The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-11
IN CONGRESS OF THE u. STATES.
Thirty Fourth Congress First session.
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1866.
SENATE.
MEMORIALS PETITIONS, Erc.

MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, Erc.
Mr. JAMES presented the petition OF Jonas T. Levy ana
other citizens of Washington, District OF ooumDl
ing an act Of incorporation of the Washington Gas
Company which referred TO the COMMITTEE on 'ne
District of Columbia. s.--,. H.. .uo,-
ing an amendment Of the bountand law OF March, 1920
which was ordered to lie on the table. -,
Mr. H. also presented the petition OF Davd fowier so
dier in the war Of 1872 praying to be allowed quarter
section of land in lieu of his bounty land which was SOLO
by the State Illinois without his knowledge or consent
which referred to the Committee on Tensions child
rem of Richard Furber officer OF the revolution pray
ing to be allowed the arrears OF pension TO when the
father entitled which was referred TO the oommee
Mr. WILSON presented joint resolutions Of the egsa-
ture of Massachusetts, concerning the ranking privilege
and in favor of modification OF the postal system 80 as
to low and uniform rate of postage Tor the whoe
country which referred to tho Committee on the
Post Office and Post Roads
Mr. W. also presented the petition OF N. T. West late
passed mdshpman in the navy who has been dropped IN
OF the recommendation of the late naval board
to be restored the service which was ordered
to lie on the table.
MIR GEYER presented the petition of Clement g, West,
other draughtsmen empoye in the government ooeS
Washington praying to be allowed an increase TWEEN
ty per cent on their salaries which was referred TO the
Committee Of Claims
/ Mr. PEARCE presented the memorial of L. Lloyd Win
der of the United States navy praying to be allowed inc
difference of pay between passed mdshipman ana mas
ter during the time he acted in the latter capac winch
| was referred to the Committee on Naval Affairs
II.
nan Expedition praying be allowed the game extra pay
that allowed to the officers of the South Sea Exploring
Expedition which referred to the Committee on Naval
| Affairs.
| Mr. SEBASTIAN presented the memorial of Charles
Kinkead, in behalf of Langton, Kinkead Company
praying indemnity for depredaons committed by the
Sioux Indians; which was referred TO tie COMMITTEE on
| Indian Affairs.
Mr. FISH asked leave to withdraw from the files of the
Senate the petition and papers OF Edward Clark whch
| Mr. FESSENDEN presented petition from citizens OF
New York. demonstrating against the further extension OF
the patent heretofore granted to William Woodwork for
improvements in planning machines; which was referred
| to the Committee on Patents and the Patent Office
| Mr.. TRUMBULL presented the petition OF William D..
Appleby clerk Of the supreme court ana the hrst dsct
court of the United States in the Territory OF Utah. pray
ing an increase compensation which referred to the
Committee the Judiciary Mr.. T. also asked and OBJ
tanned leave to introduce bill for the relief OF William
j. Appleby; which read twice and referred to the
Mr. MALLORY presented the petition of William Heine
praying compensation for his services as an artist In the
Japan Expedition which referred to the Committee
| on Naval Affairs.
| Mr. BENJAMIN presented the petition of Ambrose Lam
fear praying the confirmation of his title to certain lands
in louisiana which referred to the Committee on
| Private Land Claims.
| Mr. CRITTENDEN asked leave to withdraw from the
files of the Senate the petition and papers of the heirs OF
COL John Stuart and that they be referred to the Commit
| tee on Revolutionary Claims which was agreed to.
Mr.. MASON asked leave to withdraw from the files OF
the Senate the petition of Hannah Jordan and that the
be referred to the Committee of Claims which was
agreed to.
Mr. CoLLAMER asked leave to withdraw from the files
OF the Senate the petition and papers OF Martin Dole
which was agreed to-
| RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED
On motion by Mr.. CLAY, resolution adopted re-
:, SssssAss Hf MAI e furnish be Senate with
| to the claim of Nathaniel Steele his heirs who was
elected in 1850 from bis Improvements purchased from John
Gunter habreed Cherokee in Marshall county in the
State Of Alabama, by Captain Morrow, acting under the
i o General Cher0-
| KEGS.
On motion by Mr. SLIDELL, a resolution was adopted
Roads inquire into the expedency Of establishing post
route from Harrisonburg in Catahoua parish TO Cold
| Water in Winn parish, Louisiana
REPORTS COMMITTEES
Mr.. MASON from the Committee on Foreign Relations,
TO whom referred resolution OF the Senate instruct
ing that committee inquire and report what alterations
If any, they might deem necessary expedient in the d.
plomac system Of the United States reported bill to
amend the act entitled IAN act to remodel the diplomatic
and consular systems of the United States approved March
B. 1855 which read twice and It's further considera-
ton postponed until Monday next and 1t was made
| the special order for that day.
| Mr.. BENJAMIN, from the Committee on Private Land
Claims, to whom referred the petitions Of Silas
Stockwel and Salle Northup, submitted adverse re-
ports thereon which were concurred in.
Mr. Il, from the same committee reported bill for the
of Laurent Maudon which read and passed TO
/ a second reading
| Mr. CLAY, from the Committee on Pensions to whom
referred the memorial Of John G.. Watmougb praying
increase Of pension submitted adverse report the
same; which was concurred in
| Mr. SEBASTIAN, from the Committee Indian Affairs,
to whom referred the memorial Of James Taylor asked
be discharged from the further consideration Of the
same; which was agreed to.
Mr.. BENJAMIN, from the Committee Commerce 10
whom referred the bill establish port Of entry
Fernsndns In the State Of Florida reported IL without
amendment and asked its immediate consideration which
was agreed TO- and the bill read third time and
| passed.
| Mr.. JOHNSON, from the Committee on Printing, 10
whom referred the motion TO print the map Of Florida
illustrative Of the recent for canal In that State
reported in favor Of printing the same and also that three
hundred extra copies be printed for the OF the War De
partment; and the report was agreed to-
| INTRODUCED
Mr.. SEBASTIAN asked and obtained leave to Introduce
bill for the relief Of John Rogers; which read twice
and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
| MRS DECATUR
On motion by Mr. MALLORY, the Senate proceeded 10
the consideration Of the joint resolution for the relief
Susan Decatur, widow OF Commodore Stephen Decatur
late of the United States navy and after discussion
the further consideration Of the subject postponed
| Ill tomorrow.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BILL
| On motion by Mr.. HUNTER, the Senate resumed the
consde ration Of the bill from the House Of Representa-
making appropriations for the and contingent ex-
Of the Indian Department and for fulfilling treaty
spuations with the various Indian tribes for the year
ending June 30 1857 and after the adoption of numerous
amendments the bill read third time and passed
| EFFICIENCY or THE NAVY.
On motion by Mr. MALLORY the Senate then proceeded
TO the consideration OF the bill amend the act entitled
IAN act promote the efficiency of the navy the pend
strike out all after the enactng clause and insert sub
/ s6tute