The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-13
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES.
thirty Third Congress-Flrst session
WEDNESDAY, APRIL i2. 1854.
SENATE. s
EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATION

SENATE.
EXECUTIVE ooMnUSloATIoN.
/ The PRESIDENT pro tenn laid before the Senate re-
port OF the Postmaster General communicating, IN com
paace with resolution OF the Senate OF the 7h ult, a
statement OF the annual pay 10 the several railroad com
panes IN the United States for the transportation OF the
mails which was read and, on motion by Mr. KuSh,
1t was ordered to be referred 10 the Committee on the
Post Office and Post Roads, and 10 be printed for the use
| OF the Senate.
TRUMAN SMITH.
| The PRESIDENT pro tenn laid before the Senate a
letter IRON Hon TRUMAN SMITH, OF Connecticqt, re,
signing his seat as member o. the Senate OF the United
States, the resignation TO take effect from and after the
Gath OF May next, which was read.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETc
Mr., PETIT presented the petition OF John b. Chap
man and Clarnda p. Chapman praying thai steps may
be taken to coonize and civze he Indaas At Pugsfs
Sound. in Washington Territory; which referred to
the Committee on Indian Affairs
| Mr.. JOHNSON presented the memorial OF the legal
representatives Of Henry Payson. assignee of John RAN
dali owner Of the schooner Contradiction, praying indem-
nifty for the conscalon of that vessel and cargo at the
island OF Margaritia in 1872 which was referred TO the
Committee of Claims
| Mr.. DODGE, Of Wisconsin, presented the memorial
of the legislature OF Wisconsin, praying the establish
ment OF mail from Freeport, Illinois, 10 Madison
Wisconsin; which referred 10 the Committee on
the Post Office and Post Roads.
Mr. HAMI.lN presented communication from the
Secretary OF State, accompanied BY letter from j. X
Mason, United States minister at Paris and several me-
MORALS in favor OF the adoption oil decimal metrical
system in the United States part of uniform sys
TEN of weights, measures, and money throughout The
world; which were referred TO the Committee on the
Library
Mr.. FISH presented the petition of John T. Hldreth,
OF New York, praying that the widow OF John Hdreh,
soldier IN the last war with Great Britain may be al
lowed penson which was referred 10 the Committee
\ on Pensions.
| Mr.. PRATT presented three petitions. numerously
signed by merchants in Baltimore engaged in The mpor
talon of watches diamonds and oher precious stones
praying that the duties those articles may be entirely
removed; which referred 10 the Committee on FL
nance
| Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa, submitted documents in favor
OF The organlzahon OF separate surveying district IN
the Territory OF Washingon which were referred TO
the Committee on Public Lands.
| PAPERS WITHDRAWN AND REFERRED.
Mr.. DODGE, of Iowa, asked leave TO withdraw from
the es OF The Senate the petition OF Catharine Clark
praying TO be allowed the amount OF pension due her
husband at the time OF his DEATH aud that the be
referred to the Committee on Pensions; which was
agreed TO
Mr.. JOHNSON asked leave TO withdraw from the files
of the Senate the petition and accompanying papers OF
John Mcyey, soldier in the last war with Great Brit
an praying pension and that the same be referred to
the Committee on Pensions; which was agreed TO.
Mr.. HUNTER asked leave TO withdraw from the hles
heirs Of Richard b. Mason, deceased praying compen
saton ipr damages TO Their property by the constructor
be referred TO the Committee the District OF Co
lumbia which was agreed TO-
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
| Mr. FOOT submitted the following resolution; which
was considered by unanimous consent and agreed 10:
Re,opd, Tha, the Committee Commerce be instructed
TO inquire into the expedeucy Of making appropriation
for the purchase OF site and the erection OF custom
house at Burlington, IN the State Of Vermont
Mr. DODGE, of Iowa, submitted the following reso-
luton; which was considered by unanimous consent,
and agreed 10:
Re,oued, That the Committee on Public Lands be in
sIuced to inquire into the expediency OF organizing
Washington.
coRRrspoSDrScE REQUESTED.
| Mr.. FISH Mr. President. submitted resolution
day before yesterday, which was laid at the request
OF the honorable senator from California, MIR. WELLER
believe there objection 10 its passage, and there
fore ask that it be taken up at this time.
The motion being agreed 10, the Senate then proceeded
| to the consideration Of the following resolution
Rs,oss That the President Of the United States be re.
quested communicate the Senate OF not in bis opin
y NJ MN s p9Go % nete, oSis M ,,n ~ ,nS
States in Prussia, with the Uutd Saes consul at Bremen,
and Of that consul with III yemment Of Bremen rea.
tive the Of Mr Couud Schmidt naturazed citi.
zen OF the United Sncs auespd at Bremen and detained
there upon requitidon ON the government Of Hanover
claiming Schmidt rs satjsct ~ hat kingdom,
Also copy Of letter addressed by Mr. Barnard while
minister of the United States AZ Bahn, 10 his Majesty the
King Of Prussia in October 1884, the subject ofrcgous
toleraton and Of despatch addressed by Mr. Barnard
the Department Of State in reference thereto;
United States Berlin with the minister Of the Grand
q Ssp Of r bn Dnsc s nG Dr. Rsmsey
citizens Of the United States al Heidelberg ia the Grand
| Duchy OF Baden
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
| Mr. CLAY from the Committee on Pensions TO whom
referred the petition OF Lawrence Taalerro pray
ing pension account Of disease contracted IN the
military during the last with Great Britain,
submitted an adverse report on the same which was or
dered TO be printed.
Mr. WILLIAMS, from the Committee on Pensions,
TO whom was referred the bill from the House Of Repre-
sentaves for the relief OF Samuel w Brady reported
back the without amendment, and recommended its
passage.
Mr w, from the Committee on the Judiciary. TO
whom referred the bill from The House Of Represent
alive. for the relief OF Fayette Mauzy and Robert G.
Ward reported back the without amepdment. and
recommended its passage.
| Mr.. HUNTER, from the Committee on Finance, 10
whom was referred the bill from the House making ap
propraions for The and contingent expenses oil
the Indian department and for fulfilling treaty stipua-
tons with The various Indian tribes Tor The year ending
the 3oh Of June, 1855, reported il back with sundry
amendments
4 Mr. HAMLIN from the Committee on Commerce, TO
whom referred the memorial oi citizens OF Apaach-
icoa Florida, praying that Samuel Bag, keeper of Dog
island light. house, the coast Of that State, may
ceve remuneration for the losses suffered by him.
self and family during the gales Of TIE 23d and 2fh Au.
gust 1851, reported bill Is 322) Tor the relief Of Sam
uel Brsy which was read and passed to second read
ing He also submitted report on the subject
Mr. n from the same committee, 10 whom was re-
ferred the memorial Of Douglass 0nRer captain IN
Tor invention OF his for saving u ard property from
shpwrecked vessels, submitted adverse report on the
same which was ordered TO be printed -
| Mr.. SHIELDS, from the Cosmitiee on Military Al
fairs, 10 whom referred the petition q ,. w. AL
dch and others, officers Of the Tanpc0 mounted ran