The daily union., 1852-12-24


the removal OF The raft OF Red riysr
Also that the Speaker OF The House having signed
an enrolled bill and an enrolled Joint resolution, he had
brought them TO the Senate for the signature OF It's Presi
dent
The PRESIDENT pro fsm then signed the enrolled
bills just received from The House being bill for The
rellei ol James Fawns and Joint resolution auihorz
ing The settlement OF the account OF the publ printer
for paper used BY him since the rs OF November 1889
and they were delivered 10 the committee 10 be presented
10 the President OF The United States.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ere.
Mr.. MASON presented the petition of Katy White,
widow OF William White, lieutenant colonel IN the
revolutionary army, praying 10 be allowed arrears oil pen
sion; which was referred 10 the Committee on Pen
sions
Mr.. SUMNER presented the memorial of Robert Rob
erts Of New York, praying indemnify for the ship Expen
ment, captured by priyatee under Spanish colors IN
1905. recapured by British cruiser carried into Ja-
maca and condemned which reie red 10 the Com
mitlee on Commerce
Mr. HAMliN presented the petition of Henry Eung,
purser IN the navy, praying thai he may be credited
with the paid by him TO Lieutenant Rich for
vices Judge advocate and dsal lowed on the settlement
OF his accounts; which was referred 10 the COMMITTEE
on Naval Affairs s+
Mr.. FISH presented the petition of Tbaddeus Scott,
OF The children of William Scott. and administrator
Of Susannah Scott. his widow, praying 10 be allowed
the pension to which he alleges she was entitled un-
der The act OF July T. 1888 which was referred TO the
Committee on Pensions
Mr. CASS presented the petition OF Nancy Ingersoll
widow OF Juslus Ingerso officer in the army, pray
ing pension; which referred TO the Committee
on Pensions
Mr. GWIN presented the petition OF Nicholas M. Jar
della, PRAYING compensation for services performed in
the Treasury Department; which was referred 10 the
Committee of Claims
Mr.. MASON. Mr. President, ask permission 10
lay before The Senate amendment which intend 10
offer 10 The bill reported by the Committee on Finance
ior the payment Of the Texas debt II is intended as
substitute for that bill. The bill has been made the
special order OF The day Tor the 9th of January and
ask the unanimous OF the Senate that this pro-
posed amendment may be laid upon the table and order
ed to be printed.
The motion was agreed 10.
SAMUEL +. BUTTERwoRTH.
Dir. ADAMS. Mr.. President, desire 10 withdraw
from the files OF the Senats The petition end papers in
the of the application OF Samuel f. Butierworth
heg leave 10 state that bill has been reported in
favor of the eaim-No. 375 upon The calendar. When
it came up fer action at the last session. stated to the
Senate that had assurances from Gen. Stark that he
would settle the claim oi blr Hutterworth when they
should settle other matters. will now STATE that
| have received letter from MIR. Buerworh, showing
isfactory manner and that the whole matter is now ar
ranged. hereiore nave that Inc bill BE- taken UP and
indefinitely postponed, and that the petitioner have
leave TO withdraw his papers
Leave TO withdraw was granted.
The Senate then resumed. as in committee OF the
WHOLE the consideration OF the bill Is 375) for the re.
lief of Samuel f. Butterworlh and the motion by Mr..
Ap4us thai the bill be postponed indefinitely. was
agreed to-
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. BORI.AND, from the Committee on Printing, TO
whom was referred the memorial OF Eugene Plnnkett,
praying Congress to purchase, for distribution among the
citizens OF the United States OF Spanish origin. work
prepared by him containing translation in spanlsh OF
The Declaration of independence the Constitution OF the
United States. Washingion's Farewell Address, and
other similar documents reported adversely to the prayer
OF the petitioner; and the report was agreed TO.
Mr.. b., from the committee, to whom was refer
red the motion submitted by Mr.. SUMNER, that The nemo-
a1,s ia. ha
of the Senate reported asainst the printing OF the same
and III" r.Por was agreed to.
BILL INTRODUCED
Mr.. BORLAND. in pursuance OF notice. asked and
obtained leave introduce bill Is 5G2) granting 10 The
States of Arkansas and Missouri the right OF way and
potion OF The public land TO aid in the construction OF
Two railroads IN said States which was read the frs, and
second times by unanimous consent and referred 10 the
Committee on Public Lands
OF CUBA
MIR. MASON submitted the following resolution for
consideration:
Rasolys4. That the President the United States COM
nuneae 10 ne Senate u 20 hl, opinion not incompatible
cciyed from the ministers Of France England inviting
The government of the Unted States become party with
Grest Britain and France ri partite convention vir
tue OF wheh the three powers should seyeray and collect
iYey dsclam and for the lutufe all intention obtain
Possession Of the island OF Cubs, and should bind
selves 20 az attempts to that eteo, on the
part o. every power e. lndlyidna whatever and Of The
his annual message the Two houses o Congess The 9th
instant
The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, 10 con-
sldet the resolution.
MIR MASON addressed the Senate His remarks will
appear hereafter
Mr.. CASS. Mr. President, have listened with great
interest and satisfaction 10 the remarks which The Senate
has just heard from the honorable chairman OF The Com
mltee on Foreign Relations, and we may well eongrst-
uate ourselves and the country that al this me when
many dhcst and delicate questions OF foreign intercourse
are upon US, OK threatening us, have at the head
Of that important committee gentleman well cacu-
aed 10 discharge lis duties satisfactorily 10 the Senate
and honoraby 10 the country, and disposed equally to
avoid rashness and pusilIanmity
We cannot disguise from ourselves that there
period IN our history iraugb with sub
ec connected with relations with the powers OF the
earth and liable 10 present themselves from hour hour
Tor practical consideration We have heard great deal
about mans est eshng and the term has been equally
asssed by Feproach and by rldcue Now, sir II by that
phrase il 10 meant as suppose j., that the great char
acersc features al the age are 10 produce an influence
decisive oneupon course nd policy then believe
we have mInDesf destiny from which eanSot escape
aud u s destiny by which shall advance in all the e
sments OF knowledge and prosperity intellectually and
eriay As to liked lmmobllily may talk about it as
we would about aniedIuvan speculation bat while
op 10 talk the world OF progress is moving on and
must edouble our pace to oyerake IT, We cannot iso-
ate ourselves IRON the other nations OF the EARTH and
have rights and interests connected with them which de-
nand our constant and often our jealous, attention Mr..
Canning said truly and emphacay, We must kesp the |
e political knotoiedse When one cheek is struck in
lanonai affairs II turn the other shall have
leher cheek. head, body, enable repea,
he movement And IT IN this spirit desired last !
,ear when The occasion called for II, repudiae by
olemn sublcac Interpolation made IN the law OF
ions by The Emperor OF Russia striking al the very root