The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-16
In CONGRESS- OF THE u. STATES.
Thirty Fourth Congress Session.
THURSDAY, MAY lb, 1866.


OF ONO IN Iavor OF the adoption OF by the
ernment Tor the construction OF railroad TO the Pacific
ocean, such routes may be deemed practicable
and best calculated 10 advance the interests Of the
try also joint resolutions in favor Of appropriations for
the necessary Improvement of harbors the northern
lakes and OF the navigation of the flats of the ST. Clair
river; which were read and ordered to lie the table
and To be printed. esH
Mr. W. also presented joint resolutions Of the legislature
Of Ohio in favor Of the repeal of the ugtycslave law
inconsistent with the constaon of the United States and
repugnant the panest principles Of Justice and
y which referred to the Committee the Judcia-
ry and ordered to be printed
Mr.. BRODHEAD presented the memorial Of James Dun
by Congress his Digest of the Laws of the United States
whch referred to the Committee the Judiciary.
Mr. 81 presented the petition Of the widow OF Cur
ts Hine late lieutenant In the United States
service, setting forth that her husband lost while In
the service Of the United States board cut
ter, and praying pension which referred to the
Mr. STUART presented the petition of citizens Of Essex
Michigan praying the establishment Of malrouie be-
Gardeners Corner and Maple Rapids and post office
at East Essex in said Sate which referred to the
Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads
Mr.. MALLORY presented the petition Of John Nugent
setting forth that while in the discharge OF his duty
board the United States sloopofwar Germantown, in
firing salute in honor of the Queen of Spain he had both
shattered to require them to be amputated and
that he is therefore, compelled TO look TO the bounty OF
his country for subsistence; which referred to the
Committee on Pensions. . Nh
Mr. PUGH presented joint resolution of the legislature
of Ohio in favor of granting to the soldiers OF the of
1872 and the soldiers who served under Generals Wayne
Harmon, St Clair and others, in the intermediate wars
and to their widows and orphans the pensions as have
been granted to the soldiers of the revolu t0nary
which referred to the Committee on Pensions.
Mr. also presented joint resolutions Of the legislature of
Ohio in favor Of the adoption Of measures for the improve
Of the navigation of the Ohio river by removing OBJ
strucons at the falls Sci which referred to the Com
mittee on Commerce. &@ Ns # f#sf ass# .t.t5f
Mr. WILSON presented Joint resolutions Of the legisla-
OF Massachusetts against the renewal Of Woodworths
patent for planning machine which referred to the
Committee on Patents and the Patent Office
Mr.. BIGLER presented the petition of John Hughes
in the navy during the of 1872 praying to be
allowed pension in consequence of wound received In
battle; which referred to the Committee on PEN
sons astE@ #s #a ~# z.
Mr.. COLLAMER presented petition of citizens of Ver-
mont demonstrating against the further extension of
Woodworh patent for planning machine; which was re-
ferred to the Committee Patents and the Patent
Office #a aas.Hga -N .@ #a#>1
Mr. BELL of Tennessee presented some additional pa
pers from the widow of Gen. Nathan Towson in behalf Of
herself and David Whitney, praying TO be paid for the
capture of the British ship Caledonia during the Of
1915 which, together with the papers the files OF the
Senate in relation to the subject referred to the
Committee Naval Affairs.
On motion by Mr.. b. the papers the files Of the SEN
relation TO the of Robert r. Currn refer
red TO the Court OF Claims
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES,
Mr. STUART from the Committee on Public Lands, to
whom referred the bill from the House OF Representa-
tves revive and continue In force the provisions OF the
OF 1853 in relation to suspended entries OF public lands
and the Of 1886 in relation to suspended preempton
land claims reported 1t without amendment and recon-
mended its passage
Mr. s. from The same committee to whom was referred
the memorial Of George NJ Gordon praying the passage OF
law to egalze the assignment Of land warrants
reported bill to vest the titles OF certain warrants for
lands in George NJ Gordon which was read and passed
to a second reading.
Mr. MALLORY, from the Committee on Public Lands,
to whom was referred the bill from the House Of Repre-
sentaves granting public lands In alternate sections to
the States Of Florida and Alabama TO aid In the copstTuo
tion of certain railroads in said States reported IL without
amendment and asked its immediate considerations and
objection being made it was read q third time and
'Mr WELLER from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported bill for the relief Of Adam d Stewart and Alex
ander Randall executor Of Daniel Randall which was
read and passed to a second reading
RESOLUTION SUBMITTED.
Mr. MASON submitted the following resolution which
was read and referred TO the Committee on Printing
Re.ored That the Superintendent of Public Printing be
directed 10 the map Of Central Amerca in sheets print
may preserve H. provided that the cost shall not exceed
l21S cents per copy,
BILL PASSED.
On motion by Mr. HALE the Senate proceeded 10 con-
slider the bin for the relief OF the widow of Aduant Gen
Roger Jones which read third time and passed.
NAVAL noARp.
The Senate then resumed the consideration of the fol-
lowing resolutions which were submitted by Mr. IvrRsos
on the 29th Of February:
Resolved, That committee Of senators be appointed
BY Chair with power to send for persons and papers
ssd committee be- and hereby authorized and
before IL the members Of the late
retiring board such Of them be conveniently
brought before the committee and examine them oath
TO the facts and evidence grounds and reasons
which the action OF said board founded in each OF the
officers recommended TO be put upon the retired list drop
ped the services and that said committee be further In
inquire and obtain any other facts which, in their
opinion may bear upon the aforesaid and report the
same to the Senate.
Amd b. further resoiyed That said committee be author
yed and advise and consult with the President
United States In relation TO the OF said retired
dropped officers with the view OF correcting any
or injustice which have been committed by the action Of
said retiring board by the reapponmept restoration by
the President of such officers may have been unusy
improperly retired or dropped. ...
NJ ToOMBS said that he had been authorized by his
colleague who absent from the city, TO withdraw
the above resolutions long period had elapsed
since their introduction that the object which they
intended attain could not be accomplished during
the present session Of Congress.
The resolutions accordingly withdrawn.
The Senate proceeded consider the bill reported by
the Committee Naval Affairs to amend the act entitled
aAu act TO promote the efficiency Of the Navy
Mr. MALLORY addressed the Senate at great length in
relation the general subject Of the action of the naval
board and the proper be pursued with regard TO
the officers who have been retired dismissed from the
service In consequence Of the recommendation Of that
board lie also replied TO the various speeches which bad
been made against the board. Without concluding bis
marks the further consideration Of the subject was post
poned until tomorrow
CENTRAL AMERICAN kFFArRs.
A message was received from the President Of the uni
ted States by Sidney Webster esq ms private secretary
transmitting Congress reports OF the Secretary OF State
the Of the Navy and Attorney General in reply
TO resolution Of the Senate Of the Gath of March, and Of
the House Of Representatives OF the 9Th OF May both hav
ing the of transit between the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans through the republics OF New Granada
and Nicaragua and the condition of affairs in Central
America which read.
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