The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-24
MONDAY. DECEMBER %. 1859.

MONDAY. DECEMBER %. 1880
SENATE.
Hon. Wm 9. Dawson. Of Georgia. appeared in hi
seat this morning
MEMoRIALs, PETITIONS, ETC.
MIR. COOPER presented the memorial OF Ezekiel Lin.
c0ln, proposing TO carry the mail between Philadelphia
and Rio Janero touching at pernambuco. once month";
and asking that contract with him for that purpose may
be authoIized which was referred 10 the Committee on
Conmefcr.
Mr SMITH presenisd the memorial of Amos M
Johnson, representing that be has discovered mode oi
p, venting the potato Ioi, which he proposes 10 make
ksown for valuable consideration; which referred
TO the CommiItee on Agriculture.
Mr SEWARD presented the petition OF James Robert
son. praying Tor compensation Tor injuries suffered In con-
sequence Of his arrest and imprisonment the 9th De-
ctmher, ls4s which be alleges was Illegal; which was
Mr. CLAY. have been charged with the presena-
ton o pe,ilionstwo OF them calling the atten-
lion OF Congress 10 The subject Of the great destruction
tng The waters OF the United Slaes and asking for
legislation the subject for the purpose Of preventing
subject has been before the Senate heretofore,
dispense with the reading Of the petitions and that they
be referred 10 the Committee on Commerce
The petitions, being from A. j. Ballard and Others,
were referred to the Committee on Commerce
have also petition from number OF citizens Of
Blair county, the State OF Pennsy the subject
OF the tariff Of 1915 They represent themselves to be
man uaciurers and Others engaged in various avocaons
Of life and complain very much OF the operation Of the
tariff and ask that some modification o be made, SO
secure fair and proper introduction OF foreign
goods wihou, fraud and without abuse and the
time afford protection TO the interests Of the country
move lis reference 70 the Committee on Manufactures
have also a memorial, in connexi0n with the same
subject signed by very respectable citizen who per-
soIaly known 10 me-John Timberlake, Of Shibly oil
the county Of Albemare, OF the State OF Virginia. He
represents that he s engaged Monticello, The former
OF the late Mr. Jeierson In extensive
taclures having invested 100000 900 in that
business that he has bestowed upon it every atention
lsad allF
render the bushes lucrative He states that under the
tariff Of 1912 he received fair remunerave profit for
bis capilaino exlraysgant but sufficient 10 encourage
Lin 10 perssvcra; but under the tariff OF 1916 ne is
liable 70 the danger OF losing utterly the whole amount
his capital He has been Obliged to dismiss half
bis hands, and wnh the other moiety he is at work, la
boring under the greatest difficulties The memoriast is
aeaned, sensible, and practical man, and person OF
high degree Of understanding, as happen TO know per-
sunally
viii here take occasion 10 say, Mr. President, that
do hope that now there apparent camness upon the
surface of public aairsa calmness which hope is real
and will remain, without disturbing the deliberations Of
Congressfor one shall be extremely delighted if the
subject Of the tariff Of '45 be taken up in LIBERAL kind,
and national spirit not with any purpose of esvng those
high rates OF protection which, at former periods OF our
history, established from various causes. and
IRON sinister causes, but 10 look deliberately at the
operations oil the tariff of 49, and without disturbing its
essential provisions should like that consideration be
given 10 The question whether the prevention of the
frauds and the great abuses OF the existence Of which
there be earthly doubt, cannot be reached by
instances
DO necessary to make the measure Of protection some
what greater than that which is extended TO nanufactur-
ing interests generally and perhaps il can be done with
Out prejudice and without injury TO the general interests
OF The country.
1t no longer doubtful question that the fires have
been exiting uished and being extngushed daily in the
furnaces OF the country. There longer any gues.
that the spndes and looms OF the country are daily
being sopped and whether il is possible to arrest the
downward course, and throw little spirit OF hope
and into these great industrial institutions
he
txayagance OF legislation, questions which think
well worthy OF serious consideration and do hope thai
oother great TOPICS which were SO long and disastrous
H agiiatDg the country, should contnue, al early
period during the present session. this subject will be taken
up and dealt with in spirit OF kindness, harmony, and
nationality
beg pardon for having said so much on this subject
But after having read this sensible memorial thought
became me 10 say something. move that the memorial
be referred 10 The Committee on Manufactures, and ask
that II be printed.
The memorial and petition accordingly referred
TO the Committee Manufactures The motion TO print
goes TO the Committee on Printing.
Mr fULEE presented the memorial OF Joseph Z
Caro- praying compensation for bis services as keeper OF
the Florida archives which was referred TO the Commit
lee on Public Lands.
Mr.. Y. also presented a communication from Jane.
W. Simmons, military storekeepeI. stating that he il
about 10 be ordered 10 Oregon California and that The
salary allowed is totally inadequate Tor his support
which was referred 10 the Committee on Military Al
Mi. DOWNS presented the memorial Of Charles Me.
Cormck assstant surgeon in the army, praying com
pensaon for extra services which was referred TO the
Committee on Military Affairs
ORDER.
On motion by Mr.. FELCH, IL was
Ordered That the COMMITTEES on Public LiBds be ds-
charged from the further confederation OF t1e peo1 Of
citizens southern senled the 18th February 1919
and from the further Of the petition OF czeus
Of Iowa, presented the 20b February, 1913.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
Mr.. CLEMENS gave notice that he should on TO-
morrow. early subsequent day, ask leave to In
oduce bill 10 change the Time OF holding the United
ates district Tor the State OF Alabama, and for
other purposef
Mr. GWIN gave notice that be should tomorrow, or
some Cay ask leave Introduce bill Tor
eTisniDg and paying the California claims originating
from orders oi Commodore Stockton and Of Breyet Cap.
tain (aterw ards Lieut. Colone) Fremont, and 10 pay all
Just claims arising out OF The military operations OF the
United States in California
Mr.. BORLAND gave notice that be should o-uorrow.
some early day thereafter, ask leave to introduce
bill 10 permit Mr.. B. Mccoy 10 enter, at the minimum
pce Of public lands, certain quarter section OF land in
Arkansas, which he purchased OF the State, suppos-
ing portion oil the donation of 100000 acres for
internal improvement, but afterwards found 10 be
Mr. UNDERWOOD gave notice that he should to-
morrow, subsequent day, ask leave TO ntTo-
duce bill 10 provide for the recovery Of money mprop-
sfiy paid by the executive departments
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr.. DODGE, OF Wisconsin, submitted the following
resolution which considered by unanimous con-
SENT and agreed to:
Rssoipsd, Thstthe COMMITTEES on Commerce be instruct
ed inquire into tho expediency Of establishing Green
bay port ol entry.
Mr.. SEWARD submitted the following resolution
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