The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-01-15

Mr.. FOOT, from the Committee on Revolutionary
claims, 10 whom was referred the petition OF Margaret
batniss hef OF Lieutenant Cooael David Grief ask cd
to be discharged from the further eonside taon OF the
same, and that she have leave 10 withdraw her peudon
and papers Mr. f. said he made the motion at The re-
quest OF the agent having charge OF that claim and that
Was desired 10 p9ssan the papers 10 the department.
Mr. JONES' OF iowa. from the COMMITTEES on Pen
sons, TO whom was referred The petition OF William Bar
ton. asked TO be discharged from the further console
on OF the same The petitioner having been provided for
by bill which passed al The last session OF Congress
which was agreed to-
ferred The petition of Ann Van Wart and Samuel Van
War children and heirs AT law Of William Van Wart,
asked 10 be discharged from the further Consideration OF
the the ground that the papers supposed
be fraudulent others having been presented al hls ses-
sion,
The motion agreed TO,
Mr. j., from the committee. 10 whom was re
ferred the petition OF Isaac Bgelow, asked 10 be dis
charged from the further consideration Of the same and
that il be referred the Committee OF Claims which
Mr.. FOor, from the Committee on Revolutionary
Claims 10 whom was referred the petition OF the adj
mnistrator OF William Thompson, praying to be al
lowed depreciation pay" for services during the war Of
the revolution submitted adverse report on the same
recommending that the prayer OF the petitioner be not
granted.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES.
message was received from the House Of Represent
aves, by Mr. Foney their Clerk, announcing to the SEN
ale that the House have passed bill 10 prevent frauds
upon the treasury Of the United States in which The con
currence of the Senate is requested.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
MIR. HOUSTON submitted the following resolution, ,
which was considered by unanimous and reed
to: #.t
Rssoped That the COMMITTEES on Military Affairs be in
structed to inquire into the exPsdency OF increase
al the United States Military Academy at West Point
Mr.. JONES. OF Iowa. Mr. President beg leave 10
otter resolution, and ask Tor It's consideration this
time have consulted with the chairman OF the Com
mee Foreign Relations on the subject, aud he has
given his assent to it, The resolution is as follows
Resoioed That the President be requested to commun-
10 the Senate the award of the Emperor Louis Napo
General Armstrong against the government of Portugal
geter with any coespondence upon that subject here
tofore comm unlcated TO Congress.
Mr. HALE | am not the special guardian of the
Executive, but want 10 suggest whether il would not
be courteous TO put in the usual qualification, ID not in
compatible with The public interests"
Mr.. JONES, OF Iowa. have objection 10 that
accept the amendment
The resolution was accordingly so modified; and the
question being taken II was agreed to-
. WIN. M'FARLANp,
Mr. DOWNS moved 10 dispense with all prior orders
for the purpose OF taking up the bill from the House for
the relief of the heirs of William Mcfarland dece ased
which was agreed to-
The Senate then proceeded 10 consider the bill as in
committee OF the whole; and no amendment beng made
il reported to the Senate and ordered to third read
ing; and was, by unanimous consent read third time
and passed.
DANIEL LOOMS.
Mr.. WADE then renewed his motion to take up the
bill Tor the reiet of the legal representatives of Daniel
LOOMS, deceased which was agreed 10.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF the
bill; winch was read a second time, and considered as
IN committee OF the whole 1t provides that the proper
accounting officers of the Treasury Department be au-
thorzed 10 settle upon principles OF equity the accounts
oil Daniel Looms, so Tar as he aa contractor
Tor making the Cumberland road, and 80 far he
racted to make SAID road or any part thereof different
from the original contract and for keeping the same in
repair and 10 pay any balance that may be found due 10
his legal representatives OF any money in the treasury
not otherwise appropriated.
No amendment, being offered. the bill reported to
the Senate and ordered TO be engrossed for third read
ing; and having been eng tossed, i, subsequently,
read third time and passed
WILLIAM SIENNA FAproR.
On motion by Mr. BORLAND, the Senate then pro-
ceeded 10 the consideration OF the bill Is 1881 for the
liei oil William SIENNA Factor. The bill read a sec
ond time and considered as in committee Of the whole
IL provides that the sum OF thirty hundred and
seven dollars be paid to William SIENNA Factor, out OF
any money IN the treasury not Otherwise appropriated
indemnity in full for properly OF Rose Factor destroyed
by order Of the American officers OF the United States
army in the Seminole war OF eighteen HUNDRED and thirty
SIX aud for property taken by such officers for public
in said Propided, That the Secretary OF the
Interior shall FIRST be satisfied that said Billy SIENNA Fac
tor the legal representative OF Rose Faeio deceased
Mr. BORLAND. Mr.. President, this bill is IN a
rious position here. am perfectly satisfied in my
mind, and my colleague is OF the OPINION that this
bill passed al the last session but by some mistake II
does appear have been put down For this
son ssk that II may be passed now. IL reported
from the COMMITTEE on Indian Affairs by my colleague,
and am perfectly confident tina, passed the Last
sion huh owing to mistake, that does no, appear
the record.
Mr.. HALE would like 10 hear the report read
The PRESIDENT. The Chair is informed that there
is report
Mr. BoRLAND have a report in my hand, which
can he tead II the senator desires
Mr.. HALE. will not insist on IT,
M / tHttl stuta fnr ybo ,ttEtr lion 20
the honorable senator from New Hampshre--
Mr. HALE, (in his seai) Oh, 1 am satisfied
Mr.. BORLAND---a TACT OF which be is perhaps not
This Billy SIENNA Factor, sir, 10 Tree man OF
color belonging TO my State and he has been tor long
while kept out OF the indemnity TO which he is clearly
enltled for property taken and destroyed by order OF
ohcers, and Tor property taken for the OF the United
States during the Seminole war in Florida He very
worthy colored gentleman, | have no doubt.
Mr. HALE. am grathed 10 hear u +; and have no
doubt that there are great many other people OF color
who are kept out of property rightly belonging 10 them
IN the Stale OF Arkansas glad that This one is 10
have justice done him.
No amendment being made, the bill was reported 10
The Senate and ordered TO be engrossed tor third read
ing; and it was subsequently read third time and
passed.
MAJOR cALrp SWAN.
On motion by Mr.. ADAMS. the previous orders were
postponed for The purpose Of taking up he bill Is 5I
for The relief OF the legal natives Of Major Caleb
swan, deceased The bill was then read a second time
and considered as in Committee OF The who. 1t pro.
v'des that the Secretary OF the Treasury shall pay the
legal representatives OF Major Caleb Swan deceased out
OF any money IN the treasury not Otherwise
The amount OF his compensation paymaster oil the army
from the hrs, day OF July to the thiyhrsl day OF De