The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-02-15

heavier than now deemed practicable to run all
grades. high or low, with mach lighter machinery than
Is now IN common use and the greater security against
trains being thrown from the track If these ends
attained, follows that vast expenditure will be saved
IN the grading OF roads, especially in the rough and
mountainous sections OF the country; vast expense in
the and tear OF roads, caused by running heavy
class OF engines upon them. will be saved and the haz-
ards Of personal injuries will be greatly diminished
These are most important and desirable results and OF
universal interest.
IL this invention improvement affords even a reason
able probability Of producing such results, il appeals
most strongly TO Congress for its favor and patronage.
far forth at least TO give II full and satisfactory
experimental trial And now is the time for such
pefiment-now, when the whole country 10 engaged in
railroad buildng--now, when we are here engaged 10
discussing various projects Tor line OF railroad TO the
Pacific coast by the aid and the agency OF the general
government. move the reference of this memorial TO
select committee OF five, to be appointed by the Chair
The moon was agreed TO; and Mr.. FooT, Mr. RUsK.
Dir DAWSON, Mr.. JAMES, and Mr. NORRIS appoint.
ed the committee.
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
message was received from the House OF Repre-
seniatives by Mr Foney their Clerk, announcing the
Senate that the House have passed The bill Is 573) for
the relief OF John Charles Fremont late lieutenant colo
mel IN the army OF the United States with amendment,
in which the concurrence OF the Senate is requested
MENosiINEE INDIANS
Mr.. WALKER. from the Committee on Indian Affairs,
who were instructed by resolution OF the Senate 10 in
qqe and report what is due to the Menoninee tribe
Of Indians, and the terms which the payment should
be made, submitted report on the subject which was
ordered to be printed.
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED
Mr. UNDERWOOD presented the credentials of the
Hon John b. Thompson, elected senator by the legis
laure oil the State OF Kentucky Tor SIX years from and
after the 4,h day Of March, 1883; which were read.
RESOLUTION SUBMITTED.
Mr. HALE submitted The following resolution for con-
sderation which lies day. under the rule:
Resolved That the Secretary OF tn. Navy inform the SEN
hs "A or
r te government of the navy of prepare
&C. Ing under his authority So tha, he be
TO submit the same 10 this house Tor the consideration and
approval Of Congress before taking effect.
Mr. HALE also submitted the following resolution
for consideration; which lies day, under the
rule:
Resolved That the President ofthe United States be
quesed TO inform the Senate If any complaints have been
made by the Mexican government to this government OF
violation OF the provisions OF the eleventh article of the
treaty of Guadalupe Hdalgo or OF neglect the part
of his government perform the spulaions Of that
OF the treaty relative TO the suppression of savage
cursions into the territory of Mexico from the territory
MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
message was received from the House of Represent
atives by Mr. Forney, their Clerk, announcing the
Senate that the Speaker OF the House having signed eight
enrolled bills. he had brought them 10 the Senate for the
The President then signed the enrolled bills which had
Just been received from the House of Representatives.
A bill for the relief Of John Williams.
A bill TO provide Tor the payment OF the companies OF
Captains Bush Price, and SuareZ, for military services
in Florida
A bill 10 amend an act entitled San act to create the
office OF surveyogeneral Of the public lands in Oregon,
and provide for the survey, and TO make donations
10 the settlers OF the said public lands" approved Sep
TENDER 81, 1850.
A bill granting the right OF way 10 the ST. Louis and
Iron Mountain Railroad Company, and for other pur
poses.
A bill to change the name of the steamboat, Forest
Cry"
bill for the relief OF Capt. George p. Smith,
A bill for the relief OF John Miar.
A bill for the benefit of the town of Bellevew and
the cities OF Burlington and Dubuque. in the State OF
Iowa
Aud they were delivered to the committee TO be pre-
scented 10 the President OF the United States
no BE CONTINUED