The daily union., 1852-08-08
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES.
Thirty-second Congress First session.
FRIDAY. AUGUST Q, 1852.
SENATE.


FRIDAY. AUGUST Q, 1852
SENATE
Mr.. ADAMS moved that the order of the Senate, By
which on Friday OF each week private bills are excu-
syely TO be considered, be suspended until one o'clock
which was agreed 10. fa ..a. ...a,s.
HOUR OF MEETING.
Mr.. ADAMS moved that the resolution which be sub
med yesterday fixing the daily hour OF meeting Of the
Senate al eleven o'clock, m, be taken up Tor consd-
Grafton; which was agreed TO-
The question being taken the adoption OF the eso-
was agreed io
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS. ETC.
Mr. JONES. OF Tennessee, presented the memorial OF
John H. Scruggs, praying pension IN consideration oil
his services during the Florida war in the year 1918
which was referred TO the Committee on Pensions
Mr.. PRATT presented the petition OF Thomas Crown,
praying 10 be allowed damages occasoned by lhe breach
Of the part Of the United States which was
referred 10 the Committee OF Claims
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr,BUTLER, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
to whom referred the petition Of David Butler mill
tay s,orekeeper in the army Of the United States pray
ing certain allowances which he claims TO have been due
him while in charge of Mount Vernon Arsenal and Fort
Morgan, asked to be discharged from the further consd
Grafton Of the sarae and that il be referred TO the Com
mittee Military Affairs; which was agreed To-
Mr. BRODHEAD, from the Committee OF Claims, 10
whom was referred the memorial OF George II Derby,
second lieutenant OF the corps Of Typographical
praying that a sum OF money belonging to the United
duty may be allowed in the settlement OF his accounts.
submitted report, accompanied BY bill q 5l5) for
the relief OF George A. Derby; which was read and
passed second reading, and the report was ordered
Mr. b.. from the same committee, reported the follow
ing resolutions which lies over one day. under the rule
Resolved That the clerk to tho Committee OF Claims be
continued the usual OF compensation to be employed
during the Of the Sae In completing and keeping
hv the of
ing such other duties as the committee may require
MIR. FELCH, from the Committee on Pab!ic Lands. TO
whom was referred the petition OF citizens OF Ohio, pray
ing that the unsold lands in Ohio purchased Of the tribe
OF Wyandot Indians may be offered Tor sale at Upper
Sandusky in that State, asked to be discharged from the
further consideration OF the which agreed to:
Mr. f., from the committee, 10 whom was refer
red the memorial OF c. b. Mcknight and Others praying
modification of the late bouny.and law asked TO be
discharged from the further consideration OF the same
Mr.. F.. from the same committee, to whom refer
red the bill S 279)t provide for the sale OF certain por-
tons OF the public lands 10 the States within which they
lie for the purpose OF constructing railroads and canals,
reported il back without amendment, and recommended
its passage.
red the bill from the House TO encourage agriculture, COM
merce manufactures and other all branches OF industry,
by granting to every man who is the head OF family
and citizen OF the United States homestead OF
hundred and sixty of land out of the public domain
upon condition OF occupancy and cultivation OF the
for the period herein specified reported back the
committee were adverse to the passage Of the BILL
Mr. from the same committee, 10 whom was referred
the bill (S 1 cede the public lands OF the United
uaied on condition that The said States shall severay
grant and convey the said lands actual occupants
in limited quantities. for cost Of survey transfer, and little
muniments merely reported back the without
amendment, with the recommendation that il ought not
'0g1s' Sr from the same committee 10 whom wa. Re.
feed the bill from the House making grants oi lands
q
purposes reported back the same without amendment.
and adversely.
red memorial oI The legislature Of Alabama, asking for
graduation Of the price public lands within that Stale
the petition Of citizens OF Bangor Me, praying that the
bill granting land 10 the States Tor railroads and for other
purposes may become law the petition Of Charles Bur-
rs and Others praying that land may be granted TO GER
tain residents Of the United States and 10 hose who
poyed substitutes 10 perform military service for them
the petition OF George Andrews, praying that the public
lands may be reserved for actual settlers and for bounes
in the country should hereafter be involved in war
and large number OF petitions from various sections OF
the United States praying the passage OF the homestead
bill and the granting Of public lands 10 actual settlers,
asked 10 be discharged from the further consideration OF
the same; which was agreed to. ht
Mr.. BORLAND. Mr.. President il IL be in order,
desire 10 say that the minority OF the Committee Pub
lie Lands, the chairman OF which has just reported ad-
versely upon the bill known the homestead bill
The PRESIDENT The Chair will remind the SEN
ator that that bill is not now under consideration
Mr.. BORLAND. i wish 10 say word in the form OF
The PRESIDENT No minority report can be pre-
sened, uness by unanimous consent
Mr.. BORLAND. only wish 10 state, in very few
words, the views OF the minority Of the committee, il II
be in order.
The PRESIDENT Itisnot in orders but il the Sen.
ate choose 10 hear Of the views OF the mi
nory OF the committee, the senator proceed. II will
not be strictly in order the subject is up for consd
eration ass
Unanimous consent being given,
Mr. BORLAND said By the permission OF the Senate
| will state that two members of that committee mysel
being Of them, differ from the majority upon what is
stance. We agree with the majority OF the committee
with regard what is called the dsr button bill. bs
Bennett BILL" and will in the course of next week Of
Mr. JONES. OF Iowa, asked the unanimous consent o.
the Senate 20 lay upon the table amendment which ht
proposed to offer when the bill from the House 10 dsrb
ute the public lands among the States should be taken
up for Consideration.
The amendment received informally, and ordered
to be printed. g
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr.. MERIWETHER submitted the following resou
ton; which was considered by unanimous consent and
agreed TO;
Rssovsd, That the Committee on Roads and Canals bc
requested TO inquire into the popriey Of making
Preparation sufficient purchase the OF
stock In the Louisville and Portland canal owned by ind
vlduas and therea reducing tolls said canal
sufficient 10 cover all necessary repairs and tho work
ing thereof esi f#aaft
Mr. CLARKE submitted the following resolution
which considered by Unanimous consent and agreed
| TO;
Rsolred That the Secretary OF the Navy be directed e