The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-01-20
THlRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
MosuAY, January 10, 1852
SENATE


the army Read, and ordered 10 be printed.
Also, report from the same, enclosing state
ment Of the expenditures on account Of the Ma
tonal Arp0ry during the year 1851.
STEAMSHIPS TO AFRICA.
MIR FISH presented the memorial of the New Y ork
State Colonization Society, urging upon Congress
the importance and benefit of establishing line OF
steamers between the United States and the west
coast Of Africa.
PATENT OFFICE,
Mr.. STOCKTON presented a petition signed by
inveutors and others, praying that the original OBJ
Ject contemplated IN erecting the Patent Office
building be carried cut. They represent that the
building is occupied for other purposes, and
the models OF inventors, &c, crowded into
obscure and inconyenient positions. They pray
that the building may DO devoted to its Legitimate
uses.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. G WIN introduced bill to refund to Cali
fornia the expenses incurred by that State in sup
pressing Indian hostilites.
Mr. STOCKTON introduced a bill authorizing
the Postmaster General TO contract for carrying
the United States mail between Jersey City and
Galway, Ireland.
SPIRIT RATIoSs.
MIR. SUMNER submitted resolution, which
was laid over, directing an inquiry, by the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs, into the expcdicncy Of
providing by law for the repeal of the spirit ration
IN the naval service, and for an Increase IN the
monthly pay OF the enlisted seaInen.
WASHINGTON GAsLIGnT COMPANY.
Mr.. SHIELDS gave notice OF a bill to amend the
charter of the Washington Gasligh Company.
UNITED STATES JUDICIAL SYSTEM.
Mr.. BRADBURY gave notice of BIZ to amend
the Judicial system of the United States.
COMMITTEE CLERK.
Mr.. SEBASTIAN submitted a resolution, which
was laid over, authorizing the employment OF a
clerk by the Committee on Indian Affairs
NON OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES POLICY OF THE UNITED
STATES
Mr.. CLARKE, pursuant TO notice, introduced
tn following Joint resolution, which was ordered to
second reading, laid on the table, and ordered to
be printed
Be itresoIred by the Senate and House of REPRESENTA-
tires of The United States of inerica Congress
Serbled, That Congress recognises and reaffrms
these manifest truths: That governments are
Instituted among men TO secure the lnallenable
rights Of life, liberty, and the pursuit OF happiness
deriving their Just powers from the consent OF the
governed That whenever any form OF gov
ernmcnt becomes destructive OF these ends, II Is
the right of the people 10 alter or TO abolish, It and
20 institute new government, laying its iouuds-
ton upon such principles, and organizing It's
powers in such form, to them shall seem most
likely To effect their rights and happiness"
Rssolred, That, while We claim for ourselves
these comprehensive rights OF sell government,
and also a consequence OF sovereignty the right
TO be exempt from the coercion, control or inter
ference of others IN the management OF our inter
nal affairs, We concedo to others the same measure
OF right, the came unqualified independence.
Rssolred, That 1t is upon the sacred principle OF
independent sovereignty that We recognise in our
intercourse with other nations, governments de
JGcto, without inquiring by what means they have
been established or in what manner they exercise
their powers.
Resoiued That this Government has solemnly
adopted and will perseveringly adhere TO, as n
principle OF International action, the advice given
by Washington IN his Farewell Address: lob
serve good faith and justice towards all nations,
cultivate peace and harmony with all, give To
mankind the magnanimous and too novel
example of people always guided by
allied Justice and benevolcnce." Sympathy for
a lavorlte nation betrays Itself into par
ticipaton in the quarres aud of
other, without adequate inducenent or justid-
cation. Against the nsidious wiles of foreign
influence the jealousy Of free people ought to be
constantly awake for foreign influence ID the most
haneful Zoe of republican governments" The true
rule of conduct for in regard to foreign nations
is IN extending our commercial lations-to have
with them as little political cOnnexon possible
Why quit our to stand upon foreign ground
Why, by Gavin our destiny with that OF any
part OF Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity
IN the tolls of European ambition, riyaship, inter
Get, humor, or caprlces
ReSolutd That While We cherish the liveiest sym
Pathy towards all who strive for freedom of opin
ion or for free institutions, yet we recognize our
true policy IN the great fundamental principles
given 70 US by jefferson: Equal and exact Justice
10 all men, Of whatever state or persuasion rch-
glous or potical-pcace, commerce, and honest
friendship with all nations, entangling alliances
with none"
R1solued. That although we adhere 10 these e..
sentia principles Of non Intervention as forming
the true and lasting foundation Of our rity
and happiness; yet whenever a prudent foresight
shall warn ne that our own Liberties or institutions
are thr' nened, then just regard 70 safety
VIII require US 70 advance 20 the conflict rather
than awan the approach ofthc foes Unconstitutional
freedom and Of human liberty.
AsuGNABuITy or LAND wARRAsTs
The Senate then proceeded, az in Committee Of
the Whole, TO the consideration Of the joint resolu.
tion explanatory Of the act Of September o. 1850.
granting bounty land for military scrviccs
The question pending was on an amendment re-
ported hy the Committee on Public Lands, IN lieu
81 the original resolution. This substitute provided
that all persons who called into the military
service, and whose services have been paid by tic
United Statcs since Iuue Is 1872 shall be entitled
O. the bOuntes OF The act Of September o. 1850.
and oil warrants or locations Of bounty land granted
under that any other act, shall be assignahlc
under such regulations as may be established by
TIC Commissloucr Of the General Land Office. II
also provides for compensation 90 the registers aud
receivers whose duty IL 10 10 locate these warrants
and alec compensaiop 20 those officers for such ne
may have been located by them previous 70 this /
time. IL fixes a rate Of compensation.
Tho JOINT resolution, after further debate, was
amended by adding clause repeating the last
yrJviso n the 9th -On II the net Of February
ISL. aud BY providing that warrants granted IN /
der the act oi 1850 fhall be received in part pay
inent q land located by persons having pre- emp
ton rcbts.
The Joint resolution was thcn reported 10 the I
Senate, sud the question pending was on agreeing \
WV NIf dul'iititiNuh Areli-ttulfD Ht4a1 fug ]
committee, when
Mr.. WALKER submitted the following amend
mCuG
Ind b. u further enacted That where any per.
en-, being citizen OF the United Statcs Or having
declared his or her intention ~ become such o..
cOrding 70 existing laws, and being Of the age Of
twenty one ycars Or upwards, or the head OF a
family, shall settlc upon any Of the public lands 0i
the United States not reserved f1r iDrts, arsenals
asck-ysrds, navy ysrds, Or other needf1l buildings
W sYcCia pUrp zee, or appropriated iJf other sys
'ifl USE, except such ne are known to contain
Il.urs 81 the precious gro.s metals Or precious
stYrCs, aud shall reside upon and cuityatc the
SANE, part thereof. f1r the term Of five yoIrg,
sYeh peTzou shall BE- allowed 90 enter without
barge ~ legal Eu5dsIsgrE, at thc proper land o.
i.c tbs land % setlcd upon and occupied, nJt o.
,,s1.ng in quantity a qusrter-s sect ton, OF ono
hundred 1rd sIIty arres; ihc E1Ii settlement and
u.. a,1u.y 60 DO unaffected md proved accord.
srg o. sarh regulations % shall De adopted md
promulgated ~ The Serrtt1ry Of the Interior.
Prorsde . That when tuc sctiler shall not be- a
.tz.n Of tIe United -lst's. but thoi baysde,isrcI
Die intention only, ofors-1iI be or che shal not
D. allowed tD make TIC entry siYresaiI until he or
enc shri have perfected bs or hrr naturalization
according 10 toe lave 81 TIE Un'.cd State
Mr.. WALKER ssid that be suJu,tteI ini. pro.
position and, as it had been v0'ed down repeated.
ly, hc would now coutcn. hifasrN ly asking that