The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-05-10
TMemtp. &e0enth Congress.
SECOND SESSION.
IN SENATE,
MONDAY, May 8, 1912.

The CHAIR laid before the Senate communication
from Thos. w. Dorr subscribing himself Governor of
the State Of Rhode Island and Providence Planta-
tons, transmitting the resolutions of the General As
sembly of that State requesting him to inform the
President of the United States that the Government
of that State has been duly organized under the
Constitution of the same, and that the General As
sembly in session and had proceeded to the dis
charge of its duties; and also requesting the Cover
Eor to make the same communication to the Pres-
dent Of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House
of Representatives that might be laid before the
two Houses of Congress.
The CHAIR remarked that he had laid the paper
before the Senate in compliance with the request.
MIR. BUCHANAN said that he would like to hear
it read (; and it was, accordingly read
Mr.. PRESTON supposed that the communication
would lie on the table, matter of course
Mr.. YOUNG presented the memorial of the may
or and aldermen of the city of Galena, asking for
port of entry at that place.
Mr.. STURGEON presented the petition of large
number of citizens Of Wayne county, Pennsylvania,
praying for re-adjustment Of the tariff with view
| to the protection Of domestic manufactures
| Mr.. BUCHANAN presented petition from manu-
acturers of household furniture asking for additional
protection also two memorials from citizens of Penn
sylyana stating that there exists absolute neces-
sty for Congress to act on the tariff question: and
| that if this be not done before the Goth of June
next at which time the duties will be reduce d to
the lowest scale-the manufacturers of the country
VIII De very also, u
committee Of citizens appointed in behalf OF Erie,
Pennsylvania, who have addressed Congress in rela-
ton to the public works in that harbor They state
that Congress have already taken that harbor under
their protection, but the money heretofore appro-
priated has been applied to objects of experiment
tai character the works have gone to decay and
they now ask for additional appropriation to con-
summate the object indicated.
Mr.. MILLER presented memorial from Jersey
CITY asking for additional tariff to protect Amer-
can industry; also petition from manufacturers OF
| saddery, harness, etc, residing in Newark, New
| Jersey.
MI PRESTON presented the memorial of the
Chamber of Commerce of Charleston, South Caro-
ina asking for an appropriation to repair the CUSTOM
| house at that port.
The following resolution, heretofore submitted by
| Mr.. Benton, was agreed to- VIZ
Resolued, That the President of the United States
be requested to communicate to the Senate all the
information, if any, which may be in the General
Land Office, imputing improper conduct, in the Re-
gisters Office, to N. p Taylor, present Register and
former clerk in the land Office at st. Louis.
Mr.. BENTON submitted the following resolution,
| viz:
| Resolped, That the Committee on Post Offices and
| Post Roads be instructed to inquire in what manner
| the Madlsonian newspaper obtained knowledge OF
certain papers supposed to be filed in the General Post
Office Department, in relation to the appointment OF
| Mr. Watson as postmaster at ST. Louis, to wit:
| letter from Mr.. Benton to Mr.. Van Buren,, and
| another from Mr. Benton TO the Postmaster Cen
| eral and also in what manner the editor of that
paper became possessed of certain information that
there as no other recommendation for Mr.. atson,
and that his appointment was made on the sole recon-
mendation of Mr. Benton also, that the said commit
tee nqure the manner IN which the said editor
obtained copy of the Postmaster Generals letter TO
the Senate committee on Post Offices and Post Roads
in relation the nomination of 5. b. Churchill, and
| recommending him for confirmation; and that they
have power send for persons and papers, and to
take testimony on OATH and report the same to tho
Senate.
Mr. BENTON explained the object of his resolu
ton.
Mr.. MERRICK said that he could necessity
for the adoption of the resolution.
Mr. BENTON remarked that he did not ask for
is consideration at this time
Mr. MERRICK was aware Of that, but in his
opinion there proprety in thus taking notice
of what had appeared in the newspapers.
The resolution was laid aside until tomorrow.
The resolution of Mr.. Woodbury., changing the
daily hour of meeting of the Senate from twelve to
eleven o'clock taken up.
Mr.. WOODBURY. remarked that he had submit
ted the resolution merely with view Of bringing the
attention of the Senate to the subject.
| Mr. HUNTINGTON moved that The resolution
| be laid on The table
| Mr. LINN hoped that the Senator would withdraw
his notion and it could then be passed over fol the
present, and called up in a few days.
| MIR. HUNTINGDON said that he could not with
draw his motion but if the resolution should now be
laid upon the table, the Senate could take 1t up when
ever they might think proper to do So
The resolution was then laid upon the table
The Senate proceeded to the consideration OF the
bill providing for the transfer of certain causes IRON
the State to the Federal courts.
Mr.. BUCHANAN spoke in reply to the remarks
of Mr. Berrien, delivered former occasion. lie
opposed the bill the ground that there was no power
in the Constitution topass such law; and that II It
should pass, il would be, not merely step towards
consolidation, but would be Judicial consolidation IT.
self.
Mr. CHOATE obtained the floor, but did not pro-
coed with his remarks
The Senate then went into an Executive session.
and subsequently adjourned.
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