The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-06-11

The PRESIDENT stated that the resolution bad been
amended 90 as 10 refer the matter 10 the Committee on
indian Anars and the question OF reference could only
DC IN order under motion 10 reconsider.
Mr. SEWARD. will barely say that this matter has
been recommended To by the circumstance that there
some considerable merit acknowledged in the artist who
produced these works aud that there large class in
The community who attach very considerable Importance
TO the preservation OF memorials OF the Indian which
is passing away from before US. And what particularly
commended II 10 that the artist is in condition OF
great embarrassment and that his friends and
patrons have seconded the appeal which he himself sub
med 10 ia, TO entertain the question whether
we will purchase these paintings, which, act Of
Blindness, one oil our counymen brought here, The artist
being IN very destitute condition, IN great embarTass-
ment and poverty. have therefore thought il en-
urey courteous TO ask that the question be submitted 10
The appropriate committee OF the Senate. that they may
consider whether any response shall be made to the ap
peal.
Mr. SEBASTIAN having iniimated desire 10 amend
Mr. BRADBURY moved to reconsider The vote agree.
ing 10 the amendment.
Tue question being taken the Senate refused TO
slider.
Mr. ATCHISoN. trust that the resolution will be
rejected The Committee Indian Affairs have
unenvable reputation for extravaganza There are con-
complaints in relation to the appropriations asked
for by that committee And, sir. if this matter shall be
referred TO the Committee on Indian Affairs. 1t will be the
first time IN the history OF that committee they were
called upon 10 exercise their judgment their taste
in relation TO matters Of painting and the fine arts We
have our hands full OF matters OF substantial Importance.
Mr.. SEWARD. Win the honorable senator allow
me word As both committees unwilling to
take charge of the subject, hope, the spirit of
promise the order OF the day, that tue Senate will allow
me 10 move SO 10 amend as 10 refer il to select commit
tee.
MIR. ATCHISON. have no objection to that
The PRESIDENT. The motion can only be received
by unanimous consent.
Mr. BORLAND objected
The PRESIDENT. 1t will be in the power OF the
senator 10 reach his object by moving TO strike out that
portion OF the resolution relating to the reference, and
nTn ulElnn hn III ZIraC
Mr. SEWARD moved to amend the resolution by
striking ont all after the words resolved that" and in
sorting new resolution, as TO read as follows:
g Rsso,csd, That seec, committee consist e
purchasing Mr.. George Cauin's collection OF Indian
scenes aud portraits"
Mr. BORLAND. This question has assumed a some
what different aspect from that presented little while
ago. In substance, however. it is old acquaintance.
know that Tor the last four years there has hardly been
session. think not session-in which il has not
been brought before The Senate has passed its ludg
ment upon more than have opposed it always
when 1t has up upon It's merits. stated TO the Sem
ate upon former occasion, what now repeat and what
is known tome to be certainly true that have in the
my OF the United States officer who has given proof of
bis eminent qualifications, and in the judgment of those
better aDie than myself to pronounce upon them, far
better qualified pain, series Of paintings of this kind
than Mr. Catn. he has given proof by the works
that have come from his hand that he is far better quail
lied Tor 1t than Mr. Cain himself and he has always
been ready and willing even for the compensation he
receives officer in The army, to produce for the use
OF The United States If such work should be desired,
gallery of paintings upon this very subject far superior
anything which MIR. Catlin could produce The name
OF this officer is Capt Eastman Justice to him requires
me 10 say that have never seen him 10 my life; but
have seen bis works. and'we have upon the desks
OF members OF the Senate example of his skill in the
illustrations OF Mr. Schoolcrars great work upon the
Indians He is willing to do this for more compensa
ton than he now regularly receives officer OF the
army. Ii the government really desire gallery OF
paintings he will furnish them superior in every respect
10 those which it is sought 10 sell Us at high
price Upon account then, could be induced to
for proposition OF this kinds and unless desire
TO make further remarks upon the subject, now move
lay the resolution upon the table test question
The question being taken, the motion agreed to
yeas 81 noes l6.
So the resolution lies upon the table
PASSED
The following engrossed bill read a third time
and passed
bill Is 45o) TO amend ac, entitled An act 10 pro-
mote the progress OF the useful arts, and 10 repeal all
and paris OF heretofore made for that purpose APP
proved July 4, 1885, and also San provide addi-
tiona examiners in the Patent Office, and for other pur-
poses," approved May 81. ls4s.
tro BE Continued