Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-01-08
coNGREss-IsT sEssIo,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, ls5U.

Petitions and memorials presented in relation 'o
claims account Of French spoaon PRIOR 10 lS6U ana
various private and local SUBJECTS.
Mr. Footc gave notice that h. wo Monday, call up
his resolution for the organization OF the crritoes oil Cali
forna, Dcserc, and New Mexico
The Census Committee appointed, 10 wit:-Messrs.
Davis, (3Iass) Butler Underwood, Sturgeon aud Shields
Mr.. Dickinson introduced bill 10 establish branch mint
in The city ri New York.
Resolutions of Inquiry were offered which lie day.
Mr. Mason gave notice Of bill 10 provide more etlcc'ual
means for the and recovery Of fugitive slaves
Mr. Davis Of Mississippi, introduced bill! 10 grant the
right If way and certain lands 10 Mississippi.
Mr. Cass gave notice ha; h. would call up the
resolution for sspendng diplomatic intercourse with Aus
ira.
Mr. Yuec gave notice Of bill provide for retired list
for the Navy.
The Vice President presented the memorial OF the conven
lion held in ST. Louis in favor OF National road to the Pa
Mr. Phelps reported from The committee on Finance Joint
resolution suspend the operation Of the act limiting the
amount Of expenditure for thu collection OF The revenue
Read twice and made the special order for tomorrow
Mr. Douglass introduced bill TO grant the right Of way
and make donation Of public lands 10 Illinois 10 aid III The
construction oi 4 canal.
Mr. Atchson presented The memorial Of the Legislature Of
Missouri against the Wimot proviso; and declaring that The
conduc Of the North had released the South from obligations
respect the Compromise of 1890 but proposing for the
sake peace extend the compromise of the newly
qircd territory also nsructng The Senators IN Congress
from Missouri 20 carry OFT these views.
Mr. Benton opposed the motion 10 PRINT, declaring that
the resolutions did mol represent the sentiments Of tho people
OF the S,atcwho awabidinG people They had no
event He would discuss the resolutions but declared
that the assembly had made mistake. Remedies pro-
vied by the constitution for all grievances Of the people
These remedies by law and intended TO avoid the
resort the sword.
Mr. Achson said the resolution did express the sentiments
of the people vi Missouri and they would manifest it. when
the occasion should arise.
The resolutions ordered to BE- printed
The spent time in executive session. and ad
lourncd till tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met al Il O'Clock The proceedings OF Monday
last having been read
Mr seldom of Va approached the Speakers chair and
qualified by taking the usual oath support The Con
stitntion VI The Unilcd STATES
Mr. Boyd presented tho memorial Of tho people Of Dcscre
PRAYING that that territory be admitted State into The
Union that such other form OF civil government be
tended them Congress may deem Just Referred the
committee Territories.
Also presented memorial from the source asking
that lr Rabbit be- admitted Representative from Desc
ret; also presented his credentials under the broad seal nj
that distant State which Mr. b. moved be referred
committee on elections.
Mr. Stephens, of Ga objected and called for the regular
orders of the day.
The Chair said that under the resolution adopted Mon
dav last the election Of officers tho first thing in order
Mr. Baker, of Illinois presented memorial from Santa
Fc New Mexico containing evidence of the fact that Hugh
gate this House.
Mr. Jones of Tenn. objected
Mr. Baker remarked that h. had right 10 present the
memorial privileged question.
The Speaker did reconsider it, and the matter lies
The Speaker sad tho House would proceed 10 vote viva
voce for Clerk. Nessrs. Thompson of Pa, White Of
appointed eers They reported the following the result
of the scycra!