The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-02-13
IN CONGRESS- OF THE U. STATES.
Thirtioth Conxress-second Session.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1919.
SENATE.


municauon from the Secretary OF War, prepared in com
piance with resolution of the 18th January last cover
Ing report from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs in
reference to claims made against the Cherokees who
were parties TO the treaty of August g. 1916; which was
referred to the Committee on indian Affairs, and ordered
TO be printed.
transmitting sixty copies OF the official Army Register for
the of members OF the Senate.
Also, communication from the Treasury Department
in compliance with the acts of April S0s and 1900 ex-
hbng list of the contracts made with said department
for the year lsis; which read and ordered to lie
the table
and Auditor OF the Post Once Department in the case of
jennings Rodday, Carter made in pursuance of res.
ouon OF the nth August last; which read and re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims
message was received from the President of the Uni
ted States, transmitting, in compliance with resolution
of the Senate OF the 2Sh December last report of the
OF vessels and number of persons employed in surveying
the coast Of the United States; which was read and or
dered 10 be printed.
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS
Mr.. JOHNSON Of Louisiana presented the petition of
seventy citizens OF New Orleans in favor of reduction of
postage letters and papers, and that may be
taken tina, in all large towns and cities there shall be
free delivery OF letters and newspapers and Also for the
reception and conveyance of letters the post office free
OF expenses which referred to the Committee on the
Post Office and Post Roads.
Mr., BALDWIN presented the memorial of president
Woolsey, Professor Sliman, and other gentlemen EN-
gagged IN scientific pursuits asking republication in
liberal editions of the elaborate and instructive repors
OF the various branches Of science of the late ex
porlng expedition, and similar editions of those still to
appear and that copies be placed in the public Libraries
and colleges; which was referred to the Committee on
the Library
Mr. DIX presented the petition of citizens of Leonards
vile, New York, asking an amendment of the patent
laws which was referred TO the Committee on Patents
and the Patent Office.
Mr.. FITZGERALD presented the petition Of John
DlcDuel asking compensation for the use by govern
ment of his mode OF scaolding in painting the Capitol
which was referred to the Committee on Claims
MI CAMERON presented four petitions of miners
and Others OF Schuylkill county, in the State of Penn
syvania, asking modification OF the tariff of 1916; which
were ere referred ct, cd to the Committee on Finance:
MT CLARKE presented the petition of citizens of Prov
idence Rhode Island, asking that the rates of postage
may be reiuced and the ranking privilege abolished.
Mr. SEBASTIAN presented the memorial Of William
Pelham and Others asking the adoption of necessary
measures Tor constructing railroad from Memphis to
some other point on the Mississippi river and to the tactic
ocean which which was ordered to lie on the table
MI kuok presented the memorial OF Robert P Kings
bury asking to be ndenied against loss by the refusal
OF the Mexican authorities to allow him to dispose of
quantity OF tobacco imported into the port of Matamoras
while in possession of the United States forces as by The
ION article OF the treaty between the United States and
Mexico he had right to do; which referred 10 the
Committee on Foreign Relations.
MI A., bEM ,, presented two memorials from citizens
OIL the valley oil the Mississippi, asking that military
escorts may be placed the route between that valley
and California and permanent military post established
at some suitable points which ordered be printed
MIR DAY IuN presented the petition OF Mary Saund.
ers, widow OF revolutionary soldier asking TO be al
lowed an increase OF pension; which was referred to
the Committee on Pensions
Mr. DIX presented the petition of the widow and
heirs OF Dr. Henry Perne, asking extension of time
allowed by law Tor the occupation and settlement of
township Of land granted to said Perne for the cultiva
uon OF tropical plants; which was referred 10 the Com
mitec on Public Lands.
Mr. YVES rCOTr presented some additional documents
elanS to the petition OF the widow AMI heirs of said
Perrne; which were referred to the Committee on Public
Lands
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Mr. MASON from the Committee on CLAIMS, to whom
We're referred the following House bills:
An act for the relief OF William Snavey of indiana
act for the relief OF the legal representatives OF Oil
yer Lee, deceased;
reported back the same without amendment
Mr. BORLAND, from the Committee on Public Lands
10 whom was referred the bill granting the States OF
Alabama and Florida the right OF way and donation of
PIoc land to and IN the construction of railroad from
Montgomery, in the State of Alabama, to Pensacola in
the State OF Florida, and from thence the waters of
The lensaw river, in Mobile bay said State of Alaba-
ma, reported back the same without amendment.
MIR. DOWNS, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, to whom referred the following House
bliss
An act for the relief OF Amelia Couvillion, of Lou
islana
An act for the relief of Sydney Flower of louisiana
and Tor other purposes
reported back the same
Mr. DOWNS moved that the Senate proceed to the
consideration of these bills, in his opinion they could
lead TO no debate but objection having been made the
MOTION QUO could not be entertained under the rule.
MI ", from the same committee, asked to be dis.
charged from the further consideration of House bill
Tor the relief of Joshua Holden; which was agreed to-
Mr DAVIS OF Mississippi, from the Committee on
Milary Affairs, to whom was referred the memorial of
The Legislature OF Arkansas, favor of placing the vol
unteers OF all the wars of the United States footing
with those engaged in the war with Mexico, made an
adverse report on the same; which ordered to be
printed
Also from the same committee to whom was referred
Inc letter OF the Secretary of War, reported bill to
provide for the classification of the clerks in the military
bureau and for other purposes; which was read and
passed to a second reading.
Mr. RUSK, from the Committee on Military Affairs
10 whom was referred the memorial of Samuel Colt,
made elaborate report tho same which was order
ed 10 be printed
Mr. MErCALFE, from the Committee on Military
hha'fs, TO whom was referred House bill for the relief
Oh JOSIAH T. Pitcher, reported the without amend.
ment, and recommending its passage
MT BRIGHT, from the Committee on the Territories
10 whom was referred the petition of John p. Duvail,
reported bl Tor his relief which read and passed
TO a second reading.
, Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana, from the Committee on
Mary b. DIX, reported back the same without amend
meht, accompanied by written report
MT j. moved that the Senate proceed to the immediate
consideration of said bill but being objected to- the
nouoh could not be entertained under the rule
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. DAVIS of Massachusetts said he had letter from
andrew D. Marsh, soldier in the war with Mexico
complaining that injustice had been done him and other,
lie would submit resolution, and ask its immediate
considerations
R,sotvrd, That the Committee on Military Aff,irs be il,
sc'ed to inquire whether the laws granting bounty lands
require amendment, order do justice TO all persons
engaged IN the service.
The resolution was considered and adopted
Inc following resolution submitted on the sth instan,
oy MI MErcALFE, was considered and agreed to-
hsord That the President be requested to % nnuni