The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-13

land.
considered as in eoMmtte OF The whole.
Mr. FELCH. Mr.. President, the provisions OF the act
relative 10 suspended entries OF pablo land have been
already extended believe, by two acs and it is now
proposed 10 extend them for sill further length OF time
have placed 10 The bill extension OF one year only
now propose 10 amend that by striking out tue word
one in the eighth line ond inserting IN lieu thereof
the word tyeS This bill is intended 10 enable the de-
without being under the necessity OF going 10 Congress IN
every particular IL has been found TO be very
beneficial law heretofore; and The time having EXPIRED
| is now proposed 10 have il renewed.
! Mr. DOWNS. Mr.. President. ! entirely approve OF
the amendment offered by the chairman OF the Commit
Tee Public Lands But never could see any reason
Tor which rise is 10 inquire why this law cannot be
perpetual, instead OF being temporary, IN lis operation
Ii has been certainly very beneficial law, and It's
tension very desirable there almost constant
applications made every session that should be renew
ed but really could see any reason why law
beneficial in The carrying OF the land system should
be renewed from time TO line and lis operation should be
merely temporary would therefore, suggest whether
would not be better 10 strike out the term oil i've years
and make the law perpetual.
i Mr. FELCH. do not any good reason why the
law should not be made perpetual, The TACT is, how
ever, that the much lees numerous than
they when the law was originally passed. At
that lime, or at an early day afterwards the number
amounted TO some two or three thousand cases, which
were reported 10 Congress. have objection TO the
change proposed; although my purpose was 10 make II
answer for The present have objection 70 make the
term ten years or even twenty years u mat change
meets the appreciation OF the senator from Louisiana,
will substitute "en Tor " hye, so that lis operation
will extend ten years.
i Mr. DOWNS will consent TO that.
The question being then taken the amendment as
modified, il was agreed TO.
The bill then reported to the Senate, and the
amendment was concurTed in.
The question stated on ordering the bill to be en-
crossed for third reading
4 Mr. DODGE. of Iowa MIR President, hope the fur
Their consideration of the bill will be postponed until TO-
morrow. It's bill OF considerable degree OF interest
TO many OF the States and Territories have not had an
opportunity OF looking into it, and am anxious TO confer
with member OF the House OF Representatives who has
had the subject under considerations TO know whether
will meet certain of suspended entries IN my own
State hope for this reason II will be postponed until
TO morrow.
Mr. FELCH | would suggest to the honorable
tor that could lei the bill be ordered 10 be engrossed
and when up upon its passage to morrow, II he
has any objection TO make, he can make II then.
The PRESIDENT. 1t will not be subject 10 amend
The question being then taken on posponng the fur
Their consideration of the bill until Tomorrow, it was
agreed to-
\ COLONEL JAMES r. CREEPY
Mr.. GWIN moved that the previous orders be post
poned for the purpose OF taking up Senate Dill 27o Tor
the relief OF Colonel James X. Creepy.
n Mr.. DAVIS. | would ask the senator from Caifor-
MIA whether this bill will be likely 10 occupy much
Mr. GWIN II it does, will consent to have it laid
over. It is private BILL and think there will be no
objection TO IT,
The question being taken, the motion agreed to
and the bill read second time, and considered as
in committee of the whole.
No amendment being made, il was reported TO the Sen
ate, and ordered TO be engrossed for third reading
ELIZABETH r. THuRsToN
The joint resolution from the House for the relief OF
Elizabeth widow OF Samuel X. Thurston. was read a
first and second time with avew TO reference.
/, Mr.. DOUGLAS Mr. President, ask that that joint
resolution be considered. Ii simply provides 10 thus
, effect Mr.. Thurston delegate from the Territory
Oregon, and before he started home he ranked docu.
mens and books printed by order OF Congress 10 himself
in Oregon On his way home he died. and the postmaster
hsn d dsveied to bis widow hope
The PRESIDENT If there be no objection, it will
The JOINT resolution was accordingly considered in
committee oil the whole, reported TO the Senate without
amendment, read third time, and passed.
i Mr.. HAMLIN. 1t lacks moment or two OF The hour
when the special order will come up, and ask the SEN
ale TO take up House bill No 1877 granting slight
sion 10 an invalid in the war Of 1912 appebend il will
take up no time, and know my friend from Massachu-
sets Mr.. DAvlsl will yield for that purpose,
| Mr.. DAVIS, Ii II does occupy but lte time
i Mr. HAMLIN. II will not occupy five minutes
The bill was accordingly taken up and considered
committee OF The whole 1t directs the Secretary OF the
Interior 10 place the OF Isaac Cobb The pension
list at S2i per month, to commence from the 4th OF
! Mr. HAMLIN. 1t has twice or three times passed the
House without being reached in the Senate. II has also
received the favorable action OF the Senate 1t allows
only $2a per month, and il is recommended by The Com
missioner OF Pensions.
The bill was then reported 10 the Senate, read third
time, and passed.
| THE STEAMBOAT BILL
The Senate thea proceeded the consideration OF the
bill TO amend act entitled IAN act TO provide for the
better security OF the lives of passengers board OF YES
sells propened in whole or In part by steam"
After debate, and further amendment Che report OF
which will be published hereailer,) the bill was or
dered 10 be engrossed for third reading.
SALE or RESERVED LANDS.
Ga motion by Mr.. FELCH The Senate proceeded 10 The
consideration OF the bill Is 2l 10 authorize the sale OF
reserved lands and for other purposes which read,
and considered as in committee OF the whole
MIR f. said The object OF this bill is simply TO cause
the sales OF reserved lands, when the reservation shall
be removed to be made in the manner the sales
of the other public lands made. under the direc
ton OF the Secretary of the Interior. AT the pre-
time The lands reserved for military purposes subject
10 sale only By the Secretary of War; and those reserved
tary of The Navy This great inconv enience
and both departments have joined in recommendation
that be placed in charge OF the officer who is inirus,ed
with the charge OF the public domain. That is the gen.
eral object OF the bill
The first section OF tbe bill provides that no pre- emp
ton right shall attach 10 any OF such lands to add,
in virtue oil any settlement made prior the time oil
the Offering at public sale OF the same under this act" so
that il shall be subject to the rules with the other
| land.
/ The amendment was agreed TO.
/ Mr. FETCH. The second section, Mr.. President is
designed To provide for pre-empton for missionary
societies ! think there now fve established under
the direction and authority OF the United States govern.
ment, with their buildings This section merely gives
them the preemption right Of one hundred and sixty