The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-24

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Under the direction OF the Secretary Of War; he raised
battalion for the Florida WARM 1886 think Colonel
Morgan was a, the battle OF okeehobe. He commanded
the battalion during the whole war, and sure his
services were worth five times the amount asked for He
was not Undermined for the expense OF raising that bat
,aion Tor he was not regularly commissioned although
ms services were received, and he acted as their
msnder and was at their head in the battle OF Okechobe
MOI being commissioned by the governor OF Missouri, he
dd not receive any at all They proposed pay him
private. but Colonel Morgan refused that These are
Mr. BRADBURY. My reason for making the obec.
on, was that think we have passed upon claims
for compensation for military services in The Indian
somewhat hastily Such is the case al any rate il any
reliance can be placed upon the assertions OF citizens OF
the State Of Florida have been informed that we
passed Dill lew years ago making compensation
regiment Oh soldiers comprising 500 900 men,
months. have been informed also that there was moth
ing but mere skeleton OF company, mere handful OF
men collected for few days. Not quarter OF the
company were ever mustered and those who
tered were discharged in very few weeks not very
lew days The muster rolls made up very much as
aslsafs regiment was made up. did not know but that
this might be case OF The same kind | was glad TO
hear the explanation OF the senator from Missouri But
in case OF this kind it TO me that we ought
have report setting forth facts that they may go upon
record not only that may understand the merits Of the
claim but for reference hereafter; and hope the honor
able senator will allow this 10 lie until these facts
can De put INTO the form OF report
MIR. ATCHISON, This has been put into the form of
report which will be printed tomorrow with the facts
Mr.. DODGE. OF Iowa knew this gentleman well,
and am familiar with the services he has rendered
knew when ne volunteered when he went. and when he
returned; and knew the reason for his not receiving
compensaon-that he had never been regularly commits
stoned for the service He. sir. of that gallant
Missouri regiment which lost onesxth of its number in
front OF the murdeous hammocks in the everglades OF
Florida at the battle of Okechobe trust that the bill
will be unanimously passed.
Mr.. BORLAND. simply desire TO say, as member
OF the Military Committee as do not see the chairman
present. that this bill deemed very meritorous one
and was unanimously reported by the committee, not
doubt being entertained as TO its merits.
Mr.. BRADBURY. The senator from Missouri stated
that he had Embodied the history OF this claim in report
That was the point TO which | addressed myself, and
therefore withdraw all objection TO the bill.
The Dill was reported to the Senate without amend
ment and ordered TO be engrossed for third reading
VIRGINIA wooLLEN COMPANY
The Senate then proceeded as in committee of the
the relief OF the Virginia Woollen Company
Mr.. DAWSON: This bill needs no speech The COM
mitee examined the matter very thoroughly and believe
that the money retained by the government belongs 10
these individuals
Mr.. WALKER asked for a reading of the report
The report accordingly read
Mr.. HUNTER | will state that this bill passed the
House OF Representatives at the last session. here
was reported upon avoraby by the Committee Mill.
tary Affairs but was not acted upon for want OF time II
has again passed the House OF Representatives and has
again been iavoraby reported upon by the Committee
Military Affairs believe that the report sets forth the
Mr.. BADGER. will state that this bill would have
passed at the last session. but for objection taken by
ALABAMA,
seat tMr CLEhEEs,] upon ground upon which he was
afterwards satisfied He consequently withdrew his OBJ
lection, but there other opportunity of taking i,
up At that session. or else it would have passed
No amendment being offered, it was reported TO the
Senate and ordered pass third reading; and il was
subsequently read third time and passed
VIRGINIA REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS
Mi. UNDERWOOD. rise for the purpose of calling
the attention OF the President 10 the fact that he has
passed over bill introduced by myself-the bill to pro.
vide for the unpaid claims of the officers and soldiers of
nttnan toll l,,aa II
airy army private bill in its character, and stands
above these bills in its ORDER and depends upon private
CLAIMS You have just passed bill paying company,
my mind that il you can pay a corporation still consider
ing It as private business this also is of the charac
The PRESDENT The Chair Considered q. red that pub
lie BILL and therefore did not put among the private
bulls However II Is in the power OF The Senate to regu
late mat matter, II they consider 1t private bill.
THos H. LEGGErT.
The Senate proceeded as in committee of the whole
TO the consideration of the bill Is SOY for the relief OF
Thomas 4 Lsggeii and the report was read.
Mr. HUNTER II rs proposed IN this case, as I'M
derstand IT, to remit duties because change made
in the tariff by law after the order given for import
ing these goods. great many such cases know have
been presented 10 Tor consideration and they have
generally been rejected, as think they ought have
been. because all merchants must prepare for any of
these contingencies. II are to undertake to remedy
all the mistakes occasoned by change in the tariff,
far regards the profits of merchants under that tariff
there is no telling where shall be led Indeed, do
tee on Commerce. This subject generally committed 10
the Committee on Finance and The rule has certainly
been in that committee not 10 grant relief in of this
sort II pass this bill, will be opening the door
OF the treasury upon this principle TO thousands OF
How many cases come under the tariff OF lSI2l How
far back we 10 CO. Are we 10 look into the Whole
history Of legislation in order 10 IT, percbance,
emtyarous tariff acts which have been passed have ope
How are we or not upon this or that individual
to ascertain the corfee OF the evidence How are we
timer Even If we admitted I'm az sucn distance o.
one to refund duties in cases OF t8s hao, h;nh
we nave not admitted heretofore-how eonH ro asnor
tam with certainty the facts amid sab eomnI;oa,1 ,r
actions at such distance OF time Tfe sl 1919 n',s
back before the year 1875 and how do we know tnty
were gwen IN ignorance OF the amount of duties paid
How can we ascertain the facts upon which the merits
oil the case dependf III 10 admit the principle
would be necessary 10 go into that inquiry But The
principle utterly inadnissbe though ii we once ACT
upon II, we may make up minds 10 see great many
such cases before US for relief hope the Senate will
reject this bill for is contrary TO that course OF action
which IL necessary TO guard the public treasury agan,
those expenses and disbursements which should not be
made.
MIR HAMLIN. Il is hardly possible sometimes 10 dis.
criminaie which the appropriate committee TO which
subject should be given. ! have always endeayored
however TO refer all the matters that relate TO the reve
nue. system OF the country 10 the Committee Finance
suppose tins matter went 10 the Committee on Com
MERGE because y had originated in that committee in the
o,ner branch oil Congress, and the report which was
originally made upon this subject in the House was made
from that committee have not had nv attention par.
ncuarly called 10 the subject in connection with this
question Il was given TO the senator from New York
fMr. SEWARD who is necessarily absent. and in.
asmuch as he ~ the member upon that Committee who
has made personal examination in relation 10 All The