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On motion, the Senate then adjourned.
MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1850.

The PRESIDENT laid before the Senate report Of
the Secretary Tor the Department OF the INTERIOR made in
compliance with resolution of the Senate, in relation
the swamp and overlowed lands in Louisiana; which
was read, aud ordered 10 be printed.
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS
Mr.. DODGE. Of Iowa, presented the memorial OF CHI
OF Washington, in the District of Columbia, praying
reorganization OF the judicial system; which was re.
ferred TO the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. D, also presented documents in relation 10 the
claim OF Rhoda FIisbe; which referred TO toe Com
Mr.. JONES submitted documents in relation to the
claim OF Emile Hooe, widow Of Alexander s Hooe late
an officer in The army 10 pension; which referred
to the Committee on Pensions.
On motion by Mr.. BERRIEN,
Ordered That the papers of A K $. Hunter be taken
from the files of tbs Senate, aud referred to Committee
on Indian Affairs
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. SEBASTIAN, from the Com nittee on Indian Az
fairs TO whom the documents in relation TO the claim of
portion OF the Greek lndans referred submitted
report; which was ordered to be printed.
Mr. SHIELDS, from the COMMITTEE on Public Lands TO
whom referred the bill granting bounty land 10 GER
tain officers and soldiers who have been engaged in the
military service OF the United States, reported il with
amendments, aud " was made The special order 10. II
O'Clock to morrow.
Mr. JONES submitted the following resolution which
was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed To
R,soiosf That the C1mmuee on Indian Af,rs be in.
George Berry Of Lee couny, Iowa. Tor the loss
stolen from nun by lndisus IN Iowa, whilst surveying
Mr. DODGE, of Wisconsin, submitted the following
resolution; which was considered by unanimous
and agreed to:
Resolved That the Committee Pensions be instructed
to examine and report on the proprlcy OF allowing pen
Major Alexander Seymour Hooe in consideration OF tne
entire loss Of his right arm by shot battle
Of Re,acs de la Palma at the commencement of late
war with Mexico and OF his consequent melancholy ah
10 December, 1917, while he was command at Baton
Rouge in louisiana and, is generally believed result
accustomed by the effect OF that wound.
WEST rEIcIasA RAILROAD COMPANY
On motion by Mr.. DAVIS, of Mississippi, the Senate
proceeded TO the consideration OF the bill for the relief of
the West Felicana abroad Company; which was read
second time, and considered as in committee OF the
whole
Mr. D. stated that this bill had been reported by the
Committee on Finance, and included two classes OF rail
road iron. portion OF lost board the steamer
and another portion laid down short time after the
period in which they were required by law lay down
and avoid the duty The reason why ii not laid down
account OF the opposition OF one of the persons
through whose premises the road was TO pass The
whole operations OF The company were conducted good
faith, manifestation OF which the fact that they
paid the duty upon the iron without asking any draw.
back
Mr.. DICKINSON observed that the bill had passed
from his mind until his attention was brought TO il by
the statement of the honorable senator from Mississippi
The Committee on Finance entertained no doubt ina,
within the spirit OF the law in regard TO relunding
duties on railroad iron, and that The bill ought to pass
No amendment having been offered, the bill was re-
ported to the Senate, and ordered to be engrossed for
lnHu TeaulIR
THE USEFUL ARTS.
Mr. TURNEY moved that the Senate proceed 10 the
consideration of the bill to amend act To promote the
progress OF the useful arts, for the purpose OF fixing
day for its consideration.
The PRESIDENT said could not be taken up unless
by unanimous consent
Mr.. YULEE | ask the Senate now to consent TO take
up for consideration resolution lying on the table in
reference to the adjournment of the present Congress
propose 10 take up, in order that views may Be inter
changed IN respect TO II, and that may come to some
understanding upon the subject.
Mr.. FOOTE suggested that there was special order
for half past o'clock, and that the hour had now ar
rived.
The PRESIDENT stated that, upon looking at the en-.
dorsement the bill of the senator from Tennessee he
found that i was made the special order for III O'Clock
instead Of 10
Mr.. TURNKEY Then understand that the bill comes
up now
The PRESIDENT. As the hour ha. arrived, it will
come up now.
Mr., FooTE. Does this take precedence Of every other
SPECIAL order
The PRESIDENT. The bill to amend An act 10 pro.
mote the progress of the useful arts comes np frat
MIR. TURNEY moved that the further consideration OF