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Mr.. HALE. The other day memorial was presented
by the honorable senator from Ohio Mr.. CoRwINJ IN
favor OF peace and the Senate, understand on Inc
score OF economy refused to allow II to be printed On
subsequent day, the senator from Massachusetts, MI
OAvsl presented memorial coming from the large and
highly respectable body OF Friends in the New England
States, very brief and respectful, praying that measures
might be taken 10 bring about speedy peace. II was
also refused TO print that memorial on the ground OF eX
pense hope that the rule will be applied to those
memorials winch ask Tor action IN favor OF war, or oil
those who have performed what are styled meulorous
services in war. hope that we will show some uni
fomity OF action in regard 10 this matter that those
memorials asking for action, which seems to imply ap
probation OF the principles avowed in them IN favor oil the
war, be printed the Senate wall not refuse The same
measure OF justice 10 memorials when come no. from
The government do something towards the restoration
OF peace. For this Jeason ask Tor the yeas ana nays
ON the question of printing tn memorial
Mr. TURNKEY think II Is necessary to take, IN TINS
instance the course which has been heretofore adopted
in similar cases. move reference 10 the commune
The reference was of course ordered the rule requr-
ing IT, If one member object
FoRTIFCATIoN IN LOUISIANA
Mr. JOHNSON, OF louisiana submitted the following
resolution; which was considered, by unanimous coh-
sent, and agreed to:
Resopsd That the Committee Military Ahtirs be IN
sruced to inquire into the expectancy Oh nahs 'I p ap
pro paton for the construction OF ortlhcaton al frea-
tors Landing on Lake Borgae the State of Louisiana
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE
The following message was received from the House
of Repre- ,entaves by Mr. CAMPBELL, their clerk
MI Presidents Tbs House OF Representatives, nave
passed he bill Of the Senate entitled An act 10 autaoze
ie issuing OF register or enrolment to The schooner
Ih1 House Representative have appreciated JOIN w.
Housr NJ orDsaware and Locus Is. PEcd oil Vermont tna
Conniee EnrolLad Bills IN the absence OIL
and Mr.. ROBINSON
THANKS TO GENERALS SCOTT AND TAYLOR
NJ FROM m 'o on
whom was referred the joint resolution from the House
OF Representatives, expressive OF the thanRs OF Con
rress 10 Major General Winfield Scott and the troops
under his command, for their DISTINGUISHED gaantry and
good conduct in the campaign OF lS47 ana the ont reso
,ions from the House OF Representatives OF thanks 70
MAJOR General Taylor, reported them without amend
ment
PRIVATE BILL.
| Mr. CASS. from the Committee Military Affairs, to
whom was referred the petition OF John oalawel, re- e
the second reading
CLAIMS FOR LOSSES IN THE FLORIDA WAR;
| Mr. WESTCOTT, from the Committee on Claims, re-
ported a bill providing for the obtaining OF testimony In
relation claims for losses sustained IN the late Florida
war; which was read and passed to the second reading
| FOREIGN FUGITivEs FROM JUSTICE.
| Mr.. DAYTON, from the Committee on the judiciary,
who were instructed to inquire into the subject, reported
bill for giving effect to certain treaty shpuauons pc
tween this and foreign governments Tor me apprehension
and delivery up Of certain offenders; which was read anu
passed 10 the second reading. ,
Mr. DAYTON remarked that, as it was desirable that
speedy action should be had upon this bill, he wond
avail himself Of the earliest opportunity which might be
presented Tor calling 1t up.
JOHN P. BALDWIN.
| Mr. MASON, from the Committee on Claims to whom
referred the petition OF John F. Baldwin, submitted
report, accompanied by bill for his relief.
The bill was read, and passed to second reading.
FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS.
Mr. YULEE, by unanimous consent asked and Obtain
cd leave bring in bill to authorize the payment OF
certain companies OF Florida volunteers which was read
the second times by unanimous consent anu re-
lerred 10 the Committee on Military Affairs
INCREASE THE MEDICAL STAFF
! On motion by Mr. MANGUM,
sentaves request the of the bill for increase
Of the medical staff OF the army for limited time
THANKS TO GENERAL SCOTT.
The Senate proceeded to consider as in committee of
the whole the Joint resolution from the House OF Keep
resentaves, expressive of the thanks OF Congress to
Major Generll Winfield Scott and the troops under his
command, Tor their distinguished gallanry and good con-
duct in the campaign of lS47; and amendment being
made, it was reported to the Senate
Ordered That It be engrossed and read third time.
The said resolution was read third time by unani-
nous consent; and the question being on Its passage,
Mr. HALE opposed its passage, and entered into long
to show WY the resolution oaS ba, h mo- 10 pass na;
the first deny vote of thanks to gallant officers, who
had gained mpershable honor in the service OF their
country.
He would record no vote of thanks to any of the Off
of the army engaged in contest which every feel
ng OF his heart and every dictate OF his Judgment con-
!
That glory look upon our shame! We have won no
glory in this which desire to share, for has been ac
qured in which believe has not been sustained by
Justice and there can be glory without justice There
be glitter and there be glare but no glory sepa-
from truth righteousness, and justice; and believing
that the whole of this transaction from beginning to end
instead OF adding anything national glory has de,
traced from hat, instead OF clothing our national
character with Just ii has rendered our name
shame ana reproach the friends OF free principles
wherever the history OF our dongs in Mexico are known
| must as one humble individual withhold now and tor
ever any vote of thanks appreciation to those who
have been instrumental in carrying on that war.
| Mr. UNDERWOOD and Mr. BUTLER replied to MIR.
ALE AMI advocated the passage OF the resolution; when
Mr. ALLEN moved that the subject be passed by In
formally and that the Senate do proceed to the con-
sideration of the special order.
i TEN REGIMENT
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill to
raise for limited time, additional military force
Mr. TURNKEY addressed the Senate in support OF the
bill and when he had concluded
/ Mr. BREESE took the floor, with the intention OF ad-
dressing the Senate Monday.
! EXECUTIVE
The Senate proceeded TO the consideration OF execu-
tive BUSINESS and after time spent therein,
! On motion the Senate adjourned till Monday
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