Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-05-21
TMiRTY-sEcoNp CoNGREss--lsz SESSION.
MONDAY, May II, 1852.


Mr. Mangum moved that when the Senate adjourn It DC
10 two o'clock Tomorrow to give opportunity TO attend
Mrs Adams funeral; which was modhed 10 aojourn over
Mr. Buter presented the memorial of the American Medi
cal Society. recently in session at Richmond sethng form
The depoabe condition Of emgan passengers Tor want OF
medical attendance as required BY law.
Mr. Underwood introduced a bill changing the MODE OF
compromising Senator's Representatives, and Delegates In
Congress allowing salary OF two thousand dollars per an
num- and twenty per mile mileage calculated upon ali
line ny latitude and longitude deducng STU per DAY ior 40
sence except for sickness take eec, from and after the
81 o March next. &c
the Senate then resumed the consideration OF the Deb
cheney bill and afterwards adjourned =, .r,vps
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Fowler Mass moved that when the House ADJOURN
il adjourn for the purpose OF enabling
The members 10 attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Adams.
He said that the individual referred 10 is the first widow OF
an xPesiden who has died in Washington during the
sitting Of Congress- and he hoped there would be no objection
the motion.
Mr. Stephens OF Ga moved 10 substitute wednesday for
Tomorrow. Agreed 10.
The resolution as amended TO meet on Wednesday,,
agreed to-yeas H. nays l9.
The House then went into committee on the special order,
Mr. oirenn, in the chair and took up bills rea-
the Territories. The first Of these bill uu.
hurzng the Governor of New Mexico TO call an extra
sion Of the Legislature of that Territory.
Mr.. Preston King reviewed the which had been
pursued with reference The Compromise question: and
pressed his determination not 10 disturb IL provided there
be further extension OF slavery. He said he did
think the modification of the fugitive slave law would
come up before the Democratic Conycn ton which Is 10
Baltimore and it did, he should in favor OF
sucn modification.
Mr. Cuum of Tennessee referred length the pro-
ceedngs in the Wing caucus recently held for the purpose
OF ds>pa,ng misconceptions 10 what took place that
occasion He expressed his determination for d
candidate for the Presidency who would pledge himself
support the compromise fnaty. He hoped the
Wing and Democratic parties were both for the UniOnthe
Wings essentially and deprecated the denuncaon Of the
leading Of the Wing party because they had made
demonstration upon the subject.
He then lauded Mr. Fillmore for the in which he
had discharged the Executive duties OF his high oce for
EEnUlh a
should be the case he would for the nominee for the
Presidency, If he sound upon The compromise
question He then concluded with defence of General
Scott.
Mr. Gentry of Tenn after expressing his that al.
fusion should be made to local divisions, by which recrmi
nation engendered proceeded explain the object OF
the Southern Wings In the alluded to- which
unite OF the North and South upon ba-
Sis and TO announce the country the principle which
they willing to act. After considerable discussion
ative what took took place at the caucus, Mr. G.
cluded by stating that the chairman reversed his de-
cision that the only business before them the fixing the
time and place. when and where the Wing National Conven-
ton should assemble although he admitted they might after
wards resolve themselves into debating society, and dis
cuss the resolutions which were rejected.
MIR. Cingman, after confirming The statement of Mr.
Gentry the action of the chairman Of the caucus and
caucus said the that passed carried by
third of the representatives Of the savehodng States. He
concluded by moving that the committee rise
The House having resumed, Mr. Richardson moved that
oil debate terminate 10 hour and asked the yeas and
nays.
On motion of Mr.. Houston of Alabama, the resolution
maxim. the homestead b1he special order rescinded
and il takes place the calendar.
On motion of Mr. Cartier of Ohio the House adjourned
ill Wednesday.