The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-16

Mr. r. also introduced bill authorizing the establish
ment OF a northern Pacific mail route which read
and Post Roads.
CHANCE In COMMITTEES.
Mr.. FITZPATRICK asked TO be excused from further
service the Committee to Audit aud Control the Con-
tngent Expenses of the Senate which agreed to,
and Mr. JOHNSON, Of Tennessee, appointed in his
place.
MPRovEARSn
Mr. CLAY, from the Committee Commerce., to
whom referred sundry bills making appropriations
for the improvement of various rivers and harbors, and
also several memorials of State legslaures, &C. the
Same subject reported the bills back with the recon-
mendaton that they do not pass, as the committee
thought 1t nexpedient to make the appropriations pray
cd for Upon careful estimate the committee find that
these bills would require appropriation of not less
than three millions of dollars and In the present.
and the probable future condition Of the national treas
ury for some time to come, they think 1t would not
be expedient carry those works. The committee
concluded with almost entire unanimty, to recommend
appropriations except such Indispensable for
the preservation and repair Of works heretofore com
menced and with that view he had been instructed
TO report some twenty thirty bills which entirely
in accordance with estimates furnished by the corps OF
Typographical engineers and transmitted by the War
Department
The following bills were then severally read and pass
cd to a second reading
bill making appropriations for repairing and
ring the works at tho haxbor Of Chicago Illinois.
bill making appropriations for the preservation and
repair of the piers at the mouth OF Milwaukee river Wis
consin.
bill making appropriations for repairing the piers at
the harbor of Shebeygan, Wisconsin
bill making appropriations for repairing the works
1T the harbor OF St JOSEPH Michigan.
bill making appropriations for repairing the works
at the harbor of Monroe, Michigan.
bill making appropriations for completing the I'm
provement of the raft region of Red river
bill making appropriations for deepening and widen
In he cha throu air Mirhi
bill making appropriations for the preservation Of
acknowledges and appurtenances.
bill making appropriations for repairs of the piers at
Burlington, Vermont
bill making appropriations for immediate repairs
required for tho preservation of Oswego harbor New
York.
bill making appropriations for repairing the piers at
Sodus bay harbor, Wayne county, New York, and for
dredging between the channel piers.
bill making appropriations for repairing the public
works at Genesee harbor, New York.
bill making appropriations for repairing the piers Of
Oak Orchard harbor New York.
bill making appropriations for repairing the public
works at Buffalo harbor, New York.
bill making appropriations for the immediate repairs
of Dunkrk harbor works
bill making appropriations for the immediate repairs
of the piers at Erie harbor, Pennsylvania
bill making appropriations for repairing the works
ut the harbor Of Conneaut, Ohio.
bill making appropriations for repairing the works ut
the harbor of Ashtabula, Ohio
bill making appropriations for repairs upon the works
at Grand River harbor, Ohio.
bill making appropriations for securing and repair
ing the works at the harbor of Cleveland, Ohio.
bill making appropriations for repairs upon the works
ut Black River harbor, Ohio.
bill making appropriations for repairs upon the
works at Huron harbor, Ohio
bill making appropriations for unforeseen contngen
cies of Lake Harbor.
Mr.. HAMLIN said that, although what had been
stated by the senator from Alabama strictly in ac-
cordance with truth he afraid that it would leave
erroneous impression the minds of some senator's
One other fact ought to be stated in order to give the
Senate accurate idea of the whole matter The COM
mttee have reported nothing for continuing any work
heretofore commenced but only for the preservation and
repairs of such works. and they have been guided in this
matter by the estimates of the War Department hut IL
ought be known that the department have NOT been
called upon in relation to any other works. and we do
not know and cannot know, whether they would not
have recommended Others If they had been consulted
Mr. CLAY replied that the committee had decided upon
the they would adopt and only to the de-
partment for estimates in accordance with that line of
action, and not for recommendations
Mr.. SEWARD gave notice that he should ask the Sen.
ate to take up these bills for consideration on Tuesday
next.
CHANNEL POTOMAC RIvAR
Mr. HAMLIN introduced bill for deepening the chan
mel of the Potomac river in the District of Columbia
which was read and laid on the table.
Ths bill provides that there be appropriated out OF any
money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated the
for the purpose of deepening the channel of the Potomac
river above the Long Bridge, in the District of Co..
lumbia In order to make the navigable and to IA
ctate the landing of granite and other materials for the
construction of the public buildings be expended un
der the direction of the Secretary of War;
RESOLUTION SUBMITTED
Mr.. KING submitted resolution directing the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to communicate to the Senate what
proceedings if any have been taken investigate and
punish the completely of the customhose officers at
New Orleans with the partner of tho house Of Simon de
Wiser and Jose Vlaruba for frauds upon the revenue
by false invoices and false computation of quantities and
values
Mr. SLIDELL objected to the language Of the resou-
ton because 1t conveyed implication that some of the
officers ut the New Orleans house were cognzant
of these frauds upon the and there WAS not
shadow of foundation for that statement Ho was will
ling to have resolution adopted insttutng an inquiry
into the matter.
Mr. KING had no objection to insert the word ..sl.
legged before tho word "eomplicty," or to amend the
resolution in any other way II the object which he had
in view could be attained.
Mr. BIGLER objected to the consideration of the reso
luion and it accordingly lies until tomorrow un-
der the rule.
ORDER OF business
Mr. HUNTER moved that the Senate proceed to the
consideration of tho Legislative, executive and judicial ap
preparation bill.
Mr. BROWN reminded the Senate that this day had
been set apart for the consideration of business relating
to the District of Columbia and the appropriation bill
and the District business would be neglected He hoped
the Senate would stand by their order
Mr. HUNTER said he must insist that vote should
be taken his motion, and let the Senate decide what
business should be considered.
The question being taken, the motion Of Mr.. HUNTER