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n motion, the Senate adjourned.
THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1850,

'.". THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1850.
Mr. WALKER On the lst instant | submitted reso-
luton of inquiry, addes the Secretary of State relative
to the action Of the Government in reference the of
the heirs of Koscusko. ask the of
the Senate that may be taken up and disposed of.
There being obecton the resolution taken up and
read, as follows !.
Resolved That the Secretary State be required to inform
the Senate what he has taken upon the memorial of
Ladsaus great grand nephew Of General ha.
of General Koscsko against Alexander Bodsco Minister
from Russia, accredited to this Government. i.
Mr.. DAWSON. should be glad if the Senator from
Wisconsin would explain the object Of this resolution that
we may be able to vote upon il unde rstandingy. "..
Mr.. WALKER Mr. President, at the commence
ment OF the session, Mr.. Ladsaus Wankoewz and Mr..
Gaspad Tochman presented memorial TO the Senate,
planning Of certain interference of the Russian Minister in
the conduct and management Of suit involving the Of
General kociusko That memorial referred to the Com
mi,tee Foreign Relations. The committee reported the
memorial back to the Senate, with verbal expression of
opinion that matter that related properly the
State Department The memorial consequently, that
recommendation of the Committee Foreign Relations sent
TO the Secretary of State, and this is resolution simply in
qurng of him what steps have been taken.
The resolution was then adopted division, by ma
joriy Of 20 to l3. "a.
Mr. YULEE. presented few days ago a series of re-
solutions asking for information from the Executive Depart
ment in relation to the formation of Constitution and State
Government for California. ask the unanimous consent
take up the resolutions
There being objection the resolutions taken up and
read follows .1. ~, a
Resolved That the President the United States be re-
quested furnish the Senate copies of all spondence
between of the Executive Departments and Gen. Perser
F. Smith aud Brigadier Gen. b. Riley, either of them,
which has not heretofore to the Senate
Resoed further, That the President be requested fur
nish the Senate all the information existing Exc
cutve Departments respecting the transactions Of the Con-
prepared and particularly copy of the journal OF
SAID Connon and of such Of the ordinances adopted by it
way have been communicated to any OF the said
Departments.
Resoyed rer That the President of the United States
be requested inform the Senate if the surrender of General
Riley the jurisdiction and civil authority of the government
made BY the aforesaid Convention, by order OF the Exc
cutye Of the United states and # not whether the proca-
nation Gen Riley recognising the said State Government
and submitting its jurisdiction has received the sanction OF
the Executive.
Mr. BRADBURY suggested to the Senator from Florida
whether would appear from the resolutions that his pur-
pose call for all the which all time had
taken place between the departments and the officers referred
to- instead of calling only for that in relation to California
seemed him that alteration obviously necessary
MI. YULEE then amended his resolutions by inserting in
the first paragraph the close after the words either
of them, the words relaing to aggresons in California ;
and adding at the close the following
Resoed further, Tbatthe President of the United States
be also requested furnish the Senate whatever
may have received 10 the Executive Department repec
ing the CONDITION Of civil affairs in the Oregon Territory"
The resolutions were then adopted.
MORE ABOUT CALIFORNIA.
Mr.. FOOTE. Mr. President, hold in my hand letter
relation the subject which has been referred to by the
from Florida. The letter addressed mysel and
by certain documents in the Spanish language
II is follows:
.,.. SAN DIEGO, CALIFoRNIx, APRIL s, 1850.
DEAR SIR Iake the Liberty of addressing you and encos
sun papers which have been received by the acade Of
This place. Thos w. Sutherland Esq, from the people of
Los Angeles, regard the formation of Territorial
for the southern portion of California. |
The people of this have held meeting upon this sub
ect and much and almost anmousy favor ct Ter
roria organization and appointed committee of three
draw resolutions expressive Of the public sense and have
hem forwarded per the steamer which will leave here
but unavoidable business compelling of the commit
leave for few days. the resolutions intended have
,een forwarded. .... y.
As the other member Of the committee feel desrous of
iotiy you OF the OF feeling here early day
ossbe and enclose you the proceedings and other docu
nents that have been received with the request that you will
urnish them the consider alton Of Congress. %e...
have the honor to be your most obedien servant,
AGOSTON HARAZTHY. /
ioS. Fl. S. FooTE, U. S. Senate, Washington. |
In connexon with this matter have also letter addressed
Of the Senators from California, by gentleman Of high
landing, who is believe Senator from Los Angeles and
resdentof the Senate of California
The PRESIDING OFFICER. This document is moi ad-
resed to the Senate at all s private communication ad
ressed TO the honorable Senator and therefore the Chair
links ought not to be received The Chair will not, how
refuse receive it if such is the wish Of the Senae
Mr. FOOTE. hope the Senate will receive It, and allow
TO be referred to the Committee Territories it is
rrorial matter My sole object is that all the facts may be
lry presented to the Senate and the country.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The document only
c received by unanimous consent. Ii
Mr. TURNEY objected, so il was not received. :,