The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-07

was undergoing an investigation by the House OF Repre-.
sehauVes special committee has been appointed for
me purpose OF nquirng into the correctness of the report
hdt ,he foundations laid We're not IL sup
posed Dy some that the investigation had been abandon
co. ana mat the gentleman moving for that committee
had id become satisfied, and Withdrawn his opposition TO
the immediate continuance oil The work but learn that
such Is not the fact and that he is still OF opinion that the
foundation walls are not sound, and is desous TO
allowed time to send for papers and persons by which
he can establish the fact For that reason would be
unwilling to see any measure adopted TO promote the
work, or that the work should go until this matter is
decided
Mr. HUNTER. will state 10 nv friend from Arkan-
sas that this is matter which have examined myself
being on the Committee Public Buildings aud even
II the suppositlon which is offered in relation TO the
foundation true, the passage OF this resolution would
not Affect that matter in the least have the
architect this morning. and learn from him that is
proposed TO carry up the walls until the first of March,
unless the weather is good enough apprehend there
VIII be no doubt as TO the security OF the foundation but
we can ascertain that before the work the walls pro-
ceeds II we now facilitate the work by appropria
ton for the building, think the object OF The senator will
not be at all delayed by the passage OF this resolution.
The PRESIDENT. II requires unanimous consent,
and understand the senator from Arkansas TO object
Mr.. BORLAND. will withdraw my objection.
The PRESIDENT The Chair finds upon examina
uon that the resolution just reported back was not re-
ferred to the committee. The memorial was referred ;
but the resolution being objected to- not introduced
MIR. HUNTER. The resolution came to the committee
with the memorial hope it will be received by general
consent.
The PRESIDENT Instead of an amendment, it will
be received resolution reported by the committee
and will now be considered, if there be no objection.
The resolution was read, and passed to second read
ing.
Unanimous consent being gven the resolution was
then read second time, and considered as in committee
OF the whole. No amendment being offered it was re-
ported to the Senate, and ordered TO be eDgrossed for
third reading.
The joint resolution was subsequently read third time
and passed.
PRINTING OF DOCUMENTS.
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whom was referred the motion submitted by Mr. Shields
on the 9th instant, to print the memorial OF Alfred Guh
re the subject of the explosions of boilers,
ported in favor OF printing the document for the use OF
The Senate, and that $500 additional copies OF the same
be printed five hundred of which shall be for the
the author Mr. b. said he would not delan the Senate
by any remarks but would merely remind them OF what
was said by the senator from Illinois Mr. SHELDs when
he introduced the memorial unnecessary to add
anything to what had then been said on the subject
Mr. HALE. Mr. President, want 10 say word. /
want just call to the mind Of the Senate the speeches here
tofore made by the honorable senator from Missouri Mr.
ATcHIsoN and the honorable senator from North Caro-
llna not now in his seat Mr.. MANGUM, in relation to
the question OF printing extra copies of documents.
listened 10 their suggestions OF economy and prudence
that time, and submitted, had 10, with all the grace
could But, sir, II TO be all forgotten now. Five
thousand five hundred copies 10 be printed, and FIVE
hundred oil them 10 be given TO the author essay
not Tor the use OF our government upon nothing con-
nected with legislation, but essay upon expo.
sions-ihat is what understand it 10 be.
Mr.. BADGER I'm his seat) ltwould be useful in the
Senate as we have explosions here sometimes. Laugh
Mr. HALE. | now, sir wish to call upon the Senate
which has prudeny and wisely refused 10 print pub
lie document of interest and OF great conse-
quence relating 10 practical matter OF urgent Importance
before the Senate. 10 apply the principle the present
proposition TO PRINT $500 copies Sir not
going to enter into extended argument upon the im-
porance OF this essay upon explosions. We have expo
sons enough without printing and disseminating essays
upon the subject and do hope that the Senate will in
terpose and not sanction this expenditure.
l do not know how many OF Espy's speculations on
storms. This suppose, is something thunder. smi-
lar TO and appears 10 be the fashion OF the SEN
ate 10 print extra copies OF these documents TO the neglect
of what is practical, have no hope of any respite
Mr. BoRLAND The senator from New Hampshire
is think altogether mistaken with regard TO the char
ac,er OF the work. He speaks OF documents upon
storms, thunder, &C., if this were one OF the same
character. This is essentially practical work. by
practical who, al his expense, has devoted
lifetime Of labor and OF wedrec,ed labor, 10 OF the
most important subjects which be brought before the
people OF this county, and especially those who depend
any way upon the safety and convenience in the nav
CATION OF our rivers lakes, &c, by steam IL mbodles
the most valuable information upon those subecis-n-
formation which has been submitted to the most expe
renced and scientific in the country, and has been
pronounced exceedingly valuable take occasion TO say
that, far as am competent 10 do such thing have
examined this document which is presented, and |
am OF opinion that il is very valuable document and
that opposition the printing OF it ought be made
The question being taken upon the motion 10 print, it
agreed to- the result being, upon DIVISION ayes 20,
noes r.
CENSUS MARsHALs.
Mr. BADGER | am a little late, Mr.. President, but
wish TO obtain the consent OF the Senate allow TO
present some applications from few victims 10 the
square root OF the from Kentucky, INT UNDER
WOOD Laughter therefore beg leave TO present the
memorial OF A. II. Dinsmarkes, assistant marshal for
Chatham county, North Carolina the memorial OF Daniel
C. McNe assistant marshal for Robeson county, North
Carolina the memorial OF Ephraim Hough, assistant
marshal for fadkn county, North Carolina; the memo
rial OF Calvin w Woolley, assistant marshal Tor Mont
gomey county, North Carolina; and the memorial OF X
T. Williams, assistant marshal OF Onslow county, North
Carolina-sl praying additional compensation Tor their
services in taking the seventh census move that they
be referred TO the Committee OF Claims.
Mr.. UNDERWOOD. One word, Mr. President. /
have heard OF being victmzed until really
am tired OF IL and want 10 make statement 10 the
Senate upon that subject Very few-I believe noneof
these gentlemen have pretended to sate these various
memorials which they have sent here the size OF their
countless the number OF square miles they required
10 do the business in according TO law, and the number
OF families they had 10 visit. They only, in general
terms, and without specifying PARTICULARS ask for
paw All have TO say upon the subject IL that the
pensaton allowed them during the last Congress 50
Tor every thirty miles for travel II 80 Is not enough
thirty miles their compensation ought 10 be increased
bat II SO is enough for thirty miles, they ought not TO
grumble They were allowed more per head for count.
ing the population than before and the only dlf
Guilty growing out OF the bill Is the mileage they claim.
can be demonstrated by this square root, that when
they give the number OF families in their territories their
mileage cannot exceed certain amount But these gen
tlemen Withholding the facts, merely claim compensa-
ton That is the Huth of the case, and il can be demon
strated.
Mr. BADGER beg TO say that did not mean any
real reflection upon the sq root of my friend from
Keniueky think il is very good root and have no