The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-28

would ask leave To- day 70 introduce bill for the esab
ssssi. and New Siszcd. and icf other parfcsss This
bill was drawn up In spirit OF compromise and with d
due regard the constitutional rights OF the various
lions OF the conederacy and should press the APP
pcaon for leave to introduce H. but for certain ndica
tons OF public sentiment in several quarters of the Union,
which shall not now particularize, and certain pro
cee1ings OF Congress, which have occurred since we
first assembled the present session As is after
consultation with various worthy gentlemen, have
come to the conclusion to postpone the introduction
OF the bill mentioned for the present. and lieu there
Of to introduce the resolution which hold in my hand
the object OF which is at some early period, TO bring
about calm free. and perfectly maternal interchange Of
views and sentiments upon the grave and momentous
subject embraced in it. Believing that such an inter.
change = q the highest Importance and Is ,ey = re-
country and sincerely hoping. ALSO that such debate
upon this resolution may occur as will tend to strengthen
our free institutions and secure the permanent epose
consideration of the Senate. do not desire immediate
action upon it, but will call it up at some suitable mo-
ment &a
The resolution was then sent to the desk and read as
follows:
Rssa.sd Tha.h is the duty Of Congress, this session.
to establish suitable .er9ria governments Tor California
for Deseret, and for New Mexico.
The resolution lies over, under the rule.
Mr. CASS submitted the following resolution, which
lies over
e.ooed That the Secretary Of War be required to fur.
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Ist copy 81 the report. plan, and estimate for inn
proving the entrance from Lake Michigan Maskegan
3D. copy of the re port plan and estimate for proving
the entrance from Lake Michigan TO Black river.
s copy Of the report Ran, and estimate e, p'ov
ing me entrance rom Ike M.Sh,san % 1sna vet
after remark by him, was considered, by unanimous
consent, and adoptedi
Resolved That the Commtee Pensions be instructed
Fillmore for Tie serpcss Of her husband Thomas Emoe,
during the revolutionary war, u the Virginia line and
the said committee the evidence support OF her appca-
tion for pension, now in the Pension Office
PRINTING THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Mr. PHELPS remarked that it was usual to print an
extra number of copies Of the Presidents annual message
and the accompanying documents Upon reference to the
record he found that the number had varied from ten to
fifteen thousand He would move, therefore, that 900
extra copies OF the message and documents be printed for
the use Of the Senate.
The motion, being objected TO- referred to the Com
MI p then moved that 10000 extra copies of the re-
port of the Secretary OF the Treasury the finances be
printed for the OF the Senae which notion being
objected TO, also referred TO the Committee on Print.
ing
On motion, 1t was
Ordered. That when the Senate adjourn, be
Monday next
On motion by Mr. DAVIS Of Massachusetts,
Ordered That the papers in the Of Mrs. Everett
widow OF the late Alexander Everett the files Of the
Senate, be withdrawn and referred TO the Committee on
Foreign Relations
On motion by Mr.. BELL,
Ordered That the memorial and other papers in the
referred TO the Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
BILLS INTRODUCED ON LEAVE.
Mr. WALKER, in pursuance OF notice heretofore
gven asked and obtained leave to Introduce "A bill 10
authorize change OF venue in certain cases.; which
was read st and second time by its title and referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. YULEE, in pursuance OF notice, asked and obtain.
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provide for the adjustment and payment Of expenses in
Cured and obligations contracted by the State OF Florida
in providing for the safety of the people OF that State
during the recent instruction OF the Seminole Indians
which was read first and second time by its title and
referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
GRANT OF LAND TO ACTUAL SETTLERS
Mr. DOUGLAS, in pursuance Of notice. asked and OBJ
tanned leave 10 Introduce "a pull granting loo acres o. he
and cultivate portion thereof for period OF four
years. which read twice by its title, ordered 10 be
printed and referred TO the Committee Public Lands
Mr. d. also, pursuance OF notice. asked and obtained
leave 10 introduce "a bill granting to each OF the States
in which the public lands situated quantity OF land
equal TO one township, in each land district to aud 10
making geological survey OF such States, respectively =
which was read twice by its title ordered 10 be printed,
and referred TO the Committee on Public Lands
Mr. d. also in pursuance OF notice, asked and obtained
leave TO introduce "a bill for the benefit OF the Territory oil
Minnesota" which was read first and second time BY
its e ordered TO be printed, and referred TO the Com
mittee on Public Lands. ~
EXPENSE OF COLLECTING THE REVENUE.
Mr. PHELPS. rise for the purpose of asking leave
Of the Senate to introduce joint resolution Not having
been advised OF the exgency which calls for the resou
ton until yesterday, was not IN my power to give pre-
vious notice OF the application which now make TO the
Senate My apology, however, Tor making application
without notce this The resolution relates 10 sub
ect which demands imperousy, the immediate action OF
Congress- being that which is referred 10 in the commu
nicaton receiyedhs morning from the President OF the
United States. By law passed in March last the ex.
pendure for the collection Of the revenue, from customs
was limited TO the OF one million five hundred and
sixty thousand dollars. This Limitation upon that ex'
pendure is TO take effect the LIST oil January OF the
coming year. Il has been found that the limitation is
much too small that the expenditure in connexon with
the collection OF the has hitherto exceeded that
limitation, and must, in all human probability, exceed
hereafter II, however, the law takes effect the LIST oil
January will become necessary 10 make very great
reduction Of the force now employed in the collection
Of the revenue. That reduction must result IN a
very serious detrimen TO the public service. Under
these circumstances, will be that the subject
presses itself fociby upon the attention OF Congress and
with view of relieving the Treasury Department from
the embarrassment which must ensue, ask leave 10
introduce Joint resolution which will suspend the opera.
ton OF that law until il receive the consideration OF
Congress- propose by this resolution not TO repeal the
provision but merely TO suspend its operation for the pres
en in order that the subject may receive due considera
ton and that IL may be ascertaned whether the expendl
ture for the collection OF the revenue be brought
within that limit The resolution, which ask leave 10
introduce, provides therefore, for suspension OF that
provision in the law Of March last to the close OF the
present session OF Congress, unless Congress IN the mean
these circumstances feel bound 10 ask the indulgence OF
the Senate to introduce the resolution, and to introduce
now for the purpose OF reference merely IN order that
the subject which is obviously OF deep importance and