Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-02-25
MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS.

by Mr. EVERETT: From John Randolph Clay charge
daaires at Peru asking that appropriation may be
made for the relief Of distressed American citizens other
than mariners in foreign countries
The memorast states that the search of occupation
with the idea of lettering their condition. desire to
foreign countries &c., induce numbers Of enterprsing
citizens 90 abroad and that while many of them
coed many others have all their plans frustrated and
stead Of acquiring the of living, find themselves
often in want Of the necessaries Of life that shpwrec
accidents, and disease increase the number of these
fortunates, who thus become objects of public charity
that it is dsagrseable refuse charity under any
cumstances to felow-creature but painful indeed to
the feelings put back the outstretched hand of fell
lowcountryman that asks for bread in foreign land
and yet the diplomatic and consular agents of the United
States frequently subjected this trial. as the sala
res of the and the fees of the other usually
sufficient for their own maintenance. Besides, being
movable at pleasure there is often little inclination to
give relief, the public agent may look forward to
time when all the he command might be re-
quired for his own support
By Mr.. SEWARD: From citizens Of East Hamburg,
New York. asking that the agricultural products Of the
British colonies may not be admitted into the United
States free of duty.
Also from citizens Of New York. demonstrating against
the renewal of Cyrus II. McCormcks patent for i'm
provements in reaping machines
Also vast number Of petitions from different parts of
New York; demonstrating against the passage of the Ne
braska BILL extension OF the area Of slavery, &c., which
we're laid on the table.
By Mr.. WADE: Three petitions from citizens Of Penn
u
ter; which ordered to lie on the table.
BY Mr.. FISH: From Meigs D. Benjamin and other
merchants Of New York, asking the excess of duties
paid by them certain mportatons under the tariffs Of
1924 and 1928.
Also two petitions from citizens of New York. remon
stratng against the passage of the Nebraska bill which
were laid on the table.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Mr. PETIT, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, reported the following bills accompanied by a
report in each case:
A bill for the relief of Joseph Smith.
A bill granting relief to John s. Wilson.
Mr.. ALLEN, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, reported bill appointing commissioners to
certain certain facts relative to private land claims in
and asked its immediate consideration
The object of the bill having been explained by Messrs
STUART and PETIT it was read third time and
passed.
Mr.. JONES, ofIowa from the Committee on Pensions,
which referred the following House bills severay
reported them back without amendment and recommend
ed their passage:
An act for the relief Of Hezekah Johnson of the
Of Bridgewater in the State of Vermont.
An act for the relief of Mary Deany.
An act for the relief Of Aaron Stafford.
An act to provide pension for Sas Champion, of
Genesee county, in the State Of New York
Also, from the same committee, adverse report on
tho petition of George Fitzsimmons.
Mr.. FOOT, from the Committee on Pensions, to which
were referred the following House bills severay report
ed them back without amendment, and recommended
their passage:
An act for the relief of Harriet Leayenworh widow
of the late Brevet Brig. Gen. Leavenworth.
An act for the relief of VIM. B. Edwards.
Also, from the committee, bill for the relief Of
Mary Carlton
Also, from the same committee, an adverse report on
the documents relating to the claim Of the children of
Leonard Proctor; which was agreed to.
Mr.. DAWSON, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
submitted adverse report the memorial Of Bena-
min s. Roberts; which was agreed to.
Mr.. MALLORY, from the Committee on Naval Affairs,
reported bill for the relief Of Commander G.. j. Pen
dergrast accompanied by report.
Mr.. BRODHEAD, from the Committee Of Claims, ask
ed to be discharged from the further consideration Of the
memorial of certain clerks in the Second Auditors Office
asking increase Of compensation, the ground that
general bill relating to the subject was pending in
the Senate
Mr.. BENJAMIN, from the Committee on Commerce,
to which referred the bill to distractions
navigation in the mouth Of the Mississippi at the South
west Pass and the Pass POutre reported it back With
amendment and asked its immediate consideration.
Mr.. STUART objected to the present consideration Of
of the BILL
Mr.. SLIDELL urged withdrawal Of the objection un-
less the Senator had very special for his course
and nstanced the Of the bill passed the other day
for the improvement Of Cape Fear river without under
going even the formalty Of report.
Mr. BENJAMIN set forth the absolute necessity Of
prompt action on the bill.
Mr. STUART gave the reasons that compelled him to
object painful it to him to do so. His chief OBJ
lection the habit that becoming general Of passing
separate bills and the conviction he felt that all bills so
passed matter of grace would prejudice the general
preparation for the improvement Of rivers and harbors
Mr. BELL agreed with the general view Of the Senator
from Michigan (Ar. SryART He referred to the tardi
of the other branch in reporting general b and
expressed the hope that Mr. STUART would call up his
resolution directing the Committee Commerce in the
Senate to report bill with little delay possible.
Mr.. STUART intimated his intention to do so, and
there the matter dropped.
Mr.. BAYARD, from the Committee on Public Build
ngs to which referred the joint resolution from the
House of Representatives authorizing supplemental
contract for marble for the extension Of the Capitol
ported it back, and asked its Immediate consideration
Mr. B. then explained the necessity that existed for
contract in order to give beauty and stability to the
building the whole cost of which, by estimate did not ex
coed Sl4S, 900.
The resolution was then read third time and passed
CIVILIZATION OF THE INDIANS.
Mr.. JOHNSON introduced bill to establish and or
ganze the Territories Of Chahahkee Muscogee, and Cha
to- In presenting the BILL Mr. j. observed that this bill
had been prepared with great deal of care after
conversation and consultation with the members Of the
Committee Territories The design of the bill is,
possible solve what has always been very grave, and
very serious and difficult question with the Government
and people Of the United States that is to what shall
be the fate of the unfortunate aborgnes Of this couny
what the destiny and the end of our Indian tribes.
1t proposes TO give them description of govern
men simplfed much may be, which shall tend to
elevate them in the scale of civilization and which viii
hold out to them inducements to and improve upon
the civilization which they already have such degree
that they may ultimately become citizens of the United
eminent. The object Of the bill win be at once by
this statement.
The tribes to which this bill relates rJ aid are now
highly civilized and the only tribeson the continent