The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-08
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty Second oongress-First session.
MONDAY. JUNE I. 1852.
SENATE.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.

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sENArE.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, gTc.
Mr. GWIN presented two petitions Of citizens OF Cali
lorna, praying the establishment o maii-roue from
Benca TO Knghts Landing, 10 Fremont in that State
Which Were referred 10 The Committee on the Post Office
Mr. g. also presented joint resolutions of the Legislature
o. Caiiofna IN favor OF an appropriation 10 emuneate
Eas Waldo Tor services and expenses in relieving the
overland emgrans to that State which were referred TO
The Commillee on Finance and ordered TO be printed
Mr. BRIGHT presented two petitions of citizens OF
Indiana, praying that the bill commonly known the
homestead bill may become law; which were referred
10 the Committee on Public Lands
Mr.. WADE presented three petitions OF citizens of
ONO, praying that the bill commonly known the
homestead bill NAV become law; which were referred
to the Committee on Public Lands
Mr.. COOPER presented a memorial of citizens of the
State OF Pennsylvania demonstrating against the renewal
oil Woodworhs patent for aplaning machine which
ordered TO he on the table
4 Mr. SEWARD presented the petition of the Working
mems League in the city OF New York. praying that the
bill commonly known as The homestead bill may become
LAYS which was referred to the Committee on Public
Mr.. BRIGHT presented joint resolution OF the legis-
aure OF Indiana in favor OF donation OF the public
lands in that State to Indiana; which ordered to lie
upon the table, and TO be printed for the oil the Senate
Mr. also presented joint resolution Of the legisa-
iIre OF Indiana in favor o grant OF land for the Indiana
was ordered to lie upon the table, and 10 be printed for
the use OF the Senate.
Mr.. SEWARD presented the petition Of citizens of
lpldssondb LtWicuCc county, NeW petltlOh
Of citizens of New York city; the petition Of citizens Of
Williamsburg New York, and the petition of citizens Of
te State Of Michigan praying that the bill now pending
States l60 acres OF land, may become law which
referred TO the Committee on Public Lands.
MT MT Sass Sa i petition Of citizens rs, Of lansing
known as the homestead bill may become law; which
was referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. DODGE, OF Wisconsin, presented three petitions
OF citizens OF Wisconsin, praying that the bill commonly
known as the homestead bill may become law; which
were referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
| Mr.. CHASE preseated twelve petitions of citizens OF
the State OF Ohio, praying tha, the bill COMMONLY known
as the homestead bill may become law; which were
referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
| Mr.. SHIELDS presented the memorial of Duff Green
and Ben f. Green, praying the payment OF their claim
against the Cherokee Indians; which was referred 10 the
| Committee on Indian Affairs.
MIR. s said will state, for the benefit of the chair
man of that committee, that this has already heen
ivorably reported upon, and passed this branch OF Con-
gress. hope 1t will receive like favorable report
Mr. COOPER presented memorial of citizens Of Phil
adephia praying modification of the late bounty yand
law, so that the soldiers Of the war of 1912 may receive
an equal quantity OF bounty lands with the soldiers who
served IN The with Mexico; which referred TO
the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. G. also presented memorial OF citizens OF the
State OF Pennsylvania, demonstrating against the exten-
sion Of Parkes patent for alleged improvements upon
action waer-wbees; which referred to the Commit
lee Patents and the Patent Office.
Mr. o. also presented petition Of citizens OF Harris
burg Pennsylvania, praying that the bill pending
States who is the head Of family 1G0 acres OF land
may become a law; which was referred to the Commit
i tee on Public Lands
MIR c. also presented The petition of the officers of the
Art Union OF Philadelphia, praying that F. T. Rothermel
may be employed 10 paint picture for of The panels
of the rotundo OF the Capitol which was referred 10 the
Committee on the Library.
/ Mr. DAVIS presented the memorial OF WIN. H. Greg.
erson and others owners OF the brig Kate Boyd, praying
indemnity for the unjust seizure and detention OF their
vessel; which was referred 10 the Committee Com
merce.
MIR d. also presented twenty one memorials, signed by
some five six hundred steamboat engineers, residing on
northern lakes and in the rivers bays guIis OF the
Atlantic coast, praying the enactment of law cor
recng far practicable the evils that exist in the
conduct oil sleam-yesses, to give further protection
to lie and property; which were ordered TO lie upon the
table.
petition which have been requested to present; and il
Is one OF peculiar character. Ii is the petition of the
Rev Richard Fuller, on the part OF his relative, Mrs.
Stuart mother OF the late Captain Stuart who was killed
IN Oregon by the Indians II is sustained by very
strong statement OF General Scou and asks that Mrs
Stuart may be allowed pension. move that il be re-
ceved, and without reading, that it be referred TO ihe
Committee on Pensions.
The motion was agreed TO-
Mr.. b. also presented memorial of merchants and
others OF Charleston, South Carolina, praying that Ger.
tain acs OF Congress affecting the commerce OF the Uni.
led States with the Spanish West India Islands may be
modified repealed which referred to the Commit
tee on Commerce.
Mr.. BRADBURY presented the petition OF Rachel Alb
bot aged seveny-sx years, widow OF John Abbot, de-
soner Of the United States, who died in 1924, stating
that she married TO the aforesaid John Abbot in
Woolwicb Maine, the 3d day of April, 1903 and az
all the widows of the soldiers of the revolution mar
red previous to the year 1900 receive pension she
thinks II very hard that she receive it BY
not being married three years She asks that ID
consideration OF her services rendered in taking care
one who, with others, by their deeds of valor times
that tried mems souls, obtained the liberty and laid ht
foundation OF the future prosperity OF this country, sh
may be placed upon the pension roll and receive
Of pension from the time Of her husbands death.
The memorial was referred TO the Committee on Pen
slons ..sel.#
/ Mr.. HUNTER presented the memorial of the ANA
: zonan Mail Steamship Company, praying that th
Postmaster General may be authorized TO contract will
j for the transporting Of the mails between Norfolk
II Virginia, Porto Rico, in the West Indies, and Para
J, Brazil which referred to the Committee on ih,
; Pos, Office and Post Roads.
nI Mr.. WELLER presented the memorial OF Lafaye,
: Maynard and John Parro, praying that contract maj
be entered into with them for the Term of ten years 70
Panama. or TO and from such other ports on the Pacific
IA il may be deemed expedien 10 select also,
rial on the subject signed by members of boti
branches of the Legislature Of the State Of California pray
ing that Congress may enter into such contract will
Is these individuals, also, joint resolutions passed b,
the legislature OF the State OF California nstruciing tei
senators and requesting their representatives in Congress
to use their best efforts TO procure the passage OF Law
authorizing such contract to be entered into with th
OF the contracts heretofore made by the United State
with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company; which wer
referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Pos
Roads.
Mr.. JONES, OF Iowa. presented petition OF citizen
OF Iowa. praying that mail route be established be