The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-12-02

with the heads Of The other executive departments,
with such subordi male officers, provided by law
Tor his department, as may be required 10 discharge
The additional duties which have been or may be
devolved upon him. f7A .r.ak
Congress possess the powered exclusive legisla-
lion over The District Of Columbia, and commend
The Interests of lis inhabitants 10 your favorable
consideration. The people Of this District have
no legislative body of their own, and must con6de
their local as well as their general interests TO Rep
resentatlves in whose election they have no voice,
and over whose official conduct they have no con-
troll. Each member OF the National Legislature
should consider himself As their immediate Repre-
sentative, and should be the more ready to give at
tenion 10 their interests and wants, because he Is
not responsible 10 them ] recommend that lib
e!al and generous spirit may characterize your
| measures in relation TO them. shall he ever dis
posed 10 show proper regard for their wishes,
and within constitutional limits, shall at all times
cheerully cooperate with you for The advancement
Of their welfare.
trust il may not be deemed inappropriate to the
occasion for me 10 dwell for moment on the
memory OF the most eminent citizen OF our coun-
| Try who during the summer thai is gone by, has
descended 10 the tomb. The enjoyment OF con-
tempatng, at the advanced age OF near -four score
years, the happy condition OF his country, cheered
the last hours OF Andrew Jackson, who departed
this life in the Tranquil hope of blessed immor-
tally. His death was happy as his life had been
eminenly useful He had an unfaering conf.
dence in the virtue and capacity Of The people, and
in The permanence Of that Tree government which
he had largely contributed to establish and defend
His great deeds had secured 10 him the affections
of his fellow-citizens and II was Ms Happiness to
witness the growth and glory of his country which
he loved so well. He departed amidst the bene-
dictions Of millions OF freemen. The nation paid
its tribute TO his memory al his tomb. Coming
generations will learn from his example the love
OF country and the rights Of man. In his language
on similar occasion TO the present. II now com
mend you, fellow citizens, TO the guidance Of Al
mighty God, with full reliance on His mercifu
providence for the maintenance of our free inst-
tutions; AMI with an earnest supplcation, thai
whatever errors il may be my lot TO commit in dis
| charging the arduous duties which have devolved
on me-, will lind rem,dy in the harmony and WIS
dom of your counsels"
JAMES X. POLK.
WASHINGTON, December 2, 1915.
Mr.. SEWER moved that The reading be dis
pensed with; when the secretary came TO that por-
ton Of the message which referred to the Secretary
of War.
The motion prevailed.
Mr.. SPEiGHT moved resolution providing
that the usual number Of copies be printed.
Mr.. SEWER. would inquire if there be not
some rule with regard to the printing ofcopies'
Mr.. MANGuM. Not as regards the Presi-
dent.
Mr.. SPEIGHT. Let the resolution lie over for
a day.
Mr.. ALLEN moved the adoption Of the follow
ing resolution;
Resolved That in addition to the copies the Presidents
message and the accompanying documents hitherto or.
dered TO be furnished for the of the Senate there
printed Tor the use OF the Senate twenty five thousand
copies Of the message together with ofthe
companyng documents relates the negotiations
the United States and Great Britain on the subject
the Oregon Territory.
Laid over.
Mr.. SPEIGHT offered the following resolution;
which was laid over:
Resoed That the President of the United States cause
BILE the report of the board Of commissioners appointed in
pursuance OF the act Of Congress Of the aad day Of Au
q arising under the TAX Ss the esS or
Dancing Rabbit Creek, concluded in September $780,
said treaty have been allowed together with the amount
OF scrip requisite to satisfy the distinguishing the
| amount already issued.
The Senate, hereupon, adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House resumed its proceedings at IL O'Clock,
agreeably 10 adjournment.
The journal of the previous day was read and
approved.
ELECTION OF CLERK.
Mr.. COBB, of Georgia, moved that B. B. FRENcH,
ESQ., be continued in the Office of clerk of the House
of Representatives. He was confident that the mo-
ton would receive the general appreciation of the
House.
The resolution was put and unanimously adopt
ed. ~
PETITION FROM OREGON.
Mr.. C. J. INGERSoLL desired to occupy for
| very short time the attention of the House.
Mr.. HOUSTON, of Alabama, rose to order
Mr.. lNGERSOLL believed that he was in or
der
Mr. HOUSTON would ask the chair to decide
whether It was then in order to commence discus
nm fbara
reeolution offered on the previous day by the hon.
orable gentleman from Georgia, Mr. CoBB,I before
the House.
The SPEAKER decided that the gentleman from
Pennsylvania was not in order. ~
Mr.. INGERSOLL merely wished to present
petition He held in his hand petition from
American inhabitants Of Oregon which he desired
to introduce, and have read by the clerk. Crcs Of
'order.''l
The SPEAKER Does the House consent to
waive the previous orderi Cries Of s'no," ''no."l
MIR. lNGERSOLL stated that he had Just re.
ceived intelligence, relative to his domestic affairs
which would require his absence for some days;
and he was therefore anxious now to present the
petition with which he had been intrusted $40
Mr.. COLLAMER insisted that the standing or.
der of the House be adhered to. (Cries of "ques-
The SPEAKER again reminded the gentleman
from Pennsylvania that the order was on the adop-
lion Of the resolution offered by the gentleman from
Georgia.
Mr.. TNGERsoLL then moved suspension Of
| the rules.
The motion was put and carried, and the petition
YVES read by the clerk. This petition set forth the
objects Of the memorias,s in emigrating to Oregon;
described their present prosperous condition and
their future prospects; and prayed Congress to
adopt such measures as, in lis wisdom, it might
fit, for the promotion Of their welfare and their az
filation to their mother country.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE.
During the reading of the petition from Oregon,
message was received from the Senate, informing
the House that committee had been appointed to
cooperate with that of the House in waiting upon
the President.
THE PUBLIC PRINTING.
Mr.. BAYLY, Of Virginia, moved that the House
now proceed to the election Of public printer.
Mr.. GARRIT DAVIS offered the following
amendment:
THAT committee OF FIVE be appointed to let the print
ing the House the lowest bidder after days edver
sement In the papers printed in nis city the person
persons whom may be let being required TO give