The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-01-13

Mr.. b. was understood TO say that, although the
association had laid of the country into districts,
for purposes Of collection, they had presented "a
beggary account Of empty boxes" Aud he moved
to refer the report TO the Committee on the District
of Columbia. .... ,...
"a message was received from the President Of
the United States, communicating several messages
in writing and informing the Senate that he has APP
proved and signed the &C, repeating that which here.
tofore abolished the Office Of inspector-general
Mr.. DAYTON said that, as this was but pre-
mnary matter, IL was scarcely necessary to remark
much on what had been brought before the Senate.
However, he desired TO call the attention Of the
committee TO the fact, that the report from which
the senator from Missouri read was made IN 1885,
and that subsequent 10 the date Of the report the
whole matter had been settled satisfactorily 10 those
interested in IT,. The report showed that every col
leetor entered into bond Of hVe thousand dollars
for the faithful performance Of his duty; and, IN
every instance where there was failure, proseeu-
ton had ensued, and the money acquired, with a
single exception, lin the State Of Alabama, where
the security himself was utterly insolyent. He
begged leave 10 present report from Mr. George
Wattersion the secretary Of the association, enelos-
ing statement from the treasurer, giving satsiac-
tory account Of the TRANSACTIONS, and showing that
the amount collected in Missouri had been account
ed for and although it had been loaned by the col
lectOT il had since been paid out Of private funds.
Mr. BENTON inquired whether the money had
been paid out of the collectors private funds.
Mr.. DAYTON replied that the money had been
paid, either by the collector, or in his behalf. At
all events, the money had come into the possession
Of the association.
The reports seyeraly presented by Messrs BES-
TON and DArros, were referred TO the Commit
tee on the District Of Columbia.
RTERPosIrIoE or FOREIGN POWERS.
Mr.. ALLEN gave notice that he would to-
morrow, or on some day thereafter ask leave to
introduce joint resolution declaratory OF the prin-
eiple by which the United States will be governed in
regard To the incorporation Of the powers OF Europe
in the political affairs OF the independent nations of
America.
NATIONAL ARMoRT.
Mr.. TURNEY, pursuant to notice, asked, OBJ
tanned leave, and introduced "a bill 10 establish
national armory at the Suck on the Tennessee ryer,
in the State Of Tennessee" which was read, and
passed TO a second reading.
Mr.. BENTON, pursuant to notice, asked, OBJ
taned leave and introduced ga bill to repeal the acts
leyying duty on imported salt, and granting GER
tain fishing bounties and allowances TO fishing yes
sells, in lieu ola drawback Of the duties paid on
foreign salt used on fish exported" which was
read twice, and referred TO the Committee on Fl
nance.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. BERRIEN presented the following resolu-
ton; which was agreed to:
R,sorsS That the Committee the Post Once and Post
Roads be instructed to inquire wheher any. and what
legislation by Congress necessary to enforce the provs
ions Of the act approved I'd March isiS establishing post
route between the cities Of savannah In the OF Geor
GA, and Charleston in the State Of South Carolina by
Mr.. BAGBY presented the following resolution
which was agreed to:
R,,oir,d Th,t the Committee Indian Aniir, be In
,tTucted to inquire into the expsdiency ofprovidng Law
for the OF the balance OF certain claims
ed and reported by the then gent be due to Certain per
sons Tor losses sustained during the Greek war
Mr.. PHELPS presented the following resolution;
which was referred to the Printing Committee:
Rrosd That the message Of the President of the Uni
ted States communicated to the senats the' 3h Of septem
oer lsil in answer to resolution Of thst body with
and conclusion Of the late convention the United
states aud the kingdom OF Sardinia be printed.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
The bill to pay the debt due by the United States to
Texas, when the latter independent state, was
taken up; but, on motion ofM SEWER was pass-
ed over informally for the present.
On motion Of Mr.. J. M. CLAYTON, the bill for
relief of Nathaniel Goddard also passed by in
formally.
The bill for the relief Of the widow Of Colonel
William McRea was taken up, and considered as in
committee Of the whole.
Mr. BENTON called for the reading Of the report
accompanying the bill; which being ordered, the
same was read by the secretary.
Mr. b. referred to the longcontinued faithful ser
vices OF inc deceased, VINO entered the service OF
his country IN the year lIgI and continued therein
for period OF Al years. His life, MIR. b. said, was
literally worn out in the public service, and the
question now was whether distinction should be
kept up between me WIDOWS OF naval officers and
the widows of officers Of the army. After some
further remarks by Mr. B. against the distinction
alluded 10 the reading Of the h;ll was again c,II.d
for, and ordered.
Mr. SEWER said thu, n. had M, q. ,o,., a.
lection to the passage Of the bill in question: but
he f.ared I, r,o,Id h.. , J.,oo-a,,. ,,1os.I..p Il
IL ,Lnal, :; I, - P'eoouen., anu
ne mouSht u Woulu De expeuient 10 draw a distnc-
ton between this particular case and the cases of all
widows of officers during the late war with Grc,,
Pr;,,;n. ~ ~, oo,,I.r,a, M % 7 ii - -.
p'Ia', !" 'ne senuensn lHr: D. hau no onJeo.
ZION, ne hoped that the consideration OF the bill
would be postponed for n day or two.
No objection beinp made II v,,s az ord.r.5
A ..ya,a -. a.;J e.. T. II
rescntatives annonncinr that tho Sn.oksr ~ "a
House had signed several enrolled Bills. TO which
the Vice Pres;den, yas reouns,ed - .f;x Ri" &C.
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