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States, recommending further measures connected with
the prosecution of the war with Mexico; received
BY the hands OF his private secretary and was read and
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
This message published in the report of the pro-
ceedir House Of Representatives, on Saturday
The Senate adjourned.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY IS, 1s47
The journal OF Saturday read and approved
PETITIONS.
Mr.. THOMAS CLAYTON presented the petition of
citizens OF Maryland, asking the adoption of
for the speedy termination of the war with Mexico ;
which was referred the Committee on Foreign Rea-
TONS
Mr. DAVIS presented the petition of Charles Stearnes
asking to be reimbursed for certain costs 10 which he
subjected in certain suit against the United States ;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Also, petition from citizens of Worcester Massachu
ses asking the adoption OF measures for the speedy ter
mnation of the with Mexico; which referred to
the Committee on Foreign Relations
Mr. STURGEON presented resolution of the egisla-
ture OF Pennsylvania, instructing the senators and
questng the representatives from that State to urge
appropriation for the construction of dry-dock at Phil
adephla which was read and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. DAYTON presented petition of citizens OF New
jersey asking such alteration in the laws will give
qeua protection to commerce agriculture and manufac
tures which was read and (he menoriass asking that
may be prntedl referred to the Committee Printing.
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Louisiana presented the petition of
Thomas Harrison, asking the confirmation Of his title
OF which was referred 10 OOn-
mittee on Private Land Claims.
Also, resolutions of the State of Louisiana, nsructng
Senators TO obtain grant OF land to each citizen soldier,
the widows and orphans of those citizen soldiers
who bore in defence of Louisiana in the years 1914
and 1919. Also, resolutions in favor of completing the
marine hospital at New Orleans and for admitting sick
United States and in favor OF an annual appropriation
for the charity hospital in said city, which referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs.
COMPENSATION TO CLERKS OF DISTRICT COURTS.
Mr.. CORWIN Submitted the foIlovinp resolution.
which was considered by unanimous consent and agreed
Resolved, That the Committee on Finance be instructed
to inquire into the expectancy of making appropriation
to defray the expenses Of furnishing the State Department
qnred under resolution Of the House Of Of
the 18th January 1874
Mr. sa ws1 b w 6e non e
table two resolutions respecting the Mexican war. II
not his purpose to interfere by any proposition of his
own, with the bill now before the Senate, commonly
called the three million bill either by way of amendment
to that bill otherwise but he wished at the proper
time, to have opportunity Of addressing the Senate in
Of the two resolutions he now presented the Senate
He asked that the resolutions should be read They were
accordingly read by the Secretary, as follows
Resoved That the war now existing with Mexico oush,
be prosecuted for the acquisition erritoy
new States to be added to the Union.
of Mexico that the governmen United States does
desire dismember the republic of Mexico and ready
liberal adjustment of boundaries and for just ndemnes
due by either to the citizens of the other.
Mr.. SEWER expressed the hope that the honorable
within the present week.
The resolutions ordered 10 be printed
CIVIL. DIPLOMATIC BILL.
Mr.. EVANS, from the Committee on Finance, to
whom had been referred the bill from the House making
for the civil and diplomatic expenses Of
for the year ending the Both June SiS and
Tor other purposes, reported the with amend.
mens.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
Mr.. EVANS ION leave) introduced bill to authorize
the regents of the Smithsonian Institution to purchase
from the corporation of Washington the City Hall, and
for other purposes which was read first and second
tme by unanimous consent and referred to the Com
mlttee on the District of Columbia.
PRIVATE BILLS.
Mr. PEARCE, from the Committee on Pensions, to
whom had been referred the bills from the House for the
relief OF James Greene OF Fauquer county, Virginia,
and for the relief of Wilfred Knott reported the same
without amendment.
Mr.. MASON, from the Committee of Claims, to whom
had been referred the bills from the House for the relief OF
Bernard ONel; for the relief of John Pickett and 9th
ers and for the relief of Harrison When reported the
Mr.. JOHNSON, of Louisiana, from the Committee
Pensions, to whom had been referred the bill from the
House for the relief of Job Hawkins reported the same
without amendment.
On motion by Mr. FAIRFIELD. the prior orders were
suspended and the Senate proceeded to the consid-
Grafton OF the bill revivng certain naval pensions for
Mr. CALHOUN said that this was bill of very great
lpon.
Mr. FAIRFIELD explained that the bill was very lin
ted in its operation, and the amount Of money which
would be expended under il very small
Mr.. CALHOUN made some remarks in reference to the
enormous extent to which our pension system had been
aIred and expressed his fears that this bill would give
precedent for extending the system of naval pensions to
he army. He moved to lay the bill upon the table
Mr.. MILLER explained that the present bill did moth
NC than give proper construction to former act
Mr.. CALHOUN asked for more distinct explanation
i the object of the bill, which was given by Mr. FAIR
FIELD, and Mr.. CALHOUN then withdrew his motion
0 lay on the table.
No furiher amendment having been offered the bill was
eported to the Senate and ordered third reading and
vas, by unanimous consent, read third time, and
assed
SAVANNAH RIVER.
Mr.. CHALMERS, from the Committee on Commerce.
eported bill making appropriation for the removal
# distractions in the Savannah river; which was read
nd passed to the second reading
WASHINGTON MONUMENT. i4s
On motion by Mr.. MILLER, the prior orders were
uspended and the Senate proceeded in committee of
he whole the consideration OF the Joint resolution t
ion TO erect, upon such portion of the public grounds in
he city of Washington as the President may select
Monument to George Washington. tf' /.
Mr., CALHOUN thought it would be discourteous to
ct upon this resolution the absence of the senator
rom Missouri, [Mr. BESroN,] who had expressed his
Vish to submit some facts relation the subject and
e therefore moved 10 lay the resolution on the table
The motion prevaiied-ayes II, noes 10.
INCREASE OF REVENUE
MIR. NILES gave notice that he would, on tomorrow,