The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-03-21
IN CONGRESS- OF THE q. STATES.
WEDNESDAY. MARCH 20. 1850.


SENATE.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate com
muncaiion from the Second Auditor OF the Treasury,
transmitting copies of such accounts as have been render
ed By agents charged ntrused with the disbursements
or application of moneys, goods effects for the benefit
of the Indians, from the 18th October 1885, TO the 3oth
June lS4g which was ordered 10 lie on the table, and
the motion 10 print was referred TO the Committee on
Printing
Mr. CASS presented memorial OF the citizens OF Grand
Rapids, Michigan, asking for the adoption OF measures
for securing the free navigation Of the river Sc Law
rencej which was referred 10 the Committee on Com-
merce. ]
MIR. G. also presented memorial from The trustees
and stockholders OF the Wesleyan Seminary, Albion,
Michigan, asking TO be furnished with eGpy 81 ~
laws. journals, and documents OF Congress when ~ss
referred 10 the Committee on the Library
MIR. G. also presented memorial u tks sehssS SD
house OF representatives OF the Mat< ~ NtFss ssxa
that in the district q country sgsAstsss ~ l.xs y
gina location and certificates n survey, &d eFat fse
of Congress granting such e0s9Sssss, Frey afe
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which referred TO the COMMITTEES on RaSAG Bsts,
and ordered e be printed
Frazer and William Lndlay, In behalf Of NE sefs n
John G. CIendenin asking repayment with interest u
the purchase money Of land sold By the Onited stsss
the title 10 which Is DETECTIVES which referred 10 the
Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. DAYTON presented petition Of citizens OF New
Jersey asking for the abolition OF slavery and me slave
seat OF government; which referred 10 the Commit
tee on the District OF Columbia.
Mr.. MASON subsequently, observed that ne was not
OF the presentation OF the petition he would GER
tanly have objected to its reception II his impression
that there rule OF the Senate requiring that upon
ne ~ q any peon On ne subject q
The WEE PRESIDENT said he was informed there
such rule but that 1t necessary for objection
10 the reception Of petitions to be made their pesena
ton M tsfFA # #3tstt9E
Mr. MASON replied that il he had been aware that
motion was made referring this petition TO the Committee
on the District OF Columbia, he should have made obec
ton He presumed from The fact that the vote taken
in silence it would be considered that all who were silent
voted in the affirmative. Upon that supposion, he would
move reconsideration Of the vote. A
The question the reconsideration was taken, and
lost on divi s quorum voting
Mr.. MASON said he was not aware that petition OF
this character had heretofore been referred to the Com
mee on the District OF Columbia and if it the in
enion q the Senate now 70 give new direction 70 such
He looked upon the event. in connexion with what had
TRANSFERRED the other day business of like character
matter OF moment and wished that the purpose
Of the majority Of the Senate upon this subject should
be clearly understood and inasmuch as vote OF recon
sdeaton could not be passed. he though, his OBJ
ect would be better accomplished by moving 10 lay the
motion OF reconsideration on the table, if such action
would have the effect OF arrestng IT on its way TO the
The VICE PRESIDENT understood that the practice
of the Senate such that when motion to reconsider
vote referring paper made before the paper actually
passes out OF the possession OF the Secretary that officer
would retain until the question is taken upon such con-
sideration.
On motion by Mr.. MASON, the motion to reconsider
was then laid upon the table.
Mr.. HAMLlN presented petition from the members
of the executive government of Boudoin College, al
Brunswick, Maine, and petition OF members Of the
in favor OF reduction Of postage; which were referred
to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads;
MIR H also presented petition from citizens OF Frank
fort the State of Maine, setting forth their objections
the renewal OF the patent of "W oodworths patent
planning machine " which referred to the Committee
on Patents and the Patent Office.
service, asking be allowed the right Of preempton to
island lying in Lake Nemarbin, in Wisconsin, which
was referred to the Committee on Public Lands;
Mr.. CLARKE presented resolution OF the legislature
OF Rhode Island in favor OF the establishment ola bureau
OF agriculture the Department OF the Interior; which
was referred 10 the Committee on Agriculture and ordered
to be printed.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
MIR. DODGE, of Wisconsin, from the Committee on
Commerce, 10 whom referred the memorial OF GER
tain citizens Of Padacah asking that an the town may Se
towns OF Madison and New Albany in the State Of ndi
ana and Paducah Kentucky, ports OF delivery, and for
other purposes which was read and ordered TO second
reading
Mr.. BoRLAND, from the Committee on Military Al.
fairs. to whom was referred the memorial of Col John
C. Hays asking compensation for services in raising and
organizing regiment Of Texas mounted volunteers,
ported bill for the relief OF Col John c. Hays; which
was read, and passed TO a second reading.
liz
was referred the motion to print the meteorological report
OF Professor Espy reported in favor OF printing the same
BILLS INTRODUCED ON LEAVE.
Mr. FELCH, in pursuance of notice, asked and OBJ
tanned leave TO bring in bill 10 revive and continue in
force for limited time the provisions OF relative to
suspended entries of public lands which read FIRST
and second time by It's title, and referred TO the Com
mittee on Public Lands
Mr. WALKER asked and obtained the unanimous con.
sent oil the Senate to Introduce bill for the relief oil
Marba falrservce; which was read hrst and second
time by its title, and referred to the Committee Public
Lands
cLAY's PROPOSED COMPROMISE.
On motion by Mr.. DAVIS, OF Massachusetts, the
Senate proceeded to the consideration Of the orders OF
the day. tl
The VICE PRESIDENT stated the first order Of the
day TO be the unfinished business OF yesterdayhe
sdeTation OF the resolutions submitted by Mr. Clay pro-
iroversy between the States Of the Union arising OF
the institution OF slavery.
Mr. HALE, having the floor, resumed and concluded
his remarks The speech OF the honorable senator
being withheld for revision, will appear at an early
day:1
Mr. DAVIS, OF Massachusetts, | do not rise, sir. for
the purpose of entering into any debate upon this ques
ton
Mr. CHASE, (interposing) Will the senator give way
TO motion 10 postponed
Mr. DAVIS assented.
MreCHASE moved tina, the further consideration OF
the subject be postponed TO Tuesday next.
Mr. DAYTON suggested that 1t be postponed until
Friday. IS
Mr. UPHAM inquired how il happened that the sena.
tor from Ohio obtained the oori When the senator from
A.