The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-04-24


mence on The l4lh OF May, le45.
The report in the case was read.
Mr. HALE The same principle is involved in this
bill which has been before the Senaie many times IL
the committee will amend the bill SO 10 have the pen.
sion commence at 1852, | wiifinterpose no objection.
propose therefore to strike out lS45 and insert 1852
The question being taken on the amendment, II was
Mr. HALE. Mr.. President. want 10 debate the bill.
Mr. cASs. Mr. President if there ever was a case
before the American government that demanded libera
ly il is this IL OF the most extraordinary cases
OF hazard and courage ever recorded .Aa
Mr. JONES, OF Iowa. The senator from New Hamp-
shire himself reported this bill at the last session.
Mr. HALE. The senator Is mistaken. did not re-
The PRESIDENT Where debate arises, or any sen
aor expresses disposition TO debate. the bill must 30
Mr.. SEWARD. hope, under the circumstances, The
Senate will agree 10 accept the amendment for the pur
pose OF securing the passage OF the bill.
The PRESIDENT No amendment be offered
The senator has given notice OF his intention 10
debate the BILL and II must lie over under the resolution
OF the Senate
So the bill was passed over
JACOB YOUNG.
Tha Senate proceeded. in committee OF the whole.
10 the consideration OF Senate bill number l94-belng
bill for the relief of Jacob Young" reported by Mr.
JONES' from the Committee Pensions, placing him
the pension list at - per month, TO commence December
Mr.. DAWSON asked for the reading OF the report
which read.
MI UNDEnWOOD moved 10 strike Out 1901 ana IN
sert 1852.
SENATOR. The bill is prospectve--commepci
from the s,h OF December. 1851.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD Withdrew the motion
No amendment being made. the bill reported to the
Senate, and ordered 10 be engrossed for third reading
MARGARET FARRAR.
The Senate proceeded, in committee Of the whole,
10 the consideration of Senate bill No. l9o-being
Mr. ATCHIsos, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims appropaling the OF $500 for the payment Of
the amount Of interest withheld from the aforesaid ind
vidual, loan OF 81 000 for certain length OF time
MT BAYARD There is no report accompanying this
bill and The senator from Missouri, who reported the
bill has promised to make statement OF the facts but
inasmuch he is precIded from doing by the resou
ton OF the Senateand without 1t should be compelled
to oppose the bill must insist upon passing it by
The PRESIDENT. If there is any intention 10 discuss
The bill was accordingly passed over--subsequenty,
however, by unanimous consent OF the Senate
Mr.. ATCHlSON gave an explanation OF the bill,
stating that report accompanied II because 1t was
small matter, and the clear that he deemed it
unnecessary TO write report The claim was based
upon treaty between the Sacs and Fox Indians in 1886.
II mere matter OF interest upon principal oil $1,000,
and perhaps did not amount to more than $3.50.
Mr. BAYARD The senator from Missouri has shown
me the treaty under which the obligation OF the govern
ment to pay the claim exists and am satisfied that the
Mr.. ATCHlSoN By the treaty. the sum of $1,000
was invested for The use and beneh Of this ayoe In
dian girl 10 be loaned to the United States at per cent
The interest received by her until she arrived the
age OF twenty years, with the exception OF or two,
or perhaps three years This bill requires that the Com
missioner OF Indian Affairs shall inquire into the matter
and ascertain the amount OF interest Justly DUE and pay
il over TO her
The PRESIDENT The senator from Delaware hav.
ing Withdrawn his objection, the bill will be again
side red.
No amendment being made. the bill was reported to
the Senate, and ordered to be engrossed for third read
ing.
ANTOINE vELAsaUEz, JOSEPH vELASauEz, AND JOHN COL
The Senate proceeded in committee of the whole
to the consideration OF Senate bill No. l96-being "a
asquez, Joseph yelasqnez, aud John Cosan to enter
certain lands in Missouri" reported By Mr.. Downs,
from the Committee on Private Land Claims.
No amendmen, being offered, the bill was reported TO
Mr. DAWSON. would like TO have one question
sered by the gentleman who reported this bill j.
this giving away land for which these persons have paid
no consideration 10 The government
| Mr.. DOWNS. This is 10 give them lands in lieu OF
other lands which affirmed 10 them, but which,
when they came TO locate were found 10 have been
Mr. DAWSON l desire to know wha, you mean by
affirmation
United States The report will be read, If the gentleman
wishes il, which will explain the whole thing
| MIR. DAWSON. | am satisfied.
The bill ordered TO be engrossed for third read
ing.
MARTIN FEswrcK.
The Senate proceeded, in committee OF the whole "a
the consideration OF Senate bill No 197-being "A bill
for the relief OF Martin Fenwick or his legal represent
atves," reported BY Mr.. Downs, IRON the Committee on
/ Private Land Claims
Mr., DAWSON asked for the reading OF the report
which read.
| No amendment being offered, the bill reported
TO the Senate and ordered TO be engossed Tar third read
ing.
THOMAS PEMBER.
The Senate proceeded, as in committee OF the whole
TO the consideration OF Senate bill No. 200-beng "a
bill for the relief Thomas Pember," reported by Mr.
MALLORY, from the Committee Naval Affairs provi.
ding for the payment 10 the claimant oil the difference oil
compensation between captains clerk and purser on board
the steamer Vixen, from is4S 10 1850.
Mr. DAWSON having signi6ed his intention TO debate
the bill, Il was passed over
DAVID p. WEEKS
The Senate proceeded, as in committee OF the whole
10 the consideration OF Senate bill 203-being "a bill
for the relief of David p Weeks" reported by Mr. Josrs
OF Iowa, from the Committee Pensions, providing fo
the psymen, OF the amount OF his pension while EN-.
| poyed IN the ordnance de partment
| Mr.. DAWSON desired 10 know why his pension was
withheld while in the ordnance department
| Mr. JONES, OF Iowa. did not Tecollect the case. bu
called for the reading OF the report; which read
No amendment being made, the bill reported io
the Senate and ordered 10 be engossed for third read
| ing.
MLAUoHLIs.
The Senate proceed, as in committee Of the whole
TO the consideration OF Senate bill No 204--being "A
bill for the relief OF Guion Mclaughlin" reported BY
MIR, RUsK, from the Committee on the Post Office and
Pos, Roads, providing for the payment Of the sum OF
1880 to the aforesaid individuals Tor mail transpor.
terms OF the contract with the Postmaster General Tor
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