The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-01-31

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over two and half years. Goals 81 England Wales
Scotland and Ireland lie path has been followed
seniiay in these researches. and lis conclusions are
81 those iabors abroad Of which il has been the occa
sion The second part Of Professor Js present work EN-
braces the first report he only yet pubshed OF the
paraiye statements, demonstrating the relations OF the
numerous varieties Of Goals tested here TO similar
kinds OF Goals tried the other side OF the Atlantic, !
tbeing now in our power TO make known the results
othe labors of Others which proved to have mpor-
tant bearings own mineral treasures their charact
ter relative advantages as TO position and manner oil
The third division of the work imbodies series of
searches the character of COAL yarously illustrated
by experiments OF the author on those OF America and
spect It's forms, density and other physical properties
which distinguish mineral body part oil these
valuable remarks have been communicated to scientific
limited circulation. They the fruit OF laborious in
quires and extensive journeys OF exploration and are
here brought together and condensed into form 70 be
containing the papers from which they are selected are
entirely out OF print.
The last division Of the book contains some recent in
from various parts OF the United States and foreign
countries the Goals OF North Carolina, Virginia, west
ern Pennsylvania Ohio, Kentucky Illinois. and Arkan-
indicative OF important principles prevailing IN these
Goals, which may, and hope will be the basis OF future
research and experiment. under the auspices OF the gov
MT President, think that the offering OF this resou
ton very appropriate. directly after the discussion we
have had here this morning upon the public lands the
disposition Of the public lands, and most OF them being
to give away the public domains without any return.
The proposition now make. sir is to put the Senate
and the country, far as can. in the way OF obtaining
possession OF very valuable information respecting the
public lands. In this work will be found important in
formation in regard 70 the value Of those public lands
and the great mineral treasures OF coal which they con-
tain. itHs E5st t1.. III ls
The style in which the work is got up is like that Of
the specimen that now exhibit II is small volume,
matter is derived from conjecture, but s the result OF
his experiments, well OF long and aborous ex-
the result and comparison OF private experiments, and
those made under the authority, alike OF this govern
ment, and that OF the British government think
i is subject important to the interest OF every portion OF
this country, and in very peculiar 10 the inter
ests OF very many OF the States Of this Union The
proposition Is to authorize the Secretary Of the Senate to
Senate have left the number blank and now move,
sir that the resolution be referred 10 the Committee on
Public Lands with the accompanying specimens oil books
number Of copies, &c., may be determined BY the COM
mittee.
Mr. COOPER. rise sir, only to state that have
amned the work OF Professor Johnson, and hnd that 1t
contains great deal OF very valuable information upon
the subject OF coal In il, has been stated by the hon
orable senator from Arkansas, nat, BoRLAND the va
rious coal regions OF The British North American
provinces not only treated Of but also the coal has
been analysed with respect to its quality; and he has
asceained the cost Of mining and transportation from
the various parts Of the United States and from England
to the British provinces, where il is to be sold He has
also examined various specimens OF coal produced IN
various parts OF this country, with their comparative
merits as fuel ! think. therefore. that the Senate
hope that the proposition will be fayorably received by
the Senate simply rose to express my concurrence in
the views expressed by the honorable senator from
The resolution was then referred to the Committee on
the Public Lands
BINDING OF DOCUMENTS.
Mr.. BORLAND. from the Committee on Printing,
for binding the public documents; which was read the
first time.
Mr. B. said that the subject Of binding the public docu
ments was now before the House of Representatives.
and was brought before the Senate committee by the
chairman Of the Committee on Printing OF The House, and
the Senate committee deemed i best that there should
be joint provision upon the subject OF binding the pub
lie documents II was deemed important on all hands
that the public documents should be bound in special
cases. The committee had ascsrtained, upon inquiry
that satisfactory style and quality OF binding for the
largest size of public documents can be stipulated for at
cost of i2f cents q volume. That was the maximum
price and the probability was that hat could Dc obtained
300 pages. provided il could be done at cost not to ex
exceed i2i cents per volume The question OF binding
was now before the other House, who were waiting Tor
the report of the Senate committee the subject II was
CONCLUDED present the matter st TO the Senate, and to
have The concurrence Of both houses in one joint meas
urs for economy and convenience hs asked the Sen
The joint resolution was then read the second time,
considered as in committee Of the WHOLE reported back
TO the Senate without amendment ordered TO be engrossed
for third reading, was read third time by unanimous
consent, and passed. s
Mr. FOOTE moved that the Senate proceed TO the
consideration of executive business.
Mr. SEWARD requested the senator from Mississippi
to Withdraw the motion for amoment
Mr. FOOTE withdrew his notion remarkng that the
honorable senator from New York the only gentle.
nan for whom he would withdraw it.
Mr. SEWARD moved that the Senate take up for con-
sdeation his resolution relative the proprety OF CIV
ing Captain Cook, of the British barque Sarah, some
suitable token of the appreciation OF Congress Of his gal
liant and humane conduct in rescuing the passengers,
officers and OF the American ship Caleb Gnms6aw,
destroyed by fire at sea-
The question about to be put upon the motion 10
take up the resolution, when
Mr. g., after consultation with senator's in his vicinity.
stated that upon the suggestion Of friends he would
press the resolution to-day, and he therefore Withdrew
his motion.
On motion by Mr.. FOOTR, the Senate, proceeded 10
the consideration OF executive business, and after
time 80 spent, the doors were reopened, and
The Senate adjourned,
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1850.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
After the reading of the journal,