The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-03-16
THIRTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
FRIDAy, March is, 1850.
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Private petitions were presented by Messrs'
CHASE, Dickinson, DAVIS of Massachusetts, BoR-
LAND, STURGEON, DoDoE Of Wisconsin, WALLER,
BUTLER, and DoDeE Of Iowa.
woopwoRTHs PATENT
MIR. DICKINSON presented remonstrance from
citizens Of Oneida county, New York, against the
further extension of Woodworths patent.
Mr.. BALDWIN presented a similar remon-
STRANGE.
CHEAP POSTAGE.
Memorials praying reduction of postage were
presented by Messrs. DICKINSON, DoDGE OF Wis
consin, HAMLIs, and DAYTON
Mr.. JONES submitted the following resolution
which was adopted:
Resolred, That the Committee on Military Az
fairs be instructed to inquire into the expedienc,
OF constructing military road from Dubuque
Iowa, wa Forts Atkinson and Smelling, to For
Gaines, in Minnesota
Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts submitted the
following, which was adopted
Resolved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs
he instructed to inquire into the expediency OF
granting to the widows and orphans of the officers
seaInen and marines who were lost in the United
States vessels the Grampus and the Sea Gull SINH
lar relief TO that which has at different times been
granted TO the widows and orphans of the officers,
seamen and marines of the Epervier, Hornet Sylph,
and other vessels of the United States which have
been lost at sea.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. RUSK, from the Committee on the Post
Office and Post Roads, reported back bill making
provision for the post office and mail service for
Oregon and California, and bill increasing the
number of clerks in the General Post Office Depart
ment.
Mr.. WALKER introduced a bill making proyi-
sion for the incPent steps towards the construction
Of railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pa
cifc ocean.
Mr.. BUTLER, from the Committee on the Judi
cary, reported back bill regulating the fees a.
lowed 10 the United States Inarshais and district
attorneys, and the clerks OF the United States dis
trct and circuit courts.
REMOVALS From OFFICE.
MIR. BRADBURY moved, and the Senate proceeded
10 the consideration of the resolution submitted by
him some time in December last, relating to reno.
walls from office since the 4th of March, 1919.
Mr.. SMITH moved, and the subject was post
poned till, and made the special order of the day
for Thursday next, at quarter before O'Clock.
OWEN CONNOLLY.
MIR. SHIELDS moved, and the Senate proceeded
10 the consideration of resolution heretofore re-
ported from the Committee on the District of CO.
lumbia, directing the payment out of the contin-
gent fund t6 Owen Connolly, sum equal to the
amount of his pay Waterman, from the 30th OF
April, ls49 till the present time, in consideration
Of injuries sustained by him in the discharge of his
duty And the resolution was read three times and
passed.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
Mr.. BRADBURY, from the Committee on the
Judiciary, TO whom had been referred petitions
praying the abolition of capital punishment re-
ported that Legislation the subject was inexpe-
dent and unnecessary.
THE coMMIssARIAT OF THE ARMY.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Mississippi. moved and the Sen.
ate proceeded 10 the consideration of the bill 10
the comnissariat of the United States army;
and after an explanation by Mr.. ID. the bill was
read third time and passed.
CENSUS.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Massachusetts, moved, and the
Sfnatp ppiad N iA.ra tinn nf fha
providing Tor taking the seventh census.
The question pending was motion made by
Mr. BADGER, when the bill was before the Senate last
10 recommt the bill to the committee, with instr NC.
tons to confne the bill in its operations alone tc
the enumeration of the inhabitants
And the question being taken on the motion by
yeas and nays, IT was decided in the negative
yeas TO- nays 20.
The next question pending was on an amend.
ment, submitted by Mr.. BoRLAND, to change the
bill by transferring all the printing under the bill
70 the printers of Congress, instead of having il
done under the direction of the Department of the
Interior.
debate on this motion ensued and ON the sub.
lect OF the public printing generally, in which
Messrs BoRLAsD, SMITH, UNDERWOOD. DAVIS OF
Massachusetts, DAwsos and BENTON, participated
After amending the amendment, il las amended)
rejected.
Mr.. DAVIS, of Massachusetts, submitted an
amendment that the printing under the bill Tex.
cept the blanks, shall be given out by contract nc.
cording to the provisions of the act of MAY, 1912
10 the lowest bidder and the blanks TO be printed
under the direction OF the census board which
agreed 10.
Mr. DAVIS, of Massachusetts,, proposed al
amendment authorizing the employment of add
uonal clerks to prepare the returns for the printer
and il was adopted.
The salary of the Secretary to the Board Of Cen
at $1,000.
Mr.. DAWSON submitted substitute for iii,
whole bill, and on his motion the whole su bect va,
postponed till Tuesday next.
On motion, il ordered that when the Senate
adjourn, il adjourn till Monday next
The Senate then adjourned.