The daily union., 1852-03-13

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Mr. BAYARD inquired whether the amendment pro-
osd did mol extend these rights OF preempton 10 set
ss other than those upon the Mason Rouge grant
Mr DOWNS. None, except settlers on another grant
.I,l' Mr BAYARD That matter believe. has not been
,sooted on BY committee
Mr. DOWNS. II embraces principle precisely like
MI Mr BAYARD. Itis a new subject. which, / suppose,
has never been brought before the Senate
MIR DOWNS. The subject has been before the SEN
THIS bill applies specifically 10 The Maison Rouge
emnt Now IL makes not the least difference 10 the
Tnjed States If The provision is extended TO similar
Grant because the pre- empton is given merely TO settle
he controversy between the partles enable them to
dylde and subdiyide their claims without dspute II is
no necessary send this subject to separate committee
because il is OF exactly the same nature, only applies
Mr., FELCH. 1 wish 10 inquire further of the senator
Who reported this bill whether the preempion rights
are granted under the general law relating to pre- emp
lion Swhether the oath is TO be required OF the
persons who claim them, and the proof and tes-
nony introduced before the proper officer at the Land
Office in order to enable them to avail themselves of
NH Mr. DOWNS understand that the same provisions
ara here as those contained in the general law This is
only extending these settlers without title the same
pyiege that is extended by the OF last session.
consider that all the principles apply L was only an
omission on my part 70 embrace these principles IN the
the same result would be produced Nobody objects 10
thus mode OF settlement but the Land Office Eyerywhere
The question being taken on the amendment, il was
The bill then reported to the Senate and ordered
to be engIossed for third reading.
DAVID OSBORN.
The Senate then took up, and proceeded, as in com
mltee OF the whole, to consider, Senate bill No. 169--
being "A bill for the relief OF David Osborn" " which
read the second time.
No amendment being offered, it was reported to the
Sae and ordered to be engrossed for the third reading
THOMAS D, JENNINGS.
The Senate then took up, and proceeded, as in COM
mltee Of the whole, TO consider, Senate bill No ia
being "a bill for the relief OF Thomas d. Jennings !"
which was read the second time
the Senate, and ordered 10 be engrossed for the third
reading.
JOHN M'REYNoLps.
The Senate then took up, and proceeded, as in COM
miee Of the whole TO consider, Senate bill No. l73-
being "a bill for the relief of John McReynolds. OF De-
uoit in the State OF Michigan !" which was read the
second time.
No amendment being offered, the bill was reported to
The Senate, and ordered TO be engossed for the third
reading,
SAMUEL BRAY.
The Senate then took up, and proceeded, in com.
mee of the WHOLE to consider Senate bill No 177be-
ing bill for the relief of Samuel Bray" which was
No amendment being offered, it was reported to the
Senate and ordered to be engrossed for the third read
! ing
THOMAS RHODES,
The Senate then took up, and proceeded, in commit
hsof the whole, to consider Senate bill No 17S-beng
"A bill for the relief OF Thomas Rhodes;' which was
r,d a. the es secoES ord time In;u -
Ilr. SoULEl make explanation OF iti
Mr. SOULE. This bill has been several times before
s body and been reported upon, and acted upon favor
ably 1t again comes before account OF its having
never been reached in its order in the House OF Repre-
ssntaives There have been several reports made upon
this case oy former comnittees,, one Of which can be
committee have considered this case which calls
loudly for Justice Al our hands
MI UNDERWOOD. think this is an admirable bill
and one which ought to be passed. This is the first
animation that recollect Of having heard Of Of
nal.oad being made to carry the mails. Laughter,
No amendment being offered the bill was then report
ao the Senate, and ordered TO be engrossed for the
third reading.
| PHILIP MILLER.
The Senate then took up, and proceeded, in commit
Anac, for the relief OF Philip Miller" which read
the second time.
No amendment being offered. 1t was reported 10 the
Senate ordered TO the third reading, read The third tme
and passed
JOHNS CHURCH, wAsHIscTos, DC.
The Senate then took up, and proceeded. in com
ntee ol the WHOLE 10 consider Senate bill No l79be
ing bill for the relief OF St. Johns Church, in the city
Of Washington granting TO said church the fee-slmple
Of certain ot Of ground the northern limits of the
city, TO be used as cemetery, they having been permit
sd BY President Madison 10 use as such and also TO
refund the Rector OF said church the sum OF $500
which bad been paid by the church for the OF said
lot Of ground; which Bill was read the second lime.
| MT BORLAND Is there a report accompanying the
bill! " so, should like TO have II read.
The PRESIDENT. There is report-nothing but
The petition upon which the bill is founded
Mr. BADGER From what committee did the bill
come a1 s iat@'
The PRESIDENT. From the Committee on the Dis
net Of Columbia and was reported by the senator from
Illinois, Nr SHIELDS ] a
M BAYARD. Unless some reasons are given for
making This grant OF $500 TO the church will move 10
snke out that portion OF the bill
NI BADGER Better let il pass until some men,
e,oi the committee is here to explain it,
leu - 80
question being then taken upon the motion TO post
zone, II was agreed TO.
JOSEPH BOWMAN.
Ihe Senate then took up, and proceeded as in commit
te lhe whole TO consider, Senate bill No ls0-being
olll of the relief OF Joseph H. ID. Bowman !" which
was read lhe second time.
Ihe PRESIDENT stated that the bill was open TO
Mt ArcHTSoN. should like to hear that bill read
van, van, snd The report also, ii there be one.
nv ne en ana report were accordingly read.
,;a. ~, hIeHiS0N. | do not know whether, upon ex-
~, should have any objections to this bill or
- 80 put as seems to be somewhat complicated, III
u ior The purpose OF adordng me time for exsmina-
N N, ps no,,s y be postponed ill next Friday.
NJ NJ D0gMMS | can explain il now.
h hs GIBSON. would rather examine the bill and
Mn sPoft myself The land which il is proposed by this
~. % oe permitted 10 be entered under pre.empion by
,h noWpaf has been vested by Congress in the town
~ winch u located and, Congress having once
t,r & s land by law in this way, doubt whether u