The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-14


didons document in relation TO the memorial of Off
GERS of the army, the subject Of brevet and staff
rank; which was referred TO the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, ....
Mr.. SEWER presented the memorial Of the chiefs
Of the Seneca nation Of Indians, praying that the
annuities due 10 them under treaties with the United
States, and of which they have been defiauded by
government agents, may be paid TO them which
was referred to the COMMITTEES on Indian Affairs.
Mr.. s. also presented memorial of the same
party, praying that authority may be conferred upon
the trustees Of certain funds invested for their bene
it, To transfer said funds to the United States for the
better security of their annues which was referred
TO the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr.. DAYTON presented a remonstrance of citi-
Eens of New Jersey, against tho admission OF Texas
into the Union as slave State which was laid on
the table.
MIR. FAIRFIELD presented the petition Of citi-
zens Of York, Maine, praying indemnity for French
spolialions prior to 1900; which referred to the
select committee, to whom matters Of the same kind
were referred.
Mr. f. also presented the memorial of Jemima
Flood, widow Of deceased revolutionary soldier,
praying pension; which was referred to the Com
mtiee on Pensions.
Mr.. PEARCE presented the petition Of Philip
Pearce, praying the right Of pre- emption to tract
Of land; which was referred TO the Committee on
Public Lands. ..
Mr.. HUNTINGTON presented the memorial Of
citizens Of Connecticut, praying the adoption Of
measures TO settle all International difficulties with
out recourse to war; which was laid on the table.
Mr.. BRIGHT presented joint resolution, pass
ed by the legislature Of Indiana, in favor Of APP
preparation for the Improvement Of the harbor Of
Michigan City, in said State; which referred to
the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. WESTCOTr presented the memorial Of Ed
ward Boon, praying compensation for his trouble
and expense in keeping in confinement certain per-
sons charged with the violation Of the laws Of the
United States which was referred TO the Committee
on Claims.
Mr.. w. also presented a resolution, passed by
the legislature Of Florida, in favor Of the passage OF
law authorizing that State TO relinquish certain
township of land, by legal subdivisions, and to
ter other lands in lieu thereof and TO select any
portion Of the lands granted for seminares of learn
ing, public schools fixing the seat OF government,
internal Improvement legal subdivisions; which
referred to the Committee Public Lands
and ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. YULEE Submitted document relative TO the
use Of the United States property as a courthouse
for the circuit and county courts in Florida, the
adjustment Of Jail in ST. Johns county, and the
repair of the bridge across the ST. Sebastian river in
that State; which was referred TO the Committee on
the Post Office and Post Roads, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. SEWER presented the memorial of the
chiefs Of the Seneca nation Of Indians praying that
the United States will secure to them the full
amount of their annuity under the treaty of lS42,
which the present investment Of their funds does not
yield; which was referred to the Committee on In
dian Affairs.
Mr.. FAIRFIELD presented the petition Of ci,i-
zens Of York, Maine Psying the adoption Of meas
for nsuring the PEACEFUL adjustment of all in
ternational difficulties which was referred to the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. NILES presented the petition of Mary,
widow of Jeremiah Ripley, asking a pension in
consideration Of the revolutionary services OF her
husband; which was referred to the Committee oil
Pensions.
Mr.. N. also presented the petition of the heir OF
Zephaniah Sampson, a revolutionary soldier, pray.
ing pension; which was referred to the Committee
on Pensions.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. DICKINSON, pursuant to notice, asked, ant
obtained leave, and introduced "a bill to amend tn,
act entitled IAN act for the regulation of seamcn OF
board the public and private vessels Of the Unite,
States which was read first and second time,
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. MILLER, pursuant to notice, asked, and oh
tanned leave, and introduced "a bill explanatory
OF the 4th section Of AN act making appropriation
for the civil and diplomatic expenses Of the gov
eminent for the year ending the Goth of June, 1876
and for other purposes approved March I'd, l545;
which was read first and second time, and referred
TO the Committee on Pensions.
Mr.. M. also, pursuant to notice, asked, obtained
leave, and introduced "a bill to incorporate the Co
lumbar Fire Insurance Company" which was reat
first and second time and referred TO the Commit
tee on the District Of Columbia.
[Severa messages in writing were received from
the President of the United States.
INTERROGATION OF FOREIGN POWERS.
Mr.. ALLEN, in pursuance of notice given yes
tsrday, asked leave to introduce the following join
resolution which was read by the secretary, a. "t
lows, viz:
JOINT e. ~ Be-
srnsd in 70 the interpretation Of the powers
En",.- IA the political affairs OF America.
Rs,olped BY the Senate and House Of Representative
Of the United Sat.s Of qmsrca in Congress assebd Tha
Europe to interfere in the political arrangements Of this
continent with view the enforcement Of the European
nations Of America having made H. in his Judgment the
duty the President United State att.n
ton Of Congress to this subject in his annual message
to the part Of the United States the
principle of noninterventon it is the judgment Of Con
that the thus made by the Presiden
demanded by the manifest hazard to which such inter
ference would inevitably expose the relations Of peace now
RESOLVED That Congress thus concurring with the Pre-
tho attention Of the United States by events s
nifcant to make it impossible for this government
longer to remain silent without being ready TO sub
nit to- and TO invite, the enforcement of this dan
geous doctrine do hereby solemny declare to the civil
fed world the unateabe resolution Of the United States
adhere to and to enforce the principle that any effort
the Of Europe to ntermedde In the social organize
ton or political Of the independent nations
eminent upon this continent By the establishment Of
colonies would h BE- Incompatible with the inISepsndens
people Americas and therefore would incur as by the
right Of selfpreservaton would justify the prompt resist
ance Of the United States. ... ... ......'. 0. 49,"
Mr.. ALLEN asked for the second reading Of the
resolution by its title, with view to reference.
Mr.. JARNAGIN inquired whether leave had
been given to introduce this resolution.
The PRESIDENT replied, that there had
been no objection he took it for granted leave had
been given. .,sl -. ......
Mr. CRITTENDEN expressed hope that there
would be no objection, as the resolution would lie
over as n matter Of course.
Mr. ALLEN repeated that he merely desired the
resolution to be read second time by its title, with
view to reference.
Mr.. CALHOUN said that the preliminary ques-
ton was "Shall the senator have leave to introduce
the resolution" and he hoped i would not be pre-
sumed the question decided because it was con-
ceived there was no objection. He ventured to say
that there not FIVE members who had listened atten-
lively to the purpor of the resolution and, at his
request, IL was again read. 49,.
The PRESIDENT stated the question before the