The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-12-17

scriptons. The object oil this resolution Is 10 anofd pm
some assistance I have mentioned two hundred copies,
there should be copy OF the work Tor each SENATOR
aud would also be required for the ocets OF the
Senate. If however. that Is thought TO be TOO large
numbet will accept any suggestion for smaller num-
ber Ii there Is no objection 10 II, would like 10 have
the resolution passed this morning.
No objection being made, The Senate then Proceeded To-
consider the resolution.
Mr.. DODGE OF Iowa wish TO offer an amendment.
propose 10 strike out the words two hundred and to
insert in lieu thereof one hundred" will state that
the matter brought before the Committee Coniin
gent Expenses by the Secretary OF the Senate and that
committee decided that il would be best 10 take hun
ded copies, that number being thought amply sufficient
for the OF the Senate Ii my friend from Illinois will
accept that amendment, will go for the resolution.
Mr.. SHIELDS. My motion was rather random one, !
as did not know what number would be necessary. As
the committee have examined the natter they bet
qualified TO judge than | am and accept the amend
ment
The question being taken upon the resolution as modi-
ned, II was agreed 10.
BANKING DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
The bill (S 552) TO prevent unauthorized banking in
the District OF Columbia was read second time, and
referred TO the Committee Tor the District OF Columbia
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr. BROOKE, in pursuance OF notice, asked asd OBJ
tanned leave TO introduce bill Is $500 10 amend the
granting the States of Mississippi, Arkansas, and
Louisiana the swamp and overlooked lands situated
therein approved September 80, $780, which was read
the first and second times by unanimous consent and
ferred TO the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr. CHASE. in pursuance OF notice, asked and OBJ
famed leave 10 introduce Dill 10 oob) 10 grant 10 Inc
State of Ohio the unsold and Incorporated public land
remaining in that State which was read frst and
second times by unanimous consent.
Mr. e. That bill, MIR President, is simply bill which
has already passed the Senate. with single exception
Ii now includes the lands within The military district in
the State of Ohio TO which the State OF Virginia has
relnqushed It's right by actual cession few days since.
make this observation in hope that the Senate will in
duge early day with the consideration OF the
bill and will now move that it be referred TO the Com
mee on Public Lands
The motion was agreed 10.
MAJOR RlNGGoLp
Mr. SHIELDS asked aud obtained the unanimous con
sent OF the Senate TO introduce Joint resolution direct
ing sword TO be presented to the nearest male relative
OF Major Samuel Rnggold, late OF the United States
army which was read and passed to second reading.
Mr. s. will state that my predecessor, as chairman OF
the Committee on Military Affairs brought in that reso-
luton formerly. II passed the Senate unanimously, but
was lost in the House for want OF time. | understand
that Major Ringgold's brother, 10 whom il is intended
that this sword shall be given, is about TO leave The Uni
ted States voyage TO some distant country; and his
friends very anxious, If il is 10 be gwen al all that
be should receive il before he goes, The measure did
not originate with me- i originated with the late senator
from Mississippi, [Mr Davis when he at The head
OF the Military Committee As passed this body
mousy, felt it my duty TO bring It forward again.
to this resolution, for know nothing about it Vet
think it would better lie over day two until we
consider the matter little. It is five years since the
events took place and this expression of national grief
after the expiration OF SO long period requires some
thing very particular 10 justify it. Still, have not the
slightest objection 10 it,
Mr. JAMES. hope my honorable friend from Mich
gan will give way and let this pass have exam
med into the facts, and think there is gentleman
upon this floor who would not willingly agree TO il at
once.
Objection being made, the joint resolution was passed
over
REMISSION OF DUTIES
Mr. GWIN gave notice that on Monday next he
should move take up Senate bill O, remit refund
duties upon goods wares and merchandise DESTROYED by
AS n bill OF great Importance he hoped
would be disposed OF al an early day
CLERKS TO COMMITTEES.
On motion by Mr.. RUSK, the Senate proceeded to
consider the following resolution, which submitted
by MIR. BADGER on the 18th inst
Resolved, That the Committee the Judiciary be
horized to employ a clerk.
Mr. RUSK msved TO amend the resolution by striking
out all after the word "esolved" and inserting in lieu
thereof the following;
That committees which were authorized At the last
session employ clerks be authorized to employ clerks
during the present session
Mr. BADGER accepted the amendment and the reso.
luton amended was then agreed to-
APPROPRIATION BILLS
The Senate then proceeded 10 consider the resolution
offered by Mr.. GwS some days since, directing the Com
mittee Finance 10 prepare and report the general APP
preparation bills OF the pre- sent session al specified
lime
On motion by Mr. GWIN, the further consideration
of the resolution was postponed until tomorrow.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL BY BREvrT.
Mr.. CLEMENS moved TO suspend all prior orders for
the purpose OF taking up the joint resolution No. s.
which reported by the Committee on Military AT
fairs the last session, authorizing the President OF the
United States confer the title OF lieutenant general by
bTevet for eminent services.
The motion being agreed to, the Senate proceeded 10
nsder the resolution committee of the whole
| Mr.. CLEMENS then offered the following amend
ments:
In line seven after the word "army," read "la,o war
with Mexico"
| At The end insert the following
Provided hopsusr That the office OF said lieutenant gen.
eral having been filled, and having become
this shall thereafter expire, and be OF no effect
| The question being taken the amendments, they
were agreed 10.
| Mr. CLEMENS. should prefer. sir, il my own
wishes were consulted that should be taken upon
this question once but there OF my friends,
and some OF the friends OF the resolution who desire that
tmay be postponed until Monday. therefore move,
sir, that the further consideration OF the resolution be
postponed until Monday next, and that 1t be made the
special order OF the day for one O'Clock.
Mr.. GWIN hope the honorable senator will say
Tuesday. have given notice Of an important subject,
which shall call up on Monday.
Mr.. CLEMENS. This will not take FIVE minutes; il
The question being taken the motion TO postpone
was agreed TO.
ADJOURNMENT OVER
Mr. HALE moved that when the Senate adoass TO.
day IL he 10 meet on Monday next.
Mr. ADAMS Upon that question ask the yeas and
nays II TO fool away the time OF the Senate this
and the short session, tool want to know who
consent TO IT,
The yeas and NAYS were ordered and being taken re-