The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-02

he stated al that time that the expense which would be
gard to circumstance which took place last session,
would be such as itwoud not be proper TO bring upon
the government, when there officer OF the gov
nd he % was anything sss Iss
was anything more due TO this Individual after the sew.
er acts OF Congress for his relief and after his having
received the large sums already paid 70 nm-n there
could be Transmitted TO the department to show that he
had not received all that he was Justly entitled TO,
there would proprey in authorizing the Secretary
OF the Treasury 10 examine the case, and to decide
upon Il IN reference 10 the evidence that might be
furnished In order, therefore, TO test the sense OF the
Senate, he proposed 10 strike out the persons named and
so amend the resolution 10 authorize the Secretary OF
the Treasury 10 re,examlne The case
The question being taken upon the amendment il was
MIR WHlTCoMB was opposed to the principle Of leay-
ing TO executive officer TO settle such an account as
this without its passing under the supervision OF Con-
gress III the resolution were so amended as 70 provide
Tor such supervision, he would vote for it. As was he
would vote against it.
Mr. CLAY said il there was to be any further discus
sion ON this resolution, be would move to lay il on the
table, In order 10 take up the order oil the day. +At
I Several SENATORS The question can be taken now.
The question being then taken upon ordering the reso-
luton 10 be engrossed aud read third time, il was re-
ected on division, Is only voting in the affirmative
CIVIL AND MILITARY GOVERNORS.
Mr.. CASS hoped that the resolution submitted by him
few days since in relation TO military affairs in New
Mexico would not be taken up, as the senator from
Texas Mr.. HoUsToN] was not ready to go on this
morning, but would be Tomorrow. aal8s
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Observation-Disclosures
The Senate, as in committee of the whole, resumed
the consideration OF the bill for the admission OF Caior
MIA Stale into the Union, TO establish territorial gov.
ernments for Utah and New Mexico and making pro-
posas 10 Texas for the settlement OF her western and
northern boundaries.
Mr.. COOPER, having the floor, resumed and concluded
the remarks commenced by him on Saturday last. The
speech Of the honorable SENATOR having been withheld
xrt1trn stutHu harA altnr1 .sb
Mr.. SEWARD next oblaned the floor but yielded II to
Mr.. UPHAM, who proceeded to address the Senate,
but had not concluded when he yielded 70 motion to
postpone the further consideration OF the subject until to-
morrow; which was agreed to.
ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS.
Mr.. YULEE, by unanimous consent, submitted the
following resolution; which lies over
R,sovd That the President of the Senate and Speaker
OF House OF Representatives do adjourn their respective
houses Wednesday, the LIST day OF August next at IL,
meridian. Es se ,..a. ST. .4ftf
PROCEEDINGS IN NEW MEXICO.
message was received from the President OF the Uni
ted States, transmitting report from the Secretary Of
War; prepared in answer TO resolution OF the Senate OF
the 9th u requesting information OF the proceedings
OF the Executive regard to the appointment OF the 9TH
commanding in New Mexico, the orders and in
upon other subjects mentioned in the resolution; which
ordered to lie the table and be printed, together
with the following accompanying documents; which
were read:
SIR; have the honor to acknowledge the reference to
this department Of the resolution OF the Senate OF The Tn
ultmo tie r clause of which requests the President 10
inform the Senate whether any has been by him
appointed civil military governor OF New Mexico since
the 4th day Of March, lSi9 and u 80 whether the same
individual sl in that pacy. or whether
he has been succeeded by some Other person. In reply
Ja oasss s ,s
the nnth military department, Which command he sl
retains. .e
orders given said commanding officer, and correspond
with him, and for Information to the approval given
acts, the existence
alton Of government in New Mexico In opposition TO the
jurisdiction claimed by the State Of Texas. have the
respondence have already bsen communicated 70 the
ate in compliance win two preylons resolutions Oh ths'
this department. and It's officers, In relation 10 the
.ubjecrasr oil the resolution, TO this date, are fully
THIS department has not received official Information
the proclamation sci orth In the resolution oil the Senate,
: "''0' ~ GEO. W. CRAWFORD.
Secretary OF War.
General ofders,}
HRADouARTERs OF THE ARMY,
New York, May 20, 1872
Brevet Colonel John Monroe I'd artillery is assigned
duty in department No g. and will immediately repair
santa Fe wa Fort Leayenworlh and relieve Bfeyet Lieut.
Col. Washington, now in command IN New Mexico
Dy command o. ''''0' os"s'" 'V W. +. FREEMAN,
Assistant Ad Jutant General.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
General orders, Adiutant Generals Ofncs,
No, IS. Washington, June %, lSi9.
Bcvet Colonel John Monroe major in the "a regiment OF
artillery having teen ordered TO department NO. is, by
President assigned duy, according his
orevet rauk, Tor and during the he may vrsne o.
sach ank exercise the duties Of commanding officer IN
that department. 1900.
BY orders X JONES,
AdjuIan, General
RECONNAISSANCE IN CALIFORNIA. .4
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before The Senate a
communication iron the Department oil War, made in
compliance with resolution OF the Senate of The 25th
instant, calling for the report made to General Riley b.,
Lieut. K o. G. Ord, OF a reconnaissance between Los
Angeles and San Diego, In California. stating that sau
report was communicated 10 the Senate the 9Th OF
March last, paft OF the information relative 10 the
topography OF California, called Tor BY the resolution oil
the 25.h OF February last which read and ordered