The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-01-13
IN CONGRESS Of THE U. STATES.
Thirsieth Congress First Session.
tFfom The 0Heiai Proceedings and Dsbaiss
WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY Il, ls4s.
SENATE.

B.
TO the claim of Isaac Varnes senior which referred
/ to the Committee on CLAIMS.
Mr. y. also submitted an additional document relating
1 to the claim of Cad Humphreys; which referred 10
the Committee on Claims.
Mr. Y also presented memorial of citizens of Florida
praying that the land office for the Alachua land district
may be located at FlemlngtOn IN Marion county that
State which was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands. a
Mr. HALE presented sundry petitions praying the
adoption of pacific measures for terminating the war
with Mexico; which seveally referred to the Com
mee on Foreign Relations.
Mr. BRADBURY submitted an additional document
relating to the claim of John 0. Means; which
ferred TO the Committee on Naval Affairs
| - CLAIMS ON MEXICO
! Mr.. SEWER, from the Committee Foreign Rea-
TONS whom had been referred the resolution create
board to ascertain and determine the amount of each
of the claims of the citizens OF the United States against
Mexico, reported the same with an amendment
| PRIVATE BILLS, ETC.
| Mr.. DOWNS, from the Committee Private Land
Claims, to whom had been referred the petition of Will
liam Humphrey, reported bill for the elle OF the legal
representatives of jacques Moulon which was read
\ and passed to the second reading.
| Mr.. WESTCOTT, from the Committee the Judi
ciary to whom had been referred the memorial OF the
heirs OF Abner L. Duncan, submitted adverse report;
which was ordered to be printed.
| Mr.. w. also, from the Committee on the Judiciary.
whom had been referred the petition of Nahum Haskell
reported bill for the relief OF Richard Boss and Others
which was read and passed to second reading
! Mr. JOHNSON OF Louisiana, from the Committee
Pensions, to whom had been referred the memorial of
George Petty submitted an adverse report thereon; winch
Mr. J. Also from the Committee on Pensions, to whom
had been referred the document relating to the claim OF
Fernando Felaney. reported bill for his relief; which
was read, and passed to the second reading.
Mr. j. also submitted report on the subjects which
was ordered TO be printed.
| Mr. j. also, from the Committee on Pensions, to
whom had been referred the documents relating to The
claim of Peter Engles, senior, submitted report accom-
panied by bill for his relief the bill was read and pass
ed to the second reading
Mr. j. also, from the Committee on Pensions. 10 whom
had been referred the documents relating to the claim of
Elizabeth Pstole, submitted a report, accompanied by
bill for the relief of Elizabeth PistOe, widow OF Charles
Pisole deceased The bill read and passed to the
second reading.
Ordered. That the report be printed.
Mr. YULEE from the Committee Private Land
Claims to whom had been referred the memorial of Jesse
Turner reported bill for his relief; which read
and passed to the second reading.
| Mr. Y, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to whom
had been referred the petition of Jesse d. Elliott reported
bill for the relief OF the legal representatives of Captain
Jesse D. Eott which was read, and passed to the
ond reading.
! Mr. Y also, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to
whom had been referred the memorial of William M
Gendy, submitted adverse reports which was ordered
to be printed.
| WILLIAM b. SLAUGHTER.
The Senate resumed the consideration, in committee
of the whole of the bill for the relief of William B.
Slaughter late secretary of the Territory of Wisconsin,
and no amendment being made, it reported the
Senate. The bill engrossed, read third time, and
passed.
| u. s. COURTS IN VIRGINIA.
/ Mr. ASHLEY, from the Committee the Judiciary,
to whom had been referred the bill 10 change the times
oil holding the district courts OF the United States for the
western district Of Virginia and for other purposes, re-
ported the same with amendments.
! coNICAL vENTILAToR.
| Mr. YULEE, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, to
whom had been referred the bill directing the Secretary
OF the Navy 10 purchase from Dr. James r Espy ms
United States, reported the same without amendment.
FORWARD OFFICERS OF THE EXPLORING EXPEDITION.
Mr.. YULEE, from the Committee Naval Affairs,
whom hai been referred the memorial OF the forward
officers Of the late exploring txpe ton submitted
port, accompanied by bill for their relief The bill
read and passed to the second reading
| JUDGE OF THE WESTERN DISTRICT VIRGINIA.
On motion by Mr.. ASHLEY, it was
Ordered, That the Committee the Judiciary be dis
charged from the farther consideration OF the petition OF
George H. Lee and others
ANNEXATION TERRITORY
The Senate proceeded to the consideration Of the fol-
lowing resolutions, submitted by Mr.. DICKINSON;
Resolved, That policy requires the government of
the United States to strengthen its political and mcrcal
relations upon this continent by the annexation of such
contiguous territory may conducc to that end. and
be justly obtained and that neither IN such acquisition
the territorial organization thereof, any condi-
tons be constutionay imposed institutions be proyi'
ded Tor or est ,bshed, Inconsistent with the right the
people thereof to form free sovereign State with 'he pow
and privileges of the original members OF the conede-
Resolred, That in organizing territorial government for
territory belonging to the United states tue principles OF
viii promoted the spirit and meaning of the
be observed, hs
by leaving all questions concerning the domestic policy
therein the legislatures chosen by the people thereof
Mr.. DICKINSON addressed the Senate at length in
explanation and support OF his resolutions; but owing to
the late hour which procured copy OF the oical
proceedings and debaes, unable to furnish 1t at
present When Mr.. D. had concluded,
Mr. YUIEE said he desired to propose substitute for
the resolution of the honorable senator from New York
I do not intend (said Mr. W going into discussion OF
the subject now but merely beg leave to remark, that
while feel thankful to the honorable senator for the
spirit of liberay in which he has discussed the subject,
find SO wide variance between the sentiments enter
tanned by the senator and myself in respect to the rea
ton which the Territories of this Union and the people
nhabtng them, occupy towards the federal government
that | feel bound to vindcate my own opinions by the
resolutions which now offer
The Secretary then read the resolutions as follows:
Rcsoired That the territory belonging which may
be acquired by the United States, the common property
the Union and the sovereignty the vests
the people the several States comprising the Union
Resolred further That the federal government has no
eret right any legislative power within the
said territories by which the equal right OF all the cuzens
of the United acquire and ENJOY OF the
common property may be impaired or embarrassed
Mr. YULEE novel that they be printed.
Mr.. HALE gave notice that he would move the fol-
lowing as amendment, at the proper time: c,
Strike out all after the word resolved, and insert the
r following, viz:
That il should be of the Fundamental rules and con
pur.hlse conquest ohefwse, that slavery and invoiun-
tary servude, except for the punishment OF cne wheeo
the party shall be duly convicted shall be forever prohibit
! ed ia said territory. sW
Il On motion by Mr. CASS, it was 1n. 1ut .s
Ordered Thst the resolutions be nd npon the table, and