The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-18
In CONGRESS OF THE q. STATES.
nirt'eth co"grsss-First Session.
MONDAY, JANUARY IT, 1913.
SENATE
EN- ATE
CREDENTIALS.

a SiaIes from thai
Slate for the unexpired term of the Hon JOHN FAIRFIELD
deceased, until successor should be chosen by the
legislature; which were read.
Mr.. MOOR, having taken the oath prescribed bv law
took his seat in the Senate
THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS &c
The VICE. PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a re-
port OF the Commissioners of the Public Buildings, made
az teeaby to law, showing the manner in which appro-
priaons Tor the public buildings and grounds have been
applied; which was ordered to be printed.
PETITIONS
Mr.. JOHNSON, of La, presented the petition of Susan
Decatur widow of the late Commodore Stephen Decatur
praying the renewal of her pensions which was referred
TO the Committee on Naval Affairs 't
Mr.. FELCH presented the memorial of Asa Whitney,
praying for grant OF land to enable him to construct
railroad from Lake Michigan to the Pacific ocean ;
which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands
and ordered to be printed
Also, the memorial OF A. Edwards register of the land
office at Kalamazoo, Michigan, praying the repayment of
money advanced BY him for extra clerk hire; which
referred to the Committee on Public Lands
Also, the petition Of Charles Richmond praying com
pensaton for services as special marshall during the dis
urbances the province OF Upper and Lower Canada in
the years 1889 and lsio which referred to the Com
Mr.. CAMERON presented the petition of A. w and
J. H. Foster, editors of the "Psburg Daily Dispatch"
praying that the list of letters remaining in the post office
at Pittshurg may, in compliance with law be published
in their newspaper--t having the largest circuaton
which was referred to the Committee the Post Office
and Post Roads
Also, the memorial of the Provident Association of
Clerks in the city OF Washington, praying certain amend
ments to the charter OF said association which
ferred to the Committee on the District of Columbia
Also, a memorial OF the Cain Quarterly Meeting OF the
religious Society of Friends, praying the abolition Of
slavery IN the United States, and the slave trade in the
District OF Columbia, and between the several States
memorial OF the Association of Friends, for promoting
the abolition of slavery, and improving the condition
OF the free people Of eoor praying the abolition OF slave
ted States and OF the between the States the
prohibition OF slavery where il does not already exist
and the repeal of all laws providing for the arrest OF f
pn,h;t,
syyana, praying the adoption OF measures for abolish
ing slavery throughout the Union. The motions to re-
ceive were seyeray laid on the table.
Mr.. HANNEGAN presented the petition of Robert
Patt, only surviving son of Major Daniel Patt, praying
the payment of undrawn portion of years half
pay due him under the resolve of Congress Of oath A
gust, 1850; which referred TO the Committee on
Revolutionary Claims.
Also, the petition Of Robert Piatt praying final set
Element OF ms account as deputy purchasing commits
Affairs as "' vas 'ee'''A NC oo"'n'ee on "'i''ay
Mr.. ASHLEY presented the petition of James wilkins
praying payment for cattle taken by Indians in Florida
which was referred to the Committee Indian Affairs.
Mr.. TuRNEY presented resolutions passed by the
Legislature OF Tennessee approving the plan proposed by
Michigan to the Pacific ocean, and in favor of grant Of
public land for that object which referred to the
Committee Roads and Canals, and ordered to be
Mr.. CORWIN presented the petition of A. G. Melvin
and Others citizens Of the United States praying that
the public domain may be given in suitable quantities 10
actual settlers, without price, which referred to the
Committee on Public Lands.
Also the petition of citizens of Ohio, praying tn
adoption OF measures for the reestabshment Of peace
between the United States and Mexico; which was refer
red to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Also the petition OF citizens OF Ohio, praying the
slave trade between the States; the motion to receive
which was laid upon the table
Mr. BREESE presented memorial of citizens of
granted to the illinois Central Railroad Company. to the
lands which it is proposed to their road
which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands
Mr. DAVIS, Of Mississippi, presented the petition of
Robert M. Martin, volunteer in the war with Mexico,
praying to be allowed bounty land; which referred
TO the Committee on Pensions.
Tefar heir of Israel Pearce praying the payment Of Ger
tain final settlement certificates; which was referred 10
the Committee on Revolutionary Claims
NOTICE OF A BILL.
Mr. WEBSTER gave notice that he would tomorrow
introduce bill :" to make attachments, which are made
under process issuing from the courts of the United
States, conform to the laws regulating such attachments
in the courts of the States
MAP OF NEW MEXICO
Mr. CASS submitted the following resolution for CON
sderation:
nation of New Mexico made by Lieut. ]. w. Albert, corps
of typographical engineers while attached the command
OF General Keamy.
DEFALcATIoN IN THE MINT
Mr. CAMERON submitted the following resolution for
consideration; which was ordered to be printed:
Whereas, dealcation is reported have occurred in
the United States mint at Philadelphia which, by law
made the depository Of the public money,
Resorcd therefore, That the Senate will appoint
from its body examine the books vouchers, and
and examine them upon oath, al all the
ployed by the government there.
THE MAILS
Mr. BERRlEN submitted the following resolution;
which was considered by unanimous consent, and
agreed to:
Resored That the Committee the Post Office and
Post Roads be instructed inquire whether what
legislation Is necessary the regular and
speedy transmission of the great northern and souhe
mall and that they have leave report by bl resolution
or otherwise
THE PEA PATCH TITLE.
Mr. DAYTON submitted the following resolution;
which considered by unanimous consent, and
agreed 10:
Resolved That the Solicitor of the Treasury be directed
communicate the Senate copies Of the articles of sub
mission, the award the opinion OF the arbitrator and the
proceedings and the minutes in his possession
herewith, the Pea Patch Island before the
Hon John Serge sole arbitrator appointed by the parties
in interest, decide upon the title said island.
REPORTERS THE SENATE.
Mr. MANGUM, from the select committee, to whom
was referred motion authorizing the Vice President to
cause desks to be provided for the reporter OF the Senate
and his assistants, upon the floor, in submitting report
remarked that upon examination of the subject referred
to the committee, il was found that without any ncon-
venience, suitable accommodation could be afforded to
the reporters of the Senate the floor of the chamber;
and of very desirable that every proper
facility should be extended to them, the committee
mousy reported in favor Of providing the proposed
accommodation.
The Senate proceeded to consider the report, and,
concurrence Herewith, it was
Ordered, That the Secretary of the Senate have 1.-Two