Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-02-28
THIRTY-THIRD CoNGREss.--lsr sEssIo
THURSDAY, FEaRuAEy %. 1854

mr.. Seward prcscn;cd The proceedings Of tho peoples
meeting in the city Of New York and also OF Rochester ~
Yok against repeal OF the Missouri compromise. ALEC
memorials OF like character from Niagara and Orange
counties, New York.
the removal Of the mint from Philadelphia 10 Ne" York. or
Dywherc else.
MIR. Chase presented dozen petitions against slavsryr
Nebraska.
Mr.. Csss said have petition 10 present. which 10 but
The foerunne OF many Others II asks The lnerposlion
this government with foreign powers where such ntefpo
lion required in order American cltIzcus
abroad the enjoyment O: religious worship and place
sepuure and The right Of christian burial when deadaDt
9angc la that such demands rendered necessary BY
the OF earthly presumption In this day Of know
ledge and OF searching inquiry But so II 10, and pu9c
opinion in this county Is awakening the interest Of ha
question: and IL IL Time our voice should be heard and hepa
I'd The freedom Of religious worship Is subject which be-
longs 10 The Kingdom Of God and the Kingdom Of
and human ruler interfere with without equal To-
Justice and presumption.
OF course claim right TO interpose between other
governments and their people, except indeed the right
Of Judgment and OF condemnation, common 10 all couna:
not crushed by the foot Of The opp!cs where such lc
revolving tyranny 10 shock the feelings of mabsini
But when American citizens the sufferers II Is The IN
dcniabic duty OF this take all
justified by the laws of nations TO insure their proi
ton and the exercise OF rights which ought BE- wholly
without the scope Of political institutions, they viii
out their Just authority PROPOSE sir at some conycn
Time when the Senate is less engaged than present.
NOV: the reference TO the committee of foreign relations
the excellent report made last session upon similar petitions
by cstimabe member, Mr Underwood now no loo
among u.s. and upon that occasion shall ask 10 be ha
in relation 10 this gcpera! subject.
Independent Of the principles involved 10
which Of themselves furnish efficient motive for their a.
animation. | have another which is personal myself
will probably be recolieced by Of the Senators thu
submitted lew remarks 10 this body when The question VII
first before Our proceedings and particularly my ss.
of them, reviewed with severity by hrchthp
Hughes in letter signed BY bmsef pnd published 10 IN
papers. after adjournment co object al all 10 W
course, though certainly must have been greatly m''''
dcrstond Judging by "f the sentiments imputed To-
Now, purpose not much to review the review as
deem myself from misrepresentation, and 10 reasse' y.
maintain my ue views; and while shall execute ih IVA
with oil The respect the personal character aGd 10 ~
high position OF this distinguished prcate, shaI d. "N
The freedom which bconga equally to the subject and 10 ny
own person as member Of this depository Of so muc6
the national honor move tie reference o! this PcI''a
The committee on foreign relations.
The Nebraska bill was taken up and Mr.. ToomHs sp'':
at length In support OF The bill. HE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Dir Wheel presented the proceedings Of The heca:.
Of New York their mcating held Saturday aEn'n:
repeal OF The Missouri Compromise. -,
The Clerk was about TO read tho resolutions vhta -
Cingman objected, The rule being that member p'd
Ing psnor shall state briefly lis coTtenis. s.
Mr.. Wheeler did 60, and moved ite-.a e nee. H.,
Mr.. Taylor of Ohio, did mol the pro rety OF reN
the proceedings Of public meetings. they he'll ell 3
the country He therefore objected to the proposed '
ence. .
Mr.. Disney, from the committee, reported bscz m
Senate bill granting millions and half acres Of oa
Wisconsin for rail roads In that State He showed h' Wv "a
other public 1nds would be argey increased in raas
such grants, and quoted the views of Calhoun IN a''
The constitutional power for tina. purpose Howeve % IA
merely practical question k6
mr Lctcter asked why all the other land bills co0E -
be brought forward ot the time, In ote. lia s
House may investigate and discuss all the facts. I #s
Mr. Disney replied that vas utterly impossible, a'" BE
bills continued 10 come liz. y, e
hlr Letcher suggested that course because ne "i.h
know whether there will be lands enough 10 meet all m
orbitant demands.
DR. Smith Of Vs.. said the House he'd no, had WV :, AZ;
consider the bill and act intelllgeny and moved 10 "
TO the committee of the whole. MAJ
M. D0wte remarked II the bill vas forces " s8a
passage he should vote ogainet H.. - sriEsa
dr. Cobb intended TO only for this, bUi !o
OF smila: character If he could do justice w."
would 10 part OF the States If the bill should Dc " F
The committee OF the whole, it will be rcsnTfectru. r
Mr Stanton Of Tennessee could see no poss..s. "a
acting on the bill now It's phncpie5 were "ei '" u
and he could necessity for lie reference hfg
Mir Disney said the terms and provisions Oh .. 1ta -
framed on The model which the committee 90 pIoI .SItEW
have resolved TO apply 10 oil other similar Oi '
has been aeauicsced 10 by The Ssnates ccmn''ee EX
lands ot 81
Dir Jonee OF Tennessee, advocated the reercn Ia
BILL in order 10 lis consideration and 10 give an
for amendment The bill contained too imPoi'ah'F ~
10 b.. acted on ihns hastily. :, ., the > BS
Mr Shelton considered such grants as upJu q
States az TO the old il not moro So because they st
I.rd the sci ts,nen OF the lands which will be
nrce Besiuee be opposed TO building up e o 10! &
n infringe on the liberties of the people. II WI" n
unconstitutional, but unwse, and brought LIZ .. -
in coupctit ton with private enterprise. ,one fe PA
Sir Dean moved the House resolve Itse!t lp'0 " 81
of the whole ,,,ioo Il: " ~
The question vas taken up on Dir. Dean N.Y. "a
quorum voted. Adjourned. 8X