The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-12-22
IN CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES


Mr.. SUMNER. have memorial, Mr. President, oil
the American Peace Society," signed by William Jay, pres
den, and The other officers OF the society," IN which hsy
forth The caamtes OF war; and conclude by asking
the Senate formally TO declare It's conviction that would
be expsdsnt for the executive department OF the gov
ernment TO enter into communication with foreign pow
ers inviting them 10 form treaties with the United States
binding the contracting parties, in the event OF any iu
ture misunderstanding which cannot be adjusted by ne
goliaon, to refer the subject 10 the decision OF an um
pe, 10 be appointed for the occasion. The principles
which the memoIalisis desire have already been con
frmea by formal resolution reported by former sena-
tor from Mississippi Mr. Fooie ~ behalf o. me Iom.
acted upon the views OF the resolution ana therefore
move 10 refer this memorial TO the Committee on Foreign
Relations and as the memorial. though not long one
is carefully prepared. and eaboatsy sets forth with
clearness the prayer OF The memorialiss, viii ask that
il may be printed for the use OF the Senate.
The memorial accordingly referred TO the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations and the motion 10 print goes 10
the Committee ON Printing.
MIR WADE presented a petition Of the Cleveland,
gainesville, and Ashtabua Railroad Company, praying
that that railroad from Cleveland TO the line between
Pennsylvania and Ohio. and so much of the franklin
Canal Company's railroad extends from the State line
to the city OF Erie, be established posroad; which was
referred to the Committee the Post Office and Post
Roads u.
Mr. BRIGHT presented the memorial Of the president
and directors of the Evansville and Illinois Railroad
Company, praying donation OF land to the State OF In
diana 10 aid in the construction Of that railroads which
was referred to the Committee on Public Lands:
Mr. CLEMENS presented the memorial OF Eugene
Punket praying Congress TO purchase, for distribution
among The citizens Of the DATED States OF Spanish orr
GIN work prepared by him containing translation IN
Spanish OF the Declaration of Independence the Constr
tuition OF the United States. Washngtons Farewell Adj
dress and other similar documents which was referred
10 the Committee on Printing.
Mr. NORRIS presented the memorial OF Edward s.
Neader praying an Increase OF the pension he
ceives which was referred 10 the Committee on PEN
sions. . -, !,
Bucknor executor of John j. Bulow, r. praying Tor in
demnty for property destroyed by the Seminole Indians,
may be withdrawn from the files of the Senate and re.
ered TO the Committee OF Claims which was agreed to-
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
message was received from the House OF Represent
aves, by Mr. Forney, their Clerk, announcing TO the
Senate that the House have appointed Mr.. Polk, MIR.
sham G. Harris, and Mr. Goodenow committee OF con-
ference on their part the disageeng votes OF the
houses on the bill from the Senate for the relief Of Mar
garet l.. Worth
MIR. BoRLAND With regard to that notice from the
House. of the Ieappoinment OF committee OF confer
ence upon the dsagreeng votes OF the two houses The
case OF Mrs Worth, move that the President OF the
Senate be authorized 10 appoint committee oil confer
the part of the Senate 10 meet with The committee
on the part OF the House.
The motion was agreed TO- and Mr. BoRLAND, Mr.
DAVIS, and Mr. SHIELDS were so appointed.
MEXICAN BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
Mr.. WELLER submitted the following resolution for
consideration
inform the Senate why he has not compiled with the
resolution adopted the 10Th March last requiring him
upon Mexican boundary, together with of
the amount OF money expended on said work.
Mr.; W.. Ifthere is no objection, will ask for the
consideration Of that resolution now The original reso-
luton was passed on the 10th OF March last and the
Secretary OF the Interior responded TO il in part saying
that he was not then prepared 10 send in the accounts
showing the manner in which the previous appropra-
tons had been discussed by the commission but we were
told in that report that they would be in very
They never have been sent IN. and il is matter of i'm
portance the country that they should know how that
expended w
called for sir, they sent in within eight days after
the resolution passed but have waited eight
months for the accounts OF my successor and think
is high time that they were sent in 10 us.
The resolution was considered by unanimous consent.
and agreed 10.
NOTICES or BILLS.
Mr.. CLEMENS gave notice that he should 10 NOR
row. or on seme early day thereafter ask leave 10 intro
duce bill 10 remove the land office al sparta Alabama,
TO Eba in said Stale. and TO reoganze the land districts
OF Sparta and Cahawba.
Mr.. DODGE, OF Iowa. give notice. Mr. President,
that shall tomorrow, or on some early day thereafter,
ask leave 10 introduce bill for the relief OF the work
ce that will at early day ask the Senate TO take up
and consider The homestead bill"
HON. DAVID MERIwETHsR
Mr. RUSK submitted the following resolution for con.
sideraion
Rootved That the Hon David Meriwether late a mem.
Der Of the Senate from the STATE OF Kentucky be paid his
mileage and per diem up 10 the 10th day Of December
elusive
Mt R Mr. President, hope the Senate will unan.
mousy agree consider that resolution now Ii will be
membered that al the time the Hon Mr. Meriweiher took
his seat here the question started the validity
OF the election of MIR Dixon, rather to the validity
OF the limitation imposed by the governor OF the State
upon Mr.. Meriwether's commission Some OF The ables
lawyers in the Senate then expressed the opinion that
the governor had right TO limit IL, and that Mr.
Meriwether appointed 10 I'LL the whole une xpred
term belonging to Mr.. Clay al the time OF his election
Under that inimaton, Mr. Meriwether, as think he
ought to havel done, attended here the beginning
of the session, and has been here ever since and
think he has been in the discharge OF his duty II will
also be remembered that at the first moment when this
question raised at this session. the presiding officer
OF this body whose indspositon all sincerely regret
expressed the opinion that without the order OF the SEN
ate Mr., Menwethers could not be stricken from
the roll and must be called when the yeas and nays were
ordered In the discussion which has terminated in ex
GLIDING Mr. Mefwether from the seat and in assigning
II 10 Mr. Dixon, there a difference of opinion, and
Of the abest lawyers in the Senate of opinion
that Mr.. Meriweber was still member OF this body
who were above suspicion OF being under any other
influence than their honest judgment with regard 10 the
provisions OF the constitution. have presented this
olotion, without consultation with any one do not
know that IL will be AT all agreeable Mr. Meriwether
himself have neither consulted him. but think
Is due, from principle OF justice to him. that the SEN
ate should adopt IT, The conduct OF MIR, Menweher In
the whole matter has been highly commendabe. He has
conveTsed with members of this body upon the question
From what know OF him, think his visit 10 this place
demanded by OF duty, under the opinion AZ
pressed by able minds that he still a senator and
would be called upon 10 perform the functions OF that
Office Under such circumstances, hope there will be no
objection TO the passage OF the resolution al this time
MIR. CLEMENS: object to the consideration of the