The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-30
i'm CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES
Thirty second Congress-First Session.
MONDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1851.
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS.
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. laid before the Senate q
communication IRON the Secretary OF the Navy.
milting estimates for deficiencies the appropriations
under The control OF that department for the fiscal year
ending 3Oth June, 1882 amounting in all TO the sum of
| S2l9,2sS "a which read, and, on motion by Mr.
GWlN, It was referred TO the Committee on Naval
Affairs
The PRESIDENT pro tenn also laid before The Senate
a communication from John s Meehan Librarian OF
Congress giving an account OF the destruction by FIRE Of
The books paintings stauay, and other property in the
principal saloon OF the library. the 2ls instant; which
was read, and on motion by MIR CASS was referred 10
the Committee the Library rlF
The PRESIDENT pro tenn also laid before the Senate
communication IRON The Secretary OF the Navy trans
hitting, in compliance with resolution Of the Senate OF
Of inquiry convened November 20, 1850, on board The
United States ship Cumber and in The bay of Naples, by
order Of Commodore Charles w. Morgan, commanding
the United States squadron in the Mediterranean, for the
purpose OF investigating charges preferred against Captain
William \ ltatimer Of the navy; which wasr read.
nca,'on is in compliance with resolution introduced by
the senator from New Hampshire. not now in his seat
| lMr. HALE move that il be laid upon the table
! The motion was agreed to-
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, Erc.
Mr. SHIELDS presented the petition of James Corri-
gam pensione OF the United States praying an increase
OF pensions which was referred to the Committee on
Mr.. CLEMENS presented the petition of citizens of
Cherokee county Alabama praying that remuneration
seizure Of the property Of Edward Si. citizen Of The
] United States, and his Imprisonment by order OF the
captain of Cuba which referred TO the Com
mlttee on Foreign Relations.
Mr. FELCH presented the petition of Amos Kendall
and John F. Kendall, praying compensation for services
rendered the Western Chefokees in prosecuting their
cams which was referred together with papers on the
files OF the Senate in relation TO the subject the
Committee on Indian Affairs
Mr.. WALKER presented the petition OF citizens OF the
State OF Wisconsin, praying that the right OF pre-emp
ton aud credit of two years may be allowed TO the set
was referred to the Committee on Public Lands
Mr.. w said hope the chairman of the Committee
on Public Lands will give his attention 10 this petition
that may have early consideration possible; and
for this The public land is nearly all purchased
in that State and if the purchasers TO have any bene
# rem any pfe-emp'ion rights, il is necessary that the
Senate should act on II at as early day possible.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD presented additional evidence in
the case of James Jelries and jeremiah M Smith !,
which was referred 10 the Committee on the Post Office
and Post Roads.
Mr.. DAW SON submitted additional evidence in rea-
ton TO the claim OF Calvin B Seymour which, with his
memorial the files of the Senate was referred to the
Committee on Indian Affairs.
Mr.. DODGE. of Wisconsin, presented petition of
citizens of La Cross county, Wisconsin, praying the
iabshment OF marou,e from La Cross 10 Black River
Falls in that State which referred 10 the Commit
tee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
Mr.. GWlN presented the petition OF Santiago T. Ar
gueo. captain the California battalion, praying com
Pensation for losses sustained during the war with
Military Affairs.
i PAPERS WITHDRAWN.
Mr. FELCH asked that the petition OF Joseph w. Ed
wards. The files OF the Senate, be wthdra wn and
ferred 10 the Committee Pensions; which agl eed
Mr.. PRATT asked that the petition Of citizens Of Ba
timore and the petition OF William Blacknstnn q I'd
others, citizens OF Maryland, on The files OF the Sen ,ls,
relating 10 the establishment OF line OF mail steamers
between the ports OF Baltimore and Norfolk end Eng
land be withdrawn and referred to the Com ni,tee on the
Post Office and Post Roads which agreed TO-
Mr. DAWSON asked that the petition OF Willard Boyn-
ton, the files Of The Senate, be Withdrawal and
ferred TO the Committee on Indian Affairs; which
Mr.. BELL asked that the memorial OF the representa-
ives OF William Russwurm on the files OF the Senate,
be Withdrawn. and referred 10 the Committee Revo-
utIonary Claims which was agreed to.
MIR. DODGE, OF Iowa, asked that the petitions and
papers of Rhoda Ffsbee and William Roberts, on the
files OF the Senate be Withdrawn, and referred TO the
Committee on Pensions; which was agreed to.
Mr. UNDERWOOD asked tha, the memorial OF the
heirs OF Isaac Sheldon, The files Of the Senate, be
Withdrawn, and referred to the Committee on Revolu-
tionary Claims; which was agreed to;
Mr. u also asked that the petition OF Silas l.. Looms.
the files Of the Senate be withdrawn and referred to
the Committee of Claims which was agreed TO-
RECEPTION OF LOUIS KossuTH
Mr. SHIELDS moved that the President pro km. ap.
point member OF the committee TO wait upon Louis
kossuh his arrival at The capital 10 The place Of Mr.
FcoTr, OF Mississippi, resigned which was agreed to
and Mr.. CAss was appoaied.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr. JONES, Of Iowa, submitted the following resolu
tons which considered by unanimous CONSENT and
agreed TO:
R,,optd That the COMMITTEES on Military Affair. be In
succd inquire into the expedieney OF construcinga
military road from Dnbuque, in the State Of Iowa. TO Fort
Dodge, in said Stale.
Rssoiped That the Secretary Of War be directed com
municate the Senate such information may be file
in the War Department relative the construction of
military road from Fort Dodge 10 Dlbuquo, in Iowa and
he inform the Senate what The ba. been Tor tho
transportation OF the munitions Of provisions Ac
used said fort from the usual place Of dePose upon the
Mississippi river.
Rssoiped Tha the Secretary Of War be also directed
communicate the Senate plan and estimate Tor the
structon ola military road from Dubuque Fort Dodge
and the necessary for the survey and esti
mates FOR such road.
HOUSE.
A message was received from the House OF Represent
aves by Mr. Forney, their Clerk informing the Senate
that the House have passed joint resolution, author
izng inquiry into the origin OF the late fire by which
The Congressional Library was destroyed also. bill
(H X A0) making appropriations 10 meet the expenses
incurred consequences of the late fire at the Capitol IN
which the concurrence OF the Senate Is requested
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
message was received from the President OF the Uni
ted States by Mr. M p FILLMORE, bs secretary, announ.
cling to the Senate that the President had approved and
signed a ion, resolution of welcome 10 Louis kossuh.
REPORT FROM COMMITTEE
Mr. ATCHISON from the Committee Indian Az
fars 10 whom referred the memorial OF the heirs Of
Joseph Watson, reported bill g. S5) for the relief OF the
Of Joseph Watson, deceased; which
read and passed 10 second reading
NOTICES
Mr. SEBASTIAN gave notice that he should to
row. or subsequent day. ask leave TO introduce
bill TO grant the right OF way, and portion OF the public
lands the State OF Arkansas, TO aid IN the construction
of certain railroads therein.
M A p.,,,ro hot he ohould to-