The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-21
SENATE.


RUsx both OF the State OF Texas appeared in their seats
to-day.
JOURNAL.
The Journal Of Thursday last was read and approved
SENATOR SOUTH CAROLINA
Mr. CALHOUN presented the credentials of the Hon
ANDREW p. BUTLER, elected senator OF the United
States by the legislature of South Carolina TO fill the
eancy occasoned by the resignation OF the Hon GEORGE
The VICE PRESIDENT administered the oath OF
Office to Mr.. BUTLER who thereupon took his seat
COMMUNICATIONS FROM DEPARTMENTS.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a
communication from the Postmaster General, in answer
to resolution OF the Senate in relation to the claim OF
Seth NJ Leayenworh, for the violation OF contract
made with him for carrying the mail.
PETITIONS
Dir JOHNSON, Of Louisiana presented the petition OF
Margaret Carmick, widow OF the late Major CaTmick,
Of the marine corps asking for pension which was re-
fened 10 the Committee on Naval Affairs.
On motion by Mr. JOHNSON, of Louisiana, it was or
dersi that the petition and papers OF Maria s. Nourse be
withdrawn from the files OF the Senate and referred TO
MIR. DICKINSON presented the petition OF Benjamin
Blagge heir of Crowel Hatch and Samuel Blagge, de-
ceased praying indemnity Tor French spoiatons prior
1905 which was referred TO the select committee that
MIR NILES presented the petition Of the trustees OF
Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut asking the rems
sion OF dnties on certain philosophical instruments
ported for the OF that institution; which referred
to the Committee on Finance.
Also the petition Of James Riley, praying eompensa-
war OF the revolution; which referred to the Com
mittee on Revolutionary Claims.
Mr. FAIRFIELD presented the petition OF the heirs at
law Of William Frost deceased, officer in the reyou-
tonaIy war, praying TO be allowed Communication pay;
which referred to the Committee Revolutionary
Claims.
Mr.. BREESE presented the memorial OF John NJ
Moore, late chief clerk in the General Land Office pray
ing compensation for extra duties performed by him in
that office which was referred to the Committee ON Pub
lie Lands.
Mr. DIX presented the memorial of George Wilkes,
praying that national railroad may be constructed iron
the Missouri To the Pacific ocean, together with
eight other memorials OF similar character, all numer-
ousy signed which were referred to the Committee
Public Lands
Benjamin +. Hart purser in the navy, who drowned
At sea- asking that a balance charged against him
may be cancelled, and that the pension allowed to
his widow may be continued; which was referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. PEARCE presented the memorial OF the represent.
alive Of John Dumeste, deceased and also the memorial
of the widow of Henry Dashei, deceased both praying
indemnity for French spolahons prior 10 1900; which
were seveally referred to the select committee on that
Mr. MILLER presented memorial, signed BY citizens
OF Gloucester county n j. praying Congress to adopt
measures for bringing the with Mexico TO speedy
elose which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
Also the petition OF Roswell L. Colt and Others pray
ing indemnity for French spoliaons prior 1900 which
was referred to the select committee that subject
Mr. ClLLEY presented the petition of Lucy Seaward
executrx Of John H. Seward deceased, praying indem-
nifty for French spolaons prior TO $500; which re-
ferred to the select committee on the subject
Mr. BERRIEN presented the petition Of the legal rep
resentative Of Joseph Wilson, deceased soldier in the
revolutionary war; praying pension which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Revolutionary Pensions
Also, the memorial of the Savannah chamber of COM
merce praying the removal OF distractions to the navga-
ton Of the Savannah river; which referred to the
Committee on Commerce, and ordered TO be printed.
Also the memorial of the Savannah chamber of COM
nerce and citizens OF Savannah Georgia, praying ad
itiona appropriation for the construction of custom
at MI
on Commerce, and ordered TO be printed
Mr. ARCHER presented the petition Of William Saun-
judgment obtained by the United States against against them,
sureties of paymaster in the army; which was re-
feued to the Committee on Claims
Also, the petition OF the heirs OF Alexander Macaulev
deceased praying indemnity for French spoliatons prior
10 1906 which was referred to the select committee
that subject
Mr. BRIGHT submitted documents in relation to the
claim OF the heirs OF James STACY deceased an officer in
the revolutionary army, to penson which were referred
TO the Committee on Pensions
Mr. FAIRFIELD presented the memorial OF Elizabeth
H. Thatcher, only surviving child of John Wardrobe de-
ceased, praying indemnity for French spoatons prior to
4se0 which referred to the select committee on that
Mr.. J. NJ CLAYTON presented the petition of the e-
gal representatives of Joseph and George R. Massey de-
ceased, praying indemnity for French spoations prior
1900; which referred to the select committee on
that subject
Several petitions and papers relating thereto WERE on
leave being asked and obtained withdrawn from the files
Of the Senate and referred to the appropriate commit
tees. ~
NOTICES BILLS, SC.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of louisiana gave notice of a bill to
authorize change in the location of school lands
Mr.. BAGBY gave notice of bill to provide for the
payment of interest to the State of Alabama on advances
made for the use OF the government
Mr.. BERRIEN gave notice OF bill to refund the duty
on certain railroad iron, imported by the State of Georgia
MIR. SEMPLE gave notice of Joint resolution to
amend the constitution OF the United States.
RETURN SANTA ANNA TO MEXICO
Mr.. BARROW submitted the following resolution for
consideration:
Resord, That the President of United States be requested
30 inform the Senate any officer agent by him
by his direction 10 Havana, advise, procure man
promote the return of Santa Anna Mexico and il
who was the officer agent, what his
and when was he sent such mission also he
form the Senate by what means and through what channel
Santa Anna informed that order issued
commander of naval forces the Gulf directing
commander not to obsruct his (Santa Annals
any correspondence in possession of the government rel
tive to the terms conditions which Santa Anna
permitted to pass through bockading squadron
any manner relating to the subject of Santa Annals
to Mexico.
FRENCH INHABITANTS OF PEORIA, ILLINOIS
Mr. SEMPLE submitted the following resolution
which considered by unanimous consent, and agreed
to:
Resolved, That the Committee on Private Land Claims be
instructed inquire the Justice proprcty grant
ing the ancient French inhabitants of Peoria, the State
ofinos quantity ofand equivalent in value to the lots
in the present city Of Peoria which they show title
by virtue of their former occupation of the
CLAIMS ON REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA
MIR. SEMPLE submitted the following resolution
which was laid on the table;
Resolved That the President Of the United States be re-
questcd to communicate to the Senate all such information