Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1845-02-22


from Massachusetts, r BATEs) had told him that
poorhoue in that State driven there very probably by the
non-setlement of this claim. II asked where the
evidence Why the petitioners ask be allowed produce
their evidence, and have fair Judicial decision Again.
where the safeguards against fraud The amount of
claims about $40, 600 0o0 amount of compensation is
000 Here the strongest of all safeguards All
the claimants from principle of senteres will be guards
against each other What is the evidence to be adduced
II is the evidence Of State archives the history of
country the highest of all evdencehe treaties of
own Government.
Mr. BENTON wished speak upon the question before the
Senate, but he did wish further delay the consideration
Of the order of the day and he moved defer the further con-
slieration of this bill until tomorrow.
ABUSE OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY IN THE
NEW YORK CUSTOM-HOUsE.
Mr. DAYTON submitted the following resolutions:
Reso'ed That the Committee the Library be instructed
10 inquire forthwith whether has been
ed within the past by the French Chamber Deputies or
any other Department of the French Government for the
that the committee Immediately procure possession thereof
dePoslte the same in the Congressional Library.
Librarian OF Congress be directed to acknowedr the same
in proper and that he indicate high
this Government Of the courtesy which prompted their pre-
sentation.
Mr. DAYTON said that he offered these resolutions under
of shame and humiliation He had Just read an an
nouncement in New York newspaper that the 10th of Jan
uay last most valuable collection of books presented by the
French Chamber Of Deputies this Government had been pub
cly sold at cusom-h house sale in that city for storage
These books consist stated Of Recuel des Horieas
dss GauL de Ia France, large and splendid work.
~ Volumes comprising period Of hundred and years.
from the royal press of France with illuminated title page
engravings, &c also the Process Prbdur ds Sances dc
Ia Chrnbe des Deputies, twenty three Volumes superby
bound, session ls43budget 1874 together with few other
books all from the royal press and be obtained but
from the French Government itself
Mr. said the sale of these books under the circumstances
most awkward and unpleasant mistake was due to
the French Government and more especially due to
ourselves that the mistake be reced in the summary
way We were not he trusted reckless of all those
teses and cves which ought characterize the intercourse
OF civilized nations disregard overlook this act Of cour
tesy from foreign Government. Were not that this sal.
had become matter of notoey might ourselves
IN retaining the books at the expense of the Government il
any expense were connected with it. As is, resolution
the kind seemed necessary put the matter proper posi-
uon before the public
Mr.. TAPPAN made some observations which were not
heard distinctly the pupo of which appeared be- that he
did not know of any authority by which, the ofbooks in
question had been addressed any unconary Of the Govern
ment the collector New York could have directed the sale
of them.
Mr. McDUFFIE said this was most extraordinary affair
he wished to know whom had been addressed
and also by what authority the books had sold he was
desrous TO know something more Of the matter.
Mr. DAYTON said that the which he had made
was equally true extraordinary and for the info
NATION of the Senator from South Carolina well as Others
he wished the communication which he had received in rela
ton to this affair to be read BY the Secretary
Mr. McDUFFIE thought that the mistake had arisen from
the Gaze not having been addressed any public ncona
The resolutions slightly modified and then adopted
NATURALIZATION LAWS.
Mr.. ARCHER presented memorial from 2, 900 citizens oil
ST. Louis praying for reform in the naturalization laws
Mr. A. said, presenting this memorial that the people
OF the United States had spoken in relation this subject
imposing that little appeared to be left TO Con-
grcs but respond TO their and accord their wishes
he hoped that Senators would feel the great importance Of the
subject and that when before them for discussion and
he ghouh If
honorable Senators from New York forwarding the great
object Of saluary reformation the laws referred
Mr.. ALLEN inquired respecting any information which
the Committee the Judiciary have received from the
commission appointed take testimony the subject New
York, Philadelphia, and other cities He did not know the
authority by which this commission had been appointed
the rules Tor taking evidence which had been adopted He
wished TO know the state OF the business and the Of the
information received he anxious that gentlemen on his
side OF the Senate should possess this information.
Mr. BERRlEN observed that resolution had been passed
directing the COMMITTEE on the Judiciary send for persons
and papers, and that under another resolution the appointment
OF commission authorized collect information upon
the points bearing upon the question issue Commissions
had been appointed in the cities Of Baltimore Philadelphia
New York, and New Orleans that Baltimore would be
closed during the present week the commission Phsde
phs had executed and made its report the at New York
was closed, but the report yet received from New
Orleans the committee had not yet heard He had a deep
conviction Of the importance of the subject and should ask the
attention Of the Senate the received
IbhhIOH1 Of OREGON.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate the following commu-
ncaon from the President Of the United States which was
read, and ordered to be printed.
WAsHISeroy, FEBRuARr 10, ls45.
TO the Senate of The United States:
In answer to the resolution of the Senate OF th December
1874, requesting the President lay before the Senate if
his Judgment that may be done without prejudice the pub
lie Interests copy OF any instructions which have
given by the Executive the American Minister in England
on tne SUBJECT o. ,he ne to and occupation Of the Territory
any correspondence which may passed between this Co
vennen and that Of Great Britain between either OF the
two Governments and the Minister Of the other in relation TO
that subject since that time have say that In nv opinion
the negotiation Is still pending the information sought for
cannot be communicated without prejudice the public
service.
deem proper however add that considerable progress
has been made in the discussion which has been carried on
IN very amicabe spirit between the Governments and
that there Is reason To hope that may be terminated and the
negotiation be brought TO a close, within a short period
have delayed answering the resolutions under the expec-
taon, expressed my annual message that the negotiation
would have been terminated before the close Of the presn,
session Of Congress- and the information called for by the
resolution Of the Senate might be communicated.
JOHN TYLER.
BILLS PASSED.
bill for the relief Of the legal representatives Of George
Duval
bill for the relief j. Throckmoron
bill providing for arrearagcs of pay due the 4th regimen
Of the I'd brigade Of Vermont militia
An act 10 amend act making appropriations for the
service for the year 1915.
An for the relocation Of certain grants Of land 10 Gene
raj Lafayette.