The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-15
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES
WEDNESDAY. JULY IA. 1852.
MEMORIALS PRESENTED.

E14 MEMORIALS PRESENTED.
Mr.. SHIELDS presented the memorial OF the mayor
and common council OF the city OF Alton, Illinois, pray
ing that the city of Alton may be made port OF en-,
try which referred TO the Committee Com
merce.
Mr. BORLAND presented the petition OF the screen
Mountain Rifle Corps" juvenile company in this city,
praying that the Secretary of War may be authorized 10
furnish the corps with arms and accoulrements which
was referred 10 the Committee on Military Affairs.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
| MIR. HAMLIN, from the Committee Commerce to
| whom referred petition OF cuzens Of ST. Law
renee county, New York and a joint resolution OF The
legislature of Wisconsin, in relation 10 the construction
OF ship-canal around the falls of the ST. Mays river
asked to be discharged from the further consideration OF
the same which was agreed 10.
Mr. H., from The committee, to whom was re-
fered the memorial OF Sarah and Lucinda Tanner pray.
ing that appropriation may be made by the government
to lest Tppets invention for preventing the explosion OF
steam boilers. asked 10 be discharged from the further
consideration OF the same which was agreed 10.
Mr. H., from the same committee, to whom was re-
fered the joint resolution to provide additional security
for the lives and property OF persons navigating The
western waters, reported back the same, with an amend
ment
! MIR. H, from the committe, to whom was re-
ferred the bill from the House authorizing the President
of the United States 10 designate the places for the ports
OF entry and delivery for the collection districts of Pu
gets Sound and Umpqua, in the Territory Of Oregon
and to fix the compensation Of the collector at Astoria
menu sna ana reeomneaded lis passage "''"'
Mr. ii, said That bill has already passed the Senate
in very nearly ils present form. i passed the Senate
and sent 10 the House, fixing the salaries of certain
officers in Oregon Territory The House have passed that
bill, diminishing the salaries below the amounts fixed
by the Senate II is House bill and the senator from
Indiana Mr. BRIGHT is extremely DESTROYS hatt should
be put upon its passage ask that it may be considered
now
No objection being made the bill was then considered
as in committee OF the whole. No amendment being
made, il reported 10 the Senate and ordered TO pass
TO third reading, and it was then read third time and
Mr.. BRADBURY, from the Committee on the Judi.
ciay, TO whom referred the petition of Susan c.
Randall, widow OF Archibald Randall asking for CON-
Pensalion dor extra duties performed by said Randall
the crcnit court Of the United States from April 1874
until the time of his death, submitted an adverse report
on the same which was ordered 10 be printed.
MT b., from the same committee, 10 whom was refer
red the resolution OF the Senate directing the Judiciary
Committee to inquire into the expedency of reporting
bill making it penal for officer of the government to
become contractor for furnishing supplies for the gov
ernmen and also communication from the Secretary of
War relating to The same subject reported bill (S 1927
amendatory OF the act concerning public contracts" an
proved April 81, ls4s which read and passed to
second reading.
Mr., FELCH from the Committee on Public Lands 10
whom was referred the petition of Frederick Parsons
praying the enactment OF law granting 10 him the
bounty land that's given 10 soldiers under the act OF Sep
TENDER IS, $780, submitted adverse report on the same
which was ordered TO be printed.
Mr.. F., from the same committee, 10 whom was re-
iered the petition OF John Spencer, late receiver of pub
lie moneys at Fort Wayne, Indiana, praying indemnity
for losses on account OF suit against him by the gov
eminent and per centage OF the moneys received by him.
submitted an adverse report on the which was
orde red 10 be printed
Mr.. RUSK, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, TO
whom was referred the memorial of George Siealey,
praying compensation Tor his services and remuneration
Tor expenses while on mission TO the Indian tribes in
the northern portion Of the State OF California under the
authority OF the Indian commissioner of that State sub
milied report. accompanied by bill IS 4s3) for the re-
lief OF George S'ealey which was read and passed 10
second reading and The report ordered be printed
Mr.. ATCHISON, from the Committee on Indian Az
for 4 he
purchase OF the half breed on Lake Pepn in Min
nesoti Territory, reported back the same without amend
tnent, aud recommended its passage.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Mr.. BRADBURY submitted the following resolu
ton; which considered by unanimous consea Al and
agreed to-
Reso,psd That the Committee on Pensions be instructed
70 inquire INTO The eIPsdency Of continuing pension to
Mr.. MASON submitted the following resolution for
consideration:
Rsoirsd That the President be requested to communi-
cate 10 the Senate II not Incompatible with the public
tercs copies OF the correspondence OF Robert Nj. Wash
the island of Hayli.
Mr.. M. said will state, Mr.. President. that it APP
pears that our commercial intercourse with that island is
increasing rapidly. am informed, from a source which
consider entitled TO confidence that the correspondence
OF this gentleman, recently special commissioner Hayt
possesses much interest, both political and commercial
and therefore ak the unanimous of the Senate
that this resolution be considered at this time.
The resolution was consldered by unanimous consent
and agreed 10.
MIR. FETCH submitted the following resolution
which was considered by unanimous and agreed
| to:
Re,oir,d, That the COMMITTEES on Public Lands be in.
structed TO inquire into the expedioncy establishing
land district, embracing the connty Of Benton
Territory OF Minnesota.
AMENDMENT THE RULES
Mr. NORRIS 10 pursuance OF notice given on yester.
day. desire 10 introduce JOINT resolution amending the
10th joint rule OF the two houses.
The resolution was read as follows:
Rsoiped (he House OF Re concurrng That
the 18th joint rule OF the houses be amended by
the following thereto And all general approprision
bills shall be sent at least days previous the day
| for the adjournment OF Congress"
Mr.. BRODHEAD asked for the reading of the rule
which was proposed 10 be amended and II was read as
follows
Strenh joint rus-No bill that shall have passed one
house shall be sent Tor tbs on either
OF the three last days OF the session."
The PRESIDENT This is not in the form OF Joint
resolution.
Mr.. NORRIS I suppose the resolution is in order
| as Il Is.
The PRESIDENT. A'joint resolution requires The
action OF the two houses
MIR. NORRIS. II is not joint resolution to be signed
by the President Ii only says Resolved the House Of
| Represent aiives- concorring,S Sc.
The PRESIDENT. IL Is then resolution which is
govern the two houses, without going the House Of
Representatives at all Under that construction accord
ing rules of the Senate IL will have to lie over one
day. and can be taken sp 10 morrow.
The resolution accordingly lies over.
MESSAGE THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
message received from the House OF Representa-.