Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-03-13
MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1876.

The galleries were crowded al an early hour
This morning, and hundreds left unable 10 obtain
a single nook from which they could either see or
hear. Ii was evident that another "scene" was
anticipated.
After an appropriate prayer by the Reverend
Mr. Tus,in, in which he invoked the Divine aid
in behalf Of 'love, harmony and good will, and
the reading Of the Journal
Mr.. Colquu desired 10 call the attention Of the
Senate for a few moments TO an article which APP
peared in the Times, (late United States Journal
a few DAYS since, in reference TO his resolutions.
The thoughts there expressed, he said, were
never conceived but by scoundrel, or written
but by slanderous pen--and the editor, or pho-
eper else may be the author OF the Infamous arti-
Gle, could not think him harsh in saying so.
Mr. Colquit said that he had consulted no one
except MIR. Criltenden-no member OF either
House-aDd had had no meeting, formal or IN
formal, relative to his resolulions-and SO tar
from their having been concocted al the British
Minister'S table as stated in HE article referred
TO- he did not even know him, and had never
dined in his company any where de pronoun-
ced the whole article base tissue OF falsehoods,
and gave the writer, (be he the editor, or one &C.
cupyng higher station,) SHINING" such as
be will moi soon forget He said he should send
him forth 10 The world branded as a liar, and
libeer OF the Senate.
Mr.. CrlllendeD said few words IN conhrma-
lion Of MIR. ColQuit's statement.
After the presentation Of large number OF pc
tiions and memorials on various subjects, and
the reception OF reports from committees, the, Sc
maize proceeded TO The special order OF the day. ana
The Oregon debate was resumed.
Mr.. Evans, who was entitled 10 the floor, said
that the measure Of Notice now before the Senate
was one OF a very decided character, and one
which might lead 10 The most important conse-
quences. Ii was The duty OF the Senate, there
lore, to weigh well The consequences which might
arise from il, and to consider well whether il is
measure demanded by The honor or the interests
of the country. The friends oil the President
upon the floor OF the Senate differed in The ground
upon which thew asked for the passage OF the No
lice. Some Of them asked Tor II as weapon
with which he could 60 on and demand The whole
territory up TO 81 deg. 40 min.-ohers as pre-
Jude to compromise on 49 degrees Now, in
this state of AFFAIRS it nigh! well te proper 10
pause and wait until il should be known what
use the President would make Of the notice be-
fore passing it.
MIR. Evans said he knew we'll the predicament
in which Senators would be placed, who should
dare 10 &C, independently and presume 10 doubt
the validity of our lille 10 The whole Of Oregon
but no fear of denunciaion should prevent him
from doing h;sduiy, and endeavorng to save the
country from The consequences which must arise
from The headlong course which some Senators
were pursuing.
Mr. Evans then went into the question OF title,
and demonstrated that our title 10 The 1rhoie OF the
territory was not "clear and unquestlonabe.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Dromgoole reported bill from Select
Committee 10 purchase the Madison papers The
bill was read twice and referred 10 the Committee
oflhe Whole.
Mr. Herrick of New York presented memo
rial from New York, in favor OF the distribution
Of the public lands. The House refused to print
the memorial.
MIR. Tibba,is of KY. offered resolution to
close the debate upon the River aud Harbor bill
on Wednesday, Of the present week.
Mr.. Cobb Of Ga. named Friday, aud Mr.. n ing
of Ca moved 10 lay upon the table. The motion
prevailed, yeas 90, nays7.
Mr. Tibbatts moved that the House 60 into
Committee OF the Whole on The safe ofthe Union.
The motion was carried, and Mr. Robert Smith
of Indiana, was called TO the Chair.
Several motions were made TO lay aside The
River and Harbor bill, but the House refused.
Mr.. Stanton OF Tennessee, proceeded TO debate
the River and Harbor BILL He endeavored 10
occupy position between the extreme opinions
of men. who believe there is no constitutional
power TO make appropriations for works OF inter
nal improvement, and those who believe in the
largest powers derived from the Constitution for
commencing and completing great public works.
Before closing his speech, Mr.. S. labored 10 res
cue the President Of the United States from the
charge OF inconsistency which had been made
against him pending this debate. MIR, Polk had
once voted for the construction OF works oil Inter.
nal Improvements, and the intimalion was that
he had changed his mind.
Mr. Jones Of Tennessee moved an amendment
asking an appropriation of $500, 600 tor woIKs OF
internal improvement. The bill was opposed,
and the whole principle Of Internal Improve