The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-03-06
Congressional.

the journal read, to correct statement which had
been published of the character of the resolutions which
he had presented from the meeting at Saratoga 1t
had been enormously reported that these resolutions
against the war, whereas they in favor of sustain
ing it,
Mr. d. presented petition from John Ericsson, pray
ing compensation for certain services rendered by him in
fitting out the United States steamship Princeton.
Mr. Miller presented Joint resolutions of the legisla-
ture OF New Jersey in favor OF internal Improvement oy
the general government, and appropriations Tor the I'M
provement OF harbors and rivers.
Mr.. Foote presented petition from the heirs OF
Col James Mayson, praying compensation Tor services
rendered by him in the revolutionary war
Also a petition from Volney f. Howard, praying to be
relieved from the payment OF notes given to the United
States in payment for lands of which he had been unable
to obtain possession
Also petition from Luke Lea and David Shelton,
asking to be allowed to locate tract of land
Mr. Davis, of Mississippi, presented petition from
enlisted the ordnance corps praying TO be put
the footing, reenlisment, with other soldiers
of the United States army
On motion of MIR. Davis, of Mississippi,
Resolved Thatthe Committee the Library be instruct
ed inquire into the expeo iency of subscribing for
Scout in the valley Of Mexico, drawn by Capt Mcclellan Of
the Typographical engineers OF the United States army
Mr.. Bradbury presented petition from Ambrose II
Abbott and other citizens Of Augusta Maine, relative to
post route, .Ir I.e
Mr. Butler presented petition from Moses d. Hyams,
for leave to change the OF vessel from Bontemps
to Palmetto
Mr. Benton presented the petition of sundry persons,
practical printers of this city, praying that Congress would
establish, and sustain under its control, public
press The Mr. b. said stated at length,
and entitled to great weight coming from prac
cal men, He stated that, although he not acquaint-
ed with the manner in which the printing executed
for the British Parliament, it the best executed
printing the world. He referred to the superiority of
the type, the paper, the execution, the FORM and size
OF the matter; and exhibited bound volume, which he
had taken out of the library, and which he requested
gentlemen to look at and handle Here, where the
chanc arts had reached such high state OF perfection
there why printing should not be
equal to any in the world. The statements in this me-
mortal were well deserving of consideration.
The memorial was ordered to be printed and referred to
the Committee on Printing
Mr. Mason, from the Committee on Claims reported a
bill for the relief of Samuel Gricc
On motion by Mr. Sewer, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration OF executive business.
In the House. Mr. Samuel A. Bridges, elected in the
sixth district OF the State of Pennsylvania to fill the
vacancy occasoned by the death of Mr. Hornbeck APP
peared, was sworn, and took his seat
The Speaker laid before the House resolutions from the
Legislature of Florida relative the widows and orphans
of those who have died in the war, and in relation to
presumption rights in said State
The muster-ro of an Indian volunteer company re-
Harvey, (eceved through letter from the Secretary Of
War,) was referred to the Committee Military Affairs
The bill to relieve the judges of the Supreme Court
from presiding on their circuits then taken up and
considerable. J. R. Ingersoll supporting and Mr.
Bowlin opposing the bill in speeches Of an hour each
Mr. Bowlns substitute rejected, and the bill, amend
ed 30 as to relieve the judges from circuit duties for
yearinstead of two, was passed in that shape.
bill was introduced by Mr. Mckay, and twice read
and referred, requiring all moneys receivable from
toms, &C., 10 be paid Immediately into the treasury
resolution by Mr. Cooke adopted, directing the
Committee Military Affairs to report suitable joint
resolution awarding gold medals to such officers SOL
ders of the army have distinguished themselves in the
war with Mexico. e4
bill by Mr. Hill to increase the pay of privaies in the
war; introduced. twice read and REFEREED and pend
ing the question resolution for report on the mo-
des in the Patent Office for alright cons the House
adjourned,
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