The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-02-22


clans OF Francis Stockton for allowance Of expenses
incurred in going to London, BY order Of the command
ing oficer made an adverse report ON the same' winch
Mr. " also, from the same committee to whom Were
referred the documents in relation TO the claim OF Purse
Francis b. Stockton, for the allowance OF expenses OF
ball given board the United States frigate g. Law
made an adverse report on the same; winch was
ordered to be printed.
referred the memorial OF Margaret Carmick, widow OF
Major Carmck, late OF the marine corps, submitted an
adverse report on the same which was ordered TO be
printed
! On motion by Mr. HAMLIN,
The Senate proceeded to the consideration OF the fol-
lowing resolutions submitted by him on the 10th ult
Communicate the Senate such information particulars
may have to his knowledge respecting the deten
panese and provincial authorities fAmercan
who have had the misfortune be shpwrecked on the
of Japan and us dependencies which are now Ire,
| pursuit Of their lawful enterprise.
communicates 10 the Senate such recent and reliable in
formation in the possession Of the Department Of State as
relates 10 the independent oriental naon and their capa-
bes for profitable American commerce and that he
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be vested with authority open amicabe relations and
make commercial treaties with the soyeregns Of those ma
Rssovsd Thatthe Secretary Of State be further requested
led States and his Majesty the King Of siam Of the 10Th
March, 1888 has not been violated By the King IN the mo
products country which may require the inter
yenon Of our government IN order 70 place our CONNECT
elements Of profitable commeree-upon proper footing
and sipnate for the residence OF United states consul
Bankok for the protection Of American citizens and their
lawful commerce In Siam, l
| The resolutions having been read,
Mr. HALE inquired whether i was proper to ask the
department as to the popreiy oil instutng commercial
| and diplomatic agency at Japan
Mr.. HAMLlN stated that the resolution merely called
upon the department for facts in its possession upon that
| point
| Mr. HALE called for the reading Of the resolution.
| Mr.. HAMLlN remarked that he had no objection TO
the modification Of the resolution in that respect
| The Secretary read the resolution.
/ Mr.. KING moved to amend the second resolution by
striking out all after the words profitable American
commerce. which motion was agreed to- and the amend
Subsequently. MIR. H. moved a reconsideration Of
the vote upon the adoption Of the resolution, for the pur
pose OF amending the last resolution, so as to conform 70
The motion orreconsideration having been agreed to,
Mr. H. moved TO amend the last resolution by striking
out all after the words "he Intervention Of govern
ment; which agreed to- and the resolution, as thus
On motion BY MI SEWARD, the Senate proceeded to
the consideration oil the following resolutions introduced
| by him on the oath ult
/ Resolved That the Committee Commerce be instruct
&c the
suitable token Of the appreciation Of Congress Of his gallant
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ed by fire on the Atlantic ocean, and bringing them In sale
Mr. s. modified his resolution by substituting "the
Committee on Foreign Relations for COMMITTEE on
Commerce. and as thus modified, the resolution was
On motion by Mr.. FELCH. the Senate considered and
adopted the following resolution submitted by him on the
| 30th ult:
Resolved, That the Committee on Public Lands be in
pared and printed collection official instructions of
general character which have been issued from time 70
time, relative the disposal and sale OF the public lands
together with official opinions Of the Attorney General
questions arising under the land laws and
ton Of land far the same apply to territories now
owned by the United States
/ ADVERSE REPORTS.
/ The VICE PRESIDENT stated that there were seve-
raj adverse reports on the Secretarys table.
| Mr. DICKINSON moved that they be taken up for
confederation; which motion was agreed to-
The adverse reports from the Committee OF Claims. in
the Of certain clerks in the Adjuan Generals OF
fee on the petition OF ]. Downs on the memorial of
vivng partner OF VIM. Wilson Sons; the memorial Of
John H Eaton and on the claim Of DR. 3. +. Mullen
the adverse reports from the Committee on Public Lands
on the memorial OF Charles Byrne the petition OF Robert
Byrne the memorial OF citizens OF Kanesve, Iowa, ask
ing grant OF land and on the memorial OF Hall KEEL
ley the adverse Teporo the Committee on the Judiciary
on the memorial OF Caleb Green, clerk OF the district
court OF western Louisiana: the adverse report OF the
Committee on Naval Affairs the memorial OF George
Ssh ii s n na Of
eign Relations the memorial OF Abigail Shaer Still.
well, and of the Committee PriAng on the memorial
ol WenueH van Dentnuysen, were seFeiaiy hken up
and concurred in
/ INDIAN TRIBES IN sREGoN.
| Mr. ATCHISON moved that the Senate proceed to the
consideration Of the bill authorizing the negotiation Of
treaties with the Indian tribes in the Territory Of Oregon,
for the exngushment OF their claims to lands lying west
Of the Cascade mountains, and for other purposes which
was read.
Mr. BELL moved that blank in the bill be filled with
a sum which he named.
/ Mr. DICKINSON asked for an explanation.
Mr. BELL. The Senate will observe that this tract Of
territory, lying of the Cascade mountains extend
ing the Pacific ocean, is itself extensive country,
Ii is inhabited by numerous tribes OF Indians many oil
them small in numbers, and others comprising two,
three, and four hundred warorssome at the extreme
SOUTH and others at the extreme north There some
ten twelve OF them. Our knowledge on that subject
is not very accurate rests merely spon the observa
ton OF those who have resided temporarily theresome
of them for two or three years The locality OF them is
not well known. Some Of them live by fishing others
by hunting part others in part from the supplies
ceived heretofore from the Hudsons Bay Company in
the course OF their trade. Most OF them are doubt
OF intercourse with the British and American traders
Others OF them wild and fierce in their temper
and disposition and evidently require great deal OF dis
creton and prudence in their management One or the
other OF these tribes, great small east OF the Cascade
range OF mountains, up claims TO every portion OF the
territory The inhabitants complain that they have been
there for several years, and from necessity, have been
obliged to make settlements, make improvements, &c.
and yet not OF them claim perfect title TO
inch of the soil that they occupy II s Indispensable that
this question should be settled in form or other
the President OF the United States shall appoint
4 mara w hope will he gentlemeu of