The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-01-20

On molion by Mr. tlEl.DS, the Senate proceeded as
IN committee oi the whole the consideration OF Senate
bill NO ~ to reimburse the Common Council OF New
YORK Tor expenses incurred in organizing, transporting
clothing, and subssling the first regiment OF New York
volunteers proI to their being mustered into the service
| OF the United States
MIR. s. slated ina, the bill had passed the Senate two
or three mes, but had failed in the House for want OF
The bill was reported to the Senate ordered to be
crossed Tor third reading read third tme and passed
on motion, the Senate adjourned
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1854
| Hon Isaac ToucEY. from the State Of Connecticut,
appeared in his seat this morning.
! THE PENSION LAWS.
Mr. PETIT. Mr. President. | ask the unanimous
consent of the Senate TO nroduce Resolutions Of nQu
ry; and beg leave TO state that have drawn up this
resolution in consequence of letter which have just
received from old and esteemed friend The resolu-
ton upon the subject OF the extension or the consuc-
tion Of the laws providing for granting pensions to the
widows OF the soldiers who served in the late with
Great Britain The writer says that there are two rea-
sons. and think they pretty good why the
law should be extended. The first is, that if woman
worthy to be the wife OF soldier who would sac
rhce his life in the service OF his country, she would be
very likely to marry the second times and the second is.
that the wants of q widow who has buried two hus-
bands are moi less than those of widow who he's bu
red only A. the resolution is one OF inquiry ask
that il may now be considered.
i The resolution was read as follows:
Resolved That the Committee on Pensions inquire
whether the laws need any amendment to give full effect
the design OF Congress in granting pensions TO The Wild
ows OF soldiers OF OF 1872
The resolution was considered by unanimous consent,
and agreed to.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.
/ Mr.. BRODHEAD presented ten memorials OF citizens
OF Philadelphia, praying that the United States mint may
not be removed IRON that city, and giving their reasons
for the position which they assume which were referred
| 10 the Committee on Finance
Mr. b. also presented petition numerously signed by
citizens of Blair county il the State OF Pennsylvania,
that pfi land hp n q
soldiers OF the last with Great Britain and all subse
quen wars; which referred 10 the Committee on
/ Mr. EVERETT presented the petition OF Cyrus Chase
and ohers inspectors OF the customs Tor the districts OF
Boston and Charlesown Massachusetts, praying for
increase of the ground that the salaries
of all the other officers the department have been from
time increased, while that OF the inspectors re-
mains the when first established in 1922, not
wslandng their duties and labors have been greatly
aug mented, and the of living in Boston has in the
mean time, nearly quite doubled The petition was
referred 10 the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. FISH presented the petition OF merchants and 9TH
ers citizens OF New York. praying Congress to grant
some proper testimonial 10 The officers and crews OF the
ship Three Bells the ship Antarctic, and the barque XII.
BY for their humane fel sacrificing, and heroic conduct
in escang the passengers, officers, and crew OF the
steamer san Francsco which referred 10 the joint
| committee the subject.
Mr SHIELDS presented the petition OF Jane C.
Wright, pFsslns increase OF pension which
iefred 10 NE Committee on Pensions.
i blf ALLEN presented the memorial OF the Maryland
State Agricultural Society, praying the establishment OF
national agricultural school in the District OF Coum-
bla; which referred TO tho Committee Agrcui-
lure
Mr SUMNER presented the petition OF inhabitants of
Nahani Massachusetts,, praying the establishment OF
dally mail between that town and Lynn which was re-
/ ierred TO the COMMITTEE On the Poet Otice and Post
I Roads
Nj BELL presented The memorial oI Patrick G
Shannon asking TO have the amount refunded to him
which was illegally exsced from him iog The privilege
of Occupying and using his ferry the RIO
Grande river; which was referred to the COMMITTEES OF
/ Claims
PAPERS WITHDRAWN AND REyERRED
Mr. JONES, of Iowa, asked leave TO withdraw from
the files OF the Senate The petition of the children and
heirs OF William Van War,, praying to be allowed land
and arrears OF pension to Which they aege their father
was entitled for his services during the of the
luton, and that the be referred TO the Committee
Y Pens ons which was agreed TO.
Mr. DAWSON asked leave 10 Withdraw from the files
of The Senate the memorial Of Harriet o. Read execu-
lIix OF The late Lieut. Colonel A. {, W. FanUng, OF the
United States army praying compensation for extra
vices OF Colonel flaming, and tha, the be referred
TO the Committee on Military Affairs which was agreed
I 10.
/ Mr. COOPER asked leave to withdraw from the es
OF the Senate the memorial OF the heirs OF Gen. Stephen
Moysp. praying the passage OF an act declaring that the
settlement vi the accounts OF said Moylan may be
bar bis heirs receiving commuation pay, and that the
same may ho referred TO the Committee on Revolutionary
Claims which was agreed 10.
1 Mir SHIELDS asked leave TO withdraw from the fles
OF the Senate the memorial OF John r. Walback praying
compensation for extra services rendered in 1901 and
1OT expenses losses tefVlCfe, and
that The same be referred TO The Committee on Military
Affairs which was agreed TO-
Mr. SUMNER asked leave 10 withdraw from the files
OF the Senate the various memorials and petitions pre-
sened a, the last session OF Congress in oil re-
duclon the rates OF postage, and that the same
he referred to the Committee the Post Office and Post
Roads; which agreed to.
j Mr. DODGE, of Iowa, asked leave 10 withdraw from
the files OF the Senate the petition of the children and
heirs atlaw OF Major Godfrey Rnohar of the revou-
bonary army, paying compensation for services render
ed by their father during the the revolution and
.bas the may be referred 10 the Committee on Rev
ouiouary Claims which was agreed 10,
I MIR. BRODHEAD asked leave 10 Withdraw from the
files Of the Senate the petition Of George Z. Walsh and
Clark y. Wells, passed mdshpmen in the navy. praying
10 be allowed additional compensation during the time
they performed the duties Of higher grade and that the
same be referred 10 the Committee on Naval Affairs;
which was agreed 10.
/ Mr.. FITZPATRICK asked leave TO withdraw from
the files Of the Senate the documents in relation TO the
claim OF Charles c. Guner for the confirmation o! his
title to tract OF land, and that the be referred to
the Committee Ptyaie Land Claims; which was
agreed TO.
| Mr.. SUMNER asked lea,a 10 Withdraw from the files
OF the Senate ihe petition OF Asa Andrews, collector of
ihe customs at Ipswich, Massachusetts praying pay
OF The amount found due him from the United States
by the verde, OF jury and that the be referred TO
The Committee Of Claims; which wGs agreed to.
Mr. ADAMS asked leave 10 Withdraw from the files
OF the Senate The memorial and papers of s. Calvert
Lord which agreed TO.
Mr. ALLEN asked leave 10 withdraw from the files OF
the Senate the petition and papers Of Captain Lewis T.
Simonds; which was agreed TO.
MESSAGE yRoM yHr HousE or REPRESENTATIVES,
message received from the House of Represent