The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-12-23
In CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES
Thirty Second Congress Session.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1851.
MEMORIALS. PETITIONS. ETC.


he construction OF railroad from Dubuque keokuk.
and from Davenpor, to the Missouri river,
Committee on Public Lands,
Mr. }. also presented the memorial of Mary Robh,
widow OF Hugh Robb, soldier in the last war with
Great Britain, praying be allowed pension; which
was referred 10 the Committee on Pensions
MT J. also presented the petition OF Hampstead and
9lhsrs praying that pension may be granted 10 David
DAVIS, IN consideration OF an injury received while
the service OF the United States assistant surveyor
OF public lands which referred TO the Committee on
Mr.. HAMLIN submitted additional doc uments in rea
on 10 the petition Of Nathan Wesson which, with
his petition on the files of the Senate were referred 10
the Committee on Military Affairs
Mr.. DOWNS presented the petition of Thomas Mullett
praying compensation for his deputy sur.
veyor o. public lands IN Louisiana which referred
Mr. d. also presented the petition of w c. Templeon
proposing TO establish line OF mail from New
Orleans Iampco, TO Vera Cruz and praying that the
Postmaster General may be directed to enter
with him Tor the transportation OF The mail between those
places which was referred to the Committee the Post
Mr. PRATT asked that the petition of the heirs of
John LELAND the files OF the Senate be referred to
the Committee OF Claims; which was agreed to.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED
Mr.. HUNTER submitted the following resolution /;
which was considered by unanimous consent and agreed
to:
Res,leed, That the Committee Finance authorized
TO employ ce,k during the present session. who shall
ceive the usual compensation,
STEAMSHIP PRoMETHEUs.
Mr. CASS moved that the ssage of the President of
the United States communicating, in compliance with a
resolution OF the Senate information in relation 10 the
firing into and seizure of the American steamship Pro-
metheus by British vessel Of war, transmitted to the
Senate on the 18th instant be referred TO the Committee
| on Foreign Relatons which was agreed to.
| wHIrNEY's REPORT.
Mr.. FELCH Mr. President an order was passed by
tain number of copies of Foster and Whitneys report.
respecting the mineral region of Lake Superior Since
that time have received letter from the Commissioner
of the General Land Office, in which he states that we
have failed 10 pass the usual order giving certain
ber OF copies Tor the use OF that Office. The question
presented 10 the Senate for order OF ad-
donal copies Tor distribution; and now ask modif-
cation OF that order in such manner that five hundred
copies Of that report may be placed at the disposal of the
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
The motion agreed to- and the order OF five hun
dred copies for the use OF the General Land Office
adopted
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. SHIELDS, from the Committee on Public Lands,
to whom referred the bill TO authorize the State OF
Illinois select the residue of lands to which she
titled under the OF I'd March, 1927, granting land
na oa'f n an l 20 e 81
Mr DODGE. of Iowa, from the Committee on Pub.
lie Lands, to whom was referred the bill granting the
right of way and making grant OF land TO the Stale of
Iowa in aid of the construction of railroad in said
State, reported il back with an amendments which was
ordered TO be printed.
| BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. MILLER, in pursuance of notice. asked and OBJ
taned leave introduce bill Is 79) making appropria-
tons for the improvement of certain harbors and rivers
unanimous consent Mr.. NJ said In presenting this
bill TO the Senate desire merely to say that il is the
same bill that which passed the House at the last
sion of Congress- but which defeated in this body
the last night OF the session for want of time bring it
to final vote II has been the habit OF both branches
hs Close the
sble 10 give them that attention which their import
demands My object in introducing this important
the attention OF the Senate at earya day
TO give ample time for lis consideration and thus it
from the catastrophe which defeated al the last session
hope tina, the subject may receive the early attention OF
the Committee on Commerce, to whom move ITS refer.
ence
The bill was accordingly so referred
i Mr. SEWARD, in pursuance OF notice, asked and OBJ.
tanned leave 10 introduce bill Is S0) Tor the relief o
Thomas IA. Legget; which read first and second
times by unanimous consent and referred TO the Commit
tee on Commerce.
ained leave introduce bill (S 81 for The relief OF
John Bryan, administrator OF Isaac Gaelson deceased.
late purser in the United States navy; which was
read the first and second times by unanimous consent and
! referred TO the Committee on Naval Affairs.
/ Mr. JONES, from The Committee on Pensions, TO whom
was referred the petition OF Elizabeth Arnold submitted
report accompanied by bill Is s2) for the relief OF
Elizabeth Arnold which was read, and passed 10 sec
ond reading and the IePor, was ordered to be printed
| Mr. DODGE of Wisconsin, asked and obtained the
unanimous consent OF the Senate 10 introduce Joint res
olu,on Is, r. lO) for the relief OF Alexander p Field
late secretary OF Wisconsin Territory and surenes when
was read the first and second times by unanimous con
sent, and referred to the Committee on Finance.
rLoGoING NAVY.
| Mr. HALE Mr. President, there now lies upon the
table resolution, introduced by myself few days ago,
and which on my motion laid upon the table, calling
for information with regard TO the discipline in the navy
| move IL be taken up and disposed OF.
The motion being agreed 10, the Senate proceeded 10
the consideration OF the said resolution.
| Mr. HALE | now move To stuke out all alter the
word 'resoived' and insert what send TO the chair
The amendment was read as follows:
That the Secretary of the Navy be directed inform
the Senate whether any charges preferred by any
officer of the United States irgate Cumberland against VIM
atmer while commanding said rlgate on her recent
cruise Tor eg, punishment and disubedence OF orders
whether court OF inquiry was holden on Inc
conduct OF said Laimer ard il what the finding
or ommendaton of said court OF inquiry and II any
such charges have been made against said Lhmer or "
any such inquiry has been holden, that he furnish the same
to the aud that he also inform the Senate what
proceeding the Secretary OF the Navy has taken IN the
prt both regards said L,tiner and the oice who
preferred said changes
| Mr. DAWSON II the gentlen will allow me.
will suggest that ought make some qualification IN
the phraseology OF that amendment II IS not usual Ia
call upon the executive departments in that way. be-
leve make direct calls upon the heads oi de-
parmenis therefore propose to strike out the words
"Secreiary Of the Navy" and insert President"
| Mr. HALE, ! have no sort OF objection but am
told by senator's lha, both ways are usual II is matter
of Indifference
| The PRESIDENT II is sometimes the custom TO
call upon the head of department, and sometimes upon
the President With regard 10 matters which belong 10
the President IL is usual TO call upon hm, ana w o'hef
upon the heads oil the departments or 'he n'ofma
| ton required .
The amendment proposed by Mr. Dawson was with
drawn.
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