The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-15

Several messages In writing, were received from the
President OF the United States, by the hands OF his p
vate secretary.
REPORTS DEPARTMENTS
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate COM
muncaon from the Treasury Department, in compliance
with resolution OF the Senate, upon the expedency Of
requiring vessels navigating Delaware Bay to carry lights
in the night; which was referred TO the Committee on
Commerce, and ordered to be printed
Also, a. communication from the Secretary OF the
Treasury, in compliance with resolution OF the Senate
showing the nett proceeds OF the sales of the public
lands in the Illinois ST. yincenfs district enormously
credited to the State Of Indiana which ordered to
be printed.
Also, communication from the Secretary of the
Treasury, transmitting the report OF the acting Commits
lions in that branch OF the public service during the past
fiscal year; which was ordered 10 be printed,
PETITIONS.
Mr.. DICKINSON presented memorial from shp-mas-
ters seamen and of vessels the lakes asking
Tor the completion and lighting OF Caaraugus harbor
Also, additional documents in the claim OF Jacob
Houseman for remuneration for spoliatons by the In
dams in Florida ...... ,.. .
MIR, EVANS presented the petition OF Peter Cover,
asking compensation for injuries received while in the
service Of the United States.
Also, the petition OF Pamela A. S. Dearborn, widow OF
Lieut. Col Dearborn of the United States army, asking
Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, presented the petition Of
Elisha L. Keen, asking TO be repaid sum OF money adj
vanced by him on account of the government.
Also, the petition of William IL. Basset, asking the
payment OF money claimed to be due him United States
marshal for the western district OF Louisiana.
Also the petition OF Jose de la Frncia, asking the pay
ment OF judgment obtained in his favor against the Uni
ted States ... ....
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Maryland, presented the several
memorials OF Maria s. johnson, executrix of Charles
Johnson, deceased of Elizabeth and John Lester and OF
Marianne Champagne, OF Florida, all praying ndemnif-
cation for French spoliations prior to 800.
Also, the memorial of Commander James Mcintosh, of
the United States navy asking payment for extra services
performed by him. .. ........
Also, the petition Of Ann B. Cox, asking 10, the pay;
Pent q an admitted BALANCE due to the late Nathaniel
Mr.. ClLEY presented the petition of the legal repre-
sentatves OF Thomas Manning, asking indemnity for
sish TRGS6 p pss 70 the petition Of Me..
Jones Boxer, OF Philadelphia asking payment for lost
treasury notes
Mr. CALHOUN presented the memorial of the cham
Der of commerce. of Charleston, South Carolina, asking
the erection of new custom-house at that port, and
stating that the old building is inadequate to the business
of the city, and can now s sold a%dvantageousy
ment OF a balance due him. ~ -.
MIR. DIX presented certain resolutions from the Chamber
OF Commerce of New York, with the report of commit
relative to the construction OF railroad from the
western lakes to the Pacific ocean. W..
Also, memorial from the Marine Insurance Company
Of New York asking the establishment OF permanent
Also, the memorial Of the pilots of the port OF New
York, asking repeal of the pilot law OF March 3D. 1887
Also, the petition Of Robert Dederck, asking to be
paid the value OF package OF dry goods lost by the Off
GERS Of the customs in New York.
Also, memorial from the Marine Insurance Company
OF New York. praying the adoption of various measures
connected with the commerce of the country.
Also, the petition OF PERSONS late apprentices to the pr
lots licensed by the State OF New York, asking the re-
peal of the pilot law of March Sd, 1887.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of louisiana gave notice that he
should tomorrow, at some early day, introduce
bill to provide for the adjudication of land claims in the
States of Illinois, Arkansas and Missouri.
Also, bill to provide for the erection OF custom
house at the city of New Orleans and for the completion
OF the marine hospital at that place.
NATIONAL ROAD.
Mr.. SEMPLE, on leave, introduced bill to exte nd
the national road to the city of Alton the Mississippi
rver which read twice, and referred to the Commit
tee on Roads and Canals. ..""
..- ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL.
Mr.. SENIPLE, on leave introduced a bill to grant
portion Of the public lands to the State of Illinois, to aid
in the completion OF the Illinois and Michigan canal
which read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Public Lands. M,~.
THE LATE HON. FELIX MCCONNELL
message was received from the House of Represent
aves conveying the proceedings Of that body upon the
announcement of the death OF the Hon. FELIX GRUMPY
Mcconnell, late representative from the State Of Ala
bama. a... Ill. .-. .
The message having been read,
Mr.. LEWIS rose and addressed the Senate follows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT The melancholy event which has
been announced to by the resolutions Of the House,
makes incumbent one OF the senators from Alabama
to ask of this body the passage of the usual resolutions
tribute OF respect 10 ueCeaSeu
performing this last sad service, with me- prompted
much by private friendship by public duty, shall
be excused for going into those details to the
ner of his death, which have already been made most
painfully public The Hon. FELIX GRUMPY MCCONNELL
died in this city the 10th of September last in the
3sh year of his age and during the of the present
Congress- which he had been elected by the people OF
the 18th congressional district Of Alabama He had also
served as member during both sessions of the 2sth Con-
gress Before his election to Congress he had served
year as representative of the Alabama Legislature and
for three years Immediately before coming to Congress-
he had served as member of the State He also
enjoyed other honors, military and civil, at the hands of
the people He was native OF Nashville, Tennessee,
and removed from Fayetteville in that State to Aaba-
ma, about the goth year of his age lille raised
chanic afterwards studied law and admitted to the
bar From the time he became citizen OF Alabama few
enjoyed as much Of the and confidence of the
community to which he known and no man, per-
haps exercised greater influence and control the
political opinions and sentiments Of the of men
with whom he associated. Without the advantages of
education or family influence and in spite OF rreguari-
ties of habit and department. which would have consign-
ed man of less decided Of character to utter failure
and obscurity was his fortune have suffer-
ed political defeat His nvarable political success was
maintained for years the face of any and every OPPOSE
tion before constituency possessing aggregate of in
tegence not surpassed by perhaps any constituency the
Union constituency, too remarkable for its industry
its quiet submission to the restraints of law and its peet
ua observance Of all the propreties OF department. in
public or private is for its unquestoned aggregate
intelligence This success only be attributed to
bob qualities of head and heart which his faults unds-