The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-02-01
FRIDAY, JANUARY 81, lss


The PRESIDENT pro TEN. laid before the Senate a
communication from r. II. Weghtman, requesting the
enactment 81 law declaring New Mexico one of the
United States, upon certain conditions which, motion
by Mr.. PHELPS referred TO the Committee on Ter
ritores.
EXECUTIVE BUSINESS.
Mr.. YULEE Mr.. President | am directed by the
Committee on Naval Affairs to request that the Senate
will agree to GO into executive session Tor few minutes,
for the purpose OF ransacng little business which re-
quires prompt attention II will occupy more than
moment twc and will be desirable for the public
vice now.
Mr.. FOOTE Mr. President, would like to make
single remark upon this question. Unless the matter IS
very urgent would ask the senator not to insist upon the
motion II be perceived that the galleries filled
with large audence-the senators in their places,
anxious that the debate Of yesterday should continue
for shall vote against the motion upon that ground
Mr.. YULEE II it be understood generally that some
time during the day the Senate will 60 into executive
sion il may be deferred for the present withdraw the
motion.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr. DICKINSON presented petition Of inventors and
Others citizens of New York praying that the bill for
the modification OF the patent laws now before the Sen
ate may become law; which was ordered TO lie on the
table
Mr. PHELPS presented petition Of legal voters of
Vermont praying the adoption OF measures for the peace
able adjustment of International controversies; which
was referred TO the Committee on Foreign Rela ions,
Mr. DODGE of Iowa. asked that the petition and pa.
pers in relation to the claim OF Robert Grignon might be
Withdrawn from the files of the Senate, he wished TO
present the matter before the Commissioner OF Indian AT
fairs. il being an Indian claim which was agreed to
Mr. UPHAM. Mr.. President am requested to pre-
sent 10 the Senate memorial, numerously signed, IRON
citizens Of Lake Superior, (Ontonagon,) in the
State of Michigan They set forth that the reservation
held by government at the mouth of Ontonagon river.
Lake Superior, acts detrlment TO the settlement OF
the country; that said reservation is OF practical
for government purposes; that few persons settled
upon and made claims said reservation after the land
surveyed, and before the reservation declared
whose claims generally acknowledge and respected
among the citizens; and that the said reservation is
removed the question OF title among the settlers
be settled without difficulty, whereas, il allowed to
Time, It will in time produce dscord and contention
among them They therefore pray Congress 10 remove
said reservation, that The land may be brought
market and to allow pre- empilon rights TO those that
entitled 10 them move that II be referred to the Com
mee on Public Lands.
The memorial was so referred.
Mr. SHIELDS presented the petition Of John r. Pritch
ard praying increase OF pension; which referred
TO the Committee on Pensions.
MIR. WINTHROP presented petition OF the directors
OF the Boston and Lowell Railroad Company and petit
tton Of owners of wharf property, and Others the city
OF Cambridge Massachusetts, praying that Cambridge
may be port within the collection district OF Boston and
Charestown, in that State; which, with the accompany
ing papers, referred 10 the Committee Commerce
Mr. HALE presented the petition of Rachel Park.
praying incaease OF pension which referred TO
the Committee on Pensions.
Also, petition OF citizens OF Chester county, in the
State Of Pennsy wanna praying the immediate repeal of
the late OF Congress for the delivery Of fugves from
slavery; which was ordered TO lie on the table.
present several petitions very numerousy and respectfully
signed by citizens OF Cincinnati representing the capacity
OF the Louisville and Portland canal sufficient for the
accommodation OF the increased growth and wants OF
western commerce, complaining OF the tolls a heavy
burden and praying Tor such relief from Congress as
shall be deemed proper The petitioners do not intimate
any particular mode OF improving the navigation OF that
particular section, the falls OF the OHIO but they
think that the aid OF government, which has been lib
orally extended TO the commerce OF the East should be
also extended in degree 10 the commerce OF the West
They represent that hitherto the government liberal
east OF the mountains, has dealt with nsgard hand
may say with a usurious handas regards the commerce
OF the West For every dollar invested heretofore in the
Louisville and Portland canal this government has re-
ceved dollar for dollar back again and not only 50, but
has now, under gement not sanctioned By the
government, believe, large fund accumulated OF dv
dends together with the amount OF stock, now giving
fully twice the amount OF the original contribution
ask that this memorial may be referred 10 the Committee
on Roads and Canals; and do hope they will give it an
early and careful consideration.
The memorial was 80 referred
Mr.. NORRIS presented the petition oil Herrick Aiken,
praying extension OF his patent for a saw-sei; which
referred 10 the Committee on Patents and the Patent
Office.
Mr., PRATT asked that the petition OF Geo A. Dgges
and Others the files OF the Senate be referred The
Committee on the Judiciary which agreed TO.
COMMITTEES.
Mr.. HALE, from the Committee Pensions, 10 whom
was referred the bill from the House for the relief OF
Warren Raymon, reported II without amendment, and
submitted an adverse report.
Also. from the committee, to whom referred
the bull from The House Tor the relief OF VIM Sparks,
ported il without amendment and submitted adverse
report
Also from the same committee, to whom wa. referred
the House bill for the relief of John M Rosbury report
ed it without amendment, and submitted adverse re.
port
Also, from the committee, 10 whom referred
the House bill for the relief OF George s Claim, re-
ported il without amendment, and submitted adverse
report
Also from the committee, TO whom was referred
the House bill for the relief OF Thomas r. Saunders
q 1
report
Also from the same committee, TO whom was referred
the House bill granting pension TO Sarah A. Bush,
ported IT without amendment and submitted an adverse
report.
Mr. BADGER, from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
TO whom referred the bill from the House for the
lief Of Gustavus A. DE Russey. late acting purser IN
the United States navy, reported back without amend
men and recommended its passage.
Also, from the same committee, TO whom referred
the House bill for the relief of thesecurtes Of Robert
Moore deceased, late purser in the United States navy
reported II back without amendment and recommended
Its passage.
NOTICE
Mr.. HUNTER gave notice that he should o-morrow,
early day thereafter, ask leave to bring in
bill to amend the regulating the importation and
housing OF foreign merchandise and tor other purposes
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. B0RLAND, from the Committee on Pensions, to
whom referred the petition of the widow OF George
X G. Floyd. formerly lieutenant colonel in the army,
Sho resigned on account of disease contracted in the
vice, praying to be placed the footing IN regard
pension widows OF officers dying in the service sub.
nitted report, accompanied by bill Is 442) granting