Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-15
THIur,Ern CnNGmE~>--Flrs, se,sio,
THURSDAY, FEsRuARY 10, 1915.
CENnTE

Mr.. Hapnegan on leave introduced Joint re-
solution oflhanks to Colonel A. w. DoniphaD
and the ficrrs and men under his command
which was twice read and commilted.
Mr. Cass, on leave, introduced a Joint Resolu-
lion auhorisiug The President 10 have struck gold
and silver medals TO The officers Of The regulars
and volunteers and certificates of merit TO the
soldiers in cases of Distinguished services, &c,
which was read twice and commued.
Mr. Johnson, of La. offered Il resolution rcla-
tive 10 an appropriation tor The relief OF sick SOL
diers in New Orleans, which was agreed 10.
The resolve to print 1000 copies of the repor,
OF Lieut.. Aber was taken up and agreed TO-
A bill for The relief OF Susan e Gordon;
A bill for an increase Of The Medical STAFF OF
the Army tor Limited time; were read a ihlTd
time and passed.
A bill aulhorising persons 10 whom reserVa-
tons oil land have been made under Iodian trea-
ties. to ALLEVIATE The same in fee, was considered
and amended on motion OF Mr.. flanagan, and
was then read third Ii ne and passed
The Senate resumed The consideration OF The
Army Bill
Mt Underwood spoke al length against the
origin and conduct OF tine war, which, unlike the
war of The Revolution and The war oil 1912, was
catered into without having its objects defined,
and without the consent of The people. lie STA
led that iha United States had derived from Tex
as no right 10 any OF the territory West OF the
Nueces and maintained The impossibiliy of ob'
tanning any indemnify tor The expenses oil tie
war, or any security tor The future.
Mr. Turuey obtained the floor for tomorrow.
Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
MIR. johnson OF Ark Introduced a bill, ot which
previous notice had been given, 10 create The or
nee of Surveyor of Public Lands ioF the Terri
tory OF Oregon, and 10 provide for The sale OF said
NJ TOW Dtho Road irp ami
referred
Mr.. Donnell OF II. G. Introduced a resolution
ipslruc!ing the Judiciary Committee 10 inquire
whether anv and what alteration o: extension OF
the &C. Of 29h September, 1882 regulating the
process in the Courts Of The United States is He-
cessary TO adapt the practice and proceedings to
The existing practice and proceedings OF The Sc
ysral Stale Courts in which the State Caur's are
now held. Adopted.
Mr.. Phelps introduced a bill 10 revive The act
providing payment Tor horses lost in The military
service. Read twice and referred.
Mr. King of Massachusetts, presented memo
rial from the Society OF Friends in New England,
for the speedy termination OF the war with Mexi-
Co, and moved That il be referred 10 he Commit
lee on Forcien Relations and printed.
The motion 10 reier prevailed; hul on the ques-
ton Of printing, debate eusued, in which seve-
raj members participated.
Mr.. hlig JI fI6SSdCUUSetS Sdiu tiiV "a
was signed by some 9 600 persons, scattered
Throughout six sovereign STA es OF The Union, nd
who were ,n'led 10 the respect uniformly
awarded 10 n,e .noriais's on less important SUD-
jects.
Mr. C,th Of Georgia opposed the printing.
Mr. t.rriey SAID hat m moral, OF a similar
character mad n.fIe been pfrsen ed When these
memurialisis called upon IN. m 20 feel Their re-
spun,ihii,y IN h's subj ct, hey iidirec'ly charged
that Conare did not lee! such TcsPonsio''i'y-a
char.e which was a>e.
he was proud 10 acknowledge that there were
nj INV OF his denomination il rs own district
sumo OF tnem his relatives bat they have uni
formiy been opPo>ed 10 every confess ~ whlrh uu'
Country hes been ensasec-'hey opposed The he
volution, they oppused The last war with Grea
Brian, AID they are now opposed 10 he wal
win Mexico.
They have a!lnwed their peculiar notions to x
coed heir patriotism and love OF country. ihey
now ak thu, Nc snail make peace AT all hazards
Is NOT suuh a peace as rs dema noel Loo The main.
ta,uance OF honor and in,eg ny. he respected
ih-se people. hu had no respect Tor 'he'' oP'h'ohS
on his subject.
We had rrason n believe tha; they have ne
families If human na'Gtc ss well IS uheIs, atd
ar. nn more CONSCIENTIOUS Than o'her peopc.-
When they are willine TO support military cbei
tain i,r ne Presidency i, is but reasonable TO- sup
ps. nat they nigh, without grea' vlolence "a
their feelings and religious pIinc,p es, sustain al
so measures necessary for he security, honor and
glory oi the Country
Mr.. Pa'frey advocated The printing. It was
the riehl ot evey description of petitioners that
their views should be gwen to the public, on ques
,ion> affecting The public in eres;s
MIR Cobb o. Georgia, moved 10 lay The m''ion
10 print on the table. Los,-ayes 81 nav So -
The les ion then rccnr ing on Mr. Kings mo- mo-
ton. me printing was ordered-yeas So nays -
90 motion OF Mr.. Marsh, Of Vermon', toe
House then resolved itself into committee OF tie
whole on the state OF The Union, MIR. Bolts in The
chair, and resumed The consideration OF The loan
bill.
Mr. Marsh having the floor, proceeded 10 give
hi. views on the policy and measures OF The ad'
ininistraiion.
The debate was continued by MIR. Brown, o.
Mississippi.
MIR. Dale, of N. Y, next took the floor, bu, The
Commuee was found without quorum.
Finally the House adjourned.