The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-12-15
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Tllrtisth Congrsss-Fir.t so..ion.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER is. ls47



munication from the Secretary OF the Treasury ira ns%,t
ting the report made the Treasury Department by the S
perntenden of the Coast Survey showing the OF
that work during the year ending OCTOBER "hi'h
On motion by Mr. DIX. it
Ordered That be printed and that $50 copies in adj
Senate 250 OF which TO be sent 10 the superintendent
MESSAGE FROM HOUSE.
The following message was received from the House of
Representatives, by Mr. Campbell, their Clerk
Mr. President The House OF RepIeseI,a,lve; have
chaplain on the part Of The House ma
The House have appointed Committee on Enr0llea
John L. Robinson
PETITIONS.
The VICE PRESIDENT presented the petition of
Mary d. Wade widow of deceased naval officer, pray
ing pension; which was referred to the Committee on
Mr. JOHNSON. of Louisiana presented the petition Of
VIM Pumphrey praying the confirmation of his title to
certain lands in Louisiana; winch was referred 10 the
Committee on Private Land Claims
MIR ASHLEY submitted additional documents IN re-
laton to the petition of Elizabeth Pstoe; which were
referred to the Committee on Pensions.
Mr. STURGEON presented the memorial OF Henry
Simpson, surviving administrator of George Simpson, de-
ceased praying to be allowed commission on a loan
negotiated by the esator for the government IN the year
1918; which was referred TO the COMMITTEE on finance
Mr. YULEE presented the petition OF Henry Wash
ingon praying redress for arbitrary and illegal conduct
the part OF the surveyor general OF PUBLIC lands IN
Florida, violating contract entered INTO with nun ior
Committee on Public Lands
Mr. CASS submitted documents relating to the claim
due him under the 4th article Of the treaty Of with
the Saginaw Indians which were referred to the CON-
mittee on Indian Affairs. -
Mr. YULEE presented the petition of James Edwards.
PRAYING compensation for losses sustained IN
of the destruction OF his property during the Seminole
war; which was referred to the COMMITTEE on Military
Affairs -. ,
Mr. YULEE presented the petition of James Edwards,
administrator of Edward NJ Wanton, deceased, praying
of the destruction of his property during the
Seminole war; which referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs. .... ..E w..
Ness and John H. Brush, executors Of Nehemiah Brush
deceased praying compensation for losses sustained by
the deceased in consequence OF the destruction OF his
property during the Seminole wars which was referred to
the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. YULEE presented the petition Of Cad Humphreys,
praying indemnity for losses sustained in consequence OF
which referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
Mr. YULEE presented the petition Of George Center.
praypg indemnity for losses sustained consequence of
The destruction OF his property during the Seminole war
which was referred TO the Committee on Military Al
fairs.
well Robertson, legal representative OF James Caldwell,
deceased praying the payment OF certain outstanding
loan office certificates issued to the said James Caldwell
and since lost destroyed which referred to the
Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
| MIR. MASON presented the memora! OF George II
Lee and Others members OF the bar IN the State OF Vr
the western district of Virginia. which was referred to
the Committee on the Judiciary.
PRAYING an extension OF his patent for paint mill
which referred 10 the Committee on Patents and the
Patent Office.
| UNITED STATES COURTS VERMONT.
Agreeably to notice, Mr.. UPIIAM asked and obtained
leave to bring bill changing the places and fixing the
times for holding the circuit and district courts in the
district of Vermont which was read the hrs and second
times by unanimous consent and referred 10 Inc CON-
mittee on the Judiciary.
WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
Agreeably to notice, Mr. MILLER asked and obtained
leave to bring in joint resolution authorizing the erec
ton on the public grounds the city OF Washington oil
monument to George Washington; which was read
the first and second times by unanimous consent, and
referred to the Committee on the District OF Columbia
PAYMENT FOR HORSES, ETC, THE MILITARY SERVICE
| Mr.. ATCHISON submitted the following resolution
which considered by unanimous consent and agreed
Ee.oved That the Committee Military Affairs be in.
inquire into the expediency OF evving an ACT
entitled san provide Tor the payment of horses and
ns lost Or in s ssSss
ed by m act entitled e to amend an entitled An
Destroyed in the military service Of the United States
proved October H. 1887 and still further amended by
provide payment for and other property lost de
stroyed in the military service the United States, ap
ns S Ga s to
who have been u the military service OF the
hereafter be in said service and said committee be
instructed, also into the expectancy OF paying
the ommissioned officers musicians and prvates
said volunteers for parts o. ratons when the United States
shall fail TO supply the same
| THE WAR WITH MEXICO.
Mr. CALHOUN submitted the following resolutions
| for consideration
Resolved That conquer Mexico and to hold it either
as province incorporate 1t in the Union, would be
inconsistent with the avowed object for which the ha
been prosecuted departure from the settled policy Of the
government; in conflict with its character and genius
In the subversive of free and popular institutions
Resoped That line OF policy 10 the further prosecution
of should be adopted which may lead to conse
quences so disastrous SCR
On motion by Mr. CALHOUN, it was ordered that the
res olutions be printed.
MILITARY HOSPITAL AT NEW ORLEANS.
! Mr.. DOWNS submitted the following resolution for
consideration
| Rssoiped That the Committee Military Affairs be in
str inquire whether the interest of the service does
not require that hospital other additional means be
proyided at New Orleans, for the better accommodation o.
wounded invalid and other soldiers and volunteers going
to or returning from Mexico And Also inquire whether
any further of law bs necessary to provide ade
auat. means all for the support and assistance Of
soldiers volunteers their return home ano
| to report by bill or otherwise
! The resolution having been considered by unanimous
consent, it was agreed to.
| PRIVILEGE THE FLOOR.
The Senate proceeded to consider the following resolu
ton, submitted yesterday by MIR. NILES
Resoiped That the auditors Of Treasury and the chief
of the Navy Department be entitled 10 seats Oh
the floor of the Senate :.
The resolution was modified, and agreed to as follows
Reolped the heads of the bureaus Of the Treasury
War, Navy and Post Office Departments be admitted U
seats on the floor OF the Senate.
| Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts,, submitted the follow
| rh wa