The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-01-05

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Second Comptloller's Office. Dec 80 1873
ALBION X. PARIS,
Comptroller
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS
Mr.. DICKINSON presented a memorial from the cap.
ans OF steamboats, and other citizens asking for the re-
noya of the dangerous rocks in Hur Gate channel and
New York haIbor setting forth that SPOT Rock which
obstlucts nearly the middle of the channel is the cause
of about half the disasters that there that This
rock Is but eight ieet below the water, and is not
larger than barrel head, extending downward in slant
and OF a pyramldal shape-that it be removed by
blasting as there are IRON sixty to seventy feet channel
one side OF it. Mr. Southland. pilot at the Gate, has Of
tered TO blast this rock thirty feet below for 6 900
The memorial was referred to the Committee on Com
lnerce. r, ARR lf,-- rr Is
Mr. D. also presented the petition of the publishers of
periodicals. in thecy Of New York asking that they NAV
be allowed to exchange their publications free of POSTAGE
and Post Roads
Mr.. CAMERON presented seven petitions of citizens
OF Berks county, seven petitions OF citizens OF. Schuylk
county, petition from citizens OF Lebanon county, a pc
luton from citizens of Dauphin county, petition from
citizens OF Elizabeth township. and petition from c
of Philadelphia county, in The State of pennsylvania
asking the duties on foreign manufacturer
complaining that the manufacturing and mining interests
OF SAID State are suffering great depression and are
threatened with entire prosation; which were referred
10 the Committee on Finance.
Mr. c. also presented the petition of Catharine Elves
widow OF naval surgeon asking to be allowed pen
sion which was referred TO the Committee Pensions
MIR. DIX presented petition from citizens of New
York, asking reduction of the rates of postage and a
dscontlnuance of the ranking privilege which was re-
Tered to the Committee the Post Office and Post
Roads.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr.. DAVIS of Mississippi, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, 10 whom referred the memorial of
Adjuant General Roger Jones' reported bill for his re-
iet accompanied by reports which was ordered to be
printed. ff3
THE bill allows to Gen lone. the nav and emolumep,,
OF his commission as Aduant General from the time OF
me reduction Of the army in 1921 to March 7, 1927
army: Provided That the pay and emouments of cap
therefrom.l
Mr.. D. also from the same committee, to whom was
referred the joint resolution to amend an act entitled
An act to raise for limited time additional military
iorce and for other purposes approved 18th February
nexpealent TO enlarge The limit OF the provisions in the
act above recited and asked to be discharged from the
further consideration OF the which report was ar
dered TO be printed.
Mr.. DOWNS, from the Committee on the Judiciary. to
whom was referred House bill No 21l, providing for The
punishment OF false swearing in certain cases, reported
the same back with an amendment
Mr. JOHNSON OF Louisiana, from the Committee on
Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of James
hrst and second time by unanimous consent
Mr.. TURNEY. This is very extraordinary case,
anu one which IN my option, seems to demand the i'm
ehce 10 the opinion furnished by the Adu,ant General
that this Individual lost his eyesight while in the service
OF the United States and that he possibly much
longer sustain his family by his exertions He has
helpless family dependent on him for support and
without the passage of this bill he cannot sustain them
Is IN the power OF Congress by passing this bill. not
only to reward past injuries and sutferngs, but pre-
vent the additional reparable loss of the mans eyesigh
by releasing him from the necessity of prosecuting labor
which, under present circumstances is likely to DESTROY
his sight altogether. Ii to that it is a case calf
ing the most strongly upon the sympahes of Congress
OF any that could possibly be presented TO conea
hon ask, therefore, that the Senate take up the
pm and pass It, twill occupy but very few moments
'hnk the committee have placed the compensation pro-
under the circumstances hope, therefore, the Senate
VIII take 1t up and pass it at once and if it is possible
save this worthy individual from further injury during
Mr. Johnson Of Louisiana 70 Mr. p ,.is MGd this
a very striking case. This man, while fighting in the
battles OF Mexico. shot down and deprived Of one
eye lie was allowed at the last session of Congress
pension OF thirty dollars; hut that being sufficient to
supply The wants OF numerous family, he obtained
cekshp IN one OF the departments, where he laborng
support them Ills friends demonstrated against its
continuance and the assistant surgeon and Adjutani
General have both certified that if he continue in that
employment he will very soon lose the vision of his
other eye They say il Is absolutely necessary for him
TO leave that employment
he appropriation made last winter entirely too
sby be presented He was shot in the head and lost one
eye, and nearly lost the other
some years ago case presented OF captain who
served IN the war OF 1912 or 1913, in which he lost
eg and an application made for additional pay SINH
Or 70 me application now made 10 the Senate The
CHAIRMAN OF the Committee Pensions made favora-
oe report on the case, and he allowed by the Senate
nly dollars per month, know that individual to be
nearly man--abe TO walk about with wooden lcg-and
ne received pension Of fifty dollars per month and
iolu ihis 10 be a much stronger than that The
committee are unanimously OF the opinion that this in
ulvdual ought to receive the compensation.
MT RUSk. am satisfied, sir, that if the senators
voice TO the passage of this bill This individual is
worthy man. and has large family dependent upon his
eNeTtoDs for living; and understand his anxiety to
provide for thai family, together with the exerons he
nas undergone, has materially impaired his intellect and
WIN most likely terminate his existence in very short
he am justified in saying that he is very correct,
honorable man and This is extraordinary case,
ee Is no danger OF setting precedent, for think
OeIef appropriation OF money could be made.
by unanimous consent the bill then read second
Te' ana The Senate proceeded TO Its consideration
'onmlee of the Whole
MI NILES, should like to know upon what princi-
pc a} you ,a allow tbs man $50 per month
fire, 49, 'GJii.'ooN OF LOUISIANA mentioned, sir when
Is up mat special bill had been passed allowing $50
iei month to Capt Harrison. who had lost leg Capt
IS strong and hearty and able to perform labor
III an nas lost one eye by exposure during the war,
- nkey very soon to lose the other, besides having
nuao,eua pulmonary disease which is likely 10
,I'!a,e 'a,ay In the case of Captain Harrison, the
committee allowed fifty dollars per month"; and il seens
70 me evident that this petitioners necessity demands
wen more Than Vie sum allowed in that case
nm Mr. lokNEf. For one, place the passage OF this
l on me ground that the man has lost one OF his eyes
''u wiz oecome bind short tme--as is shown