The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-07-07
TEE EXPLORING EXPEDITION.

TEE EXPLORING EXPEDITION.
Mr. PEARCE asked and obtained leave TO IN
trodues Joint resolution supplementary TO JOINT
resolution OF the 20th February lS45 in relation to
distributing the works Of the exploring expeditions
which was read first and second time.
Mr.. j. explained the object Of the JOINT resolu'
ton, and hoped that there would be no objection
to its immediate passage.
The joint resolution was then read third time
and passed.
PAY OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GAINES.
Mr.. BENTON moved that the prior orders OF
the day be postponed, and that the Senate proceed
to the consideration Of the joint resolution, from
The House. to refund TO the States and individuals
THE sums OF money advanced by them to raise and
equip volunteers under the calls by Generals Tay-
lor and Gaines which motion was agreed To.
The joint resolution considered as in commit
tee Of the whole, and having been read,
Mr.. WESfCOT'F moved that the proyiso, which
provides that nothing contained in the Joint resolu-
ton shall be considered sanction Of the calls by
General Gaines for troops, without the orders OF
the Senate, be stricken out; which motion was agreed
The bill was then reported to the Senate, the
amendment was cOncurred in, and the joint resolu-
tion as amended was,
On motion of Mr.. BENTON, read a third time,
and passed.
Mr.. JOHNSON, Of Maryland, from the Com.
mlttee Of Claims, reported without amendment the
House, bill for the relief Of Dr. John Gray, de-
ceased.
THAMES OF cOEOREss TO GENERAL TATLoR.
On motion Mr.. HOUSTON, the Senate took up
for consideration the JOINT resolution presenting the
thanks Of Congress to General Taylor, and for
other purposes; which was considered in commit.
tee of the whole.
Several amendments were submitted and agreed
to; and after some conversation the Joint resolution
was adopted unanimously in the following form:
JOINT RESOLUTION presenting the thanks Of ConsIeIl
to Major General Taylor, his Ofaesn and
RsIOiVsd uHaiaOaIy BY ne Senate aud HSuss Of RJrsssn
taiiyss Of The UI cd Stsiss Of .iSiea IN CORsTssI
Sd That the thanks Of Congress due and hereby
rendered TO Major General Zachary Taylor cOmmsnding
the army Of ion his officers and men Tor loTi
tude skill entsPnss and courage which have distinguish
ed the recent brilliant operations the Rio Grsnds.
Size fHd ., httAsy Ts'siSsd That Congress sincerely
symPahiEes with the relatives and friends the onceT
and soldiers Of the army Of the United States no
OTands
Sac ind Be JJth,r rs,sVsd That the President o.
the United States be requested cause the foregoing rsso
luons to be communicated TO General aud through
him 10 the army under his command
sEe .fad }, dtrthSr rssOissd. That the President
scPOns thereon and presented to General Taylor IN III.
name Of the republic tribute due TO his good conduct
Valor. and generosity 10 the Vanquished
JOSEPH MORRIS.
The "act granting pension to Joseph Morris,
was read third time, and passed.
BENJAMIN HARRIS.
The "b for the relief OF Benjamin Harris, Of
La Sale county, State Of Illinois, was read third
time, and passed
HENRY ETIRG.
The "bi for the relief Of Henry Etung, wa,
read third time, and passed,
ELIJAH WHITE
The "b to allow TO Elijah White additional
| compensation for services and reimbursement OF
| expenses incurred as acting sub-agent west Of the
Rocky mountains" read a third time, and
after some remarks by Mr.. PEARCE against, and
Mr.. ATCHlS0N in defence Of the bill, was pass
ed.
| GRADUATION AND REDUCTION OF THE PRICE OF THE
PUBLIC LANDS.
On motion Of Mr.. BREESE the Senate resumed
as in committee Of the whole, the consideration Of
the bill for the graduation and reduction OF the price
OF the public lands, the question pending being upon
the adoption Of an amendment submitted by Mr. ]
NJ. CLAYTON, to the amendment submitted 10 said
bill by Mr.. CALHOUN. Mr.. c., it will be remen-
Der, presented his amendment a test question OF
the Of the Senate in relation to the principle
Of ceding the public lands TO the States in which
| they lie.
Mr. HUNTINGTON addressed the BODY in Cd.
position to the bill, but the crowded state of our
columns excludes a report Of the debate.
Several messages in writing were received from
| the President of the United States
Messrs, SIMMONS, JOHNSON, Of Louisiana
| and DAYTON also spoke in opposition to the
graduation bill, and Messrs. CALHOUN and YU.
| LEE in favor Of the same.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Maryland, holds the floor for
to- morrow.
The Senate then went into executive session; and
after some time spent therein, the doors were open.
| ed, and
The Senate ad ourned.