The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-09

MT NAMoEf moved an adjournment lSrlea
OF mo, no:
The motion to adjourn was put and negatved.
Hr. HOUSTON, of Ala, then rose and moved
reference of the remonstrance to the Committee
on Foreign Affairs. [ Taught
A MEMBER. The gentleman, perhaps, means
the Committee on Territories.
MIR. HOUSTON meant what he had said but was
willing to modify his motion to refer the paper
to the Committee on Territories.
The motion TO refer to the Standing Committee
on Territories was then put and carried
MIR. J. q. ADAMS then presented number Of
remonstrances similar TO that thus disposed Of He
also presented the memorial Of the widow of the
late Major VIM. III. Freeman, Of the United States
marine corps; setting forth that after thirv years
service, he had been suspended in July, j for a
period OF two years, on half pay, and ais rep
rimanded that the decision of the courtmartIal had
been reviewed, and reyersion recommended; that,
before the expiration ofhe period Of suspension he
had died. Memoralist also stated that President
Tyler had ordered an entire suspension of the pay,
contrary to the constitution; and she prayed Congress
to take such action in the case as would vindcate
the reputation of her deceased husband; and also
asked for arrears of his pay. MIR. A made brief
recital of the services of Major Freeman stated that
during the las, war he had been particularly distin-
guished for his herosm and patriotic fidelity hav-
ing received several honorable testimonials to his
bravery. As the subject of the memorial was con-
neced with the interests Of the naval establishment
of the United States he would move that il be print
ed, and referred to the Committee on Naval Az
fairs.
Mr.. G. s. HOUSTON rose to object to the
printing of the memorial.
The SPEAKER reminded the gentleman that the
rules did not permit debate on any petition on the
uay on when " was presented.
MI ADAMS inquired II II was IN crdef 70 nave
'he e., memorial nora read;
Inc SPEAhEf. Certainly:
The memorial was then read by the clerk.
MIR. fiouSloN did not wish TO debate this ques-
uoh as ne Knew hai under the rule, IN case debate
arose, the petition went over. he considered It un.
necessary TO print the petition; but thought Its end
would as well DC accomplished by making the re-
ference desired, without the printing.
Mr.. ADAMS said the complaint Embodied in the
petition was substantially complaint against the
public officers OF this nation, even to the late Presl-
dent OF the United States himself Heidi not think
II ought 10 be passed over as mere common peti-
uon, OF no particular importance except 10 the me-
moralist or the petitioner himself II was due in
justice to the individual, and due to the public JUS
ce of the country, to have i printed. He did not,
therefore, feel himself at liberty to withdraw the
motion.
The SPEAKER reminded gentlemen that debate
was not IN order. Ii debate arose, under the rules
it carried the petition over.
The question was taken, and decided IN the aifrm'
atiye-ayes 93, noes Al.
So the petition was referred, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. BAYLY moved that the House adjourn; bu,
Withdrew at the request OF
The SPEAKER, who laid before the House a
message from the President of the United States,
follows:
To The Senate and House of Representatives.:
communicate herewith letter received from the
President of the existing government of the State
stitu,ion formed by the deputies Of the people Of
Texas, in convention assembled, )" accompanied with
been ralifed confirmed, and adopted by the people
ssnlu,i"n fr mna~;no Tsxas - ,hs Tynsd Sp,e.
resoiu'lon Ior anneA!ng iexas % 'ne onnea o.a.es
Of Off the States Of 'I ,ha, Union" - " 'S - ''''
JAMES X. POLK
wAsHrssroS, Dec. 9, .Is45.
On motion Of Mr., BOYD, the message ard ac-
companying documents were referred 70 the Com
'i', MI o SnEaWpp' d,u ;n ~ ~ L.
communication from the Commissioner OF Public
RnlJ;nos ,rnnsm;,,;no comics NJ ali contracts made
bw Thai ,ofiea from 12lh Decamber 1874 10 the
present time, with the names Of contractors ana The
amounts q son,raess referred % The commi''es on
Also communication from the War Depart.
DEPARTMENT: laid on The table and ordered to be
printed.
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Also communication from me war department,
transmitting the report OF the Commissioner OF
pens;ons. laid on the table and ordered 10 be print.
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MT. FIChLiN asked leave 10 introouce OIL.
Mr.. HOPKINS asked leave TO introduce the
sual mint rcsoution for the annointnent of oh an
u:ua' Jo"' .S"o'N"o" ~ ''o
iains.
But, without entertaining any farther proposition,
The House adjourned.
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81 In nrsyin fcrths nayment Of dsmages Incurred by
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n, H. ssrss;on If Taxes ror var;on. ,essons. and
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