The daily union., 1846-06-26


from Louisiana, Mr. BAERowtl VINO oeiie'ed inc
restriction was too limited.
In conclusion. Mr.. C. moved that the further con-
sderation of the subject be postponed 9nlh Two
weeks from Monday next, and that the Dill oe made
the special order for that day
Mr.. ALLEN desired TO be informed by the chair
man of the select committee whether the discussion
in committee had been confined solely 10 the Mis-
sssipp riger or whether the general power OF Con-
4 gress internal navigation had been the subject
y of the discussion.
. Mr. CALHOUN replied that the whole subject
had been under consideration.
The question was then taken upon the motion to
postpone the further consideration OF the subject
d until next Monday two weeks, and 1t was DECIDED
|, in the affirmative.
The memorial of the Memphis convention, and
the report of the select committee thereon, were or
dered to be printed for the use of the Senate.
Mr.. ATCHlSON moved that 5000 additional
copies ofhe above documents be printed for the use
of The Senate.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Louisiana, suggested that
the number be increased to 10000.
| Mr.. TURNEY moved that the motion to print
additional copies be referred TO the Printing Commit
Mr.. SPEIGHT opposed the reference, and asked
the gentleman from Tennessee TO withdraw his mo-
ton TO that effect.
| Mr. TURNEY insisted upon his motion, which
he advocated in a few remarks. He considered
/
ton in committee, before the expense of printing so
large a number Of copies was incurred.
| Mr. SPElGHT could see nothing to be gained by
a reference II it was ordered what would be the
resulR The Committee Printing would give
ther opinion upon it, and it would be but the Opln-
| ion Of committee, which Vas in fact, no more than
they had already,
| The question was then taken upon the reference,
and upon a division, it decided ia the mega
| rive-yeas 10, nays 20.
| The question recurring upon the motion to print
O,OOO copies of the documents in question, it was
agreed to.
| "A message was received from the House of Rep
resentatves announcing that said House had passed
the Senate bill for the organization of the volunteer
forces into brigades and divisions, &c.
Also the Joint resolution in relation to the issuing
| If grants OF certain lands IN Louisiana.
Personal AND EXPLANATORY.
Mr. DICKINSON said he had one word Of per-
sona explanation In a reported debate, contained
IN the Union Of this morning, which he supposed
vas intended to briefly relate the debate had yes
rerday upon the subject OF adjournment he would
| notice single error. He reported to have said
he "tcas pleased 10 hear the s,nai0r from .4rkGnsaS
| Mr.. SEVER, say he rca' IN The majority" THIS he
did not say. He said he was pleased to learn from
the senator from Arkansas Mr. SEWER, for whose
opinions he entertained great respect, that ICE were
the majority" This correction was due TO the sem
ntor named.
THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION
MIR. CHALMERS submitted the following reso-
outOn; which was Ogreed to:
R,,or.d That 300 additional copies Of the report Of
the Joint Committee the Library upon the exploring
expedition be pointed.
Mr.. SEWER moved that the Senate take take up
the private calendar which motion was agreed to:
PRIVATE.
On motion Of Mr.. J. NJ CLAYTON, the SEN
took up for consideration, in committee Of the
whole the bill for the relief Of the legal representa-
lives of John J. Bulow, deceased; which was re-
ported back to the Senate without amendment, and,
after discussion by Senators JARNAGIN, WEST
COTT, DAVIS, DAYTON, and j. NJ. CLAY
TON, it was laid by until Monday next
ELIJAH WHITE.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the "bi
for the relief of Elijah White" the question upon
the engrossment Of which taken few days
since, and decided in the negative and subsequent
y ordered TO be recOnsldered on motion of Mr.
WESTCOTr; after discussion by Senator'S WEST
COTT, PEARCE, ATCHlSON, BENTON, JAR
NAGIN, and SEWER, the question was taken upon
ordering the bill to be engrossed for third reading
and resulted follows;
YEAs-Messrs Allen Ashley, Achson, Atherton, Bag
by, Benton, Bright Calhoun, Cameron Cass, Chalmers
Davis Dickinson. Dix Houston, johnson Of Louisiana
Semple Sewer, simmons, Sturgeon, Turney, and West
NAYs-Messrs Archer Berrien Cilley Thomas Clay
ton, Corwin Cntenden. Dayton Evans Greene, Hay.
wood, Huntington Jarnagin johnson, of Md, Lewis,
Mangum, Morehead, Pearce, and UPham-ls.
So the bill was ordered to be cngrossed and read
third time.
FRANCIS A. HARRISON.
The bill for the relief of Francis A. Harrison was
read second time, considered as in committee of
the whole reported back TO the Senate without
amendment and then laid upon the table.
JOHN cRowELL.
The "bi to authorize the settlement Of the ac- |
counts Of John Crowell, was considered in COM
mttee Of the whole reported back TO the Senate |
without amendment, and the question being taken
upon ordering it TO be engrossed and read third |
time, DIVISION, l6 voted in the affirmative and
l6 in the negative. |
The PRESIDENT giving the casting vote in the |
affirmative, the bill ordered to be crossed and
read third time. |
LOOMS AND GAY.
The bill in addition to an act for the relief Of |
Walter Loomis and Abel Gay, was read second |
Time considered as in committee of the whole re- |
ported back to the Senate without amendment, and |
ordered to be engrossed and read third time.
JETHRo WOOD.
The "bill further extend the patent of Jethro |
Wood, :" was read a second time, considered az In |
committee of the whole, reported without amend |
ment and the question being taken upon ordering it |
to be engrossed and read third time, it was de- |
clded in the negative by yeas and nays-l9 to %.
the United States, announcing that he had signed |
and approved the bill providing for the organization
Of the volunteer forces into brigades and divisions,
and the appointment fthe necessary officers to COM
mand the Also the joint resolution in rela-
ton to issuing grants Of certain lands in the State of
Louisiana.
Mr.. JOHNSON of Maryland submitted the fol.
lowing resolution; which lies under the
rule:
Resotpsd, That select committee be appointed to re
the rules for conducting business in the Senate OF the
United States and to inquire and make report TO the Sen
ate whether any, and If any, what mendmens neces
sary expedent for the orderly and convenient despatch
Of business.
On motion of Mr. HAYWOOD the Senate then
proceeded to the consideration of executive business
and after some time spent therein, the doors we're
opened, and
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
The journal of yesterday read and approved
Mr.. ASHMUN (leave having been dened) made
IL.