The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-04-19
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES
'RIDAY, APRIL 10, 1855.


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the Of protecting them in their rights and
privileges and confirming their claims TO such portions Of
mineral lands they take and occupy for mining pur
poses known among miners mining claims which was
1 referred 10 the Committee on Public Lands.
Mr.. WILSON presented Two memorials from citizens OF
Massachusetts and Mr. FISH presented three memorials OF
citizens OF New York. praying the adoption Of
for the construction of railroad 10 the Pacific which
| were ordered lie the table.
Mr.. BRODHEAD presented the memorial of Mrs. A. p
Derrick widow Of the late William s. Derrick, formerly
the chief clerk in the State Department praying to be al
lowed compensation for the time during which her hns
band acted Secretary Of State which referred TO the
Committee of Claims. .s.." .Y.u.-.
Mr.. PRATT presented the petition of Richard Arel
praying compensation for injury his health sustained
while in prison in Halifax during the Of lsl2 setting
forth that he detained hostage and his life threat
ened and he kept for in state of suspense
10 his fate which referred 10 the COMMITTEES PEN
sions. ~ .r #s
Mr. P also presented two memorials numerousy signed
by citizens of Hartford county, Maryland praying the
tablishment of postroue from Churchyille Hartford
Furnace, Perrymanvile in said State which
terred 10 the Committee The Post Office and Post
Roads .a m... a.. a......a# .a. #-
Mr. SLlDEII. presented the petition of Andrew A. H.
Knox, praying the confirmation OF bis title certain lands
in tie Bastrop grant in the State OF which was
Mr. RUSK presented additional papers in relation to the
claim Of Major James Beger of the United States army
be released from liability for certain public money OF
which he defrauded by his confidential clerk; which
were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.
REPORTS FROM cosnHrTEEs.
Mr.. TOoMBS, from The Committee the Judiciary, 10
whom referred the bill to alter and amend act
titled An TO establish United States circuit court in
and for the State Of California approved March B. 1855
reported it with amendment and recommended its
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subject had been referred reported bill for the relief OF
legal representatives of Rinaldo johnson and OF Ann
Johnson deceased which was read and passed to second
| reading . ..... .g-.. .... ..~
| Mr.. HAMLIN, from the Committee on Commerce to
whom referred the bill further to amend the act ert
tied provide for the better security OF the lives
Of passengers board Of vessels propelled in whole In
part by steam and for other purposes reported il back
and submitted report the subject which was ordered
to be printed . .. ..a ...
. ooLusEIA COMPANY.
Mr. PRATT moved that the Senate proceed to the con-
sideraton of the bill incorporate the Columbia Wood
Gas Company in the city Of Washington.
Mr. BRODHEAD hoped the motion would not prevail
This was The day assigned by of the Senate for the
consideration of private bills and they 10 be taken
in their order There already gas company in the
city Of Washington and hence there was no necessity Tor
setting the rules which the Senate had adopted for
the transaction OF business.
The question being taken the motion was not agreed TO-
JOINT RE7oLuTIoS (. .....
On motion by Mr. BIGGS the Senate proceeded to the
of the Joint resolution from the house of
Representatives relating the public lands apperianing
TO the Springfield and Harper Ferry srmores and the
North Carolina arsenal which was rsad third time and
passed.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
On motion by Mr.. SEWARD, resolution was adopted
directing the Committee the Post Office and Post Roads
to inquire concerning the expediency OF establishing uni
fority in the rates Of postage within the United States
On motion by Mr. SUMNER resolution was adopted
instructing the Committee Patents and the Patent o
fee 10 consider the expediency Of amending the patent
laws so far as allow the inhabitants of the neighboring
British provinces enjoy the benefits Of these laws
equal footing a respects with citizens OF the United
/ States.
RAILROAD PACIFIC
After short executive session. the Senate proceeded 70
the consideration OF the bill TO authorize and facilitate the
construction railroad and magnetic telegraph through
the territories of the United States from the Mississippi
river TO the Pacific ocean.
Mr. WEIIER addressed the Senate at some length in
favor of the bill showing the great advantages which
must accrue the immediate prosecution and early
completion Of that work The Pacific at the present
time contained l2OOO0 square miles than the Of
The original thirteen States and entitled to more con-
alteration than usually accorded to that section He
also urged the importance Of the Pacific railroad in mill
arv ss well as commercial point Of view and thought
il would be impossible for the United States to bold her
possessions the Pacific unless direct overland
Communication established with them Unless this
measure something Of similar character 10 bring the
eastern portion Of The conederay into closer contact with
the Pacific coast was adopted he would predict that hat
section would remain within the Union fifteen years A
political question therefore IL be desirable to maintain
our Pacific possessions the government must take meas
ures 10 break down the barrier which now exists sno
A 10 establish direct communication with that part Of
| the country. When be had concluded,
II Mr. SEWARD obtained the oor and, after brief con-
versaonal debate the time TO which II should be
postponsd the bin was postponed until Tuesday the 2sh
Instant ard made the special order for that day
HI PRIVATE
4, On motion by Mr. FOOT the Senate proceeded TO the
consideration OF the bill for the relief Of George p. Marsh
which was amended and, as Mr. BRODHEAD desired C
discuss the subject the further consideration OF the bill
was postponed until Friday next
The Senate then resumed the consideration Of the bill
for the relief Of Samuel A. Morse and others which was
under consideration when the Senate adjourned on Friday
last After discussion The bill was d lengh recon-
mtted TO the Committee on Commerce.
Tho following bills then considered ana pascal
House bin for the relief Of Mary X Tighmsn
Bin proyidnc for a necessary increase Of the medical
and hospital department OF the army.
! Bill for the relief Of Samuel V. Nilss-
Bin for the relief Of Abraham KNITTING.
Bin for the relief Of William Marvin, OF Florida
Bill for the relief Of the heirs Of Samuel Scott
Bill for theelief Of y. A Cunningham, paymAster un
| ted States army.
Bin for the relief Of the legal representatives Of james
Bell deceased.
Bin for the relief Of Elizabeth " omax Only surviving
child az CAPTAIN William Lindsay, Of the revolution
! Rill for the relief Of Iernuel Worster
Mn for the relief of Daniel Doland-
hin Ia confirm the tte Of Henry Nolcker 10 certain
tract of land in the Territory Of New Mexico.
BIN for the relief Of the legal representatives Of John
) Morrison and Charles CHM.
4 hin for the relief Of Franck Taylor.
hin granting pension Mrs Olivia W Cannon, widow
Of Joserh l. Cannon, late midshipfnan ~ the United
: States navy deceased.
BiI granting . pension TO Morris Powers
Aher which the Senate adjourned until Monday nert
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at II, m.
The SPEAKER laid before the House duplicate copies o
AZ preCon whirh referred Com