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

commissioners. They did not conhne themselves 10 the
States OF Kentucky Indiana but OF them at least
stopped 70 examine Cleveland. in the State OF Ohio, CO.
umbus, Hamilton, and various other points
Mr. SHIELDS have no objection TO having il cover
All the points examined for military purposes
Mr., WELLER. cannot say whether they were ex.
imined for military political purposes-l only allude
o the fact that these places were visited
Mr., JONES, OF Tennessee | wish to make one re-
mark TO my friend from California, [Mr. WELLER. j that
II, the other points examined have been reported upon
as understand 1t. This an examination made by
he special direction OF the Senate and House OF Repre-
,entaves at the last session The report heretofore
made embraced all those other points, but there has been
no report made OF this examination as understand
perfectly willing TO agree TO the suggestion OF the hon
orabe senator but would remark that the report covers
ali the ground sought to be embraced am in quest Of
report upon this particular point
Mr.. BRIGHT. There can be no objection to the reso-
luton as amended. The honorable senator from Ten
Mr. JosEs is perfectly correct in saying that the
resolution which passed the last session directed
examination OF Blue Lick Springs, and report to be
made. The power was given them TO extend their ex-
il very properly extended, thong hit
other points While they are reporting the result OF
their in reference the particular point
named in the resolution OF the last session. there be
improperly in their reporting as 70 the other points to
which their attention has been directed.
. Mr.. JONES, OF Tennessee. have not the slightest
objection the resolution it has been amended by the
motion OF the honorable senator from Indiana.
oution
The resolaon was accordingly read as il had been
Mr. DAVIS If the honorable senator would insert
Mr. CHASE. Mr.. President. believe am entitled TO
II The % PRESIDING OFFICER. The resolution has been
adopted, and this whole debate is OF order The
ator from Ohio will proceed
JosEpH moREHEAp
Mr. CHASE then moved that all previous orders be
postponed for the purpose OF taking up the bill for the
llei of Joseph Morehead. -,
Tha hal raat IN tha Ixyaa roa1
second time. and considered in committee Of the whole
proposes direct the proper accounting officers TO pay
10 the legal guardian or guardians OF Joseph Morebead
late passed midshipman in the navy, now confined
unatlc, the furlough pay OF passed mdshpman. from
February 5 1910, when he was dismissed. as il he had
not been dismissed, and were on turough for life.
The bill reported TO the Senate without amend
men ordered TO be engrossed for third reading, read
third time. and passed.
Mr.. BRODHEAD beg leave to suggest to my friend
from Ohio mr. CHAsEl whether he is moi, in point of
act, delaying the final passage OF this bill II is SEN
ate bill and if the Senate passes it now it will not
np in The House this session
The PRESIDING OFFICER, (Mr. MANGUM ia the
chair) The bill has already passed
MRS. ANNA Q. DE NEuFvuLE EVANS
On motion by Mr.. BRIGHT, the Senate, as in CON-
nttee OF the whole, proceeded TO consider the joint
oluou for the relief of the heir of John De Neuve and
Son.
/, proposes direct the Secretary OF the Treasury to
allow aud pay TO Mrs. Anna C. De Neufye Evans, the
heir of John De Neuve and Son, I'm addition TO the
NS,i
nineteen forins allowed by joint resolution of the 81
March, 1885, upon the report Of the comptroller the
Senate the following sums: The share awarded to De
Neufvlle and Son in the damages part owners OF the
ships Aurora and Liberty the charges for lighter hire,
stay days travelling TO the Texel &C. the charges for
delivering of the goods, storage, &c the charges for
Quincy 10 Paris Of Major Jackson and Leonard De Nen
lille, 10 obtain Doctor Frankn's acceptance of bills.
he amount OF these four charges is 3,35s 90,
thousand two hundred and sixiy .one horns as appears
IN the books of the treasury; the fon 10 be cacu.
tied Val md iatar at
he rate OF six per cenum per from the time the
iebt was contracted TO the day of payment the grauly
)i SO 900 made the family OF De Neutvle in 1897 10
De AIKEN from this claim.
Mr. BRIGHT. | wish TO move two amendments to
his joint resolution. The first is 10 insert in the goth
inc, after the word FORMS" the following Also the
balance due by the accounts and paper IN the State De-
'arment on the no,aria dated the 2sth of De-
,ember, l7sl.' The second amendment propose is TO
insert IN the oath line, after the word "paymsni" the
ollowing "And that the former partial settlement of
he comptroller be corrected upon the above basis as to
he value of the form and interest"
Mr. BRODHEAD. would like to inquire, Mr.. Pres-
ent by what committee this bill was reported.
MIR BRIGHT. BY the Committee on Revolutionary
,lasms
Ar,BRoDHEAD. Then. | beg TO renew my suggestion
,pou the subject Of the final passage OF these Senate bills
suppose when this resolution passes il will go. with the
with i--such memorials, &c.to the
House OF Representatives. The probability is that il
will not be touched there at this session Then, sir the
apers will not come back here, matter of course
md thus il seems 10 me that il The honorable senator
rssses the passage of this joint resolution now, be will
nly delay iis final passage.
Mr. BRIGHT. | cannot look TO those contingencies
feel thai have duty 10 perform here; and If the
louise ll to perform their duties. they alone must an
wer pr il. will state that when the original resou-
was upon ITS passage three years ago, opposed ii
pon the ground that did not believe The claim Just
me. have taken occasion since 10 examine the m ter
and became satisfied that had done uius-
ICE 10 the claimants have, Therefore, felt il to he my
uty at the earliest moment 10 call up the Joint resolution
or the purpose OF giving the Senate opportunity 10
ct upon IT. heeve The party is entitled to every dollar
which she calms and If the Senate feel disposed to bear
he case from begikHng to end, prepared go for
ward with il now. think the case clear one, and |
hnk the resolution ought 10 be passed at once.
Mr.. WALKER reported this joint resolution from the |
Committee on Revolutionary Claims; and hseve that If |
here case before the Senate OF the United States or
ne embraced within the class ol revolutionary claims !
vhlch mperatvely demands the action Of this government
is this one This firm OF De Ncuiville s. Son aided This
buntry ia the most critical period Of The revolutionary
trugele They furnished their own means s--ihey even /
Vent beyond their own abtyto furnish to this govern
lent maanS TO carry on that struggle The government
or the time being unable TO pay them Their for
mes were lost by of their advances to the gav-
rnmen and The father and TO this country 10
eek their rights The father soon died. and in puT sui, of
heir rights the son became luna,ic and subsequently
led Oh This family this female, Mrs. Anna G. De Neufve /
vans yet survives, and this tardy justice is now pro.
osed 10 be done tother have examined this case with
sollciude with which have yer examine one before
my life Although dAep a, the frs, view. the matter
PLAN when once understood; and II this government
IN II owes this claimant the sum which is indicated by
he resolution. hope il will be passed
Mr. CHASE. made lbns, very nearly the same
peech which has Just been delivered by the gentleman
om Wisconsin, rMf. WALKER some two or three
cas- ago, in support OF the original joint resolution for