The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-04
N CONGRESS- OF THE U. STATES
Thirty second Congress First session.
THURSDAY. JUNE 8. 1852.

Mf HUNTER. Mr President, as that information Is
IN answer resolution introduced by the from
Texas. [M RusKl who is now absent, move that for
ihe present !, lie uron the table.
The motion was agreed to.
The PRESDEN pro tenn. also laid before the Senate
a report of the Secretary OF War, communicating, in
compliance with the resolution OF the Senate Of the 25th
u. information with regard to the best plan for the i'm
moyement Of the flats in Lake ST. Clair, Michigan;
which was read and on motion by Mr.. FELCH, It was
ordered lie upon the table, and to be printed for the use
The PRESIDENT pro tenn also laid before the Senate
report from the Secretary of the Navy relation to the
mova Of the wreck of the United States steam rigale Mis-
souri, from the bay OF Gibraltar 10 which is stated that
the Of $4,000 APPROPRIATED for that purpose by
the Congress. and hathe work has been completed
in the most satisfactory manner for the sum Of
The report read and. on motion by Mr. HUNTER,
Il was ordered lie upon the table, and 10 be printed for
the use oi the Senate EsH
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS. ETC.
The PREsIcGNr T pro tenn, submitted two petitions Of
ci,zens OF South Wheeling, Virginia. praying that the
bill now pending before Congress- granting every cit
zen Of the United States who the head OF family l6O
acres Of land may become law; which were referred
10 the Committee on Public Lands
Mt. BRODHEAD presented petition of citizens of
Armstrong county, Pennsylvania praying that the bill
pending before Congress, granting to every citizen
Of the United States who is the head OF family 100
acres OF land, may become law; which referred 10
the COMMITTEES on Public Lands.
Mr. HALE MIR. President, hold in my hand the
petition OF Jonathan Dennis, jr, who represents that he
Is agent in this city for inventors in procuring patents
and he states that there is provision made by which
appeals from the Commissioner OF Patents may be tried
during the sickness disability OF the chief justice of
the District Of Columbia. He informs me that the act
which has recently been passed by both houses Of Con-
gress, and which has become law comforting the judi
upon other judges does not relate to the special ursc
on which he under the patent laws; and that
there is now literally no tribunal for that purpose. hope
will be received, and, without reading that it will be
referred TO the Committee on the Judiciary.
The motion was agreed 10.
Mr.. H. MIR. President, have also received petition,
lu clnppJ frprn mfr
New York. who say that they opposed to the fugitive
slave law, and wish that il might be repealed They say
they regard as nhuman, tyIannical and eruela dis
grace TO the age in which we live 10 the administration
that originated it, and oppressive in the sight of God
and that they shall never cease TO avail themselves OF all
constitutional for its annhilaon. suppose il is
not unbecomng in the Senate 10 take notice OF these mani
estalions OF public interest outside in the of
Congress- and as have laid upon the table PROPOSE
ton to adopt and reairm number OF those measures,
hope the Senate will confirm that action. and refer this
pelIon TO The Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr.. MANGUM. move that il BE- laid upon the table.
The memorial was accordingly received, and ordered 10
Mr. SEWARD presented twenty four petitions of c
Gems Of various parts Of the Stale Of New York, praying
that the bill now pending before C0ngress granting 10
every citizen OF the United Sates 100 acres OF land, may
become law which were referred 10 the Committee on
Public Lands.
Mr.. CHASE Presented nine petitions Of citizens of
Ohio, praying that The bill now pending before Congress
granting 10 every man who is the head Of family and
citizen OF the United States 100 acres Of land. may be-
come law; which were referred 10 the Committee on
Public Lands. ~ H4t
Mr. DAVIS Mr.. President, have been requested to
others, presidents Of agricultural societies the Common
wealth OF Massachusetts, many OF them distinguished for
their knowledge Of the sciences OF agriculture and hor
,iepiure. They represent that they believe the pub
lcnerest would be greatly promoted BY the establish
msni of Bureau OF Agriculture. and BY the establish
men also, OF other institutions where HAT could be stu
died as science hope j will be received and with
out reading, be referred TO the Committee Agriculture.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. CASS presented three petitions Of citizens OF the
s q III Rayns thai me 1
ierred 10 the Committee on Public Lands.
Mt SUMNER presented seven petitions Of citizens Of
The homestead bill may become i lawj which were
ierred TO the Committee on Public Tands
Mr. WADE presented seventeen petitions Of citizens Of
as the homestead bill may become . law; which were
referred TO the Committee on Public Lands
Mr. DAWSON presented petition Of the mayor and
The site Of The old oJehope barracks may be granted
TO the cy as parade ground for the volunteer corps
which was referred to the Commilse Military Affairs
o hal s' ~ s II now sasni 1smdns 90 ss
tore Congress- granting 10 evssy citizen OF The United
States who is the head Of family 100 acres Of land. may
Public Lands.
Mr.. DODGE, OF Iowa, presented memorial Of citizens
o. the city and couny OF ST. Louis praying that certain
% s %aas q bs s f s s. Sse hs an
breeds OF those tribes. may be dsosed OF by the United
States agreeaby to the original inisnons Of that treaty
Mr. COOPER presented the msmpria OF Stephen Col.
WELL administrator Of Joseph Ball. deceased praying for
special powers OF sale and seilsment behalf OF the
hers Of Joseph Ball, within ,ho District Of Columbia
Columbia FVfVT
MI FISH presented memoirs! Of citizens Of New
York, praying the immediate stebIshmeat or mint in
zoe CITY Of New York which VA ordered 10 lie upon the
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