The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-26
THiRTY-sECoND CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
wgpSrapAy, February 25, 1882
SENATE.

EXTENSION OF PATENTS.
MIR COOPER presented two circumstances and
Mr. CHASE one remembrance from eiuIehs OF
Pennsylvana and Ohio against the extension OF
Woodworth's patent for "A planning machine.
Mr. HAMLlN presented the memorial oi nniner'
ous mers and mill owners oil Maine, reinohstrat-
I'M, AGAINST the extension Of Parker's patent for
in1provement in water wheels. As a bill had been
already reported granting the extension, he moved
that il be recommtted to the Committee on Patents
which motion was agreed TO-
sAvy YARDS ON THE LAKES.
Mr. COOPER presented petition from citizens
Of Erie, Pennsylvania. praying the establishment
of navy yard and naval depot, together with
dry dock and railway, at some point on the lakes
PROCEEDINGS IN ADMIRALTY.
Mr. FISH presented II memorial oi merchants
ship, ners, shippers, underwriters, ana others o
New Bedford, Massachusetts,, praying nodinca.
tiun ui toe Law for the reduction OF the costs ana
expenses of proceedings IN admiralty
MIR MILLER presented the memorial OF iher
chants shippers sbip-owners, and others, .! New
ark New Jersey, Of like prayer which peti-
lions referred to the Committee on INC 1uoi
cary
RAHK Of MEDICAL OFFICERS.
The Oh AIR laid before the Senate copies Of rcso-
utions adopted ut the annual meeting OF the Amen
can Medical Association, held at Cincinnati IN
1850, and at Charleston IN lo5l IN favor OF Contnu
ing the present rank of the medical stat OF the
army and Of con ierring like rank on the medical
officers Of he navy Referred TO the Committee on
Naval Affairs.
Mr. HUNTER from the Committee on Finance,
reported back the bill to establish branch OF the
mint of the United States in the city OF New York,
with certain amendments. The amendments re-
ported by the committee strike out all appropria-
lions for a size and add to the bill the ioo win G
provisa: Prordtd holceuer That this act shall not
take effect until the Legislature OF New York shall
have passed such law as may protect all the pro-
perty. real and personal, connected with the mint,
from all taxation, without the consent OF the L nifed
States; ehall it be in force unless the govern
ulent OF the city OF New York shall tender such a
etc for the mint as may he Satisfactory To TIE Sec
rttary of the Treasury, and make 10 the United
States a lear title TO the same by proper convey
anCes. But nothing In this act contained shal be
taken aduiss on that there exists such risht
OF taxation without the consent oi the United
States
CLAIMS AGAINST MEXICO
MIR DOWNS moved that the numerous memo
rails praying an investigation and examination oi
the decisions and proceedings Of the late board OF
commissioners on claims against Mexico be re-
ierrcd to a select committee OF tive Senators, who
shall be authorized to send Tor persons and papers;
which motion agreed 10
MIR d said that he had no DEERE to be mem
Der Of the committee. 1t was necessary that some
Of its members should be acquainted with the
Spanish language which he was not. He would
suggest that the election OF the committee be post
poned till 10 morrow, at one O'Clock
Mr. MANGUM said that in his opinion a more
intelligent selection could be made by the Chair
than would be by balloung he therefore moved
that the Chair appoint the committee:
The CHAIR said that he would prefer the Senate
would appoint the committee. The rules required
that all committees should be chosen by ballot
The Chair could not be authorized 10 appoint the
committee unless by unanimous consent
Mr.. PRATT said that he preferred ;hat the rules
be adhered 10
the committee till to morrow was agreed TO.
JUDICIAL DISTRICTS IN ONO
Mir DOWNS reported bill 10 divide the State
Of Ohio into two Judicial districts, and TO provide
for holding the district and circuit courts OF the
United states
PROFESSOR
MIR MANGUM introduced two bills for the
lief Of Professor p Espy, granting compensation
for the use Of his conicai rentilators winch were
referred TO the Committee on Naval Affairs.
wAREHoUsINa OF IMPORTS.
MIR HUNTER introduced bill to modify The
several acts of Congress regulating the warebous-
ing Of imported merchandise, and for other pur-
poses. The biz provides Tor the Abandonment oil
Government warehouses, and makes arrangement s
for the proper protection Of the revenue, &C. upon
goods deposited in warehouses owned and possess
ed by individuals.
SALARY OF TIE DIsTRIcT JUDGE OF PEsnsYLVASIA.
The resolution submitted by Mr.. CooPER on the
Doth instant, directing an inquiry by the Commit
tee on the Judiciary into the expediency OF in
creasing The salary Of the Judge Of the eastern
district Of Pennsylvania, was taken up and
LAsD ros RAILROADS.
The SCI ate then proceeded to the consideration
Of the bi granting land to the State OF Iowa 10 aid
IN tie construction Of certain railroads IN that
State.
Mir. GEYER resumed and concluded the speech
commenced yestoroay by him IN support VI the
bill
Mr. UNDERWOOD followed in support Of his
Amendment; and, after reply from Mr. GEfER,
the bin wac postponed till 10 morrow.
EoS-ISTERyESTIoE.
Mr. CLARKE said that be would tom morrow, al
one O'Clock ask the Senate to take up for conside-
ration tie Joint resolutions upon the subject Of non
intcry cntICu. They were totponed TO aud made th'
snecisl order for Monday last, and the Senator
from New Jersey was entitled 90 the floor. Thai
Senator expects 10 be absent during next week, aud
il vas but Just that nc should be allowed the oppor
tunity Of speaking on the subject
On motion, the Senate proceeded TO the conside
ration Of Executive bushes.
And shortly after adjourned.