The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-13

divdua Intended and indicate The person enl'lsd 70 re-
ceve the benefits secured him by the laws OF the country
Although, perhaps, all tbs information necessary Ia OBJ
tanning pensions may not be embraced u this roll. ys. y
any persons charged with the duty Of procuring what
may be sufficient Il Is here taken for granted that the gov
will designate agent TO attend 10 this business
for the lndians they themselves are so mach avese 10
meddling with the law and 50 Ignorant Of ls orms taa
otherwise will amount to depnving Them oi the penens
OF the pensoa !; dishonest, specuiang white
man will 70 among Them purchase for s ,hs,r ea,m :,
which the laws entihe them.
am, sir mos. respectfully y9pr Sbe SsE ssTsrat
"Leui Fourth Artillery,
Laie Maj commanding reg't Creek volunteers
"Adjt Genl U s. Army,
" Washington City"
"AnJUrANT GENERAL's OrTIcE, June 2, lS4S.
"R. JONES, Adj. Gen"
Mr. YULEE II the honorable senator is satisfied
that there express stipulation upon the part Of
Gen. Jesnp, why, so far as ! am concerned, have
MT BELL There was before the committee the
statement Of Gen. Jesup, sent in in compiance with q
do not have it but there is question that sub
4 MIR. FELCH would like to inquire whether there
is among the papers, the contract of Gen Jesupwheiher
there is any writing to show what done want to
the conditions that were given to these Indians for
their services. st a
lie over, will not insist upon its consideration now
have contract of Gen Jesup. but merely report Of
his that he had caused these volunteers be enrolled
upon The stipulation that they should be put upon the
footing OF the white volunteers in reference 10 pensions
for the families Of those killed. and those wounded and
disabled in the service II gentlemen desire it TO lie
will not insist upon i now.
Mr.. FELCH. As the merits of the case seem to de-
pend upon the several ecollections OF senators. think
there j. propriey in permitting this matter 70 lie over
Mr.. BELL will not press its consideration now
The bill was accordingly laid upon the table.
NEWSPAPERS FOR SENATORS.
The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution sub
mitted the 10th instant by Mr. JONES, for furnishing
newspapers 10 senator's and having been amended on
his motion, it was agreed to as follows:
R<sovsd That during and after the present and every
future session. each senator be furnished with such
papers and publications as he shall select not 70 exceed In
amount per annum the cost Of four daily papers"
In submitting the above resolution, Mr.. j. said: Mr.
President the object OF the resolution which have OF.
Tered is merely TO direct that the newspapers which
ordered at the commencement OF each session be con-
nued to each senator during the interim between the
sessions OF Congress. well as during the sttipgs
thereof. II is well known that these newspapers are
generally sent of to our constituents and was sur
prsed that my did not come to me usual after
reached my home, after the late long session wished
how the dongs OF the session OF Congress had
been received by the peoples but as The usual means OF
furnishing me with this Information was cut oil by the
suspension OF the receipt OF theseenewspapers, either
had to order their continuance for the remaining two
months or be deprived OF them. as my constituents ito
whom l would have sent them, as ! do all that sub.
scribe tor well those furnished me by Congress)
The adoption Of This resolution will save the officers Of
the Senate and ourselves much trouble in ordering a,
the commencement OF each session, the ewspapers SC
TO which entitled. My object. too, to subserve
the interests OF my constituents, well as to enghten
myself as to the views OF the people
BILLS PASSED
The following engrossed bills were severslly read a
Bill allowing exchanges Of and granting additional
school lands TO the State of Arkansas
T.. Il II ll.. I.hA
Bill for the relief OF Brevet Maj II. J. Kendrck and
Bill for the relief of the legal representatives OF John
Rice Jones, deceased.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES.
A message was received from the House OF Repre-
seniatves, BY the hands Of Mr. Young their Clerk as
Mr.. President: The House Of Representatives have
passed the bill from the Senate Is 1907 for the relief
and his sureties with amendment in which they re-
quest the concurrence OF the Senate.
ADyovRsmrsr. .
Mr.. BADGER desire now to submit the usual mo-
ton at this period Of the session, that when the Senate
adjourn to-day, il adjourn 10 meet on Monday next
Mr.. WALKER. would be pleased to know il there
10 any special object for that motion. Oar business, il
seems to me, Is in condition that we might progress
with il now. | see reason why Fridays and Satur.
days not good working days any others. Now,
for one, have disposition 10 60 and get through
with as much as possible Of the business lying over from
the last session prefer sitting here and oschagng
my duties to thus adourning over to Monday.
Mr. BADGER. MIR President, have, as my friend
from Wisconsin very well knows exceeding anxiety L.
discharge my duties here with great diligence and IL
there is any quality with which am afflicted to excess, y
is proclivi,y to industry. In making this motion.
yield my individual wishes, my own desire for con-
tinual and exhlarang labor in this body, to sense OF
what is due to the established presidents and uniform
tom OF the Senate believe that is without example
in this body for any great sep TO be taken In the abo
ous business OF the session, however anxious know
all 10 accomplish IL, tll after the Christmas holy
days In consequences OF the relaxation afforded by this
custom OF self denial previous TO that time, in
such situation that those OF II there any such,
who have dspositiont to be idle really DESTROYS to
work for the sake Of Variety and those who always
DESTROYS 10 work here after the Christmas hoydays
after 80 long practice OF self that they are ready
tor what labor and relaxation the interests OF the country
may require [Laughtel But there is no instance rs
think my friend will find il be will look over the journals
OF the Senaes meeting for the despatch Of business
the Fridays aud Saturdays OF the wesks previous to the
Christmas hoydays.
We are now with regard to these labors in the cir
cumsances Of boys who making Preparations to sig
Daze their agility in the ordinary contest OF Jumping
Previous TO the Christmas holydays have two weights
in our hands, and standing and swaying ourselves
backwards and forwards order to get into the best po
son to make large and successful leap forwards and
much Inconvenience, think, would be experienced Il we
were now hastily at this moment TO yield to our exceed
ing anxiety for present exerton and give mp that pre-
vious preparatory course which has been heretofore
found to enable us, with such success, diligence and
manifest advantage 10 the country to transact the public
business after the Christmas hoydays These are the
and especially that which respects the usages OF
this body and carefully avoids all needless departures
therefrom AaeN #F $500
Mr. WALKER | feel myself nearly overwhelmed by
the powerful reasons advanced by the honobls senator
Mt BADGER Well, then. cit down. [Lasghterl
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