The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-07-26


extra pay and bounty lands which referred the
Committee Naval Affairs
Mr.. HAMLIN submitted document relating TO the
establishment OF port of entry ut Benicia in California;
which was referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.; H also presented document in relation to the
Dor Of Savannah, Georgia which was referred to The
Committee on Commerce.
FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. FETCH, from the Committee on Public Lands. 10
whom was referred the bill granting the right of way
and making grant OF land to the State OF Arkansas
aid Of the completion Of the military road from Memphis
to St Francis reported back the same with an amend
ment
Mr.. F. Also from the same committee, to whom was
referred the several memorials from legislatures OF States
and Individuals in relation to the subject of railroads.
ported bills OF the following titles; which were read and
A bill granting the right OF way and donation OF pub
lie land for the purpose OF locating and constructing
railroad from The Falls Of St Crox Lake Superior
bill granting to the State of Wisconsin the right Of
way and donation Of public land for the purpose of
locating and constructing road from Green Bay to
ST. Panls;
A bill granting to the State of Michigan the right of
way and donation Of public land for the purpose OF
locating and constructing road from Saginaw to Sault
ST. Marie.
Mr. F. also, from the same commmittec to whom
was referred the memorial OF the legislature of Alabama,
asking grant of land to aid in the construction of rail-
roads and plank roads, asked to be discharged from the
further consideration OF the same the ground that the
subject had already been provided or which was agreed
Mr.. HAMLIN from the Committee on Printing, to
whom referred the motion to print the report OF the
Secretary OF War; with reconnossances OF routes from
San Antonio de Bexar to Ell Paso del Nore, by certain
officers Of the typographical bureau reported in favor OF
printing the same.
Mr. CASS thought these were the documents called
for by his resolution, and wished them to lie upon the
table, 10 give him time to examine them.
MIR DAVIS of Mississippi explased that they were
not the or part only He suggested to the
10 go to the Committee on Printing They were
panied by general map but II the objects OF the hon
orable from Michigan required larger map, the
Committee on Printing could examine into the subject,
and make such Recommendation they might deem
Mr. HAMLIN explained tina, the prssen, motion wa.
only for printing the usual number and that when they
should be- laid upon the tables of senators, the senator
from Michigan would have an opportunity to examine
the documents and satisfy himself before any further
Mr.. CAss preferred that tbex should lie upon the
table
Mr. SEBASTIAN would state, for the information of
the senator from Michigan, [Mr CAssl that the papers
and information called for by him different entirely
from the maps and documents reported by the chairman
by the order OF the War Department by - johnson,
and relate to the country between the Red river and
the Rio Grande. Those in relation TO which be wants
information relate to the country between the Rio
Grande and the Navahoe country.
Mr.. CASS thought some Of them might be the same,
and preferred that they fhould lie upon the table.
the present
EXERCISE CIVIL AUTHORITY MILITARY OFFICERS
On motion by Mr., CASS. the Senate took up for con-
sderation the following resolution
Rssorsd That the Committee Military Affairs be In
sruced to inquire into the enpedency OF prohibiting by
law any officer OF the army from assuming exercising,
within the limits OF the United States civil power
authority conferred by OF Congress- and pro-
vding an adequate punishment Tor such offence.
Mr. HOUSTON addressed the Senate, in reply 10 the
remarks made upon the resolution when last under
sheraton. by the senator from Maryland Mr. PEARcE
bu, had not concluded when he yielded to
Mr. CLAY, lin low voice. Will my worthy and
Ia yknYt
general idea is tina, shall take the question upon this
long pending subject to-day II he will have the good
TO postpone to another day the remainder Of his
marks, shall be very much obliged to him am very
sorry to Interfere with his speech
Mr. HOUSTON. bad not the pleasure to hear the
honorable senator from Kentucky Mr. President,
Mr.. CLAY. Shall repeat what SAID
MIR HOUSTON No, air, il not necessary. Laugh
teri believe understood the import OF what he said
good-,hat good will grow Of it But when took the
floor to day. did not anticipate haiany one would have
the slightest objection TO my continuing the remarks de-
signed TO offer. will surrender; but do II with great
Mr.. CLAY beg leave TO say that am under CRATE.
full obligations TO my friend for this kind iobcarance
upon his part shall be willing 10 hear him another day
with The greatest pleasure. wish now, Mr. President
TO ask the resumption OF the subject which has long
coupled US But before doing so, hope the Senate will
excuse for expressing the wish that may he able TO
draw this subject to conclusion this day. Whatever
may be ts fate, and whichever side may have the major
,y hope the day will not close until we have decided
consideration Of this subject until tomorrow
The question being taken upon the NOTION il was
agreed TO-
Bills PASSED.
The following bills. ordered TO be engo.sed yesterday
were severally read a third time and passed
The bill granting the State OF Wisconsin donation
Of public lands TO AID in the construction of railroad
from the city OF Milwaukee TO the Mississippi nver;
The bill to provide additional security for the lives and
properly of persons navigating the western waters;
Ibe bill granting to the Stale OF Michigan the right OF
nd untl0 q land a
locating and constructing canal from Rochester, in said
State 10 the waters OF Lake Michigan.
HOUSE BILLS REFERRED.
The amendments Of the House of Representatives to
the bill to provide for the printing Of the annual report
upon commerce and navigation read and referred
the Commee on Commerce
The bll to grant register 10 the barque James Patton.
IT, now the Granadan barqoe ogoa, read FIRST and
eond time by title and referred to the Committee on
Commerce
The joint resolution explanatory OF certain acts therein
mentioned read first and second time by its title,
and referred 10 the Committee on Military fairs
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
The Senate resumed the consideration Of the bin for
the admission Of California Stae into the unon to
establish territorial governments for Utah and New Mex