The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-07
CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
MONDAY, MAY ], 1854.
SENATE.
D EAEourlyE coMMuNlcArIoN.

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The PRESIDENT pro tempors laid before the Senate a
report from the Postmaster General in further compliance
with resolution Of the Senate calling for Information in
relation to the annIlnent of contract with W Kelly
which was referred TO the Committee the Post Office
and Post Roads, and ordered to be printed.
PETITIONS, Erc
The PRESIDENT pro tempore presented passed by
the legislature of the State Of Rhode Island by which they
that State for treason rendered against Thomas W. Dorr
June 25 1874 II was read, and ordered to lie on the
table
The PRESIDENT pro tenpore also presented memorial
Of clerks employed in the United States armory at Har
pers Ferry praying an increase Of compensation which
was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs
r CHASE ask leave to present petition of citizens
Of Morrow county, Ohio, who to have become very
thorough converts to the principle OF nonntcryenton for
they pray FOR the repeal OF the whole Missouri Compromise
for the repeal of all laws enacted by Congress in ref
to the subject Of slavery in the District Of Columbia
and in the Territories and also for the repeal Of the ug
tveSavc act ILaughter.1 | move that it lie the
table
The motion was agreed to.
Mr., THOMSON, of New Jersey presented petition of
Inhabitants of Burlington New Jersey praying reduction
Of the rates of POSTAGE which referred to the
Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads
NJ HAMLN presented the petition Of Horao Gates
father David Cook entitled for services in the revo
torary war; which referred to the Committee
Revolutionary Claims.
Mr. H. also presented petition Of inhabitants OF the
plantation Of Bancroft aud vicinity in Aroostook county
Maine, praying the establishment of ma-route from
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which referred to the Committee the Post Office
and Post Roads. aa8a
Ar. TOUCEY presented two petitions of tobacconists
residing in West Suicld Connecticut praying that spe-
cifc duty of forty cents per pound may be levied all
cigars imported into the United States which refer
red to the Committee on Finance
Mr. T. also presented memorial Of citizens Of New Ha-
Connecticut praying that measures may be taken to
to American citizens residing travelling in for
egn countries the right Of religious liberty which
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr. also presented petition Of inhabitants Of Meriden
Connecticut praying reduction of the rates of post
age which referred to the Committee the Post
Office and Post Roads.
Mr.. SUMNER presented a petition of citizens Of New
York demonstrating against the repeal Of the Missouri
Compromise which ordered TO lie on the table
Mr. S. also presented petition of inhabitants of Milford
Massachusetts, praying reduction of the rates of
POSTAGE which referred to the Committee the Post
Office and Post Roads,
Mr.. MORTON presented document in favor of the estab
lsnment Of mai-route, by steamboats, between Chatia-
hoocie and Columbus which referred to the Commit
tee the Post Office and Post Roads
Mr.. COOPER presented the memorial of George W. Har
rs praying that Congress pass an act TO vest in him
the copyright to the thirteenth fourteenth and fifteenth
volumes of the Pennsylvania State Reports which
erred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Mr.. G. also presented the petition of John Garvn, pray
ing for indemnity for expenses incurred in akng of
and supporting Thomas Garvn, who became invalid in
consequence Of exposure during the last with Great
Britain which referred to the Committee of Claims
Mr. G. also presented memorial or tho Pittsburg and
Connelsvle Railroad Company, praying donation Of
land and credit rails mpoffed for the of that rail-
Lands
Mr.. BUTLER presented petition of citizens of Chester
district South Carolina praying the establishment of a
ma-rouic from Chester Court-House TO Cedar Shoa I;
which referred to the Committee the Post Office
and Post Roads.
Mr. JONES, of Tennessee presented petition OF citizens
Of the United States protesting the Jewish religion pray
ing that may be taken TO procure for citizens OF
the United States Of every creed just degree of civil and
religious liberty while residing travelling in foreign
countries; which referred to the Committee For
eign Relations.
Mr. CHASE presented petition Of fortythrec steamboat
officers and engineers residing in Cincinnati praying that
measures be taken make Evans safety guard against
the explosion Of boilers free to the public by the purchase
Of his patent right otherwise which referred to the
PAPERS WITHDRAWN AND RKrEuREp.
Mr. MORTON asked leave TO withdraw from the files Of
the Senate the memorial and accompanying papers Of Jo
seph Hernandez in behalf OF the claimants TO indemnity
airy 22 1919 praying Congress to authorize appeal to
the Supreme Court Of the United States to make such
provision for the settlement OF their claims shall be
qured by honor justice and the principles of equity and
lations; which was agreed TO-
COMMITTEE SERVICE
Mr.. HAMIdN. AS / about to he absent from the
city for time desire to ask the Senate to
from serving any longer the Committee Printing II
committee which requires almost daily attention As
am other working committees, and am compelled
to be absent Tor few weeks hope the Senate win excuse
me from serving on that committee
The motion to excuse the senator was agreed to.
Mr.. HAMTdN move that the President pro eapore be
authorized to fill The vacancy.
The motion was unanimously agreed TO and Mr.. JouN
sos appointed.
Mr. SMlfH ask the Senate to excuse me from serving
any Of the standing committees for the residue of the
brief period during which remain member OF the
body. | am member Of the Committee on Printing and
Of the Committee the Post Office and Post Roads am
under the necessity Of leaving the city for the purpose OF
conducting my family to Connecticut; and hope there
fore, that the Senate will accord me this favor
The excused and the President pro tenpoyc
~,x.lt. ata.,ae f1t,ur af.1
The PRESIDENT pro tempors appointed Mr.. FEs@ESpyy
10 supply the vacancy in the Committee Printing and
Mr. SEwAnD TO supply the vacancy in the Committee the
Post Office and Post Roads
susprSaroS NEUTRALITY Lsws
Mr. SbIDEIL submitted the following resolution: 7
Roiroa That the Committee Foreign Relations be
qucsted 10 inquire into the erpedency of authorizing the
President OF the United States during future recess OF
Congress- To suspend by proclaim alton either wholly
tally the operation of the act in addition to act for the
punishment Of certain crimes agains; the United States
proved the 10th Of April lss and aso of the act supple
mcnary thereto approved 10th Of March, 1888 should In
his opinion the public require such total partial
upenon such not 10 exceed the period OF twelve
months and the which shall have induced the Presi
dent 10 proclaim be communicated TO Congress immed
s,ely on its first meeting thereafter.
Mr. s. made some remarks thereon, which were publish
cd In the Union OF May I'd.
Mr. BENJAMIN. Mr. President am aware that this Is
the proper occasion for the discussion Of the very grave
subject 10 which my colleague has called the attention Of
The Senate and the country yet he has done il in obe
dence to resolutions passed by the legislature Of State
think II proper TO say very few words
concur with him in opinion, that the fact, hitherto
controverted OF the existence OF concerted scheme for
the Arcanizston OF Cuba, and for the establishment
Of negro State, nomnaliy independent and yet un-
a.. r. Ex., and