The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-16
In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
THURSDAY, APRIL IS. 1859.


mng obedience 10 resolution OF the oenas oi TUG ON
Instant report from the Commissioner oil Indian Affairs
relative to debts contracted by Indian agents ~ Cai-
fornia which was read and. on motion by Mr. GWiN,
il ordered to lie on the table, and DC printed ior the
OF the Senate.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr. COOPER presented two memorials OF practical
printers OF Philadelphia, praying the establishment OF
national printing Office which referred TO the Com
+ millee Printing.
Philadelphia, praying the construction OF ship canal
around the falls OF the river ST. Mary; which were
fened to the Committee Commerce.
Mr. G. also presented the resolutions passed at public
meeting Of the citizens Of the Northern Liberties. Phila
dephs. praying that the public lands may be granted in
limited Quantities TO actual settlers; which referred
to the Committee on Public Lands,
Mr. c. also presented memorial OF citizens Of Phila
delpha praying that the patent granted TO Uri Emmons
for planning machine may be extended which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Patents and the Patent Office
Mr. C. also presented the petition OF Anthony Sherwen,
praying renewal Of his patent for an Improvement in
the axles OF railroad which referred TO the
Committee on Patents and the Patent Office.
Mr. e. also presented the petition OF William M Evans
and Other citizens Of Philadelphia county, psnnsyysSna
TENDER 2S, 1850, give 10 each person intended to
be benefited BY said act and The and marines who
served in said not less than hundred and sixty
acres OF land which referred 10 the Committee on
Public Lands
Mr. SEWARD presented the petition Of the heirs of
Peter Gansevoo praying to be allowed for the deprecia-
ton Communication certificates; which referred 10
the Committee on Revolutionary Claims
Mr. COOPER presented a memorial OF citizens OF Lam
county, Pennsylvania. demonstrating against any
action by Congress that will sanction the Wheeling
bridge as stands which referred to the Com
mtee on the Judiciary. aFe
Mr. c. also presented petition Of citizens of Ale
ghany county, Pennsylvania demonstrating against the
further extension OF Woodworh's patent for planning
machine which referred to The Committee on
Patents and the Patent Office. se2
MIR. C. also presented petition Of citizens of the
ern part OF the Stale OF Pennsyvan interested IN
ufactures, praying Tor modification OF the tariff Of
ls46; which was referred to the Committee on Fl
nance. sa4 s4b
y Mr. CLARKE presented the memorial OF E. Richie
Dor formerly charge daares 10 the Argentine republic
praying compensation for his services in that capacity
which was referred TO the Committee Foreign Rela-
tons sg .etG4er
Mr.. JONES. Of Iowa. presented the petition of Sarah
l. RUSSELL praying the payment Of certain Texas bond
held BY hers which read and referred to the Commit
tee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. SUMNER presented the petition Of John f. Sui
lyan, nephew of Maj Gen. Sullivan, OF the revolutionary
army, praying that one.half Of the gold produced by
working the mines on the public lands in California be
set aside Tor certain purposes which was referred to the
Committee on Public Lands
Mr. SHIELDS presented the petition Of Jane Kearney
praying to be allowed a pension and bounty land ;
which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands
se PAPERS WITHDRAWN.
Mr.. JONES, of Iowa. ask ed that James Corrgan have
leave to withdraw bis petition and papers; which was
agreed 10. s98
ao " Personal EXPLANATION.
MI. MANGUM. by unanimous consent. made per-
sonal explanation in regard TO his position upon the pres
Mr.. DAWSON also made an explanation in connexion
with the same subject.
lThen remarks are reserved Tor revision
LABoRERs THE CAPITOL
Mr. HALE. wan, 10 throw myself upon the ndul-
gence Of the Senate 10 make motion pertaining 10 the
business OF the Senate and tits that the various orders be
postponed and that the Senate take up resolution which
Il wss understood would be taken up by common con-
sent this morning, being postponed from yesterday
matter OF courtesy to gentleman having half speech
- I'D h.a
him 10 close move that the Senate take up the
utpn for the relief OF the laborers upon the Capitol
p B1r BADGER did not intend 10 enter into any per
sopGl explaon in regard 10 my position with regard TO
these subjects spoken OF by my colleague, and
by my friend from Georgia; but am very sorry never
helsss that the from New Hampshire succeeded
in getting the floor before me- because wished to make
motion that the Senate proceed this morning TO The
consideration OF the deficiency appropriation bill Al
though, as have said before and say again. ] In
favor of the resolution OF The senator from New Ham
shire hope shall be allowed TO take up and pass
bill which 10 necessary TO save The public credit
Mr. HUNTER. hope the Senate win take up the
deficiency bill II has been pressing upon us since Mon
Mir. GWIN. WIN the senator from New Hampshire
withdraw his motion FOR moment, TO enable me 10 put
question TO the senator rom North Carolina, who adj
dressed the Senate thus morning. |, ia mere inquiry,
and will not deian the Senate long
Mr.. HALE | will not withdraw the motion. The
Senate indulge the gentleman just as we'll with
out H.
Mr. GWlN Can not ask the question:
Several SERAToRs. $50 on - common consent"
short debate ensued which will be published IN con-
nexion with the FORGING remarks
Mr.. BRADBURY. supposed was the intention oil
the Senate take action upon the subject that under
discussion yesterday regret that motion has been
made 10 postpone it, desire deain the Senate very
few moments in reply OF the points presented by
the from Michigan Mr.. FgLcH yesterday, and
then 10 have vote upon the question regret that the
from New Hampshire should have nieposed this
motion | regret that should have found many EN-.
banassmens in bringing this bill TO the consideration OF
the Senate and will add that most OF the implements
that have met the consideration OF the subject have
unfortunately from gentlemen friendly TO the
ure, Who have pressed other nconveneni
time thank the senators who opposed 10 the bill
for the courtesy they have manifested in giving OPP
porunity for action hope the honorable senator from
TO me to be due TO those in favor OF the bill that they may
have action upon il and will ask in their behalf very
few momens-not fourth the time that occupied
by those opposed to ito remove OF the objections
Mr.. BADGER demanded the yeas and nays; which
were orde red.
Mr. RUsK. shall vote against taking up the bill
shall vote for when IL comes up. But there is no ne
cessi'y Tor taking up This contains what has
been struck out in the other body; but shall for il
when II up.
Mr.. MANGUM. Ishall, with great deal Of pleasure.
vote 70 ake up me bill tomorrow morning; but really
think that oday ought TO be devoted TO other business
Mr.. HALE. ! have made various attempts, and 4
simply desire 10 say that this is the last one have no
idea that shall be better prepared to. morrow than TO-
day. This IL the last time shall press IL; and n
look upon this a final vote.
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