The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-14
IN CONGRESS OF TIE U. STATES,
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, lS49.

CORRECTION.
Mr. DICKINSON. | rise to correct sight error-Of
The nrner rather than of the repOrerin the report of
nv remarks of Yesterday in the "Union The reporter
gave my IDEAS very faithfully and accurately consider
that ms remarks hastily uttered but by the way IT
was printed, made to say that desire that there
may be committee appointed to embody authentic IN,
formation upon the subject o crafty this honest and
sincere public opinion, which is wrong" said 'pubc
opinion which is mouing," and have no doubt it was
SO reported Although it is error of but single
word, it is quite material
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate the
proceedings of the Chamber of Commerce of the city OF
New York in favor OF appropriations for the continuance
u On j%' motion by Mr. DAVIS of Mississipp.
ordered That they be printed Tor the of the Senate
Mr. ,CORWIN presented the memorial of citizens of
Toledo in the State of Ohio asking the establishment of
reciprocal free trade in certain articles of agricultural
production between the United States and Canada which
was ordered to lie on the table.
Mr. GREENE presented the memorial of Samuel s.
Bartlett asking that bounty land and pay may be
allowed to that portion OF the marine corps which served
in California during the Mexican war; which was refer
red to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. HAMLlN presented petition from citizens OF
Lincoln county, in the State OF Maine, asking reduc
of the rates of postage and that the Thanking prv
lege may be aboshed which was ordered to lie on the
table.
Mr. DAVIS Of Massachusetts, presented memorial
signed by large number of presidents of marine insn
rance companies stating that notice had been given in
the Senate OF intention to ask for the revival of the
law OF 1918, in relation to the coast survey, BY which
the employment of citizens the work is prohibited
The memoraiss express the opinion that the real effect
of this law would be now, it in lSS TO destroy
the organization and arrest the progress of the important
work. and earnestly demonstrate against any
that would cause any interruption OF its useful labors
and express the hope that it will be continued as it is
which was ordered 10 lie on the table
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. BALDWIN, from the Committee on Claims TO
whom referred the petition of Samuel F. Read. ask
ing payments for horse surrendered to the United
States during the Florida war, reported bill for his
relief, accompanied by written report which
dered to be printed.
Mr. B also, from The same committee, 10 whom was
referred the petition of the heirs OF James Maglenen
asking compensation for horse lost in the service of the
United States during the late war, made adverse
port on the same In writings which was ordered to be
printed.
Mr. B. also, from the same committee, to whom was
referred House bill (530) for the relief of James Smith,
reported back the without amendment and recon-
mend that the bill do not pass
Mr.. b also, from the same committee, to whom
reeed,he petition of Samuel Simonton, asking payment
of $500 allowed Isaac p Simonton, deceased in treaty
between the United States and the Saginaw tribe of Chip
pewa Indians the year 1897 asked to be discharged
from the further consideration of the same, and that
be referred to the Committee on Public Lands which
was agreed TO.
reported JOINT resolution to authorize the Secretary OF
the Treasury to make equitable settlement with the
suretes OF Robert T. Lyte late surveyor general OF the
Mr. c. briefly explained the joint resolution, which
he said provided that moneys paid by of. the
surees of deiauting surveyor general upon the con
made by that officer should be credited upon the
surety bond and asked the immediate consideration OF
the bill; which was agreed TO.
The joint resolution was then considered IN Committee
Of the Whole, and no amendment having been offered,
it ordered to be engrossed for third reading, and
was subsequently read third time, by unanimous con-
Mr. JOHNSON Of Louisiana, from the Committee on
Pensions, to whom was referred the petition OF Rosana
Maury, widow OF John B. Maury, asking pension,
made adverse report on the same which was ordered
TO be printed
Mr. j. also, from the same committee TO whom was
referred the petition OF Ruth Kerr asking PENSION made
an adverse report on the same which was ordered TO be
printed
Mr. j. also. from the same committee TO whom was re-,
erred House bill for the relief OF b. o. Payne, reported
the without amendment
Mr. BRADBURY, from the Committee Claims, to
whom referred House bill for the relief OF Noah A.
Phelps, reported back the same without amendment,
recommending that the bill dc not pass; which report
ordered TO lie on the table.
Mr. MASON from the Committee on Claims, to whom
referred House bill (No 56e for the relief Of John
f. Oil, reported back the without amendment.
Mr. FITZPATRICK, from the Committee on Claims,
to whom were referred the following House bills
An act for the relief of Richard Young;
reported back the without amendment, and recon-
mended their passage.
10 whom referred the bill to authorize the payment
10 the State of Georgia of certain sums therein specified
reported the without amendment, accompanied by
RESOLUTION
Mr. RUSK submitted the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Committee on the Judiciary be IN
structed inquire into propety of authorizing the
The General Land Office TO purchase oot
copies OF g Whites new kecopilacion
Mr. RUSK made remark or two mot distinctly heard
relative necessity of speedy action upon the resou
hon. ,
Mr. WESTCOTT suggested that the resolution should
extend TO the republication of Mr. Whites collection o.
Spanish land laws printed under authority of Con
gress and which js only TO be found in the pubic
documents. Col White compiled these laws under au
thory OF Congress.
Mr. RUSK The Judiciary Committee can, OF course
include that also in its report
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS
Mr. BREESE asked the Senate to indulge him by ia
king up bill No AIS, il would lead 10 debate, ant
could be disposed OF in few moments. 1t was SIMPLY
bill to grant the right oil way across tie public lands
and dispose of said land in aid OF the several States IL
the construction of railroads and canals
The motion having been agreed 10,
The bill was then considered as in committee OF thu
whole; and no amendment having been offered 1t was
ordered to be engrossed, and was subsequently read
third time by unanimous consent, and passed.
INTRODUCED
Mr. WESTCOTT asked and obtained the unanimous
consent of The Senate to Introduce bill 10 extend
therein specified which READ first and second time
Lands.
HOUSE
The following joint resolution was read a first AMI
second time by tIe, and referred to the Committee
Pensions:
The Joint resolution relative TO evidence in applications
for pensions by widows of deceased soldiers, under ib
act of 2lstJ July, 1913.
The House bill making appropriations for certain for
hhcatons OF the United States Tor the year ending 3Otl
june $780, read twice by its title, and referred L