The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-03-02


10th century amidst the blaze of civilization SO large
portion of her subjects have been reduced to condition
over which the dearest and btteres tears Of humanity
are shed hope sir she will answer that question in
manner worthy OF her high renown worthy of the age in
which we live, and in which she is acting so conspicu-
GUS part, and in manner that the civilized world ex
poets her to answer it.
MONDAY, MARCH 1, ls47
SENATE.
The reading of the journal was dispensed with
CREDENTIALS.
Mr. ARCHER presented the credentials of the Hon.
H. M T. HUNTER, chosen senator of the United States
by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Vir-
gnia for SIX years from the fourth day of March, 1877
RECESS.
On motion by Mr.. SEWER, it was
Resolved That the Senate take "A recess to-day from
four until six O'Clock, p. m
PETITIONS.
Mr. CASS presented preamble and resolutions passed
by the Legislature of the State of Michigan declaring
their opinion that the existing war with Mexico was
brought about solely by the Of that republic and that
should on the part of the United States
provision for the soldiers engaged in the and for the
families of such may be killed OF die Of wounds re-
ceved in battles and in favor of extending the provisions
OF the ordinance Of 1887 over any territory which may be
acquired by 1he United States which read, and
deyed to be printed.
Nh DICKINSON presented five petitions Of citizens of
New York, praying the employment Of public vessel
for transporting food to the furnishing poor of Ireland
which We're laid on the table
Mr. DAYTON ;,; presented the proceedings ei meet
character and conduct Of General Zachary Taylor in his
table
Mr., DIX presented SIX petitions Of citizens of New
York, praying the employment Of public vessel in car
aid or the table. y
York, praying that the Tonawanda Ind MY ~ view v
empted nom the operation Of the .'ans may pe e a
which was laid ON the table seneca treaty Oh 1917
leahanv o,,v ). resented petition of citizens of Al
nay PENNSYLVANIA, praying that tea and coffee f
~, be subject to duty; which was laid on the table
Also, petition of citizens of Pennsylvania praying
the adoption OF pacific measures Tor speedily lermlnahg
the war with with Mexico; which was referred TO the
Committee on Military Affairs
THANKS GENERAL TAYLOR.
Mr.. BADGER, from the Committee on Military Al
fairs to whom referred the amendments OF the House
TO the amendments OF the Senate to the JOINT resolution
of thanks to General Taylor, his officers and men for
their brilliant military operations at Monterey, reported
the same back with amendments.
The Senate having proceeded TO the consideration
thereof, in committee of the whole, the amendments
were agreed to.
The Joint resolution was then reported TO the Senate,
and, the amendments having been concurred in, ii was
ordered to third reading, and was by unanimous con-
sent, read third time and passed.
CERTIFICATES OF STOCK FOR BOUNTY LANDS.
Mr. HUNTINGTON, from the Committee on Finance,
to whom had been referred the bill to amend the act en-
titled can act TO raise for limited time an additional
military force and for other purposes reported the same
back with amendments.
The Senate proceeded to consider said bill in COM
mee of the whole, and the amendments having been
agreed to, the bill was reported to the Senate.
The amendments were cOncurred In, and the bill was
ordered to be engrossed and read third tme and was,
by unanimous consent, read third time, and passed
ORGANIZATION OF THE TEN REGIMENTS.
Mr. DIX, from the Committee on Military Affairs to
whom had been referred the amendments of the House to
the bill of the Senate making provision for additional
number of general officers and for other purposes
ported thereon with amendments.
Mr.. d. having explained the amendments, gave notice
that he would call the bill up to-day, if opportunity
offered; and if not, then he would call it up tomorrow
morning.
Mr. DAVIS, from the Committee on Commerce, to
whom referred the bill from the House authorizing
the erection of certain lighthouses and for other pur-
poses, reported the same without amendment
The Senate proceeded to consider said bill in COM
mttee of the whole; and no amendment having been
offered, the bill was reported to the Senate.
Mr. j. M CLAYTON then moved an amendment ap-
propriang 1900 for the erection of house on the
burnt pier in the river Delaware; which agreed to.
Some other amendments were. offered by Messrs.
FAIRFIELD and DAYTON, which were not agreed to
and the bill then ordered to third reading and
by unanimous consent read third time, and passed.
Subsequently, on motion by MIR. BADGER, (who
stated that he had asceraned that any amendment would
in all probability, lead to the loss Of the BILLY the vote
on the passage of the bill was reconsdered and the vote
upon agreeing to the amendment of Mr.. j. M. CLAYTON
was also reconsdered and the amendment then dis
agreed to.
The bill was then passed in the shape in which it
from the House
APPROPRIATION BILL
Mr. EVANS, from the Committee on Finance, to whom
had been referred the bill from the House making appro
pratons for the support of the army and OF volunteers,
for the year ending the Both june 1S4s and for other
purposes, reported the same with amendments
The Senate proceeded the consideration OF said bill,
as i'm committee of the whole.
The amendments reported from the Committee on FL
nance, were agreed to-
Mr. HUNTINGTON moved an amendment, which
was agreed to- and the bill then reported the Sen
ate and the amendments having been concurred in it
was ordered to third reading and was, by unanimous
consent read third time and passed
THE METROPOLIS.
Mr. EVANS, from the Committee on Finance. to whom
had been referred the bill from the House for the relief Of
the Bank of the Metropolis, reported the same without
amendment
The Senate having proceeded TO the consideration OF
said bill in committee of the whole, and no amend
ment having been offered, it reported TO the Senate
The bill was then ordered to third reaiing and was
by unanimous consent read third time and passed.
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