The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-03-31

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parted with lager extent OF territory than they sup
posed they parting with. Then the claim pat
on double ground First. they claimed Tor the
OF land and besides that, for the maximum price which
The commissioner authorized 10 give. eighteen and
ne-enths cents per acre, whereas, in FACT the amount
which the Indians estimated he buying, only
eleven cents Then the claim for the excess
Of he land mol al the price OF eleven cents per acre, but
al The maximum price which the ssiuner was au-
horzed by the President give rather think that tho
Committee Finance supposed last year and so did the
Senate that the purchase made under this treaty
one IN which sun OF money IN gross given for
tract OF land described BY certain boundaries that the
land turned out TO contain than The Indians
supposed and Than the commissioner supposed The
allegation was made that before the commissioner
cluded the treaty he discovered that The OF land
contained additional number OF but made al
owance for il in the treaty which he made with the
Indians The Senate, however, then, considering that
This purchase made IN gross, to be paid Tor by
gross sum OF money, disposed 10 reject, and did re-
ject the claim
Now, il is impossible as said BEFORE for the Senate to
understand from the statement of be from Wis
consln, rapidly as that senator enuncaes all The ccum
stances which go 10 make The which he thinks
these Indians entitled 10 this large allowance OF
Sol30o0 suggest that it would be much better If this
amendment were not pressed when the Senate
not understand it, and when their iucnatons probably
will be- they should be II they do understand IT, to
asains, il and that it would probably be better post
vesigaton, and not prejudice the claim by vote in the
negative, may be The at this session. Throw out
the suggestion Tor the consideration OF the senator from
Wisconsin.
Mr. WALKER. / have such full and entire confidence
in this matter thai wish to let the claim be thoroughly
Investigated, that others ay il il, be able
80 TO perceive il as 10 convince me that am wrong, il
am in error for, sir, II ever had desire since first
hreathed the breath OF life to be right in this
Last year opposed the appropriation came from the
House OF Representatives, and opposed il with that
hemence which is usually my custom. The chiefs and
headmen OF the Menomonees censured me for it-and
they are very intelligent people The population living
in the vicinity of these lands also censured and they
my constituents. Usder these circumstances was
forced 10 investigate the claim and SAT down TO COM
mence IFS investigation with determination to justify the
opposition which had made TO IT,
believe was Lord Lyueton who sa! down to refute
cred The absuTd,y revealed the Bible with regard the
resurrection Before he had progressed lar, however, he
became convinced of the sublime truths OF the Bible
and that the right the other side Not comparing
myself to Lord Lyeion any other lord, wishing to
be compared 10 but comparing small things to great
claim TO be parallel TO his case with regard to the sen
ments with which sat down TO investigate this claim.
intended 10 write the bierest report that could be writ
en in order 10 eiu,e it, went to the investigation OF
the subject with determination not only 10 do that, but
justify myself upon the face OF the records in the case
But before had gone through with the investigation,
became convinced, against my feelings and lncinaonf,
that ought 10 report | have done in favor OF the
claim submitted my report 10 my colleague, and sub
mitted II 10 the members OF the Committee Indian At
fairs They have not examined II as particularly a. my
do not wish TO press the matter now ana u 'ne mem,
bers OF the Committee Indian Affairs will consent.
will withdraw the amendment and will Withdraw u
\ MIR BELL would recommend lis withdrawal.
Mr.. WELLER. hope it will not be Withdrawn.
Mr.. PETITE Before the amendment is Withdrawn.
wish that have read with great and reread.
the report which has been made iron the Commtiee on
Indian Affairs. | know nothing oil the truth Of II, OF
course, but must take il their statement. II am at
liberty say that they have told the TRUTH the report is
conclusive; and must act upon that, cannot do 9th
erwise than vote for this claim. II the facts are other
than presented in the report OF II will alter the
but knew nothing OF them. II am al liberty TO
believe the committee what they have said, there can
be but one way Tor me TO vote and that IS IN favor OF
Mr.. BELL. would recommend 10 the senator from
Wisconsin TO withdraw The amendment. | should be
very sorry BY any vote that might sve or by any views
that might submit 10 prejudice the case. because that
senator 10 state his opinion with much confidence
Mr. PETIT | do not object TO the Withdrawal.
but only wish 10 say, that II the amendment is pressed
10 vote, having nothing but the report 10 guide me,
shall be compelled 10 vote for il.
Dir WALKER | understand that the members OF
The committee present consent 10 the withdrawal ot the
amendment therefore withdraw IL, but with this re-
mark Let me recommend gentlemen 10 get from their
files this report. They can hhd y among their docu,
to- and easily The lines II they will do that,
and prepare themselves by the next session, so not
think there will then be any necessity for debating this
question.
The amendment accordingly Withdrawn.
N.
Mr.. COOPER | have been instructed By the Cor
mtee Indian Adars TO present the iollo@lng amend
meni:
For the payment of the claim OF Henry Rice for sub
ssting Winnebago Indians, removed by him IN pursu
of the with the Commissioner Of Indian At
fairs dated Aprl l3 1850, the sum oi s2I,S3J II
Mr. DAWSON It seems 10 me that that is clearly
private claim.
The PRESIDING OFFICER, (sir Foor) The Chair
is obliged to rule the amendment os OF order private
claim.
CALIFORNIA LAND CLAIMS.
Mr. WELLER. | offer the following amendment;
Sac dad Be- it further enacted That the thirteenth
Of the approved March 3. 1851 entitled An
and setle the private iaud claims the
State OF Caorns," be modified thar the claimants
lands la aid State shall be allowed the IL day OF
March, 1854 present and flc their claims before said
commissioners.
The act organizing board OF land commissioners in
California prescribed that claimants should ne Their
claims within two years That time has expired, and
there are claims which. from variety OF cauNs,
have not yet presenteJ This snendnen nj is simply to
extend the time year longer, in order 10 give all an
opportunity Of fling iheir elaine.
Mr DAWSON ! think IL but ref city right, and
have always been exceedingly liberal towards Cali
forns, that think i very proper 10 aopt this amend
ment
The amendment was agreed TO-
MESSAGE FROM THE Houss OF RKpREsESrArrvEs
sentstves, by MIR. Hayes, it. Chief Clerk, announcing
that the Speaker having sgned undry enrolled bs be
was difeC,ei 10 bring them 10 the Senate for the signa
tufe OF its President
Also, that the House had passed Senate bill No Al.
being F" An act provide for the settlement of the