst April last.
On motion oil MIR. Sewer the Senate proceed
ed To the consideration Of bills on The private CAL
snder.
The bill for the relief Of the legal representa-
tives OF John ]. Bulow, Jr., for property destroy
ed in consequence OF The occupation oil his plan
taiion by The U. S. troops in the Florida war; was
| opposed by Mr.. Jarnisan and Mr.. Dayton and
| supported by Mr.. J. NJ. Clayton. II was then
postponed until Tuesday.
The bill for The relief oil Or. Elijah White was
dext taken up and led to long debate.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
| Sundry bills were received from the Senate.
| The Joint resolution from the Senate in rea-
ton to the Houmas land claim was passed with
out debate.
The bill which passed the Senate yesterday TO
| provide for the organization OF volunteers into
| brigades and divisions, and for the appointment
of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals IN
command the same was read and Mr.. HARRISON
asked that il be put upon It's passage.
An amendmeD, was offered to raise The pay OF
non-commssioned officers and privales OF the re-
guar army and volunteers 81 per month in time
of war.
MIR. Stephens of Ga deprecated hasly action
on the bill, and with that view moved 10 refer il
| 10 the Committee on Military Affairs, with in
structions so to report il as to provide that the
general officers shall be appointed by The States
| furnishing brigades and divisions This was the
second supplementary war bill, and he venlured
10 say that if it was passed in its present shape
| a third would soon be found necessary.
| Mr.. HARRISON demanded the previous question
on lhe passage OF The bill, but the House refused
to second it. For the second 20; against it, a.
| MIR. Burt OF S. C.. spoke in favor oil The bill.
| Mr.. Thomasson II Ky. made brief but for
chile speech in behalf OF authorizing the brigaaes
TO elect their own general officers and have them
commissioned by the Governor OF The State IN
which they may be raised.
/ 10 Dow of 1afp nd cd ha
stood.
| Mr.. HARRISON replied at length to all the OBJ
| jeclions urged against the bill. The previous
| question was then moved and seconded, and the
| House brought 10 vote upon the amendment o
| Mr.. Cooke Of Tenn, proposing that the brigadie
generals be elected BY the officers Of the severa
| brigades. This amendment was rejected, yea:
| 81, nays 50.
The bill was then read third time and passed
Mr.. Brinkerhof, Of Ohio, moved the recons
| deraton Of the vote on the passage OF the bill
which was refused by the House, and the bill
was passed beyond any power 10 change The re-
| suit.
Mr.. Mckay moved that the House 60 int
| Committee the Whole on the state of the Union
which motion prevailed, Mr.. Cobb, of Ga, call
| ed 10 the Chair, anu Mi. chaso, of r--- --~-
| entitled TO the floor.
| MIR. C. addressed the House in defence of the
principles Of free trade, and against protective
| policy.
Mr.. Gordon, of N. Y, spoke in opposition &c
lhe Tariff of lS42, and declared that ii devolved
! upon the 18th Congress to repeal that measure
| Mr.. Gordon gave way TO receive report from
| The Committee on Conference upon The Indian
Appropriation Bill, the Senate having agreed &c
| The report.
MIR Mckay moved that the House concur al
so, which was done, and the Tariff bill was then
taken up, and Mr.. Gordon concluded his speech
Mr. Rockwell OF Conn.,, then delivered speech
in defence OF protective tariff and against any
| change in the existing law.
Mr.. Bedinger of Va then obtained the floor
| and moved that the committee rise, which motor
prevailed and the House adjourned.