Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-05-19
TnIErY-THIHD CONGRESSES SESSION.
MOSDAr, MAY -, 1854.

Mr. Wade presented petitions against the Nebras
ka hill.
Mr. Hunter introduced Il bill making further pro
vision ar the satisfaction Of Virginia military ant
warrants.
Mr. Cooper presented the memorial Of one Hama
wav who WAS indicted and tried for treason arising
out ii the Christiana riots setting forth that his healtl
had become injured i'll consequence of his said indict
nenvs and trial, and he is utterly unable to pay
the vast expense of his defence, and he prays to bt
Unidentified 10 the amount of his witnesses for 50,
$1,000
4 motion 10 recommit the report of last session OF
the subject Of religious freedom TO American citizen:
III foreign countries, was taken up.
Mr. CaSs addressed the Senate on this resolution u
sonc length
Mr.. Badger.-I desire to ask the Senator from
Michigan, whether he has seen u. statement in some
Roman Catholic religious newspapcr called, think
he shepherd of the Valley" published at St. Louis
under the direction and authority of the bishop of thai
Roman Catholic diocese, To the effect that aE
the Roman Catholics obtain the numerical supremacy
III ANY State. there will be an end therein of all re
c"us federation. Has he seen any such statement!
Mr. Cuss.-l think l have seen that statement
through the papers, quoted, believe from that very
paper. have not seen the paper itself, but have
netn the statement quoted.
Mr. Eadger-G\ssunlil. thar to be SO, | wish to
.u-g'st 10 my friend from Michigan whether il would
hot he wise, i'll connection with his proposition in
.ai To foreign governments TO consider the propriey
measures at home. i'll anticipation of such q
result not at all unlikely, fear for securing rell coua
liberty at home.
Mr.. Cass-I will merely observe, in respect to thut
that take il this Government has nothing to do with
religious liberty at home; that it is question for the
States.
Dir. Badger.-1hen wish 10 suggest, supposng
such nm event to happen, it, i'll the interior orgnnza-
n'i hi this government there shotld be State or
States OF the Union prohibiting all religous liberation,
what position We should occupy with foreign gov
crnncnts i'll asking from them what we have not the
power I" secure 10 their citizens at home.
Mr. Cass.-l trust the honorable Senator is suppos-
iGE an impossible case in this country.
Mr.. Cnvton.-I hope that the report, and the reso-
!rti"s upon which the honorable Senator from Mlchi
gun has ably addressed the Senate will bc re-
!.rrcd 10 the committee on foreign relations AT
."n!r future period propose 10 address the Senate
upon il.
The motion 10 refer was agreed 10.
Mr. Hunter moved 10 postpone all prior orders for
thc purpose OF taking up the Indian appropriation bill,
hu. Mr.. Badger moving To adjourn il was carried;
and the Senate, shortly after O'clock, adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Richardson withdrew the demand for the pre-
y"s question on the resolution offered by him
avs ago, proposing to terminate the debate ON the
Nebraska Kansas bill in five minutes after the House
hail into committee thereon, and offered substi
lc nr the resolution To extend the debate till Friday
ary. a; twelve O'Clock, and demanded the previous
question nl II.
Mr.. Wo.hhucne OF Maine moved TO lay the resolu
lion the ,abi.
Mr. Lii,!jiurs lnnd. a rtrurion suspend
for M nu,o OF Introducing bill to repeal all parts
of the IaUS =" the United States which anth"rlSe the
cua>;wi-c slave trade.
Mr. Cfnrrnan objected to the Introduction of,he bill
4. uut "t order.
M. GiidngS.--I withdraw my proposition because
the advocates and fees the Nebraska bill think
ine,lcrc> with the fight now going on, and don't
wish o cnibarraSs either side.
Mr. Dean-lou want q free fight.
Mr. Campbell moved Il call of the House.
Mr.. Dickinson vainly sought TO introduce resolu'
ton the effect that every bill the calendar III
committee OF the whole the state OF the Unlon
which set aside last Monday SHAH be restored I'D
il appropriate place.
The question WAS taken on snail there oe chh Vi
the llnusC!-ycas 6l, nays IL.
Mr.. Richardson asked lea:c to offer resolution 10
terminate the debate Oh the Nebraska bill on Satur-
tay ncyt. l. o'clock and that the consideration oil
,h special order, the Pacific rail road El, be post
I"ncd until the oath inst.
Mr.. Sage objected.
Mr.. Richardson moved slspcnriun ot the rules
Carrel--veas l31, NAYS sc.
Nr. Richardson moved the previous question.
NJ. ilunt.-l wish 10 propose an amendment Us 10
be time, which will make the resolution more "e'ep'
..hlc 20 the opponents OF the bills.
Mr. Sage moved the resolution be laid the ia
Mr.. Hunt again 10 make a proposition.
Mr.. Craigc objected, amid cries OF hear him.
Mr. Huut.-The gentleman compcls me to take
ground which would not otherwise take. The re.
nainer of the sentence was lost in dcafcning cries of
"or,lc.' order.
r..
r, and declare him SUCH ''Order, order
Before the result of the vote announced on MIR.
Sages motion Mr. Hunt wished TO say Il word person.
al 10 his feelings.
The Speaker asked whether 1t was the unanimous
wish of the House.
Mr. Craigc.-I object on the same ground us took
before
NJ! IIunt--If the gentleman from North Carolina
stgn!atiacs me factionst he sl'eilks ialsc-
hood Loud cXclamations Of ORDER and great ex-
Clement
Mr.. Crtise-I will exercise my right and will call
III" gentleman Ia order would any body
else.
Mr.. IIunt-If the gentleman says | am faction
s h. speaks what is false before God and the coun-
trv.
During the cooquy. there were dcafcnins cries Of
Order, order The Speaker banged with his nam
acr calling OH the Sergeant Arms 10 Interfere to
preserve order.
Mr.. Buyy of Virginia demanded the arrest of the
parties.
The Sergeant at Arms, scizing his Of office,
hurried over to Mr. Hunt, and the excitement suDsl-
de-! little The Speaker then eXcrtcd his power to
require gentlemen standing i'll the ases to take their
.hs
The rcsul, Of the vote laying the resolution on
10 table WIS announccd-yeas 63, nays l3l.
Mr.. Farley moved that the House adjourn till Mon
tay next. Negavcd-56 against III.
Another unsuccessful motion was made to ADJOURN.
Cics Of "qucston," Question s" hosterous that
PERSONS in he lobbies rushed up the bar, surposig
Mr.. Washbur,,c, of Illinois, said something, hut his
r"i"e drcY.s1 in the deafcnns cries OF 9 order
Question: IL
Tho Speaker called to order, saying there could be
no question till quiet was restored. Calls OF the
House We're made and motions to adjourn were sub
United in quick succession, like the irregular firing OF
militia traners. Cries of question: question:, oroke
'"rlh with renewed vigor, and amid the NOISY pro-
ceilings the demand for the previous question on MIR.
Richardson's resolution wns seconded by acca,nation'
The main question ordered to be put on the
resolutions ycus l21, nays G2.
After an exciting session. at 81 o'clock the first part
VI slr Richardson's resolution to close debatc on the
Nebraska bill nt noun Saturday next was adopted
yeas ia, nays 80. The second branch Of his reso-
IG'on, postponng the consideration Of the Pacific:
mai Road bill till the 24th Instant subsequently
oSTeed to by yeas l23 nays So uld the House at