The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-16
in CONGRESS OF THE U. STATES.
TUESDAY, JULY
EXECUTIVE coSMUsIcArloSs.

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Tho PRESIDENT pro tenn. laid before the Senate
munication the President OF the United Staes in
swer 10 resolution of tho Senate adopted tho 23d oil
May calling for detailed statement OF the sums which
have been paid 10 newspapers published in Washington for
advertisements or other printing puoshed or eAecuca
under the orders by authority OF the several depart
mi u.s. since the 4th day of March, 1861 which was read
and motion by Mr. SLlDELL it was laid on the table
and ordered 70 be printed #.e.- . ~. -. (.
The PRESIDENT pro TEN. also laid before the Senate
communication from the Secretary Of War; IN answer TO
resolution Of the st inst calling him for correspond
the Aduant General and Bevet Lieutenant
Colonel Hoffman in relation to the massacre OF Leuenan.
Grattan and his command by the Indians; viii b was
read and, motion by Mr. WELLER, II was ordered TO
lie on the table and be printed * . .-
aKMoRiAIs, PETITIONS, ETC r... ..s
Mr.. FISH presented the petition Of J. hosford Smith,
late United States consul at Beirut Syria praying IN
creased compensation for his services consul and rem-
bursement OF expenses incurred by him 10 his udcs ca
pacity; which was referred to the Committee on Com
merce. -
Mr. F. also presented tho petition Of J. w A. Nicholson,
praying compensation for services performed by hm as
master on board the United States ship Princeton in lsi4
and l8d5 which referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs. .- ...,
Mr.. YULEE presented the memorial of wilam 7. Rus
SELL praying compensation for property destroyed while
occupied military post by the United States in Florl
da; which was referred to the Committee on Military Al
fairs.
Mr. MASON presented the memorial of Wm Ramsay,
late captain the navy who has been dropped in
sequence Of the recommendation Of the late naval board
The memoriast sets forth his various services IN the navy
commencing during the of 1919 and concludes by
stating that conceving he does that he has been de-
prived of his commission in yiolative Of every
principle Of equity which the humbest citizen enjoys for
his protection and having no redress except through
Congress, he therefore most respectfully but earnestly
protests against the manner OF the execution OF the said
"to promote the efficiency of the navy and prays
that Congress will adopt such course in tho premises as
will restore him those rights and privileges of which he
has been deprived The memorial was referred TO the
Committee on Naval Affairs. srl" E EE
Mr. WELLER presented the petition of ]. W. Sullivan,
Of CALIFORNIA; praying to be compensated for losses sus
BY him IN q paa y no
Orleans and San Francisco which was referred TO tho
Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.
Mr. W. also asked leave 10 withdraw from tho hles OF
The Senate the memorial OF Hitchcock executor of A.
II Hunter and that 1t be referred to the COMMITTEE on Ma
val Affairs; which was agreed to-
REPORTS COMMITTEES
Mr. BRoDnEAD, from the Committee Of Claims, TO
whom was referred the opinion Of the Court OF Claims IN
favor of the claim Of Salvador Accard reported bill for
his relief; which read and passed TO second rcadfpS
Mr.. YULEE, from the Committee on the Post ofee dod
Post Roads to whom referred the bill from the House
of constuc the act entitled An act for
the relief of James NJ Geggn approved July 2I is5i re-
ported without amendment anu recommended Its pas
scgs.
HIsoLurIoS ADOPTED.
On motion by Mr.. YULEE, resolution adopted in
structing the COMMITTEES Military Affairs 10 inquire into
the proprey Of providing by law for the payment Of ar
tes in Florida between the years 1889 and 1872 and 10
report by bill or otherwise.
mIt INTRODUCES,
Mr. DODGE asked and obtained leave 10 introduce bill
granting public lands to the State Of Wisconsin to aid in
the construction Of railroads in said State which was read
twice and referred to the Committee on Public Lands
TERRITORIAL ROAD
On motion by Mr. WELLER, the Senate proceeded 10
the consideration Of the bill from tho House Of Repestnta
ves for the construction OF road from Fort Ridgy n
the Territory Minnesota TO the South Pass OF the Rocky
mountains in the Territory Of Nebraska which was brief
ly discussed by Messrs BUTLER, BROWN, BR0DHEAD,
ard 9TH le
sand dollars be expended under the direction OF the
Secretary of the Interior Mr. CLAY moved 10 amend tho
bill by striking Secretary OF the Interior and insert
ing Secretary Of War; which agreed toyeaS ls,
Tho bill was then read third time and passedycOS
49, nays l7-as follows:
YEAs-Mossrs Allen, Bell of New Hampshire, Bepja-
Foot Foster, Geyer Hale, Hamin, Houston, James John
Push sebastian slids Stuart TruHbul, Wado and Wei
NIYs-Mesrs. Adams, Bayard, Bell Of Tennessee Bigss,
Brodhesd Brown Butler Clay, Evans Hunter, Iyorson,
Mason Psarco, Red Thompson Of Kentucky, Toomb and
Yulee-lT.
EFFICIENCY TIE NAVY.
The Senate then proceeded to the consideration OF tho
bill TO amend the act entitled "An act TO promote tho Ell
cheney Of the navy the question pending beng on tho
motion Of Mr. TooNBs TO amend the bill by striking out all
after the enaciiug clause and inserting substitute
Mr. T00MBS resumed the remarks on the general ques-
tons connected with the action Of The naval board which
he commenced yesterday He criticised the dongs OF the
board with good deal Of severity
Mr. HALE opposed tho bill under consideration as not
being In his opinion adequate remedy for the evils
which have been admitted TO result from the attempt at
reform carried on in pursuance OF the act OF 1850
Mr. BELL OF Tennessee defended the bill reported by
the committee and replied 70 hessrs Toonhs and HALE
Mr. CRITTENDEN moved 70 ameud the original bill by
striking the following clause at the end OF the first
section H.E. .#..
"And the Secretary Of the Navy shall present the facts
opinion OF the court n each case to the President Of
the United Cor hs and such action he
consistent with justice and the interests OF tho
/ public service
and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
"And the finding the court with the record
of is proceedings the evidence shall be laid
the President; and in all where the said finding in
favor OF the parties tried respectively, and approved by
the President the said parties shall be restored 70 the active
list and service In the navy and to their proper rank and
advice and consent Of the Sonata"
Mr.. BUTLER approved Of the amendment, and Mr..
Il HOUSTON opposed IL aa
The question being taken, the amendment agreed
to-
Mr. IvERSoN then moved to amend the original bill by
adding the following additional section;
"sro And bs further enacted, That all officers who
restored TO active service under the prov of this
act shall be entitled TO draw the they were draw
ing they retired dropped, for and during
the time Of such retroment OF suspension from the actVe
4 service Aforesaid"
The question being taken, the amendment was agreed
to. . ..H
Mr. IvERsoN also moved TO strike out the fifth section
Of the BILL which provides that captains In command o
squadrons shall be denomnated flag officers; but the
amendment was reected-yeas 10 nays 33-as follows;
YEAS Messrs. Adams Bright, crittenden, Fitzpatrick
Hale, Houston, Hunter, 1verson, Mason and ToombslO
NAY9-AMeeers Bell Of Tennessee Benin