Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-05-29
TUESDAY, May 20, 1916.
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Mr.. Dix presented petition in reference 10
lhs extension Of Nlorse's Magnetic Telegraph TO
New Orleans, which was referred 10 the Commit
lee on the Library.
On motion Of Mr. Pearce, the Committee on
Military Affairs was instructed to inquire into The
expediency Of providing for The distribution Of
pablo property capiarei during The war; among
The officers and soldiers engaged in The war
NJ. Pcnnybacker, on leave, introduced bill 10
authorize the Clerks Of the Courts OF The United
States, ia the Western District OF Va 10 appoin,
deputies, and for other purposes.
Mr.. Bagby introduced bill TO cede to the
State OF Alabama all The public lands lying in
'hai STATE which may remain unSold on The LIST OF
Jam, 1917
The Judiciary Committee reported bill TO
change ne time for holding the U. S. Courts in
the District OF Ohio, which was read three times
oy unanimous consent and passed.
Mr. Berfien, from the Judiciary Commit
lee, made report, accompanied BY a bill, in re-
ference 10 the clause in our treaty with Spain oi
IDS, respecting letters OF maIque, which were or
certd 10 be printed.
On motion Of MIR. Johnson, OF La, the bill 10
r:ovide for the adjustment OF land claims in the
S!a,cs of Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Ala
o,na, Mississippi &c, was taken up, and, after
icing amended, was ordered 10 be engrossed ior
a,aitd reading
The Senate then proceeded TO the special or.
der, aud took up The bill supplemental TO The aci
providing for the prosecution OF the existing war
win Mexico.
The bill provides for the appointment of two
ADDITIONAL major generals, and iour brigadier ge-
neTais, 10 cali into the service, when necessary,
general officers Of The militia, Sci
Mr. DIX briefly explained the necessity Tor the
.acfease OF generals proposed in the first section,
ami opposed the amendment offered yesterday by
NJ. Atchson, requiring their dismissal as soon
q he wal shall terminate.
Mr. Morehead yerv briefly opposed the first
section as ii stood. lie was unwilling 10 give
- President, power 10 place citizens who have
'eief seen service over The heads OF officers who
Aa7e devoted life time 10 it-over Snch men as
uen. Taylor Mr.. NJ paid high tribute TO
o'd rough and ready" as Gen. T. is Somtimes
eailed. II The Increased number OF Generals pro-
posed oy The bill should be authorized Mr.. Nj.
was IN iavor OF Requiring the Pre>idcn, 10 an.
point Them from among those who had or should
distinguished themselves in the war.
Mr.. Miller moved 10 amend BY strikino IN,
ne amendment, and Inserting in lien thereof a
p'oviso that The officers shall be selected from The
Army. -
Mr. NJ. supported his amendmen, in an ar
pio2rate speech.
WI Allen followed in opposition 10 both
a'eidmenls he seemed 10 Think, necessary
= harmonizs the soldiers of The regular army
sa1 The citizen soldiers, BY selecting some of the
GENERALS usnefals from the army and some from private
MF. Mansum made jealous speech, and a.
s'eec maj there was no necessity Tor the nroposed
increase The brevet Generals already in SER
~ were fully equal 10 the command Of any
any ina; was likely TO be brought into the field
m so!nnteers would be Offered b, the States,
Guy ae va! would give an opportunity TO disco
r. r, Ne military talen, which they nigh, possess.
ne government could then take care NOT 10 per.
"', ms talent 10 be lost TO the county,
NJ Cas- sustained the bill
long and warm debate upon The amendment
y Mr a,chison continued until very late hour.
'"u ne question was informally passed over
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Nj. Hum, Of Michigan, from the Committee
iuo'ie Lands, reported back the bill from The
sudt granting alternate sections of the public
,. IMAM 70 aid in The completion Of works of in.
"'.'ai Improvement in the State of Michigan.
VT. Mckay moved that the House 60 into
Union. 'S - 'Ae ''a'e - 'ie
Inc motion prevailed, and Mr.. Hopkins ofv
sing taken The chair, the Civil and Diplomatic
APPROPRIATION Bill was taken IN
nj. Brinkerhoff Of Ohio, moved 10 Law The hill
1''le ios short time, for The purpose Of taking