The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-04
THiRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
TusspAY, February 3, 1852.
SENATE.
FIRST SESSION.


the returns OF the militia OF the several States and
Territories, and their arms and accoutrementsi
which read, ordered to be printed, and referred
10 the Committee on Military Affairs.
The CHAIR laid before the Senate communica
ton from the Secretary of the Interior, enclosing,
in compliance with resolution OF the Senate. CO.
pies of the instructions issued by the Department
20 the commissioners appointed To settle private
land claims in California. and to the Surveyors
General of Oregon and California.
The CHAIR also laid before the Senate report
from the Secretary OF State of Oregon Territory,
enclosing copies of the acts and resolutions of the
Legislative Assembly OF that Territory Read and
ordered to he printed.
INTERvEsTios.
Mr.. MANGUM eaid that lac had been requested
TO present the petition Of one Patrick Donahue who
asks in his own behalf well as IN behalf OF the
people of New York, most magnificent lnterven'
ton, by this great and glorious Republic In not only
the that be, but In all the wars that are to be-
Without endorsing the prayer OF the petition, ne
moved its reference to the Committee on Foreign
Relations.
FALLS or THE STE. MARIE AND OF THE OHIO.
MIR SMITH presented several petitions praying
an appropriation for the construction OF ship ca
nal around the Falls Of the Ste. st. Marie In Mlch
Mcssrs CAss, CHASE, and COOPER, presented
numerous petitions for the same object
MIR SMITH presented numerous petitions for
the improvement of the harbors on Lake Superior.
Mr. COOPER presented petitions praying the
removal of the Instructions in the Ohio river at the
rapids near Louisville.
DISTRICT JUDGE OF FLORIDA.
Mr.. FISH presented the petitions Of merchants
insurers, and others, praying an increase OF the
salary of the district Judge OF Florida
Mr.. SUMNER presented the petitions of seven
teen insurance companies, praying the increase oil
the enlary of the district judge OF Florida
COMMERCIAL LAW.
MIR. FISH presented several petitions from
chants, under riters, and others, praying an al
,erotion OF the law regulating ibelling OF vessels.
UNIFIED STATES MINT NEW YORK.
Mr.. COOPER presented the remonstrance OF the
board OF trade OF Philadelphia, against the estah
lishment of mint branch mint of the United
States in New York city.
DUTY ON
Mr.. COOPER presented several petitions from
journeymen cigar makers, calling attention to the
frauds practised under the present tariff IN the ar
ticie of manufactured cigars.
LIGHTHOUSE IN SOUTH cARoLISA
Mr. SUMNER presented the petition of several
insurance companies of Massachusetts,, praying
an appropriation for lighthouse on Cape Roman
IN South Carolina,
CHARLESTON HARBoR.
Mr.. BUTLER presented the memorial Of the
Chamber Of Commerce OF Charleston, South Caro-
lima, praying certain improvements in the haroor
at that place.
suPrRISTESpENT INDIAN AFFAIRS IN CALI
FoRSIA.
MIR. ATCHISON, from the Committee on Indian
Atfalre, report ted Dill prONldlng appoint
ment OF a Superintendent Of Indian Affairs In Cali
forna. He urged the necessity for the early pas
sage of the bill. and, his motion, the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of the bill; and al
ter filing some blanks in il, the bill was ordered
10 be cngrosscd for third reading.
TENURE OF MILITARY APPOINTMENTS.
Mr.. HALE submitted the following resolution,
v hich Was laid over:
RssoIusd, That the Committee Military AZ
fairs be instructed to inquire into the expedency
If by hat n Ia
army Of the United States hereafter shall be for II
limited time, which shall be expressed in the com
mission.
CHARGE p'ArFAIREs TO SWITZERLAND.
Mr.. BRODHEAD submitted the 70 lowing reso-
luton, which wac laid over
Resolusd, That the Committee on Foreign Rela
uons be requested to inquire into the eIpedienoy
of making provision by law for the usual outfit and
salary for charge d'afiaires to Switzerland
TExAs BosDs.
Mr.. sPRUANCE presented the petitions Of sew
era porsons holders Of claims upon the late repub
lie Of Texas. provided for 10y the act Of Sept. 9Th,
1850, praying that they may be paid upon their
complying with the requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of the Treasury.
cLAISIs AGAINST MEXICO.
Mr. SMITH presented petitions praying re.
investigation Of certain claims rejected, &c, by
the late Board of Commissioners on Claims against
Mexico.
TIE FLORIDA c9STEsTED ELECTION COMMITTEE
The senate then proceeded to the ballOtlng Tor n
member of the select committee on the memorial
Of Mr.. Yulee-who claims 10 have been elected 20
the seat in the Senate Of the United States now oe
cupied by Mr.. MALLORY, Of Florda-to I'll the va
capcy occasioned by the Senate having excused
Mr. BERRIEs
And upon counting the ballots, Mcssrs. BADoEE,
SouLr, BUTLER, SUMNER, UsDERwoop. DAVIS and
DAWSON each received votes, and Mr. BApsEs
having the largcst number was declared elected
The committee now stands-Niessrs. BRiogT, Da-
Wis, MAsoS, PEARCE and BADGER
NAVAL DISCIPLINE.
On motion 10y Mr.. BADGER, the senate pro
ceeded " the consideration of the bill 20 enfJr,c
discipline aud promote good conduct in the naval
service OF the United S'atcs.
Mr.. u. submitted substitute for several sec
tions Of the BILL and moved TO strike out others,
leaving the bill TO read as fOllows
Be snacted Jy the S.naf, aud Hou,eof Rerres6nfa
tives of the United States Of dmerica ia Congrtss
srHlbitd, That the commander Of any vessel in the
navy, Of any shore station, shall have authority
TO punish offences committed by petty officers and
persons Of inferior rstugs, by any one or more Of
the following punishments, 10 wit:
]. BY diminishing their ration,; by rcstrictin z
their diet 20 bread and water; by imposing oItrs
police and other duties; and in cnses Of theft, IN
addition TO any Of the foregoing punishncuts, by
making good from the wages Of the offender 10 the
owner che value Of the article or articles stolen
and obgng the offender 20 wear, for any time not
exceeding ten days, badge with the word thief
.. Discharge from the service, with bad conduct
discharge.
3 Solitary confinement in irons. single or dou
bic, on bread and wafer ProUidod, No such con %
hnement shall exceed thirty days
4. Solitary confinement in irons, single or d0u-
bic. not exceeding thirty days.
b Solitary confinement not exceeding thirty
dsys
.. Confinement not exceeding two months.
Z. Reduction 20 next inferior rating.
: Ball aud chain, bet not 10 be worn al
=, Deprivation Of liberty 90 shore.
hnd lOss Of pay, not 10 exceed three mOntbs,
may D. added to any 81 tho above mentioned pun.
I'hincnts PrOUid,d, That no sentence 20 solitary
confinement shall be directed 10 be carried into
,uu0n until the surgeon or senior medical ,iler ou
board At The time has examined the pfisYner aud
certified that II be done without serious injury
70 his health; and II shall be the duty Of the CON
inander 10 remit the whole or any part Of any cen
itnCc the execution Of which would, 10 the opinion
OF tho said surgeon or senior medical jihCor, pro
duCe such injury
SIC =. Ind b. u further Snncfed, That the cOm
nander OF every ship weasel in the navy fhail
cause conduct book 20 be kept, embracing every
petty oihcer, and person u Inferior rating under
his command; In which shall be noted every in.
stance OF mcrtorlOue or bad conduct 81 cac h man
And whenever man h discharged, either 1t or be-.
fore the rNpiratlDn tern, If zery,, L., .t-If