The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-03-16

The journal having been read,
PETITIONS
Mr. SEBPLE presented petition Of citizens Of
Illinois praying the establishment Of a national ar
mory et Fort Massac, on the Ohio river, in that
Statei which was referred to the Committee on Mil
ilary A Hairs.
Mr.. SPEIGHT presented memorial Of the legis-
latnre OF the State of Mississippi praying the sdop
Iion Of measures for draining the inundated public
lands lrIn. b, ween the Yazoo and Mississippi
ny0rs y Lat ate, and grant Of land to the State
OF hiHsissirpl for purposes OF internal improve
menls; which was ordered to be printed.
MIR. BREESE presented the petition Of II. III.
Champion and p. h. Derng, praying the right of
pre-empuon 10 quarter section of land in the Ter
ntory of Wisconsin; which was referred TO the
Committee on Public Lands
Mr.. CHALMERS presented a memorial Of the
Legislature of the State Of Mississippi, praying a
grant OF land 10 aid in the improvement Of the
Chiekasakey, Pascagouls, and Leaf rivers, in that
State; which referred 10 the Committee on Pub-
lie Lands, and ordered to be printed.
REoRGAsIzArIos or THE MILITIA SYSTEM.
MIR. CAMERON presented memorial of State
military convention, assembled at Harrisburg, Penn
sylyania, praying a reorganization Of the militia
system Of the United States; which referred to
the Committee on the Militia, and ordered ~ De
printed
Mr.. JENNESS presented petition of citizens Of
Newmarket New Hampshire, praying the adoption
OF measures for the pacific settlement of all inter-
national difficulties; which was referred to the Com
mitiee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. YULEE presented the petition Of VIM ID.
Fail, praying permission TO change the location Of
tract OF land entered by him under the act TO pro-
vide for the armed occupation and settlement OF the
unsettled part Of Florida which referred to the
Committee on Public Lands.
MINERAL LANDS.
Mr.. WOODBRIDGE presented a memorial of
citizens Of Michigan, praying that the mineral lands
Of the United States may be sold other public
lands which was referred to the Committee on Pub
lie Lands
Mr.. DIX presented two petitions Of citizens Of New
York. praying the abrogaton Of certain treaties made
with the Seneca Indians which were referred 10 the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr.. ARCHER presented the petition Of the heirs
and legal representatives Of Willis Wilson, deceas-
be allowed Communication pay; which was referred TO
the Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
Mr.. CASS presented two petitions Of citizens Of
Michigan, praying the construction Of harbor at
the mouth ofthe Sheboygan river which were refer
red to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. DICKINSON presented petition Of citizens
of New York, praying the abrogaton Of certain
treaties made with the Seneca Indians; which was
referred to the Committee on Indian Affars.
Mr.. ID. also presented a communication, signed
by Charles Cal.sghan, in relation to the payment Of
the certificates issued by the United States TO claim
ants in whose favor awards have been made by the
commissioners under the convention with Mexico;
which was referred TO the Committee on Foreign
Relations
MIR. JOHNSON OF Maryland, submitted docu.
ments relating to the claim Of Agnes Williams to
increase OF pension; which were referred to the
Committee on Pensions.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. THE GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. YULEE submitted the following resolution;
which lies over:
quesed to furnish the Senate with the following norma-
ton to wit:
the during each period of ten years the
What has been the average annual expense during each
l. The civil department of the government
The military branch of,ervice
l. The Indian relations.
separating expenditures in each branch into appro
what has been the average number. Of persons annually
IN the public service during each period of ten years since
l. In civil department including the Indian relations
?. In the military service.
3 In naval service;
mission in each year since 1885, and guns
mounted by the same;
vessel Of the navy ofthe United sates hs been
the cost Of repairs each since bu the year when
vessel has been in actual cruising service since they
launched;
What has been the expenditure for Notifications in each
State since the adoption Of the constitution;
What has been the expenditure Of each yard annu
What has been the expenditure for harbors roads and
other improvements in each State since the adoption the
What has been the total raised by taxation or other
wise for the use of the government since the adoption
the constitution; ........ DIX ......
What has been the total expenditure since the adoption
I Eor tba fell
Legislative, and Judicial expenses. -. =
D For the naval establishment.
j. For the military establishment.
For the indian relations, including purchase Hands
. REPORTS.
Mr.. BREESE, from the Committee on Public
Lands, to whom was referred the petition Of citizens
OF Bates county, Missouri, submitted a report, ac-
companied by bill to authorize the justices of the
county court of Bates county, in the State of Mis-
souri, to enter certain quarter section Of land for
county seat; which bill was read, and passed to a
second reading, and the report was ordered to be
printed. s r'a W. Ei.,T# y ~
The bill was then read second time, considered
as in committee ofthe WHOLE reported back to the
Senate without amendment and ordered to be en- |
crossed for third reading AZ 4
THE LIBEL uroN THE SENATE. a,.4- Wa |
Mr. BENTON, from the special committee APP
pointed to inquire into, and report what measures
II any, are proper to vindicaie the character and
nenor o. the Senate against the charges OF corrup-
uon published IN newspaper printed in this city
called the .Daly Times, on the 9Th, 9th, 10TH and
llth instant, with power to send for persons and
papers, submitted the following report; which was
read oy Mr.. BENroN, and concurred in: a.
ne committee appointed to inquire and report what
measures, 1t any, are proper 10 vindicate the |
character and honor Of the Senate against the |
charges OF corruption published ina newspape
printed IN Washington city, called the "Daily |
Tunes, y on the 9TH, OH 10th, and Ilth instant.
with power to examine witnesses, and to send for |
persons and papers '.
REPORTS. 'e 49,. |
That, in entering upon the execution of their du-
ties as prescribed in the order Of their appointment
the committee believed that their researches were to
be directed to the truth of the charges Of corruption
made in said paper, with view to the conduct of |
the Senate and its members, and not with the view
Of arragning Furnishing the authors Of the publ
cation Under this sense Of their duties, the COM |
nitee summoned before them the editor Of the
Daily Times newspaper, Mr.. III. II. Robinson