The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-14
TESTIMONIAL 10 On. KANE.


resolution, which submitted yesterday by Mr. BIC
LER:
Rsorsd That the Committee the Library be instructed
10 purchase Tor the use the Senate copies Of
Doctor Kanes narrative expedition the Arctic
regions Mesrs Chds Peterson ProVdsa The price
shall not exceed five dollars per copy.
The question pending agreeing to the amend
ment Of Mr. BRoDHGAp, 10 add the following proviso
Prouidd ao That If the said committee shall be of opin
on upon thorough examinaton that the said Dr. Kane bias
greatly aided the cause OF science ana Impaired
nexpedent agree to purchase book not officially made
and yet published then and IN chat case the said com
mittee report bill authorizing the payment OF ten twenty
thousand dollars the said Dr. Kane, or such as they
may think right mud proper.
Mr. SEWARD hoped his friend would accept that amend
ment
Mr. BIGLER did feel AT liberty to place DR. Kane in
the position of appearing to desire peeunay reward Tor
his services and for that reason he was avese TO the prop
oson IT, however his colleague lMr. BaoDaEADl was in
any way authorized by Dr. X to suggest to the Senate
that such recognition by Congress of his emiuent ser
vices at all desirable to that gentleman, he would
withdraw all objection TO the amendment
Mr. SEWARD remarked that the proposition was merely
to give the Committee the Library the discretion TO
change the form of the recognition If they should deem II
proper. He 10 think That the committee
would prefer the proposition of Mr. BRoDHEAD TO that u
Mr. BlGLER and disposed to allow them to consider
the whole subject
Mr. BlGLER replied that with the distinct declaration
that, so far as his knowledge extended, Dr. Kane had
desired any pecunary recognition OF his services
and had knowledge Of conneXiou with, the propos
ton OF his colleague he would yield 10 the request OF The
senator from New York. and accept the amendment st
Mr.. BRODHEAD stated that he had had no eoferegee
with Dr. Kane on the subject. He must be allowed TO te-
mark that he thought it was dsparaRement TO any man
TO receive pecuniary reward for valuable services mat
the way in which Commodore Perry was rewarded Tor
his abors in the Japan expedition As to the publication
purchase of books he thought Congress had too
far in that already and it about time to stop
Mr.. BIGLER replied briefly; and the morning hour
having expired the further consideration u the subject
was postponed until tomorrow.
EFFICIENCY ARMY.
On motion by Mr. WELLER, the Senate then proceeded
the consideration Of the bill approprating three mil
lions of dollars for increasing the efficiency Of the United
States army, in conformity with the recommendation Of
the President of the United States.
Mr.. WELLER had moved to amend the bill by adding
the following:
To be applied to the objects expended in the
in possession of the several States and Territories ST. $50 600
For seacoas and garrison guns mounted, $500 600.
For uacturing small of models $3.50 900.
For manufacturing small arm accoutrements 100000.
For supplying ammunition for small arms $50, 900.
For supplying ammunition for seacoa garrison and field
guns, S450,ooo
For increasing the capacity the arsenais $500 600
Propded That the President shall have power should he
deem it advantageous to the public service and necessary
for the execution of the works menond to transfer
from the designated for of these objects
to another of these objects.
The question pending the motion of Mr.. HAZE
to strike out the proviso.
Mr. BROWN resumed and concluded the remarks COM
British recruiting in the United States He sustained with
much eoquenee and ability the positions assumed by Mr.
Marcy and Mr. Buchanan in relation 10 this topic and paid
deserved compliments to the State papers the American
side Of the controversy.
Mr. MALLORY agreed with the views expressed by the
from Mississippi lie did believe there would
be any with Eugand there ought 10 be none bat If
war should occur, resources would be unlimited He
alluded to the action of the Spanish government in sAs
when the English minister ordered quit the capital
within fortyeght hours, il possible for n,erer
ment. There could be improperly in sending home
the British minister under present circumstance
Mr.. FESSENDEN obtained the floor and the further
consideration of the bill postponed until tomorrow
CLAIMS. 80 I....
On motion by Mr.. BRoDHEAD, the Senate then pro-
ceeded to the consideration of the bill to amend act
titled "An establish for the investigation Of
claims against the United States approved February "a
1865 The bill provides that two Of the three judges shall
be quorum and shall have power hold court and also
authorizes the appointment of assistant solicitor and
clerk.
The bill discussed at some length by Messrs BROD
HEAD, T0UCEY, BELL Of Tennessee STUART FES
SENDEN, BUTLER, and BAYARD; when II was read
third time and passed.
On motion, the Senate adjourned