Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1850-12-21


and ask TO have the question divided and taken
on printing in the Spanish and German only.
The PRESIDENT. Does the Senator from Ohio propose
to amend the proposition Of the Senator from Wisconsin BY
striking out the words " and a like number in the Nor
wegsn language J"
Mr. CHASE. That is my notion
Mr. DODGE, Of Iowa. believe we have this claim of
the people Of California for these documents put the ground
that their case is and hs there has been one
that was analogous 10 it. think the condition Of the people
OF Louisiana clearly analogous that of the people OF
California and the Representatives Of the people Of Loul
sana or Florida will show that there is in those States suf
hcen number Of persons who require il, willing that
the message should be printed for them. But believe the
message has never been printed in any other than the English
language
Mr. FOOTE. no objection to printing these
documents in the German language, though the Germans
may have the of printing them for themselves But
do not that the applies to the Nowegans Idoubt
exceedingly whether could get person here to trans
late accurately in that language II would be task Of great
difficulty, and that constitutes serious impeachment to print
ing in the proposed in the resolution The Senator
from Iowa (M DoDeE has alluded to the of Louisiana
am not prepared to state what is the history Of that matter
feel certain Of thng however, that the Presidents
message not printed and local laws OF Congress
affecting the interests Of that country at the time not
made known the people by Congress In their language
former Congress did not do its duty to that people bot
not willing to forego duties now because former Con-
gess neglected perform theirs feel anxious to be
derstood on another point II compliment that
wish do that which is proposed in this resolution. As
compliment it is unmeaning believe is important
to enable the people of that country to understand the cond
ton Of things here. believe it will give them facilities for
speedily becoming good American citizens and on that
ground and no other shall vote for the resolution.
The question then taken on the motion to strike out
the words and like number in the Norwegian language"
and il was agreed to. ;f @g. FL
. The PRESIDENT. The question now on the
amendment as amended which is to print in the German
tongues and that question the yeas and nays have been
ordered. Tsl oi.
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once without further delay the Of the Senate upon
whole subject that the resolution and amendment be
laid upon the table, and ask the yeas and nays upon that
question.
YrAs-Messrs Atchison, Bell Borland Bradbury Butler
Clarke, Clay, Davis Of Mississippi Dayton, Dodge q WIS
Hunter Jones' King. Miller Norris, Pratt Smith, Spruance,
Sturgeon, Turney Underwood, and Walker-s7.
Chase. Clemens. Douglas Ewing Foote Gwn Phelps Sc.
ward, Shields, Wales, and Whitcomb-l6
So the motion to lay on the table was agreed to.
DEATH OF THE HON. ). H. HARMANsoN.
message was received from the House of Representatives
Mr. President am directed by the House Of Represents
tves to inform the Senate Of the death of the Hon. JoHs H.
HAnMAssor late member Of the House. from the State Of
Louisiana and of the proceedings of the House thereon
Mr. DOWNS rose and after appropriate remarks, Of
ered the usual resolutions Of respect for the memory of the
deceased He was followed by Mr. DAVIS Of Mississippi
the sran after which the resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
" WEDNESDAY,, DECEMBER ls, 1850.
Mr. BRIsHr from the State Of Indiana, and Mr. SoUrE.
from the State Of Louisiana appeared in their seats to-day
Mr.. SEWARD presented petition Of Hy. Dwight and
other legal voters Of Geneva, New York, praying the adop
ton Of for the peaceable adjustment of International
controversies which referred to the Committee on For
eigH Relations. G
Mr.. SHIELDS presented a memorial of the legal voters
O. A.
of measures for the peaceabe adjustment Of international
controversies which referred TO the Committee on For
egn Relations.
Mi. MASON presented the memorial of George Taylor,
asking indemnity for spoiaons made by the French prior
10 1900 which referred the Committee Finance.
Mr.. PEARCE. Mr.. President, present 10 the Senate
the report Of COMMITTEES, which adopted unanimously by
the Maryland Reform Convention, the late acts Of Congress
forming the compromise which during the last session Of
Congress before this body ask that they be read.
The resolutions having been read .l .. 4. .ue..a
Mr.. PEARCE. Mr.. President, these resolutions do not
proceed from the Legislature Of the State of Maryland but
they unanimously passed by body of the highest dig
nifty in the State-he Convention appointed to revise the
Constitution Of the State of Maryland. As they have the
unanimous assent Of that body and that body reflects the
feelings Of the people Of that State, move that they be
printed for the use Of the Senate.
The PRESIDENT. The question Of printing must go to
the Committee on Printing. ,a M.ss.aj
Mr.. PEARCE. ! hope the Senate will act upon the mo-
ton at this time. know the resolutions of State Legisla
The PRESIDENT. They specially excepted by the
rule. .a-
Mr. PEARCE. Yes, sir; and hope, by the unanimous
Of the Senate the reference may be dispensed with
in this case. ...
There being no objection, the motion to print
agreed to. ~ W.
EXTRA PAY TO ARMY OFFICERS. &,
Mr. GWIN submitted the following resolution
hesotved, That the Committee Military Affairs be in
sructcd inquire into the expedeney OF amending the
Of September 49, 1885, extend the benefit its
vision pay officers and soldiers serving Oregon
and California those who served in that district anterior to
| the date Of the afore mentioned act.
Mr.. GWIN. Mr.. President, in offering this resolu
ton wish TO call the attention of the Senate to the
mertorous claim Of the officers and who served in Cali
forna and Oregon whom il is intended to relieve Their pay
was utterly insufficient their expenses The officers
and their families had perform the most mental services,
owing to the high wages Of labor Gen. Riley could not
employ cook for his family the wages charged being greater
than his pay The amabe and esimabe lady of his Adu
General Maj Caiby) supported his family BY copying
papers for the Convention AT dining party given by
Of his aids Cap Westcot at which was present. his wife
and her sister waited upon the guests Beve COL Casey
in command Of regiment entertained at his quarters
board Of miserable old ship at the wharf at Benicia, the
dinner and supper having been cooked by his beautiful and
accomplished LADY, and placed before to help ourselves
could name other instances Of peculiar hardship,
but hope have said enough to induce early and prompt
action the subject by the Senate.
The resolution was agreed to. =.
FBILL INTRODUCED ON LEAVE.
Mr.. ATCHISON, in pursuance of notice, asked and OBJ
tanned leave introduce bill granting to the State of Mis-
souri, right of way and portion Of the public land for the
purpose of aiding in making railroad from ST. Louis the
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