The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-02-08
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirtieth ConEress-First Session.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1915.
SENATE.

The PKF.STDFNI pro EeWp0Te Tald beOTt Tit
report oil the Secretary OF War, made IN compliance
with resolution OF the Senate, accompanied by map
of the examination of New Mexico made by Lieut.. j..
w Albert. which read.
On motion by Mr. CASS, it was
Ordered. That ii be referred the Committee Print
ing.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. HALE presented memorial of ministers and lay
of the Unitarian denomination OF Christians, praying
the adoption of for the re-esabllshment OF
peace between the United States and the republic OF Mex
Relations.
Mr. CLAYTON presented the petition of Obed Hussey,
praying extension OF his patent tor reang machine
which referred TO the Committee on Patents and the
Patent Office.
Mr.. ASHLEY presented the petition of William w.
Wynn, praying to be allowed re right OF pre-emption TO
certain lands in the State OF Arkansas: which was refer
red TO the Committee on Public Lands
ROUTE.
Mr. TURNER submitted the following resolution /;
which considered by unanimous consent, and agreed
to:
Residual That the Committee on the Post Office and
Post Roads inquire into the expectancy of establishing
post route from Athens to Kingston, Tennessee
MAIL Failures ETC.
Mr. JOHNSON, of Louisiana, submitted the following
resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent
and agreed to:
Resoiped That the Postmaster General be instructed
the Senate the Of tho repeated recent fail
of the mail to and from New Orleans and what egs
"eh "s as We as % he losses by
the public IN % s OF
established by individuals.
MEXICAN NEGOTIATIONS.
Mr. BALDWIN submitted the following resolution for
consideration
Resored That the President the United States be
qmesled to communicate TO the Senate i in the
Of the Department of State. copy of the instructions OF
the ministerial council OF the republic OF Mexico to the
appointed negotiate with Mr. Tris, dated
Mexico about the 9th day of August lSi7 together
Mexican commissioners as The basis Of treaty prior to
onnerproect submitted by them on the 9th september
The proceedings if any, which were had in relation said
proposals frs, submitted, far as The same may be com
municated consistently with the public interest.
RIGHT OF WAY TO ILLINOIS.
Mr. BREESE from the Committee on Public Lands
to whom reerredt bill to grant to the State of Hi
nos right OF way through the public lands and Tor
other purposes, reported it without amendment
TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT OF OREGON.
Mr. DOUGLAS, from the Committee Territories
to whom was referred the bill to establish the territorial
government of Oregon reported it without amendment
RESERVATION.
Mr. BELL from the Committee on Indian Affairs re-
ported resolution Tor the relief of Bet,ey Mcintosh
which read the first and second times, by unanimous
consent
The Senate proceeded to consider said resolution, az in
committee of the whole and amendment being made
ii reported to the Senate, read third time, and
passed.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE.
The following message received from the House
of Representatives. by Mr.. CAMPBELL, their clerk:
Mr.. Presidents The House of Representatives have
An act for the relief of William Culver.
An act for the relief Of Daniel DAME Robinson ,M
county in the State Of Ohio.
An act for the relief of Harriet Barney
An act for the relief of John Anderson
An act for the relief Of Joseph G. poxey.
An for the relief of the legal representatives of Amelia
Al act for the relief the legal heirs of John Snyder
An &C, for the relief of Barclay and Livingston, and
Smith, Thurgar, and Company
An act for the relief OF Amy Judd
An for the relief Of the heirs Of Matthew Stewart
An act for the relief of Joseph and Lindey Ward.
An act for the relief of Mrs Anne W Angus.
An for the relief Of Elizl Mays
An act for the relief of James II. Coney
An act for the relief of Jesse Young.
An act for the relief OF Silas Waterman.
In which they request the concurrence OF the Senate
i The said bills read first and second times, by
unanimous consent, and referred as follows
Robinson; OF John Anderson; Of Joseph c. Doxey; Of
s. Morris VAIN OF the legal representatives of Amelia
Bereton Of the legal heirs Of John Snyder, deceased
and Of the heirs of Matthew Stewards were referred to
The bills for the relief of Elizabeth Clapper; of Har-
riet Barney of Jesse Young; and of Slas Waterman
were referred to the Committee on Pensions;
The bill for the relief of Mrs. Anne w Angus; of
Elizabeth Mays; and of James II. Coney; were refer
red to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
The bill for the relief of Barclay and Livingston. and
Smith, Thurgar, and Company was referred to the Com
mtee on Commerce
The bill for the relief of Amy Judd referred to
| the Committee on Public Lands.
The bill for the relief OF Joseph and Linlley Ward
was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
PROMOTION OF CADETS
The Senate proceeded TO consider the following reso-
luton submitted by Mr. BENTON the I'd inst and it
was agreed to:
Rcsoped That the President be requested 10 cause The
Senate be infoymed OF the order law by virtue of
which the following words in relation the promotion OF
cadets have been inserted in the Army Register OF the
| United States, page a. for the year 1917
Cadets acting supernumeray officers IN the army IN
of their breves will be successfully promoted 10 va
of the lowest grade which may first happen in the
particular which they may have been attached,
cordng the order OF rank established at the Military
Academy"
MAP MEXICO.
The Senate procee lie to consider the following reso-
luton submitted by Mr. RusK on the 18th instant:
Resored That the Secretary be required to procure
of each OF hs valley of Mexico, and of The oil
published by Dsurnel, of New York. not TO exceed in
dollar each for the map OF Mexico, and ten cents
| f,r the others.
On motion BY Mr.. RUSK, it was
Ordered That it be referred to In, Comniuee the
Library.
The following bills were read the second time, and con-
sdered as in Committee OF The Whole
bill in addition act for the relief of Walter LOOMS
| and Abel Gay, approved July T. 1886
/ A bill for the relief of Edward Bolon.
bill confirming former sales by the State of Illinois, OF
the OHIO Saline servatoos. and authorizing the sale OF
he residue OF such reservations
No amendment being made, they were reported 10 the
Senate read third time, AMI passed
\ PAY WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
\ The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill
amending the act entitled An act granting half pay
widows orphans where their husbands and fathers
have died OF wounds received in the military service O