The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-06-01

Mr. ToUcRY presented the memorial Of the inhabitants
Of The town Of Berlin Connecticut. praying reduction in
the rates Of possge which referred 10 the Com
mi,lee the Post Office and Post Roads
MIR ALLEN presented three memorials OF citizens OF the
State of Rhode Island praying reduction Ia the of
ocean postage; which referred to the Committee on
the Post Office and Post Roads.
Mr. CASS presented four memorials OF citizens Of New
York. praying that may be taken TO secure to
American cizeas travelling residing abroad the rights
of religious freedoms which we're referred to the Commit
Mr. G. slso presented petition Of citizens Of the United
aes residing in New York, protesting the Jewish religion
praying that measures may be adopted % secure
tries; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations. ~. j, 49,,
Miebyan nrevioe that certain lot 10 that city, now owned
by ,he may be designated as site for custom
house which was referred to the COMMITTEE on Commerce
PAPERS wIrnDRAws.
On motion by Mr.. GwIN, it was
Ordered That Jean Depaigne have leave to withdraw
his petition and papers
Mr. SEBASTIAN A few days ago ! asked leave to
Withdraw certain papers reference to the investigation
into the official conduct of Governor Ramsay OF Minnesota
The senator from Michigan Mr. SruARTl at that time OBJ,
ieced TO the withdrawal but believe he il now satisfied
that il is proper that they should be withdrawn therefore
renew the motion that they be Withdrawn.
The motion was agreed to; and II was
Ordered That certain papers, in reference to the case Of
Governor Ramsay Of Minnesota be withdrawn from the
files Of the Senate order to be presented al the treasury
Department
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ABROAD.
Mr. CASS. wish to take this nprn. ass. sao do NO,
exacly TecoIect the daythe Senate my motion,
good enough assign day, which has passed. for the
of the motion submitted by refer to the
Committee Foreign Relations report made by MI.
Underwood at the last sesseo in reference to the rights OF
American citizens to religious freedom abroad CTcum-
prevented from taking advantage OF the kind
ness of the Senate that occasion, and desire to
have day assigned which can state my views to the
Senate. II il immatsria to me what day be fixed. !
would rather il should not be very late but do not wish
to interfere with other business.
Several SENATORS. Say next Monday.
Mr. CAss shall be very happy # the Senate can
hear on the subject next Monday. move, therefore,
for the purpose which have indicated that the Senate
take up my proposition.
The motion agreed to.
Mr.: CAsS l that the further consideration
of the subject be postponed and be made the special order
of tho day for next Monday.
The motion was agreed to.
BOOKS MEMBERS.
Mr.. JONES, of Iowa, from the Committee on Pensions
submitted the following resolution for consideration:
Resolved That the joint resolution of the Gath of Febru
ary 1884, for supplying members of the present Con-
gress with all such books of public character the
proportion furnished to members Of either house
the pansi and bountyand laws, &c. in the proportion Of
eight copies each Of the said MEMBERS and that the
Secretary OF the Senate shall understand and the
said resolution
Mr. NORRIS, from the Committee for the District of
Columbia, offered the following resolution; which
sdered by unanimous consent, and agreed to:
Resolred That the Committee for the District of Columbia
be author zed to employ acierk.
RAMSAY MvEsrIoATIos.
Mr.. SEBASTIAN. offer the following resolution, and
ask Tor It's consideration now:
sorsd That the report of the commissioners appointed
by President of the United States investigate the Off
cia conduct Of Alexander Ramsay late OF Minnie
sofa Territory be printed for the of the Senate.
There being objection, the Senate proceeded to the
consideration of the resolution
& Mr. STUART. ask tho senator from Arkansas TO
modify his resolution to embrace the testimony in the
MIR SEBASTIAN. The commissioners reported the
testimony 10 US, and that is what really anxious to
Mr.. STUART. think it would be better to add q and
testimony. "
MIR. SEBASTIAN. l accept the modification.
The resolution, al modified, was agreed to-
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
message received from the President Of the Uni
ted States by MIR. Webster his Secretary, announcing
that he had, the Sd instant approved and signed the
oist resolution extend existing carry the
ORDER OF BUsMEss-NprGEsr INSANE.
Mr.. GWIN Mr.. President, believe that to-day
specially assigned for the consideration Of the bill returned
by the President with his objections hope that will be
taken up, and disposed of as possible.
MIR. WALKER believe there is prior special order,
which !, for one, shall insist upon beng taken up.
Inc Inc Dill refeTre1 10 by the senator
from California special order but its consideration
postponed untll to-day.
Mr. WALKER. Them objec, to proceeding TO It's con-
stdoraton now and insist on taking the special order
the homestead bill.
MIR. FOOT. desire to remark that had expected, af
ter the Senate had gone through the ordinary morning
BUSINESS TO call up the of the President contain
ing his objections u the bill making grant OF the public
lands the several States Of the Union for the benefit of
ndgentinsane PERSONA which postponed until this
morning But upon inquiry of several senator's who desire
TO be heard this question: the one side and
upon the oher learn that they not ready dis
posed 60 with the debate upon it this morning.
IT. however, there any who desires to address
the Senate that question this morning, certainly s my
desire That he shall have the opportunity, and that the bill
ahs be taken up for that purpose But have been unable,
myself, learn Of any who DESIRES this time,
to be heard upon it, Certainly il my purpose TO
address the Senate upon the subject II ALL until the close
Of the debate Unless intImation OF the sort alluded
TO be given by senator expressing desire TO proceed
with the discussion OF that question this morning. take II,
Of that 1t will not be pressed for consideration.
Mr. GWIN. do not why there is any necessity
for discussion about that bill. think on 1t
very The question will up enlarged
form the discussion of the homestead bill and the grad
uaton b and the substitute offered for both by the
tor from Virginia GMr. HuSrERl They will afford basis
in reference 10 the d,spostion Of public lands hope
that ,h Of the President win be taken up and the
bill voted upon Il il only branch of extended
system OF measures before the Senate and THIN
upon this. There member Of this body, IN
my opinion, whose decision made up upon it, Ihopc
that Will be aken up and disposed of to-day. II there
~ nobody ready speak doubt all ready to