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December 27, 1816
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
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On December 23, the U.S. Congress convened with the Senate handling executive business and minor bills, while the House saw new members seated, reports on various bills including banking, judiciary, internal improvements, state formation, navigation, and vaccination encouragement. Debates occurred on printing reports and salaries.
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CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.
Monday, Dec. 23.
The day was principally occupied on "Executive business" (the consideration in secret sitting, of appointments or treaties.) Several bills of minor importance passed different stages.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, Dec. 23.
Mr. Hall of Geo. took his seat on Friday last, and Mr. Lumpkin of Geo. and Mr. Murfree of N. C. to-day.
Mr. Tucker of Va. from the committee on the District of Columbia, reported a bill to incorporate the Bank of the Metropolis; which was twice read and committed.
Mr. Taylor of N. Y. from the committee of Elections, reported the sufficiency of the credentials of the following new members who have taken their seats: W. P. Maclay, of Pennsylvania; Thos. M. Nelson, and John Tyler, of Va.
SUPREME COURT.
Mr. Hugh Nelson of Va. from the committee on the Judiciary, reported a bill to provide for the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States. (To pay a salary to the Reporter appointed by the Court, provided the decisions of the Court should be published within six months after the adjournment of the Court, and a certain number of copies thereof delivered to the office of state.) The bill was committed.
Mr. Nelson from the same committee, reported the following bill:
A BILL authorizing the appointment of Circuit Judges, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the day of next, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, shall cease to be Judges of the Circuit Courts of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the day of next, in lieu of the term now established by law, the Supreme Court of the United States shall be holden at the seat of government on the first Monday of December in every year.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in lieu of the present Circuit Courts, there shall be appointed and commissioned by the President of the United States, according to law, for each Circuit of the United States, a Judge, to be called a Circuit Judge, who shall, together with the District Judge, hold the Circuit Courts in the respective districts within his Circuit, and who shall have and possess all the rights, powers and authority, and perform the duties which by law now devolve upon or may be executed by the Justices of the Supreme Court as Judges of the Circuit Courts within their respective Circuits; and shall receive, for his services, during his continuance in office, the sum of -- dollars, payable quarter-yearly at the Treasury of the United States.
The bill was twice read and committed.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
Mr. Calhoun of S. C. from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported the following bill:
A BILL to set apart and pledge, as a permanent fund for internal improvements, the bonus of the National Bank, and the United States share of its dividends.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States' share of the dividends of the National Bank and the bonus for its charter, be and the same are hereby set apart and permanently pledged as a fund for constructing roads and canals; and that it be subject to such specific appropriations, in that respect, as Congress may hereafter make.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said fund be put under the care of the Secretary of the Treasury for the time being; and that it shall be his duty, unless otherwise directed, to vest the said dividends, if not specifically appropriated by Congress, in the stock of the United States; which stock shall accrue to, and is hereby constituted a part of, said fund for constructing of roads and canals.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall also be the duty of the said Secretary, unless otherwise directed, to vest the bonus for the charter of the said bank, as it may fall due, in the stock of the United States: and also to lay before Congress, at their annual session, the condition of the said fund.
The bill was twice read and committed.
A NEW STATE PROPOSED.
Mr. Lattimore of Mississippi, reported a bill to enable the people of the Western part of the Mississippi Territory, to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of the same into the Union; and also a bill to establish a separate territorial government in the eastern part of the Mississippi Territory; which bills were twice read and committed.
On motion of Mr. Chappell of S. C.
Resolved, That the committee on Pensions and Revolutionary Claims, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the several laws, which bar from settlement the claims against the government, denominated Loan-Office certificates, indents for interest on the public debt, final settlement certificates, commissioner's certificates, credits given in lieu of army certificates cancelled, credits for the pay of the army for which no certificates were issued, and invalid pensions.
Mr. Forsyth of Georgia, from the committee on Foreign Relations, reported the following bill:
AN ACT concerning the Navigation of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That after the -- day of no goods, wares or merchandize, shall be imported into the United States, from any foreign port or place, except in vessels of the United States, or in such foreign vessels as truly and wholly belong to the citizens or subjects of that country of which the goods are the growth, production or manufacture: or from which such goods, wares or merchandize can only be, or most usually are, first shipped for transportation: Provided, nevertheless, that this act shall not extend to the vessels of any foreign nation which has not adopted, and which shall not adopt a similar regulation of commerce.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all goods, wares or merchandize, imported into the United States, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, and the ship or vessel wherein the same shall be imported, together with her cargo, tackle, apparel and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States: and such goods, wares or merchandize, ship or vessel, and cargo, shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted and condemned, in like manner, and under the same regulations, restrictions and provisions, as have been heretofore established for the recovery, collection, distribution and remission of forfeitures to the United States, by the several revenue laws.
Mr. Forsyth, from the same committee also reported a bill supplementary to the act regulating the duties on imports and tonnage.
Those two bills were twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
A message was received from the President of the United States, transmitting the report, required by a resolution of the House, of the proceedings of the Commissioner of Claims, appointed under the act passed at the last session, authorizing payment for property lost, captured or destroyed whilst in the military service of the United States, accompanied by a large trunk full of documents relating thereto.
The message and documents were referred to the committee appointed to enquire into this subject.
Some rather desultory debate took place on a motion of Mr. Johnson of Ky. to have the Report printed for the use of the house, which was objected to by some as being wholly unnecessary; and by others advocated not only as being necessary, but as being almost a matter of course. The debate culminated in a decision in favor of printing the report.
Mr. Taney of Ky. then moved to discharge the committee of investigation into this subject, from its further consideration, with a view to bring the subject generally before the house; which motion was negatived.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Mr. Wilde of Geo. moved to take up the bill for the establishment of a National University; and Mr. Johnson of Ky. called up one of the bills reported by the Military committee--Both motions were negatived.
The House then, on motion of Mr. Condict of N. J. resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Pitkin in the chair, on the bill further to encourage vaccination.
[The bill prescribes certain duties to be performed by the Agent for Vaccination, such as furnishing matter and instructions to the Army and Navy, and annually to every Post-Office in the United States--and provides that the Agent shall for his services, receive a salary from the government.]
The bill passed without debate, until that part of the bill came under consideration, which designates the amount of the salary to be allowed to the agent.
Mr. Condict moved to fix the salary at 2000 dollars: Mr. Hahn of Pa. moved 1500; and Mr. Ross of Pa. 1000.
The question having been taken on 1000, was decided in the negative.
Messrs. Comstock of N. Y. Woodward of S. C. Condict and Soutard of N. Y. supported 1500 at some length, by arguments having reference to the labor and great importance of the services required; and Mr. Ross of Pa. opposed it, on the ground of its being more than sufficient compensation for an officer who could at the same time pursue his own profession. Mr. Taylor of N. Y. also supported 1500 dollars, in a decided speech, grounded on the incessant care and labor, and arduous duties to be devolved on this officer.
Mr. Taylor moved to fix the salary at 1500 dollars. This motion was negatived by a small majority.
The question was taken on 1500 dollars, and decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Condict of N. J. then moved to amend the bill so as to add an allowance "for stationery and printing, provided the same do not exceed one hundred and fifty dollars."--Negatived.
After some further proceedings, the committee rose and reported the bill to the House.
And the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The House adjourned.
IN SENATE.
Monday, Dec. 23.
The day was principally occupied on "Executive business" (the consideration in secret sitting, of appointments or treaties.) Several bills of minor importance passed different stages.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Monday, Dec. 23.
Mr. Hall of Geo. took his seat on Friday last, and Mr. Lumpkin of Geo. and Mr. Murfree of N. C. to-day.
Mr. Tucker of Va. from the committee on the District of Columbia, reported a bill to incorporate the Bank of the Metropolis; which was twice read and committed.
Mr. Taylor of N. Y. from the committee of Elections, reported the sufficiency of the credentials of the following new members who have taken their seats: W. P. Maclay, of Pennsylvania; Thos. M. Nelson, and John Tyler, of Va.
SUPREME COURT.
Mr. Hugh Nelson of Va. from the committee on the Judiciary, reported a bill to provide for the publication of the decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States. (To pay a salary to the Reporter appointed by the Court, provided the decisions of the Court should be published within six months after the adjournment of the Court, and a certain number of copies thereof delivered to the office of state.) The bill was committed.
Mr. Nelson from the same committee, reported the following bill:
A BILL authorizing the appointment of Circuit Judges, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the day of next, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, shall cease to be Judges of the Circuit Courts of the United States.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That from and after the day of next, in lieu of the term now established by law, the Supreme Court of the United States shall be holden at the seat of government on the first Monday of December in every year.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That in lieu of the present Circuit Courts, there shall be appointed and commissioned by the President of the United States, according to law, for each Circuit of the United States, a Judge, to be called a Circuit Judge, who shall, together with the District Judge, hold the Circuit Courts in the respective districts within his Circuit, and who shall have and possess all the rights, powers and authority, and perform the duties which by law now devolve upon or may be executed by the Justices of the Supreme Court as Judges of the Circuit Courts within their respective Circuits; and shall receive, for his services, during his continuance in office, the sum of -- dollars, payable quarter-yearly at the Treasury of the United States.
The bill was twice read and committed.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
Mr. Calhoun of S. C. from the committee to whom the subject was referred, reported the following bill:
A BILL to set apart and pledge, as a permanent fund for internal improvements, the bonus of the National Bank, and the United States share of its dividends.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States' share of the dividends of the National Bank and the bonus for its charter, be and the same are hereby set apart and permanently pledged as a fund for constructing roads and canals; and that it be subject to such specific appropriations, in that respect, as Congress may hereafter make.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That the said fund be put under the care of the Secretary of the Treasury for the time being; and that it shall be his duty, unless otherwise directed, to vest the said dividends, if not specifically appropriated by Congress, in the stock of the United States; which stock shall accrue to, and is hereby constituted a part of, said fund for constructing of roads and canals.
Sec. 3. And be it further enacted, That it shall also be the duty of the said Secretary, unless otherwise directed, to vest the bonus for the charter of the said bank, as it may fall due, in the stock of the United States: and also to lay before Congress, at their annual session, the condition of the said fund.
The bill was twice read and committed.
A NEW STATE PROPOSED.
Mr. Lattimore of Mississippi, reported a bill to enable the people of the Western part of the Mississippi Territory, to form a constitution and state government, and for the admission of the same into the Union; and also a bill to establish a separate territorial government in the eastern part of the Mississippi Territory; which bills were twice read and committed.
On motion of Mr. Chappell of S. C.
Resolved, That the committee on Pensions and Revolutionary Claims, be instructed to enquire into the expediency of repealing the several laws, which bar from settlement the claims against the government, denominated Loan-Office certificates, indents for interest on the public debt, final settlement certificates, commissioner's certificates, credits given in lieu of army certificates cancelled, credits for the pay of the army for which no certificates were issued, and invalid pensions.
Mr. Forsyth of Georgia, from the committee on Foreign Relations, reported the following bill:
AN ACT concerning the Navigation of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That after the -- day of no goods, wares or merchandize, shall be imported into the United States, from any foreign port or place, except in vessels of the United States, or in such foreign vessels as truly and wholly belong to the citizens or subjects of that country of which the goods are the growth, production or manufacture: or from which such goods, wares or merchandize can only be, or most usually are, first shipped for transportation: Provided, nevertheless, that this act shall not extend to the vessels of any foreign nation which has not adopted, and which shall not adopt a similar regulation of commerce.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all goods, wares or merchandize, imported into the United States, contrary to the true intent and meaning of this act, and the ship or vessel wherein the same shall be imported, together with her cargo, tackle, apparel and furniture, shall be forfeited to the United States: and such goods, wares or merchandize, ship or vessel, and cargo, shall be liable to be seized, prosecuted and condemned, in like manner, and under the same regulations, restrictions and provisions, as have been heretofore established for the recovery, collection, distribution and remission of forfeitures to the United States, by the several revenue laws.
Mr. Forsyth, from the same committee also reported a bill supplementary to the act regulating the duties on imports and tonnage.
Those two bills were twice read and referred to a committee of the whole.
A message was received from the President of the United States, transmitting the report, required by a resolution of the House, of the proceedings of the Commissioner of Claims, appointed under the act passed at the last session, authorizing payment for property lost, captured or destroyed whilst in the military service of the United States, accompanied by a large trunk full of documents relating thereto.
The message and documents were referred to the committee appointed to enquire into this subject.
Some rather desultory debate took place on a motion of Mr. Johnson of Ky. to have the Report printed for the use of the house, which was objected to by some as being wholly unnecessary; and by others advocated not only as being necessary, but as being almost a matter of course. The debate culminated in a decision in favor of printing the report.
Mr. Taney of Ky. then moved to discharge the committee of investigation into this subject, from its further consideration, with a view to bring the subject generally before the house; which motion was negatived.
ORDER OF THE DAY.
Mr. Wilde of Geo. moved to take up the bill for the establishment of a National University; and Mr. Johnson of Ky. called up one of the bills reported by the Military committee--Both motions were negatived.
The House then, on motion of Mr. Condict of N. J. resolved itself into a committee of the whole, Mr. Pitkin in the chair, on the bill further to encourage vaccination.
[The bill prescribes certain duties to be performed by the Agent for Vaccination, such as furnishing matter and instructions to the Army and Navy, and annually to every Post-Office in the United States--and provides that the Agent shall for his services, receive a salary from the government.]
The bill passed without debate, until that part of the bill came under consideration, which designates the amount of the salary to be allowed to the agent.
Mr. Condict moved to fix the salary at 2000 dollars: Mr. Hahn of Pa. moved 1500; and Mr. Ross of Pa. 1000.
The question having been taken on 1000, was decided in the negative.
Messrs. Comstock of N. Y. Woodward of S. C. Condict and Soutard of N. Y. supported 1500 at some length, by arguments having reference to the labor and great importance of the services required; and Mr. Ross of Pa. opposed it, on the ground of its being more than sufficient compensation for an officer who could at the same time pursue his own profession. Mr. Taylor of N. Y. also supported 1500 dollars, in a decided speech, grounded on the incessant care and labor, and arduous duties to be devolved on this officer.
Mr. Taylor moved to fix the salary at 1500 dollars. This motion was negatived by a small majority.
The question was taken on 1500 dollars, and decided in the affirmative.
Mr. Condict of N. J. then moved to amend the bill so as to add an allowance "for stationery and printing, provided the same do not exceed one hundred and fifty dollars."--Negatived.
After some further proceedings, the committee rose and reported the bill to the House.
And the bill was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading.
The House adjourned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Legal Or Court
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Congress Proceedings
Senate Business
House Bills
Vaccination Agent
Internal Improvements
Circuit Judges
Mississippi Territory
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Hall Of Geo.
Mr. Lumpkin Of Geo.
Mr. Murfree Of N. C.
Mr. Tucker Of Va.
Mr. Taylor Of N. Y.
W. P. Maclay
Thos. M. Nelson
John Tyler
Mr. Hugh Nelson Of Va.
Mr. Calhoun Of S. C.
Mr. Lattimore Of Mississippi
Mr. Chappell Of S. C.
Mr. Forsyth Of Georgia
Mr. Johnson Of Ky.
Mr. Taney Of Ky.
Mr. Wilde Of Geo.
Mr. Condict Of N. J.
Mr. Pitkin
Mr. Hahn Of Pa.
Mr. Ross Of Pa.
Mr. Comstock Of N. Y.
Mr. Woodward Of S. C.
Mr. Soutard Of N. Y.
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Monday, Dec. 23.
Key Persons
Mr. Hall Of Geo.
Mr. Lumpkin Of Geo.
Mr. Murfree Of N. C.
Mr. Tucker Of Va.
Mr. Taylor Of N. Y.
W. P. Maclay
Thos. M. Nelson
John Tyler
Mr. Hugh Nelson Of Va.
Mr. Calhoun Of S. C.
Mr. Lattimore Of Mississippi
Mr. Chappell Of S. C.
Mr. Forsyth Of Georgia
Mr. Johnson Of Ky.
Mr. Taney Of Ky.
Mr. Wilde Of Geo.
Mr. Condict Of N. J.
Mr. Pitkin
Mr. Hahn Of Pa.
Mr. Ross Of Pa.
Mr. Comstock Of N. Y.
Mr. Woodward Of S. C.
Mr. Soutard Of N. Y.
Outcome
several bills reported and committed; new members seated; debate on printing report decided in favor; vaccination bill passed with $1500 salary for agent; house adjourned.
Event Details
Congressional proceedings on December 23 included Senate executive business and minor bills; House seating of new members from Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; reports on bills for Bank of the Metropolis, Supreme Court decisions publication, Circuit Judges appointment, internal improvements fund from National Bank, new state from Mississippi Territory, repeal of claims bars, Navigation Act, supplementary duties; President's message on claims commissioner referred; debate on printing report; motions on National University and military bills negatived; committee on vaccination bill passed with salary debate.