The daily union., 1852-08-17

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principle win be adopted which viii apply to all these
cases
The bill reported 10 the Senate, and ordered TO be
eDgtossed for third reading
SAMUEL y BurTERwoRTH
The Senate proceeded the consideration OF the bill for
The relief OF Samuel ButteTworth which was read the
second time, and considered as in committee OF the
whole.
Mf ADAMS. | understand that the senator from
Texas. MIR RUK who s absent account Of i'll health,
has some objecllon 10 that bill. understand that he
Mr. UPHAM That bill came from the Committee on
The Post Office and Post Roads of which the senator is
GTRs M &c e oes e senator from
Mississippi wish to dlrcuss the bill :,
Mr. ADAMS No, sir; bat hope It VIII be post
poned learn from one OF the parties that II VIII proba-
bly, be settled beiore the next session
Mr. BRODHEAD. Ia consequence OF the desire OF the
senator from Texas discuss The question, will move
TO postpone the bill until Friday next
Mr. UPHAM objected 10 the posiponement, and ex.
pressed hope that the motion would no, prevail
Mr. ADAMS. will remark that dislike to interfere
better s' be postponed IS @ Mr. Buer~orh is eonden, that
the debt is due him by Peter Starke, constituent OF
NINE Mr.. Starke assures me that the matter has been
referred arbitration. and that he IS ready and will
pay the money the very moment the arbiters make the
award. ~. #H VII. 54
Mr.. BAYARD. This involves.a question Of some i'm
por,ance; and from the hasy examination have gwen
the report should not be satisfied TO let the bill pass
without discussion
The motion was agreed to, and the further consdera-
ton OF the bill was postponed until Friday next
.s@ c. E. GRENEAUx
The Senate, as in committee OF the whole, considered
"the bill for the relief OF G, h. GIeneaux.
II authorizes the Secretary OF the Treasury to examine
the claim OF the United States against G. f. Geneaux
OF the suelies OF Benost Laurents late receiver
OF public moneys the land office at Natchtocbes, in
louisiana and the circumstances OF Greaeaux, and 10
settle and discharge the claim upon such terms as he
shall judge mos, for the interest OF the United States
The bill reported TO the Senate, and ordered 10 be
engrossed Tor a third reading.
JONATHAN LEWIS.
The Senate proceeded as in committee OF the whole,
the consideration of the Joint resolution IS 81 for the
relief Of Jonathan Lewis; which was read second
time, and considered in committee OF the whole.
grants compensation, not exceeding 81 500, for prop
erty destroyed by the Indians
Mr.. BAYARD asked for the reading of the report
The report was accordingly read.
MIR BAYARD. | should like 10 hear some reason
given for relief. can see none upon the lace OF the
report Unless reason Is gwen, must debate IT
for il that the party voluntarily remained among
the Indians while his property was being taken by them
Mr.. BoRLAND III could discuss this matter, could
satisfy the Senate think in regard 10 The justice Of the
claim will not discuss II, but presume II will not
be out OF order simply 10 say thsthat this ls an old
case and passed the Senate long time ago, and did
moi pass the House for want OF tme because there
was opposition TO It, 1t is now before the Senate. II
does not provide for paying The money until the proof
has been made satisfactory TO the superintendent OF In
dian affairs that losses have been sustained Not only
but for injuries which he suffered being ho rby manged
by the Indians and crippled for lite He has large
family on his hands, and
The PRESIDING OFFICER Discussion is on, Of
order.
Mr.. BAYARD. | cannot see the principle upon which
the relief is granted. ! had rather the bill would be
postponed do not wish 10 defeat the bill II can be
satisfied in regard 10 The justice OF the principle upon
which it is 10 be allowed. On the face of The report
s rs The does not
understand the senator from Delaware Does he wish
10 discuss the resolution!
Mr.. BAYARD. | object TO it. believe that comes
The PRESIDING OFFICER |, does no, come with
in the rule Tue senator must signify his wish 10 dis
Mr.. BoRLAND The senator can move to post.
pone it
Mr.. BAYARD l will DO So move to postpone ii
Mr.. BORLAND. | hope, Mr. President, that this bill
will be postponed, for which will stale. 1t
is case Of great hardship.
The PRESIDENT The question is not debatable
, Mr.. BORLAND. The question on posPoning, be-
The PRESIDING OFFICER. No. sir
Mr.. BAYARD Then,I will take the liberty OF giving
my views, ii the Senate intends 10 proceed with the
sideraon OF the bill supposed, under the rale, OBJ
Jechon being made, the bill would not be considered.
stated my willingness, II ! could be satisfied that this
bill was right IN It's principle, not TO oppose IT, As the
case now stands, must state the ground upon which
object to the bill
Mr. CHASE. Mr.. President. object to the gentle
mans discussing the bill.
Mr.. BAYARD. | have a right 10 discuss any bill
The rule TO The right and must exercise IT,
am not satisfied that the bill ought TO pass and must
necessarily discuss il il il is considered
The PRESIDING OFFICER Then, II goes over
The bill accordingly lies over.
AMOS KENDALL JOHN KENDALL.
The Senate proceeded in committee OF the whole, !,
to The consideration of Senate bl No 379beng "A bill
for the relief OF Amos Kendall and John f. Kendall"
reported by MIR CooPEa, from the Committee Indian
Affairs.
The bill provides that the memorial OF the petitioners,
claiming reimbursement Tor certain amounts of money
properly belonging them, due from the Western CheTo
kees, be referred To the comptroller OF the treasury,
with instructions TO inquire into The proprety OF their al
lowance upon principles OF justice and equity.
Mr. BORLAND shall certainly discuss that claim
The bill accordingly lies over
SALLY ). MATHEWS
The Senate proceeded, in committee OF the whole,
10 the consideration OF Senate bill No 3S0-beng bill
Tor the relief OF sally j. Mathews.
II provides for the payment OF the sum OF 1851, for
compensation for services ol her late husband extra
clerk in the Treasury Department, from September
1872, 10 May IA, 1s43.
The bill was reported TO the Senate withou, amend.
ment, and ordered TO be engrossed for third reading.
JAMES HARRINGTON.
The Senate proceeded a. in committee of the whole,
to the consideration of Senate bill No 3S2-being bill
for the relief Of James Harrington"
II provides Tor the payment OF $500. as full ndemnh
cation for loss OF lime and expenses during sickness
caused BY melting lead while in The employment OF the
United States.
Mr. FELcH called for the reaIipg Of the report; which
was read.
Mr.. then stated that there had been special act OF
Congress by which this petitioner received pension for
The very injury provided for in this bill and wished TO