The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-26

and the motion to purchase those Of Alsxands, Hamilton
was made as an amendment BY member from Maryland
think now II would be very ungracous act 10 refuse
to purchase the papers OF thai distinguished individual
Mr. Adams, with the readiness and cheerful
prompilude as has been heretofore shown IN the par
chase OF the papers OF those great and lluslrous men
who were engaged with him in the great work OF the
American revolution.
The question being taken. upon division there were
ayes 49, noes ~ W. H'F
So the motion was agreed TO-
CALCIUM LIGHT.
Mr. HAMLIN. from the COMMITTEES ON Commerce.
moved the following amendment 10 the bill;
For purpose Of testing the use and economy o. me
calcium light 10 lighthouse, 70 be expended
under the direction OF the Secretary OF the treasury
Mr. H. said will detain the Senate only to stale that
this matter underwent the investigation OF the commlllee
who examined all the matters connected with ihe SUD
ect while the light being exhibited from the dome
light could be applied could be furnished for about one
fourth OF the present cost II that be the is mat
Ter OF great importance TO the government
Mr.. CASS. Ii has already cost the government vast
TO make experiments OF this sort. think the exper
iment in cost $4,000 II the experiment Is TO
me In sad
satisfactory let the government make use Oh IL ana pay
for j.
markably brilliant light, but is substantially what Is
called the Drummond light. However, before this ap-
preparation is made, | would ask if light house is
proper place at which to try experimental The lights IN
light house should be steady and uniform and they
should be kept up at all tmes AT present am not
satisfied that This ss, that can r. made ass Sa1s
been recommended; but we have had very strong rec
concentrations Of what was called the rosin gas light,
which thought to be sosimple that could be readily
adapted to lighthouses Il was tried on the Delaware
bay, and it seemed fail utterly when it was applied
In order to keep up the light il was necessary to have
gasometers connected with the lighthouse 10 make the
gas and there much machinery about il, which
continually getting out OF order, that i was fonnd
better to substitute oil again to keep up the light, Ihs
to the purpose OF light house. think the experiment
made in England and that il Likewise failed in tina!
try the experiment but repeat that # the experiment
should be made, il should not be in . lighthouse
Mr.. SOULE hope The amendment will be suffered
light think there be doubt as to its efficiency,
and Of its superiority the lights which are now used
in oarght- houses. The machinery connected with it.
seemed be exceedingly simple and will not require the
attention Of any scientific man 70 adapt i TO the uses 1877
ment proposes is very ng and the results which may
be produced by the experiment may be OF such magnitude
to the interests Of the country that cannot doubt that
the Senate will consent to lei the appropriation be made
The amendment was rejected.
PORT OF PREsoUE ISLE.
Mr.. COOPER offered the following amendment. to
come in after line 900:
That the Of he port 'Presque. Isle, Erie Penn
collector of said be required Issue licenses to
and vessels conforming the the alteration
pr, hereby placed the footing with that Of the
collector Of the port Of Michilim acknac, in Michigan"
Mr.. c. remarked wish to say a word in explana-
ton Of this amendment presume there can be no OBJ
ecton TO making the alteration The port OF Pressure
Isle was established long ago-perhsps about the period
Of the of 1872 and the rate Of compensation was
then fixed. AT that time there was no trade on the
lakes, or next to none. The compensation has never
been changed since that time. amounts and has
for the last IS years, TO the of $3.50 year Lately
it has become paying port for the revenue OF the ma.
ona marine of the United States and the whole time of
bu o f b. sa
ton the that OF the collector al Mchmackinac,
he will receive the sum OF $40
This port is The most important upon the lakes after
thoee Of Buffalo. Cleaveand, and Chicago The duties
any other excepting that Of Buffalo tits, therefore, but
reasonable and just that the compensation should be
made in some degree adequate to the labor and service
10 be performed.
The question being taken, the amendment was agreed
Mr. FOOTE. MIR President, have several amsnd
mens offer, and trust my friends will be patient until
get through with them. will not occupy much time.
DRAooMas OF THE LEGATION TO TURKEY.
Mr.. F. then offered the following amendment:
And for compensation of John Brown secretary and
dagoman Of the legation Tu,k.y for his services at dill
Iersnt period. acting charge daifaes that place.
for such services"
Mr. F. said This amendment has received double
sancion.the unanimous sanction OF the Committees on
Foreign Relations OF the two houses OF Congressional
therefore it TO ought not to be the subject OF
much debate controversy. The account is stated at
the department. and hold in my hand the statement
upon which this amendment is based. Here is a letter
from the Secretary OF State in support OF the amendment
I beg that il may be read.
Several SENATORS. Oh, no Oh, no There is no ne
cessity for reading il. We are Satisfied.
Mr.. DICKINSON. / should like TO hear il read. ri
want to know what it's There has been SO much noise
that have been unable TO hear the senator.
The letter was accordingly read as follows:
:. DEPARTMENT or STATE
Washington, August is. 1850
DEAR ia your letter Of yesterday, have
that Mr. Brown placed by Commodore Porter
in charge Of the legation in Turkey 18th April, 1893
when the Commodore left Consantnope leave, TO visit
of July, the inning Of August 1889 During this pc
rod Mr. Brown performed The duties Of the legation, as
well those OF dragoman, and coresponded regularly
with Commodore PoI,er, by whom bis dispatches were
comm unicated TO the Department Of State.
Commodore Porter asd the Sd OF March, lSts from
which date, till the 18th January, (nclusive,) lSA Mt
Brown correspondent with the parnent and discharged
plomac duties oil the legation On tho 18th Of Janu
airy, 1884, MI Car renteed his duties ms minister and
subsequently, the 9Th August l5i5, Quilted his post on
eave when Mr. Brown again entered The duife. and
continued discharge the ual the oil Mr.
Carr the exact date Of which the records OF the
do show. Mr.. Car voluntarily visited Syris, leaving
Consipntinopo, IL 10 believed. about 18th May 1919 Al
Beyroo Mr. Carr received his recall 2sl July, 1919
During this absence Of the minister from
supposed TO have lasted about four months, Mr. Brown
was as on former occasons. in charge OF the mssion
" From the date OF Nj Cars final dcpsriur Con-
santnope which from his las, despatch inferred 10 have
been about 1st October Sg until the arrival Of his
snccesso Mr. Marsh, the Esd February. 1850, Mr..
Brown was again IN the discharge OF the DIPLOMATS duties
OF the mission The department has no authority by Jaw 70
decide, and has consequently decided cases oil this
kind which belong entirely 10 OF Congress
may however, be permitted 10 bear testimony the hdel