The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-08-08
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 1850.
MEmoRfAIs AND PETITIONS.

Mr.. WALKER ] have had forwarded to me the &C
count Of two military panes in the State OF Wiscon-
n together with me fequss. OF 'ne marshal Oh me oale
gehe with the afhdavlis of the commanders OF these
companies, and the affidavit oil the marshal OF wisconsin
assisting The marshal OF the district OF Wisconsin 10
the execution by him OF writ OF replevin in the Of
bolt o. Hutchinson" To get the papers properly before
the Senate desire TO accompany them with resolution
10 20 the Committee on Finance.
To explanbriefy what is the purpot OF these papers
viii make this statement: Hutchinson. who was the
marshal OF Wisconsin appointed by the late admnsra.
ton got into his possession large quantity OF wheat OF
the farmers OF Wisconsin, (the amount do not know
but IL was very large arnoun-some hundreds Of thou
sands oil bnshes) upon ms individual receipts for
warding and commission merchant Being in failing cir
cunsances and IN the process OF defaulung TO the
eminent, he made sale Of this wheat to Mr Bolt, OF
Ono Alter Mr. Hutchinson had absconded, the farmers
OF the county got word that they about 10 be swim
died in this manner They assembled in the town OF
Southport with the intention Of retaining their property
10 the number OF 1000, have been informed. Bolt
sued out IRON the United States district Of the dis
tct Of Wisconsin viii OF repevin get the possession
Ssuu,y asss and h. proeese 10 the ,own ~ soab
port These people bad gathered there tand wish they
had been successior they had been most egregi
ousy swpdled. and had received iahng Tor
their whsai and they attempted 10 prevent the execution
OF this writ Tor the seizure OF the wheat and taking out
Of the jurisdiction OF the state, BY tins Mf Bolt Of Ohio
The marshal found mpossb to execute the wn and IN
FACT il would seem that these gentlemen. feeling them
selves pressed by the outrage committed upon them BY
this Hutchinson, seemed determined TO every
them Under these s circumstance, the deputy marshal
MIR. Cotton. his principal, Mr Hutchinson, having abb
sconded consulted with the Unled States district judge
and the Judge, shown BY the affidavit Of the MARSHAL
assured him that Il within hls power 10 make a
QUESTION upon the commanders OF these independent
panies directing thai they should turn out with their
pan,cs TO assist him IN the execution OF the writ The
deputy marshal consequently made requisiiion the
officers, who. alter consulting regard TO their duty,
called out their companies and marched them 20 Southport
assistance oil thry miles, surrounded the warehouse,
and attendance there Tor number OF days. until
the writ executed. and the wheat was taken away
They then began inquire how they were 10 be compen
ied for these services and they found that the Judge Of
the district court, Andrew O. Miller would give them no
further satisfaction with regard to this matter They had
called their companies leach some fifty men, and
marched them 10 southport, and nov they could get
remuneration whatever for their services The deputy
marshal found himself in the unpleasant position OF
having acted under the orders Of the judge TO call these
out and then found out OF his power 70 give them
any Compensation They their account here and
Comptroller, Mr.. Whiulesey. Mr. Whinlesey made his
report and forwarded II 10 one OF my colleagues m tne
House OF Representatives The report set forth that the
was no law Tor compromising these men ana mus tney
must 20 uncompensae unless Congress viii act Ia this
matter desire now 10 bring q copy Of this account
and these afhdavits and have them committed 20 the
COMMITTEES on Finance, with the following resolution:
RssOvsd, That COMMITTEES Finance be directed 20
Inquire the expedency Of making appropriation 70
pay the Washington Guards aud Milwaukee Cry Gaards
I'VE independent military companies Of wiscoqsin.ior
sonn In The execution Of wrt Of repIsvin IN The case oi
Bon Hutchinson, in The United States disuicl
he district Of Wisconsin.
Mr. W.. hopedehe resolution would be considered at
MI. DICKINSON do not rise to object TO die con-
eraion at this time. but 10 suggest to the
- % some Other committee the commIttee OF Claims
Affairs