The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1837-12-14
TWENTY-FIFTH CONGRESS.
IN SENATE.

| ...-.. TUESDAY, Dec. II.
Mr. cUTHBERT Of Georgia, appeared to-day
in his seat [M.ssrs B,YARp RuoaLEs and Spence
having arrived on Monday.l Private petitions
presented by Messrs. Davis, Grundy, Lyon, Nc
kean Allen, Strange, Rives, Smith Of Ind. Upton,
| Hubbard and others.
Mr. McKEAN presented memorial from a large
| number of eli liens of the State of Pennsylvania,
demonstrating against the annexation OF Texas
| laid on the table.
| Mr. ALLEN presented memorial from forty
six citizens of Ross county, Ohio demonstrating
| against the annexation of Texas-laid on the la
| BILE. '<
Mr. KING introduced bill to amend an act en-
titled IAN act for the better organization fthe dis
tric of the United States within the State OF
| Alablma-read twice and referred to the Commit
| tee on the Judiciary. .." ~,
| Mr. CLAY of Alabama, introduced a bill for the
relief of certain persons therein named-which was
] twice read and referred TO the Committee on the
| Post Office and Post Roads. #E..E .~
Mr.. GRUNDY introduced bill to alter and
amend an act relating TO the punishment OF certain
crimes within the United Sta,es-twice read and re-
| ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
| Mr.. GRUMPY. from the Committee on the Judicial
~, reported bill TO establish the boundary line bo-
tween Michigan and the Territory Of Wisconsin, with
| an amendment. ,.....a .".. ..# .s"#
| Mr.. KING. from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
reported bill to authorize the President to the
public vessels to cruise the coast during the winter
season. without amendment. .... W.. ~.
| Mr.. KING made some few remarks on the necessity
of speedy action this bill which was taken up in
Committee of the Whole, and ordered to be cngrossed
for third reading 49,. -.
| On motion OF Mr. CLAYTON, it was
| Rcsolred, That the Committee Commerce be
instructed TO inquire into the expcdiency Of establish
ing port Of entry at New Castle, the Delaware.
Ga motion Of Mr. TALLMADGE, it was
Resolptd, That the Committee on Pensions be in
structod to inquire into the expedency OF so altering
the pension law TO allow pensions to widows who may
have married after the
Mr.. LYON, presented petition from George John
son, praying compensation for services as Indian III
erpreer referred to the Committee on Claims.
Mr.. GRUMPY presented petition from the heirs OF
Francois Cazeau, late Of Montreal, praying remunera-
for losses sustained by said Cazeau during the Re-
volutonsry war; referred to the Committee on Revou-
! tionary Claims. s..
On motion of Mr. NORvELL, it was resolved, that
the Committee on the Judiciary be instructed to inquire
into the expectancy of increasing the salary Of the Dis
| ,rict Judge Of the State of Michigan
The CHAIR presented communication from the
Secretary Of the Treasury, containing report from Mr..
Hasler showing progress Of the survey Of the coast;
and continuation of the standard Of weights and mea-
sures ordered 10 be printed -..". -.
Also report from the Secretary of the Treasury in
compliance with resolution Of the Senate. in relation
to the location and cost of marine hospitals the
western waters and the regulation Of the marine hosp-
tai fund referred to the Committee on Commerce. and
ordered TO be printed.
Adjourned
WEDNESDAY, December l3.
Messrs. BLACK and SOUTHARD appeared and
took their seats also MeSSrs. WILSON LUMP
KIN, of Ga and A. H. SEWER, of Arkansas, APP
peared were qualified, and took their seats
Private petitions presented by Messrs, SMITH,
PRENTISS, WALL, WRIGHT, CLAYTON
RUGGLES, and others, and referred to appropriate
committees.
Mr.. RUGGLES preseneda petition of Mr. Par
kinS, American citizen, now resident of G. Bri-
/ a
the discovery of an improved method of warming
public buildings, in the same manner as though per-
sonal application were made by him.
Referred TO the Committee on Patents.
Sundry petitions and papers relative thereto were
on motion, ordered from tbs files of the last session.
and severay referred.
Mr.. ROBINSON introduced bill for the relief
| Daniel Busk
! Mr. KING, bill to organize the employment of
boys in the U. S. marine service
Mr. HUBBARD, bill for the relief of certain
invalid pensioners:
Mr. WHITE, bill for the relief of certain heirs
OF Colonel Henry Conway, and other soldiers of the
| revolution -.
Mr. YOUNG, bill for the relief of John New
| ton
| Asoa bill authorizing certain soldiers of the late
war to surrender their bounty lands, and locate the
same anew:
Also bill forthe relief of Jane Warner:
Mr.. CLAY Of KY. bill for the relief of the ex-'
ecutrix of II. III Lee:
Also ptil 10 extend me privilege oil copy right TO
foreign authors in certain cases:
Severally read twice and referred
On motion Of Mr.. TALLMADGE a bill for the
relief of Com. Ridgcy was ordered from the files,
and referred TO the Committee on Claims
On motion of Mr.. PRENTISS,
Ordered, That the Committee on the Judiciary
inquire into the expediency of establishing Pension
Office at Montpelier.
MIR. LYON introduced bill making appropria-
tons for extending the Cumberland road through
MICHIGAN Ref
Also bill 10 create the Office Of Surveyor of Pub
lie lands in WISCONSIN territory Referred