Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-03-31
TUESDAY, March IS, 1915.

SENATE.
Mr.. Turncy submitled a resolution, which was
adopted, instructing the judiciary "a
inquire into Inc expectancy u providing by law
for the punishment Of any person VINO snail sur
rcpiiiously obtain and make public any document
which may b. before he Senate in executive se>-
sion. previous 10 the removal 0! Inc injunction Of
secfecr.
Mr. Cameron Submitted 4 resolution, which by
unanimous consent was considered and adopted,
requesting Inc President 10 communicate 10 The
Senate a copy of ihs Instructions Of he Brazilian
Minister oil Foreign Affairs Of Bis! May lasr, 10
The resident minister here, in relation 10 the diff.
| cullics with Mr.. Wise.
Also the memorial Of Charles Lee Jones, OF
Washington cts, relative 10 The volunteers raised
By him Tor The service in Meaico-ih, ntslecI or
refusal OF The President 10 appoint hum Lieuien.
ant Colonel-a and praying the appointment OF a
committee OF the two houses OF Congress, 10 in.
y~esligalc the ruth OF his statements, and 10 in.
quiIe By what right the President conferred The
commission OF Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel
on George w. Hughes. The commission Of Lieut..
| Colonel IN VIM. II. Emory, and By what right
Hughes and Emory hold each two commissions
under the Government at lhe same time.
Mr.. Dix presented a memorial Of citizens Of
New York, complaining of The Illegal exercise
Of authority BY one Of the military governors in
Mexico.
Mr.. Davis, of Mississippi, from the military
committee, reported a bill providing for the es-
adjustment, near New Orleans, Of a military
ASYLUM for sick or disabled soldiers and yolun.
teers going 10 or returning from Mexico. Rad
first time.
Some other business, not Of general interest,
was transacted, and q graf number OF private
ills from the House were read twice and refer
red.
On motion Of Mr.. Cass, the prior orders were
then postponed, and the bill referred to BY him
ycstcrday-"lor ascertaining and paying the
California claims was taken up and passed.
This bill appropria,es the sum Of S4O0,0OO. 10
defray the expenses Of the late military opera
tions in California, under the orders f Com
modore Stockton and Breyet Captain, afterwards
Lieutenant Colonel Fremont, and also TO dctray
the expenses Of the civil government established
nv Com. Stockton IN California, and 10 pay al
just claims arising out Of said mliitar' operations
AID civil government. The DILL further provides
tina, the claims and demands, so far as hereto
fore asccrlained, and the amounts evidenced by
any written instrument, signed BY Com Stock
ton or Col. Fremont, or by muster-rolls or pro
per discharges, shall be paid with the least p ac-
ticablc delay, and authorizes the appointment ~
the President Of a board. consisting Of Col. Ere
mont and two other officers Of the Californian
battalion, TO sit in California, 10 examine and
adjudgc tic claims, and give certificates there
for, which shall be forthwith paid in Cal'for-
mia.
Mr.. Cass referred briefly 10 Tie ereu;s which
had taken place in California. II would be re-
collected that a small force, under Commodore
S ock'un and Co. Fremont. had taken possession
OF California, al an early Period Of he war with
MeIico-thal all opposition had been pu: dom,
and The territory had since remained peaceab|y
in our possession. All this mas heen effected bY
The coasen,ancous act Of The civil and military
authorities, under the direction Of Com. Stockton
and Col. Fremont.
In the prosecution Of these operations, Col. Ere.
mon! had assumed responsibilities 10 The amount
o, about $50 ,000; aid nearly the whole amount
Tor supplies furnished by citizens and Others re-
manned unpaid 10 them. California was a great
way of, and they canno. come here 10 attend 10
these claims. The Secretary Of War had recon-
mended their payment. The only way was, first
TO s-nd a commissioner there 70 ascertain the
justice and amount Of The claims, and secondly
to make an appropriation for their payment.
Here was a military operation, by which an
important tract oil territory had been secured 10
us-some OF The promptest and most successful
military movements on record had been taken
tneIe-dnl lDclGeEts fOT1dntc rs any 10 &c lOubu
in history. were connected with The operations
OF Col. Fremont, in California. He hoped he
bill would be promptly acted upon.
On motion of Mr.. Anterior, The consideration
of The Loan Bill was resumed, and
Mr.. Phelps being entitled 10 The floor, addressed
the Senate al length on The finances OF The coun-
try.
When be had concluded, the amendments were
ordered 10 be ensrossed; and The bill, a. amended,
was read the third time and passed.
Mr.. Allen gave nolice OF his intention 10 intro
duce a Joint resolution, making il The duty OF The
President 10 instruc, our Minister a, Paris TO pre-.
sent, in behalf OF the people, the congratulations
OF The Government, OF the United States on The es.
Enlistment OF a Republican Government IN
France.
Executive session. Adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The resolution yesterday offered by Mr.. Gaines
relative 10 surviving officers and soldiers OF The
revolution, &C., was reconsiteiet and laid on The
table.
Mr.. Pollock presented The memorial OF Asa
Whitney, Tor a grant of SO miles wide OF public
lands along the line OF The contemplated railroad
from Lake Michigan 10 the Pacific, 10 aid in The
construction of that road. Referred, with sundry
| documents relating thereto, 10 a selec,commitlee
: Mir. Haskell gave notice OF his intention 10 10,