The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-04-23

said territory" Also, in the resolution instead OF
give IN the British government the notice required
by It's said I'd article for the abrogaon of the said
vennen Of the 9th Of August, 1897, " insert 'giye
TO the gousrnmsni Of Great Britain the notice
required by The second article Of the said con.
UsniiOn for the abrogation OF the same" The
House amended that amendment of the Senate
by striking out land Immediately directed TO re-
newed efforts for the amicable settlement" and by
substituting the words "drected to the importance
of speedy adjustment" The cOmmll,ee OF confer
ence had agreed TO strike out from the amendment
of the House from the word importance" inclu-
siye, and insert directing the adoption Of all pro-
per measures for the amcabe settlement Of all their
differences or disputes in respect 10 said territory"
If in order he asked the yeas and nays the ques.
tion.
Mr.. CAMERON said he should vote for the re-
port of the committee and before he did So he wish
ed to say word or two, IN explanation Of his vote.
Mr.. O. said he was in favor OF plain notice, and
in every vote pending the termination of the ques-
ton, ne had been with the friends OF it. Next he
was willing to take the notice which came from the
House Of Representatives, and had voted for Il.
Failing TO get either Of these he had voted for the
resolutions which passed the Senate. He did so,
because he consider ed II more important to the in
terests Of the country that the action Of Congress
this important question, should be indicated by una
nmty, than il was to have that action expressed in
any particular form; and above ALL he believed that
speedy settlement of the impending difficulties be-
tween the two countries could only be had by ter
mlnatng the joint occupancy OF the territory in dis
pute. Until period was Fixed at which the state
Of uncertainty must cease, he did not believe the
question of peace or war would be determined. The
President, in his annual message had asked for au-
thorty To give the noce TO terminate the Joint occu-
paney, under the treaty. and having full confidence
in his integrity, capacty, and patriotism, Mr.. G.
was willing to trust the whole question in his hands.
Mr. c. said he believed fully in our night to the
whole country in dspute that our title only termi.
mates where the Russian line begins--at $40 40 !;
but he did think this the proper time or place to
argue the title. IL could be better done by the Ex-
ecutive In arranging treaty, or in insisting upon
our rights. He had done in the published cor
respondence. When treaty should be agreed up
by the negotiators Of the two countries the SEN
ate could revise their acts. This course (Mr c.
thought) would have been more respectful to the
President, and in the end better for the country.
But as the defeat of the present notice would, in
his opinion, be defeat of all notice during the
present session Of Congress, he should vote for it,
without meaning 10 commit himself in favor of any
treaty which should not secure TO the United States
the whole Of eur just rights in Oregon.
Cries Of acknowledgement"
The call for the yeas and nays being seconded,
they were ordered, and resulted as follows;
YEAs-Messrs. Archer, Ashley, Atherton Bagby Bar
row Benton, Berren Calhoun. Cameron. Thomas Clay.
John NJ Clayton, Golquitt, toTwin Crttenden,
Wis, Dix, Evans Greene Haywood, Houston Huntington
Jarnsgin Johnson Of Maryland Johnson OF Louisiana,
Lewis, McDuaie Mangum, Miller, MoTehead, Nile.
speight, Turney, Upham, Webster, Woodbridge, and
Yulee-Il
NAYs-Messrs. Allen, Atchison Breese Bright, Cass
Dickinson Fairfield. Jsnness. sempe, and Westcott-lO
Mr. DIX moved that the report submitted yester-
day in the Of Charles w. Bingly be printed for
the use of the Senate; which motion was agreed to.
FRENCH sPoLIATIoSs.
Mr.. ARCHER moved to postpone prior orders
and that the Senate resume the consideration of the
unfinished business Of yesterday-to wit: the bill in
relation to French spolation claims.
The bill is follows
BILL provide for the ascertainment Of claims Of
American citizens Tor sPostions prior TO the hiryirs
day Of July, one thousand eight hundred and
Be enacted BY the SslHts and HOUSE Of Rsprsssniarel
United States Of msica in ConsrsI asssmbI,d That
satisfaction shall he made TO not exceeding
millions OF dollars TO such citizens Of the United States
to their legal representatives had valid claims to ndem
nifty the French government arising Of illegal cap
lures detenton forcibIe seizures Illegal condemnation
and confscatons, committed prior to the ratification OF the
between the United States and the French repub
cconcuded the thireth day Of September
eight hundred, the Publications Of which exchanged
~ thirty first day Of July following Prorided That
the provisions of this act shall extend such claim,
stipulated for and embraced in the convention
tween the United and the French republic
on the thirteh day OF April thousand eight hundred
snd three and the liquidation and payment whereof pro
vision the sad nor to such claims
allowed and paid in whole in part under the pro
concluded the twenty day Of February one
thousand eight hundred and nineteen; such aims
as were ed in whole or in part under the provision.
Of the treaty between the United and France con
cuded the fourth day of July thousand eight hun
dred and thirty find provided also that in all
transfer OF assignment no claimant shall be entitled
ceve an amount beyond the consideration paid and interest
thereon
ofcarrying effect the provisions this act and TO as
certain the full amount and validity Of said claims three
commissioners shall be appointed by the President by
with the advice and consent of the Senate who shall
the city Of Washington before the Monday in
time OF their first meeting shall receive examine and de
eide the amount and validity OF all the claims
within the description above menoned and the Secretary
OF State required forthwith, after the passage OF this act
to give notice OF the said meeting be published three
newspapers in Washington, and in such other papers
he may think proper The said commissioners shall
take oath affirmation, 10 be entered the
their proceedings for the faithful dgen pcrorma
ofther duties and case of the death or resignation OF
pointmen aforesaid or by the President during the
cess of the Senate of another in his stead
The said commissioners shall be authorized to hear and
anime all questions relative the said claims to re
ceive all suitable testimony oath affirmation and all
other proper evidence and documents ming the
and the rules for the decision Of said shall
the principles ofustce the law of nations the former
treaties between the United States and Franceto witt the
treaty smity and commerce Of the sixth of February one
thousand seven hundred and seventy eight the treaty
alliance Of the same date and the consular convention
the fourteenth Of November one thousand seven hundred
and eighty eight Their decisions shall be writing
filed with their secretary and the individuals interested
therein shall demand have copy thereof and the pro
mitigation Of the decisions of said shall be il
public The said commissioners shall any time
after the first day OF January next adjourn for longer pc
rod than ten days without the the President
the United States, in writing first had and obtained
SEC find be further enacted That the said commits
soners shall be- and they hereby authorized max,
all needul rules and regulations not conravenng the law
of the land the provisions of this act carrying the
said commission into full and complete effect
find be ii further snoced That IL shall be the duty
of the Secretary OF State to procure within the
time after the passage of this act through the American
minister at Paris or otherwise, all such evidence and
ments relating to said claims be obtained from
abroad which, together with the like evidence and docu
ments file in the Department of State which be
fled in the said department be used before said
mssioners by the claimants inerested but the shall
not be ed from the files of said commissioners
SEE find be tihe enacted That the awards of oil
such claims may be admitted and adusted by the sat
commissioners to an amount not exceeding five millions
dollars shall be paid pro rata and that the
acting upon that principle, shall ascertain tn,
amount to be paid upon each award.
SIC g. find BE- further enacted That the records of the
proceedings Of said commissioners and the documents pro
duo ed before them shall after tina s
deposited in the Department Of State.
SEC. T. And be IL further enacted That the President
the United States is hereby authorized to take
which he may deem expedent for organizing the sait
board of and for this purpose appoint with
the advice and olthe Senate secretary well yers
nd Snauisb