The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-02-21
In CONGRESS- OF THE U. STATES.
Thirty-Fourth Congress First session.
FEBRUARY 20, 1866.
SENATE.
MrMonIALs, pErlTloss, ETc.

SENATE.
MEMORIALS, PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr. BROWN presented the petition Of the president and
directors OF the Central metropolitan Railroad Company
praying for the privilege of running railroad track
through such Of the streets and of Washington city
as they may find most convenient and also praying an APP
preparation OF land money In aid OF the construction OF
their road Mr. said that he presented the petition be-
cause he had been requested to do as the chairman Of
the Committee the District Of Columbia but he took
occasion to say that far that portion Of the memorial
concerned which asked the occupancy Of the OF
this city for the purpose ola private company ho was now
as he always had becn opposed to granting their request
avenue in direct contempt he believed Of the authority
of Congress These encroachments being made from
day day and from year to year upon the public prop
vent it, the evil would continue 70 increase He desired
to enter his protest against such abuse The petition
referred 10 the Committee the District Of Columbia
washinson ey wko represents that Nc performed In
portant services during the Mexican war; while In COM
nand Of transport ship at Vera Cruz for which he thinks
to the bountyand laws as will include his case
which referred to the Committee on Public Lands
Mr. b. also presented the petition Of David Gordon, Q
citizen OF Mississippi representing that the accounting o
of the treasury have refused to adjust his caim for
the settlement Of which passed at the last Con-
gres and praying that further act may be passed for his
relief; which was referred to the Committee Indian
Affairs.
Mr.. FOOT presented the petition Of Lieut. Simeon B.
Bisse and Mr. MASON presented the petition Of Lieut.
Of s seoh hcS q, e
red to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. THOMSON, OF New Jersey, presented the memorial
for method of applying air to the furnaces Of steam
gines which was referred TO the Committee Patents
and the Patent Office.
CENTRAL AMERICA
Mr. MASON stated that at early day Of the present
session the Committee Foreign Relations had ordered
nfG Gnptra tn ha Snph man had
been prepared officers of the Coast Survey drec
ton Of the committee and the Department Of State and
was now ready or nearly ready to be printed II was
considered by tho committee both of the great
intrinsic importance OF the subject and account OF the
fact that nearly all the existing maps Of that country were
OF British origin compiled under direction Of the British
government very desirable that correct map should
be made Of that country for diffusion throughout the Uni
ted States AS it would take time 10 print it. he de-
sired to offer the following resolution for that purpose
Reso1rsd, That - copies of the map of Central Ameri-
tho Committee Foreign Relations be printed under the
direction Of that committee copies for the use Of the
Department of State and the residue for the use Of the Sen
resolution with the number "ten thousand He had made
inquiries to the cost of printing these maps and
had Learned that thousand copies were printed they
would cost about nineteen apiece while II smaller
number were printed the expense would be greater In
portion.
The other blank was filed with the number "two hun
REPonrs FnoM COMMITTEES.
Mr.. STUART, from the Committee on Commerce, TO
whom was srred The petition Of George L. Bovine and
VIM Curry preyiDg remission OF portion Of the duties
a cargo Of coal taken from vessel wrecked on the
Florida reef ard brought by them into the port Of Key
West asked he discharged from the further considera
tion Of the same and that IL be referred to the Committee
on Finance; which agreed to.
Mr. WELLER, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported bill making appropriations for certain ortfca
tions in Florida Texas and California; which read
and passed to q second reading
Mr. W. from the same committee to whom referred
several memorials OF officers Of the army praying compen
saon for property lost and destroyed board the steamer
San Francisco reported general bin for the relief OF the
officers and soldiers of the United States army who
tanned losses BY the disasters the steamships "wncld
Scott and "San Francisco which was read and passed
TO q second reading.
Mr. w., from the same committee, also reported bin
for the relief of Capt L. c. Easton assistant quartermas
ter United States army
Mr. HAMLIN, from the Committee on Commerce, to
whom referred the bill 70 amend and consolidate the
navigation revenue and collection laws Of the United
States and for other purposes reported bill establishing
the collection districts OF the United States and desgna-
ting the ports of entry and delivery In the same which
was read and passed to a second reading
Mr. H. from the committee, reported bill for the
relief Of Levi Robinson also bill authorizing the Secre
ay OF the Treasury to change the names OF vessels In
tain cases. and 10 establish rules for that purpose.
INTRODUCED.
Mr. introduced bill to incorporate the Friends
twice and referred TO the Committee on The District OF Co
ipmbia.
COMMITTEE FOREIGN RELATIoNs
Mr. DOUGLAS asked to be excused from serving the
Committee Foreign Relations; which was agreed to-
NOTICE OF BILL.
Mr. HAMLIN gave notice Of his intention TO introduce
bill further to amend the entitled "An act TO provide
for the better security Of the lives OF passengers board
OF vessels propelled In whole or In part by steam and for
other purposes"
AMENDMENT OF
Mr. WELLER moved to amend the rules Of the Senate
40 that the States shall be called In alphabetical order for
all the States completed the President shall begin the
call the next day where he left Of until the call shall be
completed.
After sons Discussion the amendment to the rules
not aarssd p--ysas h. nays To-
ILLINOIS CONTESTED RLFCTIos.
Mr. CRITTENDEN inquired Of the chairman Of the Com
mttee the Judiciary Mr. BUrI.rR when report might
be expected from that committee In relation 10 the seat OF
the senator from Illinois Mr. THuNpus which has been
about two months ago and II due to the Senate as
well the gentleman whose seat was contested that
the should be brought TO termination at an early
day. ~ .
subject attention. but not yet ready to decide
upon IT. The members Of the committee were not all pres
en and for that the matter had bean suffered TO
main undetermined He hoped however, TO be able TO
present report at early day.
Mr.. TOOMBS considered ID n very grave and important
question which was involved In the II the provision
Ia the constitution OF Illinois under which Mr. TRumBus
election contested declared void and contrary TO
the constitution of the United States, would be very
important decision for several other States had provisions
which would be declared void on the same ground
Mr. T0UCEI, Mr. TRUMBULI. and Mr.. DOUGLAS
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