The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-05
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In CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty Second Congress-First session.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1852.

NON -ISrERyEsTIoR.

from which have not YET recovered. The honorable
senator from Michigan. [Mr CAss,l as see by the pa
pers OF the morning. yesterday gave notice that be should
this morning ask the Senate 10 take up the Joint resou
non which had the honor to present 10 the Senate and
in consequence oil some conversation between HIM and
myself, fearing that should be able very soon 10
enter into the discussion Of this resolution, il under
Stood between that senator and myself that under the cir
eumslances. he might proceed that subject, he
had offered an amendment 10 the resolution. In conse
quence OF that nderstanding-wheh however, more
in compliance with the desire OF the senator than il was
from such wish my own part-he made the motion
yesterday and asked that the discussion oil this resolution
might 60 on, which OF course had the floor But the
honorable senator having consented TO it, this morning
rise TO make the motion that the OF the
resolution be postponed until Monday next, when hope
that shall be ready unless prevented by III health TO
go on with the discussion. IT, however, unfortunately
should be prevented from attending 10 it, the senator
himself will have the floor upon that day. and will have
opportunity express his views Or II Monday should
be occupied by myself in the discussion of the resolution,
then u could be understood that he would have the floor
on Tuesday ! therefore move that the resolution be
taken up and the future consideration thereof postponed
until Monday next. | ask this now, because shall be
Obliged to leave the chamber Immediately feeling able
10 remain therefore throw myself upon the indulgence
OF the Senate in bringing this matter before them this
early hour.
The question being taken. the Senate proceeded to
consider the joint resolution in relation to the foreign
policy OF the United States, and the further consideration
thereof was postponed until Monday next
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr. JONES, OF Iowa, presented the petition OF Can
dace Porter widow OF soldier in the war OF the revo-
Pe''o'oh WhieH wan itlcllcu ~ the
Committee on Pensions.
Mr. J. also presented the proceedings Of meeting OF
me clze zen, OF Dubuque Iowa, praying for grant Of
and TO AID IN The construction OF railroad from Dubuque
70 minnesota Territory which was referred 10 the Com
Mr.. MORTON. Mr. President have been request
ed to present the petition of Joel B. Smith and Hiram T.
Marin, assistant marshas for taking the seventh census
Tor the counties OF Marion Levy and Alachua, in Flor
the senator from North Carolina MIR MANsUMl disposed
TO pronounce the present rule of estimating compensation
humoug, but think that it operates very inuriousy
70 the marshals OF my portion OF the Union that
the memorial be received, and, without reading that il
be referred to the Committee of Claims
The motion was agreedto
Mr.. STOCKTON presented two petitions of citizens
OF New Jersey, praying that the law abolshng fogging
il The navy may not be repealed which were referred to
the Committee on Naval Affairs
Mr. s. also presented the petition of p Dickerson and
ohers recommending the proposition submitted by Am
Ns % oT The transportation Of the mails
fairs ''e :" va a.
Mr. s. also presented memorial of Charles Wilkes,
coander IN the navy, praying that appropriation of
$500 900 may be made to institute search for Sir John
franklin; which was referred to the Committee on Ma
Mr.. SHIELDS presented a memorial of certain non
commissioned officers OF the regiment of mounted rifle.
men IN the United States army, praying 10 be discharged
which was referred to the Com mittee on Military Affairs
Mr. 5 also presented petition of the members of The
company OF sapRers, miners, and pononers enlisted in
Inc army OF the United States, praying be discharged
Mr. MANGUM presented the memorial of w p j
sanger, praying compensation for performing the duties
oil engineer al the Gosport yard which was refer
red TO the Committee on Naval Affairs
Mr. COOPER presented the memorial of Cornelius Nc
Canllsy praying compensation for certain variegaed en-
bossed leather furnished for covering The chairs
IN the Senate chamber; which was referred TO The Com
mittee OF Claims
Mr.. e. also presented the memorial of Frederick Vim
ner IN the firm OF Lecaze Maeti PRAYING the payment
OF balance due for advances made by that firm during
.ne evouponaIy war; which was referred TO the Com
Mr. T. also presented the memorial OF David A. Mel
horn praying to be Unidentified for loss on contract en-
tered into by him for building culyert in the city OF
Washington; which was referred to the Committee of
Claims
:, Mr. C. also presented petition Of inhabitants of
ation oil the mails Sunday may be prohibited by law
WHICH was referred to the Committee the Post Office
and Post Roads.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD presented three petitions of mer
chants and others, citizens Of Philadelphia asking Con.
gress Tor an appropriation for the purpose OF removing
me DISTINCTIONS TO the navigation around The falls of the
Ohio, near Louisville, Kentucky which were referred 10
the Committee on Roads and Canals
Mr. PRATT presented the petition of William G
Rdgeey praying indemnity for tobacco destroyed by the
BRUSH IN The war OF 1912; which was referred TO the
Committee of Claims
Mr. HAMLlN presented memorial signed by Neal
Don, Luther Jewe and numerous other citizens of Port
land. in Maine, praying the abolition of the spirit ration
IN the naval service OF the United States which was re-
ierIsd TO ON, NE s Sonmlttee on Naval Affairs
Mr. SUMNER presented a petition of citizens of Mas
sachusetts IN favor OF appropriation for SHIN canal
around the falls OF the ST. Mary's river which was or
dered TO lie upon the table.
MIR. y. also presented memorial OF merchants and
others OF Boston, praying that the act of March Sd
eaI Tor reducing the costs and expenses OF proceedings
IN admiralty against ships aud vessels may not be repeal
ed which was referred TO the Committee on the ludl.
CARY.
Mr. CHASE presented two memorials of merchants
members OF the bar and others in Cincinnati Ohio pay
ing that Ohio may be divided into two judicial districts
which was referred TO the Committee on the Judiciary
Mr. T. commended this subject to the special attention
oil that committee, and hoped they would bring in bill in
conformity with the prayer of the petition at an early
day.
Mr.. DOWNS presented the memorial of George w
Hathaway, praying the appointment of tribunal TO re-
view the decisions OF the late board of for
me settlement OF the claims OF American citizens against
Mexico; which was referred 10 the Committee on For
eign Relations
Mr. CLEMENS presented resolutions of the leeisla-
ure OF Alabama IN favor OF the establishment OF bureau
oil agriculture; which were read, and ordered 10 be
printed.
MT DODGE, OF Wisconsin, presented the petition OF
Wham .acon, IN behalf of himself and his late partner
Lewis u bales, praying 10 be indemni6ed for losses sus
tanned IN consequence OF the illegal seizure of quantity
OF IRON imported by them; which was referred 10 the
Committee on Commerce " Wv
Mr. BADGER presented SIX memorials of oss;s,ao,
marshals for taking the seventh census in North Caro-
lima, praying additional compensation; which were re-
ferred 10 the Committee of Claims =
Mr. NORRIS presented the petition of Jacob Cileoo
paying naturalization for damages sustained in conse
quence OF violation OF his contract with The Navy De-
pariment for binding which was referred 10 the Com
mi'iee Of Claims. ~
PAPERS WITHDRAWN AND REFERRED
Mr. SHIELDS asked that the memorial and papers OF
a