The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-08

but as made the report 10 the Senate which IA nou
under discussion, ~ oui justice 10 myself say few
words The senator from Mississippi has Commence
upon the FIRST pan OF this work but do mol think he has
gone far he might have done Justice 10 the mar
nes The portion OF the report he has commented upon
is limited poonthe first porlona very limited por
on II consists mainly OF the Introduction BY Mr. Gree
ley and some speculative views OF the Commissioner OF
Patents with his chapter upon the improved machinery
for the propulsion OF steamboats, The first part consists Of
great deal matter than that Thsi only por
uon-the speculative portion which suited the fancy Of
Mr.. Greeley He has by some means got hold OF II and
made book oil H. aud there responsibility upon any
one but himself do not feel called upon, therefore, 10
defend Mr.. Greeley from any odiuIn that may attach to
him, any OF the speculative doctrines OF the Commis
sioner OF Patents The work which Is now before u.s.
has been said is the work OF clerk by the ofgani
eaton OF the Patent Office, there is clerk whose business
il to send out circulars, and 10 receive responses from
various parts OF the country, and then TO compile
the information received, and put Il in proper form
for publication; although IT Is done under the gen.
eral supervision, OF course, Of the Commissions Of
done by the clerk is this: The same clerk is now EN-.
ployed in the Patent Office, who has been for number
Of years He has collected great deal of information
upon the subject and has great deal OF experience
Whether the Commissioner has nterpolaed any OF hrs pc
cular views 10 this report not prepared 70 say, be-
cause il would be impossible as senators all know for
with the which would be requisite to that
question: and especially for the Committee Printing
which required to report in day apprehend thai
no such examination has been made. And even ii he
should have introduced some peculiar speculative views
do not think they have spoiled the whole work
have confidence enough in the planters and farmers Of
the country think that they viii be safe against the in
uence OF any such poison, il he has attempted 70 intro
duce IT,
single statement in relation 10 the preparation OF this
work The gentleman to whom allusion has been made
as the clerk OF that department. take this occasion to
say, is one OF the most competent in all the country
upon the subject OF agriculture We is the editor OF az
agricultural paper published in the South, although
siding here As TO the character OF this work. venture
fl.f knst -.
done BY the Chief of the Patent Office in person make
this statement to justify the Commissioner OF Patents be-
cause It is not to be expected that versed in
chancs be practical farmer. and he is OF course
compelled to assign this duty those better acquainted
with the matter than he Isl and he has in this se
lected very c0mpeient man to aid him. say this, al.
though am against printing the extra number asked
| for
The question being stated upon the amendment Of the
senator from Mississippi to strike out that portion OF the
report OF the Committee on Printing which recommended
the printing Of an extra number. taken by yeas and
nays, and resulted as follows-yeas IA. nays 30:
YEAS-Messrs. Atchison Benton. Bright, Butler Gle.
Tsn: p1S: S ps sns sI fo
NAYs-Mes.rs Badge, Bsdwin. Bsrrien. BorIand,
poass q owa boasa,
Downs, Fe'ch, Greene, Hale, Houston. Jones' Mangum
s oa ss r,a Tas, S
Waser~ss $500 -'''' '''
| So the amendment was not agreed TO-
Mr.. YULEE submitted the following resolutions;
winch lie over one uay
Resorsd That the President of the United States be re-
qaeed fumh 10 the Senate copies Of all correspondence
between any OF the executive Department. and General
Perser Z. smith and Brigader General b. Riley, either
Of them, which has been heretofore communicated
the Senat-.
Rsiped 6fsr That the President be requested TO fur
nsh the Senate all information existing in any Of the
departments respecting the transactions Of the
eminent was prepared and particularly copy OF the jour
nal of said convention and ofsuch OF the ordinances adopt
ed by IL us may Ia any way have been communicated 10
oil the said departments.
Resoipsd FATHER That President the United States
be requested inform the Senate n surrender OF Gen
Riley inrisdction and civil authority OF the govern
men, made by the aforesaid convention by order Of
the proclamation of General Riley, recognising the said
Safe and submitting 10 its Jurisdiction hae
ceived the sanction oil the Executive
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr.. ATCHISON gave notice that he would on TO-
morrow subsequent day. ask leave 10 introduce
| the following bills:
A bill for the relief Of the heirs of Nicholas Ian
A bill for the payment OF debt due 10 the heirs o
Antoine Peltoine.
| ORDERS OF THE DAY.
/ The PRESIDING OFFICER stated the order OF tlt
day to be the bill to establish board of accounts.
Mr. DOUGLAS inquired whether the bill for the al. |
mission OF the State OF California had also been made
the special order for to-day.
The PRESIDING OFFICER stated that both bills |
had been made the special order for to-day, but the bill
TO establish board OF accounts had first been made
special order, and therefore had the precedence.
Mr.. HUNTER MIR. President, before act upon
the bill which is taken mp for consideration 1t may
be well for me TO explain, in few words possible. rs
object and intention This bill is designed TO remedy
great and growing evil mean the delay and sometimes
the. denial OF justice TO individuals who have claims
against the government by establishing tribunal which
will give prompt fair and intelligent decision in all such
The bill proposes TO estab ish board TO be cae
board oil accounts, and TO consist OF three comns
sIoners who shall hold Office for the term OF twelve
years. These terms are arranged that OF then
shall expire in each period OF four years. and thus give
Alr
upon its advent To power Il is also provided that
commissioner shall after he sixiy-hve years
age but objections 10 this feature have already beer
urged 10 me private and AN very willing 10 see t
restriction removed. The bill proposes that this boar
shall Try all cases OF claim account which out
law or positive regulation. and which may be carried BE-
fore BY appeal from the Comprolers Commissioner
In such the final decision to be given, by The
heads OF departments in which they originated but BY tbs
board. The board is also required make quarterly
aminaiions into the accounts OF the different departmen
and 10 report the result OF their investigation the Pes
dent and Congress; noticing not only the fahfulnesf
and efficiency with which existing methods are pursued
but also any changes IN the system OF accounts whic
they may think proper TO be made Such are the duie
Immediately connected with the departments which lh
bill proposes 10 assign them There is Yet another Gas
which has mote immediate reference TO ourseves-r
the Congress Of the United States II Is proposed tbs
cases founded upon equitable considerations and oil sac
character az are usually presented Congress by pen
ton, shall undergo a preliminary investigation by thr
board, which - 10 recommend such OF them "a
deems good to Congress, 10 be satisfied BY appropra
ions 10 De made by It's two houses The petitioner
allowed to hle bill in The nature OF bill OF eluh
before this board; the Unied States is 10 be regular
daf0 /. nd ala uiOs