The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-23
CITY OF WASHINGTON.
THURSDAY NIGHT, DEC. 20, ls47.
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infant of the West Point Academy, both asking for CON-
Dspsaton for services petition was presented from
the Colonization Society, praying for regulation OF the
number of passengers be allowed in vessels to Liberia
Mr. R, Johnson submitted the following resolution,
which lies over:
Rsapsd That the Secretary OF War inform the Senate
ist What has been the whole number OF the volunteer
ns called into the oil the United States since the
Vi OF tie troops called, what has been the whole
ha discha ued from such service before thelr term Oh
,ee had expired and what the number mustered out OF
i6e service of the United States. NJ.
I'll What has been the whole number OF troops IN Mex
leo belonging the regular army OF the United States since
the 18Th Of NAV. 1916. l., M.xoo
5h What has been the whole numbea OF Officers and
men belonging either TO the regular army VI u Nv h,,l
who have Deen killed, or died Oh WOUNDS re'e' " '
since the 7h May, 1916. &c oe,osr. ,nd
9th What has been the whole number Oh on i S,,i
men of the regular army volunteers wouh9eu II, ai
since ,he IN of Nav 1885, who have not died OF thelr
wounds.
message from the President OF the United States was
received covering report from the Secretary OF the Ma
80 showing what measures had been taken for the con
ucton of dry-docks under the provisions OF the bull OF
the last session
bill to continue the pensions OF certain widows was
introduced on leave by Mr.. Johnson of louisiana and
was read twice and committed.
The bill from the House making appropriations to sup
py in part the deficiencies in the appropriation OF last
wear for the subsistence of the army and volunteers
read twice and committed.
Mr. Cass presented the petition OF the widows and or
pbans of officers who have fallen during the present
Mr. C. said that, after the eloquent remarks made a
day or two since by the senator from New York [Mr
Dx on presenting the memorials of the officers of the
amy he felt that it unnecessary for him to do any
thing more than TO the reference of this petition to
the Committee on Pensions
A resolution was submitted by Mr. Baldwin, to in
Qure into the expedency OF renewing the five years pen
sion to widows OF naval officers.
Mr.. Fairfield, from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
reported bill providing for the appointment of additional
pursars in the navy which read first and second
time, and was about to be put on its passage; when
Mr. Yulee stated that he desired to an amend
ment TO the bill, and for that purpose requested its post
ponement until Monday The bill was accordingly post
poned.
Mr. Badger from the Committee Naval Affairs
reported bill for the relief Of Commodore Foxal A.
Parker; which was read a first time.
Mr. Crttenlen, on leave, introduced bill to provide
for the purchase OF the manuscript papers of the late
James Madison, President of the United States
After the bill had received its first reading Mr. Critten-
was little perpexeda as to the proper committee to which
the bill should be referred He thought the most appro
pirate was the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Berrien thought the reference not necessary
The bill was precisely similar to that OF the last session.
which had passed this body if not unanimously at least
BY a very decided vote 1t for the benefit of most
esmabe lady, and he hoped the ordinary rules of the
Senate would be dispensed WITH and that it would be
put on its passage.
Mr. Crittenden said he should be very happy if that
course were adopted. He explained the arrangement
which had been made, with the consent of Mrs. Mad-
son. in case the bill should pass, that IS 900 only should
pass into her hands, and that the other 100000 would be
invested in the name of trustees designated in the BILL
for her sole benefit to be inalenabe during her life and
only to be transferred by her last will and testament
He made few remarks on the value which every Amer
lean must attach to the labors Of Mr. Madison more
eloquent more able, pure statesman, age or
country had ever produced. Whatever came from his
pen would be eagerly read by the present generation
and preserved as precious relic to be handed down to
posterity They would receive new value from the
hand of time He expressed hope that, by the passage
Of this BILL the new year would be made happy to the
es,imable widow of this illusrous man, who was in
need of the assistance.
MIR. Niles wished the bill to be referred to committee
He wanted information to the character of the papers
proposed to be purchased. He admitted that the pro-
ductons of Mr. Ma1isons pen, which related to public
Matters were to be highly valued. But he thought all
these had been purchased by former appropriation.
Now it appeared there were still left to be pur-
chased And perhaps after shall have bought these,
there may vet remain others to be purchased He desired
10 know what it was the Senate called to pur-
chase.
Mr. Crenden read list Of the papers, referring to the
report male in the House OF Representatives last session
by Mr. Dromgoole.
The bill, at the suggestion Of Mr. Sewer, was post
poned till Monday, and made the special order for that
day and the BILL and the report which had been referred
to- were ordered TO be printed.
message was received from the House, announcing
the resolutions adopted by that body the death of Gen
Hamer The message having been read Mr.. Allen went
into narrative of the services of the deceased, euo
giving his character as statesman, soldier and man.
and dwelling with fervid eloquence the deep and uni
vea sorrow which his death had caused through the
whole country
The Senate then adjourned till Monday
In the House. on motion of Mr. Schenck, il was order
ed that when the House adjourn, it adjourn to eet
Monday next
Mr.. Morris, of Ohio, announced the death of General
Thomas L. Hamer member elect of the House OF Rep
esentaves from the State of Oho and after the adop
haaz r. Al i