The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-17
IN CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
Thirty Second Congress First Session.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1851.
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| Mr.. JONES. OF Iowa Mr. President it is with feel
inss OF qualification aud pride that present the Senate
certain resolutions which adopted by The legislature
OF Iowa ON the 25th OF January last. but which did not
reach me until after the adjournment OF the last session
OF Congress regard these resolutions speaking the
true American upon the question OF slavery and
the rights and duties OF our people under the constitution
and laws OF the land But TO me, MIR President, they af
ford an additional qualification; which is, that they in
sentiment approval OF the Of my colleague and
myself upon tha, series ofmeasures known as iheCom
promise" We were the only senators from any OF the
Tree States who We're not instructed to vote for the
Wilmot proviso, and its kindred abolition doctrines
Lett 10 our own Judgment. gave a cordial and unwa-
verng support each and every of those measures
believing as then did and now do, that we voted on
the side OF cur country and for its future welfare and
prosperity.
These resolutions, am very certain, reflect the senli-
mens OF the democratic party of Iowa, and small por
ton OF the wings OF that State The democracy OF Iowa
never adopted the Wilmot provso in any State
county convention; and their whole though that
period OF fana,ca excitement such my humble
judgment 10 commend itself to every lover Of The Union
wish could say much for my political opponents in
that State who through their county and State
tons and presidential electors all declared for that pro-
yiso and srove for its adoption notw whsanding the al
tude assumed by every southern State upon that ques-
tion And il is due to truth further TO say, that Of
those designing and fanatca whg politicians Who sove
to Introduce the poisonous ingredients OF abclonsm and
into the Legislature OF State and voted in
that body TO instruct the senators here 10 for the Will
mot proviso, have been rewarded by this administration
by appointment to some OF the most responsible and lu
crative offices in the State and that too alter the Pres
dent and the department (Interior had been notified
verbally and in writing as well by reference 10 the
journals Of The legislase-to which they had accesso
the obnoxious proceedings of those to whom they deemed
| II proper 10 extend their favor and patronage.
These attempts of the administration to keep in favor
with that class OF politicians in Iowa and in other north
ern States are doubtless unknown 10 my distinguished
friend, Mr. FooTE.l who has within the past week been
complimentary TO those who now administer the gen
| eral government.
Mr.. President, there in my opinion. other acts of
gross violation OF public duty upon The part OF this ad
mnislration. | alude sir, to their course towards the
amin
protected and the laws and treaty spuatons for their bene
fit fully enforced Their management OF foreign rela
ions calls for condemnation at the hands OF other men,
bsrs OF this body who are more competent 10 the task
| and who. hope, will at the proper time do | am
sure our friend from Mississippi would, were he permit
ted remain with during the residue OF this session
The public press-demoerahe mean, whigas we'll
the people everywhere north and SOUTH in public meet
ngs and otherwise have spoken in terms OF rebuke not
OF this body, particularly TO hold up such acts of gross
derection OF duty to the scorn OF the world Amongst
these be enumerated the insult offered flag
in the firing into the Falcon, the arrest OF the Promeheus
the mercess and inhuman butchery Of fifty unried,
unamed American youths and the vndictive cruelty 10
Thrashenot to speak Of the transportation to the dun
geons of Spain OF the one hundred and fifty American
citizens who like Thrasher, were condemned upon a
mock trial, thereby adding insult 10 injury.
move that the resolutions be laid upon theabe, and
kprinied.
| The motion was agreed To-
The preamble and resolutions were read-the sub
stance OF them being 10 condemn the disposition shown
in certain portions of the Union defiance the laws
OF the land and declaring the unyieldng devotion of the
people OF Iowa TO the constitution and laws
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. laid before the Senate re-
port OF the Secretary OF State, showing the amount
pended from the appropriation for the expenses of the
agent OF the Sublime Porte, and the balance remaining
The treasury; which was read and motion by Mr..
GWlN, 1t was referred ia the Committee Finance, and
ordered to be printed.
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS. ETC.
Mr.. GWIN presented the memorial Of Eliza G. Bache
widow OF George Nj. Bache, lieutenant in the navy
praying that she may receive The sane amount that
paid the widows OF those officers who lost in the
brig Somefs; which was referred 10 the Committee
Naval Affairs.
MIR. G. also presented the proceedings OF a meeting OF
tho citizens OF San Diego, California protesting against
the change proposed to be made in the contract with the
Pacific Mail Steamer Company, BY The substitution oil
coas.ng steamer; which was referred TO the Committee
on the Post Office and Post Roads
Mr. G. also presented the petition Of officers OF the
enue service stationed in California, praying
OF pay which referred TO the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. c. also presented the petition OF Joseph HILL
Sons praying compensation for horses and mules stolen
by the Indians m California; which was referred 10 the
! Committee OF Claims.
Mr. G. also presented the petition Of James r. Brown
ing, praying indemnity Tor property stolen and destroyed
in California during the war with Mexico; which was
referred 10 the Committee on Military Affairs,
Mr.. G. also presented The memorial Of James C. Cush
ing and Others representing that they have discovered
pass through the greater range o the Sierra NEVADA and
proposing 10 open wagon road, upon certain conditions;
which was referred 10 the Committee on Public Lands.
/ Mr. HOUSTON presented the memorial OF 5. ii DuH.
praying compensation for services in sezing spnuous
liquors under an order OF General Taylor during the war
with Mexico which was referred 10 the Committee oi
Claims.
Mr. SHIELDS presented memorial Of officers OF The
army serving IN New Mexico, praying that they may be
placed upon the same footing IN regard 10 pay as the
troops serving in CALIFORNIA; which was referred 10 The
Committee on Military Affairs
Mr. SHIELDS. | have also hsan requested 10 present,
the memorial OF Don lose Maria Jarero, who represents
himself TO be a citizen OF Mexico and general in the
Mexican service. 10 refer this petition TO The
Committee OF Claims and beg the attention al the chair
man OF that committee moment he states that pre-.
vous 10 the war between the United States and Mexico,
he received rom citizen Of the United States, who had
was largely indebted TO him, certain claim against the
republic of Mexico. The claim was for arms and mun-
lions OF furnished by American citizen TO the
Mexican government and is admitted by that govern
ment to be Just one After the treaty OF Guadalupe
Hdago the Mexican Congress eecreed that IT was one
OF the claims be paid out OF The OF three and
quarter millions assigned thereby Tor the satisfaction OF
| American claims The Mexican minister at Washington,
by direction Of his government, transmitted this claim,
with the evidence accompanying IL, 10 the Secretary ot
State OF the United States, requesting that the same
might be laid before the tribunal provided for by the
treaty The claim was accordingly Submitted 10 the
board Of commissioners; and he exhibits copy OF ibsir
decision whereby the validity and justice OF he claim
declared but payment is refused the ground that
had ceased TO be American claim before tho date OF
the treaty and not provided for thereby beg the
attention OF the chairman and members OF The committee
10 this point. II considered a. a valid American
claim in ts origin and eharaser but having passed into
the hands OF Mexican previous TO the date OF the treaty
and being in his hands nj the date OF the treaty. they
deemed that il not provided for by the treaty The
treaty makes the decisions Of the board OF commissioners