The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-01-25
, THIRTY-SECOND CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.
MoNpAY. January "a, 1853.
SENATE.


1.-THE report states that the princ,Pai 2, .u t
bonds of Arkansas amounts 10 $685. .0OO: 'nat tne
interest on the same now que anu ~ =. 20 g
asS1 ass =. sJJtiop. the United States hold
bonds of the Stateof Arkansas for In trust
for the Chickasaw Indians; that no interest has
heen received on the same since July !, 1912, and
II now amounts to $50, 100, making an aggregate
of SI467OO. The total amount of the principal Of
ali The bonds of the State held by the United States
ia S62S, 600, with accrued interest amounting to
$3.50 056 80, or the total Of principal and interest,
SI,0l4056 80
THE JACKSON STATUE.
Mr. SHIELDS presented the memorial of C. L.
Richter, setting forth that he invented and con-
structed the moulds and furnace used by Clark
Mills in the construction of the equestrian statue
of jackson; and prays to be allowed share of the
compensation proposed to be given for that work.
THE LAW OF mARRIAeE.
Mr.. SEWARD presented the memorial OF w. j..
Young, OF New York, setting forth the immoral
tendencies of the marriage relations established
among the Mormons, and the necessity for correct
ing them; and prays an amendment to the Con-
sitution vestiDg in Congress the power to establish
an uniform system of marriage throughout the
United States and Territories Referred.
wAREHousINa SYSTEM.
Mr. HUNTER gave notice that on to morrow he
would move to take up the bill to amend the pres
ent warehousing system by establishing private
bonded warehouses.
REPRESENTATIONS OF THE NAVY.
On motion of Mr.. STOCKTON, the bill pro-
viding for the reorganization of the navy was
taken up and made the special order for Wednes
day OF next week.
FRAUD UPON THE SAILORS.
MIR. HALE submitted the following resolution:
Rssolued That the select committee on frauds,
abuses, &C., be instructed to inquire whether any
fee per centage capitation tax has been levied
char ged collected of the seamen, petty officers,
or officers of any weasel of of the United States
,,J ,.,l ind vil IL,
that any act OF Congress for their benefit relief
was passed by the procurement influence of
such individual or individuals; and if SO, how
much was charged or collected; and was the said
pretence, on which said money was charged or re.
ceved, true or false.
Mr.. HALE said that last year act was passed
giving extra pay to certain officers and seamen
engaged on the coast of California, Oregon, and
other places; and he was informed that upon the
arrival of the Vincennes and Vandalia, the pursers
of those vessels we're informed that the passage of
that act owing entirely to the efforts of
tain individual, and tax was levied upon the
seamen, and amount of three thousand dollars
was withheld from them to pay this individual for
his services in procuring the passage of this act.
These things be was prepared to prove by wit
nesses in Washington.
Mr.. GWIN said that the assertion false,
matter by whom made. He had offered the
amendment to the Appropriation bill without any
application to do on the part OF any individual.
He submitted it to his colleagues on the Naval
in it.
Mr.. HALE said that be offered this resolution
because be believed the assertion was false-infa-
mously false. He never believed the committee
had been induced to report the measure by any
one and he hoped he bad not been 30 understood
by any one; but the sailors had been made to be
iieye it, and this money extorted from them under
that pretence. His resolution was intended to
prove that the committee had not been so governed
or led by any one and that the pretence set up by
this individual was false. H.E s---. 3d..
The resolution was then agreed to.
THE FLORIDA INDiANs,
Mr. SEBASTIAN, from the Committee on Indi
an Affairs to whom was referred the message OF
the President relative to the refusal Dy the FLORIDA
Indians to emigrate made report thereon.
The rerort gives a history of the difficulties in
Florida with the Seminoles since the time OF the
treaty Of Payne's landing, in 1882; showing the
Drocrastination by the Indiana; how the time hxed
for their removal then was anticipated by noshi-
tiles, leading to the massacre of Major Dade, and
the horrors of savage war upon the inhabitants Ii
then goes to say that On the assignment OF land
by General Worth to the Indians, it condi-
toned that two regiments of United Ststes troops
should be kept as Gordon to keep the Indians with
in their limits and thus give little security to the
advancing settlements and farmers Of the interior.
So far from keeping within the limits assigned
them, with ample ranges for cattle, rivers abun.
dainty supplied with fish, and the hammock and
prairie teempg with game, they sought the settle
iaents in 1s49 and commenced anew the work of
murder and destruction of property. Again were
new troops ordered to Florida, and again were the
Indians allowed to remain; and now, although
deputation of the chiefs were at the seat OF Govern
ment last September, and entered into written
agreement by which their removal would be imme.
date and final, they refuse to 60, and insis.,
the great detriment of the interest OF Florida,
to remain within her limits. ~ ,
The committee, in thus briefly adverting to
condition of events as they exist in Florida, not
little surprised at the tardy policy OF the Gov
eminent, which has sought to remove the Indians
MD N al n
yet has allowed them all the advantages of delay
and the protraction of an event which the safety
and property of the State demand.
The committee further say they think that the
United States are bound to complete what in 1885
they so unsuccessfuly began, and which for pc
riod OF eighteen years has been allowed within the
borders of sovereign State, band ofpersons hos
sie to her Inhabitants their security and property
The committee express some doubt as to the best
mode to pursue to effect the end sought, the speedy
and unconditional removal of the Indians from the
State. Experience has demonstrated that they
enjoy immunites over the white man in their
endurance of fatigue, and that they suscepti
BILE of all the influences which break down repose
by quick marches and night attacks on their
camping grounds. That whenever these courses
have been pursued by military force they have
been invariably followed by success.
The committee also suggests that the troops be
accompanied by surveyors, SO that each days
march would thus place In possession OF the Gov
eminent knowledge of its territory, and subject
the public lands to such laws of entry exist
than ever convince the Indians that the Govern
ment are in earnest in their removal. ry ~.
That at this late period of delay and faithless-
ness. the committee would urge prompt and deci-
sive measures to be pursued to rid the country of
a struggle too long wsged; and to give to a sove-
reign State that peace and quietude which for 80
many years she has sought in vain. To attain
this object the committee recommend the passage
of an amendment which they will report to the In
dian Appropriation bill aglH gs
a''a BILLS INTRODUCED.
Mr.. SEWARD introduced bill authorizing the
Secretary Of the Treasury to issue certificates Of
registry to American built vessels in certain cases
Mr.. MILLER introduced bill to allow women
who are aliens by birth, but become the wives of
American citizens, all the rights Of dover, &C., in
the District of Columbia. 1919
TONNAGE DUTIES OF SPANISH VESSELS.
On motion of MIR. MALLORY the Senate pro.
eeded to the consideration of the bill to repeal the
laws ssconcerning tonnage duties on Spanish ves-
sels. :" and he addressed the Senate for some time
in it's support. Without concluding, he yielded
the floor to
Mr.. CLARKE. on whose motion the bill was post
noned; and the Senate proceeded to the considera-
lion of Executive business. az z.-. -,i..
CENTRAL AMERICA. ...
Before the doors were again opened, message
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