Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-25
THIRrIETH CoNGREss--First Session
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1913.
SENATE


A MESSAGE. supposed 10 enclose the Mexican
treaty., was received from the President of the U
States.
Mr.. Alien laid on The table tn. following reso
~lutions:
l.. Resolved, That The President be requested
10 inform the Senate whether the active opera
tons of The arm oil he United States in Mckee
have been and now are suspended by an arms
tice-and if so, BY whose agency, and in virtue
OF what authority, such armistice has been effect
ed.
2. Resolved, That the Committee on the Ju
dietary be instructed 10 inquire, and 10 report L
the Senate, BY bill or otherwise, whether in add
lion TO The following acts, 10 wit. San act for I'M
punishment Of certain crimes therein specified :
Be il enacted by the Senate and House OF Repre-
sentalives of the United States in Congress as
sembled, that il any person, being a citizen oftht
United States, whether he be actually resident OIL
abiding within The United States, or in any ioreisr
country, shall, without the permission or authcrI
ty Of the Government OF the United States, direct
y or indirectly or carry on any yer
bal or written correspondence or intercourse with
any foreign government, or any officer or agen
thereof, with an intent 10 influence The measures
or conduct OF any foreign government, or Of any
officer or agen,. hereof in relation 10 any disputes
or controversies with the Uniled States, or de.
feat The measures OF The government OF the
United States or if any person being a cili-
zen OF, or a resident within the United States,
and not duly authorized, shall counsel, advise,
aid or assist in any such correspondence, with
intent as aforesaid, he or they shall be deemed
gully Of a high misdemeanor; and, on convic-
lion before any Court OF The u. S. having juIis-
diction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding 5000 dollars, and BY Imprisonment du.
ring a Term not less than six months, nor exceed
ing three years. Provided always, that nothing
in this act contained shall be construed 10 abridsc
the right OF individual citizens OF the U. State.
10 apply, by themselves or their lawful agents. 10
any foreign Government or the agents there
OF, for the redress OF any injuries in relation
10 persons or property which such individuals
may have sustained from such governments or
any of lis agents, citizens or subjects Approx
ed, Jan. 80, ~l799"-any further legislation be ne
cessary in order more eff ctually to prolec! The
| rights and interests of The people Of The United
States against the consequences which may re-
suit from the assumption Of any individual or
individuals without authority, 10 act in the name
and behalf OF the Government OF lie u. States
or any department or officer thereof, with any
foreign government or deparlmentor officer there
Of. or any Individual or individuals assuming 10
be such foreign government, or Departmental ctfl-
Ger thereof, ami especially in matters Of peace
or war.
8. Resolved, That The 40th rule for conducting
business in The Senate, and which requires The
Senate 10 close its doors when iransacting Exec
uiive business, be rescin led, and The Senate shall
| hereafter SIT with open doors while transaclins all
business.
4. Resolved, That The injunction OF secrecy BE-,
and The same is hereby removed from the past
proceedings u the Senate in Executive session.
On motion Of Mr.. Sewer, The Senate proceeded
10 the consideration Of Executive business.
In is understood that The %"irealy" was referred
10 the committee on Foreign Relations.
Alter an Executive session VI Two hours, The
doors were opened, and
Mr.. Cass reported he testimony in relation to
claims against the Government By persons in Ca
"Iilornia ordered 10 be printed.
MIR. Cass announced his intention 10 move IL
take up The Ten Regiment bill! tomorrow. lie
hoped the vote would be taken on its passage, as
a demonstration was needed 10 produce an effect
on Mexico.
MI. Mason said he was entitled 10 The floor, but
would yield ii tor the purpose OF taking a voc,
provided the other side would consent to close The
debate.
Mr.. Berrien intimaied a wish 10 debate the bill
further.
Mr.. Allen called up his resolution hiatt the Sen
ate should sill with open doors during the discus.
sion OF The Mexican Treaty.
Mr.. Calhoun was opposed 10 opening The doors,
as he said ii was a bad precedent. lie also hoped
the Ten Regiment bill would not be pressed.
Objections being made 10 lake up Mr.. Aliens
resolution, it lies over.
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.
No business was transacted in The House To-
day. The journal was read, and then, on motion
OF MIR. Barineer, The House adjourned.