Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-09
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1852.

On motion by Mr Hunter Senate took up the bill in
addition to- and amendaory OF, act entitled An
provide for the settlement uf the Of public officers
and others who may have received arising mill
tary contributions otherwise in Mexico" approved March
3d. 1sas.
Tue bill extends The provisions of the act Of a. 10 The
Of officers who received money raised and collected in
California New Mexico conttituticEs penalties
dulies from the of tho Mexican war to the
day which the United States collector of entered
upon the discharge of hi duy, Nov. IL, l549) 1t
thorizes and requires such officers Tor settle aud
pay into the treasury bala' money shown be in
his hands l. allows The commanding officer who collected
the duties in California. otter the with Mexico
same condensation paid TO the collector for same duties
II allows 8S6 GU for the vi the provisional
OF Catjrnia and allows credi, of Sl25 0OO ad
made for the relief OF the destitute engans
relieved tho authorities OF California. Ii also gives
California; of The fund thus collected in that country,
$4,000
After explanation by MIR Hunter the bill was ordered 10
be engrosset for third reading.
Committee Of conference appointed on the Bounty
Land Law.
Of Baltimore asking that additional aid be given 10 the Co..
los line Of steamers.
lions from New York and Massachusetts,
Mr. Seward presented the proceedings Of the corporate
authorities Of New YORK. In favor Of the release OF the Irish
sxilek
Mr. Shields presented the memorial Of eight hundred c-
Sens Of Washington D. C aeki1g endments the city
of suffrage.
After reports, the private calendar was taken up.
The Sena,e-then edlouined ull Monday next
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The Speaker decided that the special order of the House
which was abe consideration OF the bill granting lands to
heads Of families took precedence Of The rule devotng Fri
day 20 private business.
air Daniel appealed against this decision which was sup.
ported by the House which resolved itself into commit
OF the whole the of The Unun Dir Jones Of Ten
nessee, In The Chair
Mr. Campbell of Ohio, resumed the floor and continues,
bis speech Of yesterday though, there were other plat
forms beside that Of slavery with reference 70 thu presden.
ta election; alluded 10 the commerce of ls lakes and rivers
Of tho vest whicn &c considered unfairly dealt with, and
expressed himself in favor of granting the public lanes for
educational and ia;srnal Improvement
kMr Chastain Of Ca followed VINO said h. would vo,. l.,
favor Of the proposition before the conm.e n,a oo,,a
granting lands aid rail road companies. defended The
duct Of the Union party Of Georgia, which, said hnd
misrepesened and misunderstood, and explained it's pas,
action and present pocy had gone before the cvGnry and
met with the approval OF The Democratic party.
Mr. Odds Of Ohio deprecated the of the
Democratic party, which rendered il Impossible obtain
vote of condemnation OF act OF corrupt government
and enables in the disposal Of public funds
and expressed his determination support any Democratic
ear5e for the Presidency who ms be nominated by The
baitiRI!s Convention. In the course OF his remarks he
char3ed Mr.. C"rwin with receiving besides his pay
Senator from Ohio, $4,000 from caim-agen 10 induce
hin! 10 take money OF the public treasury which called
up Mr. Campbell OF Oho in his defence who declared that
Mr. Corln would challenge investigation Of his conduct
Mr. Odds concluded by advocating The provisions of the BILL
aud in favor OF granting The public lands the soldiers
had fought the battles Of the country and TO the work
ing mao would gather around him the endearmenls
home and feel In any future that he had interest and
u homestead to defend
After Mr. Odds had concluded Mr. Brown of Mississippi
moved the amendment of which he gave notice q former
day. which read. Alter which motion was carried that
The committee rise.
The House having resumed, motion wss made snd sub.
seoueniy Withdrawn that adjourn till Monday and
quarter past o'clock the House adjourned TILL to-
Rsnew,