The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-08
Congressional.


In the Seaate Mr. Cameron presented resolutions OF the
legislature OF Pennsyl vania in relation to the repeal OF
the law requiring postage newspapers TO be prepaid
and exactng postage on papers published within thirty
miles of publication.
Mr. Bright presented resolutions of the legislature OF
Indiana in favor of the claim OF Colonel Francis Vigo
Mr. Yulee presented a petition from Benedict Madeire
vicar general OF Florida, and Others claiming certain
property now in possession of the United States
Mr.. Bradbury presented the petition of Alfred Mar
SHALL asking a salary for the collector OF Belfast, IN
Maine.
Mr. Sturgeon presented the petition from citizens OF
Pltsburg for a reduction in the postage OF newspapers
Also from Samuel Blake, for pay for services IN taking
the 9th census.
MIR Bright presented petition from i. L. L. Brent,
asking The usual outfit for acting charge dafiares to
Spain.
Mr. Mason presented the petition of c. Fl. Mccormick,
demonstrating against the extension OF Obed Husseys
patent
Mr. Cameron presented petition from JOS Mock, for
an extension of his patent locks of various descp
lions.
Mr. Johnson of Maryland. presented petition from
Jno Glider the discoverer of system OF finance,
praying to be remunerated for losses sustained by the
action of the sub-treasury law.
Mr. Dix presented petition from w Leucks, asking
indemnity for the issue of certain goods by the custom
house officers in New York
Mr. Wes,co.t presented petition from Jno r Bald
win asking for the issue OF register for the schooner
Robert Henry
Mr. Cameron, from the Committee on Printing, report
ed against the printing of the memorial of the represen
atives of the Society Of Friends OF New York. Vermont,
Michigan, Sc; which was concurred in.
Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, leave, introduced a bill
10 authorize the REIMBURSEMENT of the 10th section in
certain cases. and the substitution of other lands in lieu
thereof; which read twice, and committed.
On motion by Mr.. Bagby,
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inquire into the expediency of causing survey
and examination be made with view the establish
,nent national armory mt Tuscaloosa, in the State OF
Alabama.
On motion by Mr.. Mangum,
Roved That the Secretary of the Senate be authorized
pay Of the contingent fund the person who perform
ed the duties of of the ensossing clerks OF the Senate
who was sick during the late recess a. the same rate OF
poyed by the Senate, for the time he employed
The resolution, submitted yesterday by Mr. Baldwin,
was amended, on motion by Mr. Sewer follows-to
inserts
"And also any correspondence which may have taken
place between Mr. Ts and Gen Scott, either of these
gentlemen. with the OF The United STATES upon
the United and Mexico at the time OF the arrival Of
Mexico. -
The resolution then agreed to.
The joint ref buttons from the House, expressing the
thanks OF Congress Generals Scott and Taylor,
severay read twice, and referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
bill to divide the district of Arkansas into two judi
cal districts was considered and postponed until to-m0r
row.
bill for the relief OF William Marvin considered
and ordered to be engrossed.
bill for the relief of Susan F.. Gordon was con-
sidered, and postponed until tomorrow.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the army bill
Mr. Miller spoke at length in opposition to the bill
regarding the original objects for which the war had
been commenced as obtained.
Mr. Cass expressed wish to bring the debate to a
close ana suggested the propey of holding evening ses-
sions
Mr.. Niles obtained the floor; and
The Senate adjourned.
In the House, resolution offered by Mr. Brodhead, to
pay to the widow of the late member from the State OF
Pennsylvania, the Hon. Mr.. Hornbeck, deceased his
compensation as member till his successor shall be
elected, was referred to the Committee on Accounts
The Senate bill. providing Tor the appointment OF ex
aminers in the Patent Office, was after some overture
from those who wished the immediate passage of the
BILL referred to the Committee on Patents
After the reception OF reports from committees, the
House. on motion of Mr. Vmon, went into Committee OF
the Whole on the state of the Unon and took up the
loan bill.
Mr. Vin,on made an expose of the state of the finances
in speech of an hour.
Mr. Lyon followed at length.
Mr. Fisher obtained the floor, and the House adjourned
The National Convention.