erred the bill (H. R. 20) to legalize certain land sales made at Chocchuma nd Columbus, in the State of Mississippi, and to indemnify the Chickaaws therefor, reported it without amendment.

Mr. Breese, from the Committee on Public Lands, to whom was reerred the bill (S. 61) for the relief of Benjamin Harris, of La Salle county, State of Illinois, reported it without amendment.

Mr. Breese also submitted a report on the subject: which was ordered to e printed.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. French, their Clerk:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed a bill (H. R. SO) making an appropriation to enable the President of the United States o receive from the State of Texas the cession of certain property; in which hey request the concurrence of the Senate.

The bill last mentioned from the House of Representatives was read the First and second times, by unanimous consent.

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Finance.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (H. R. 128) relative to collectors and other officers of the customs: and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.

Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.

The said bill was read a third time.

Resolved, That this bill pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accorlingly.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 41) providing for an augmentation of the naval force of the United States, and for other purposes: and,

After debate, and the consideration, by unanimous consent, of Executive business,

The Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1846.

The Hon. James T. Morehead, from the State of Kentucky, attended. The Vice President presented the proceedings of the board of commissioners of the district of Kensington, in the county of Philadelphia, in favor of the construction of a dry dock in that district: which were referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Mr. Turney presented the memorial of Joel M. Smith, praying compensation for his services as pension agent at Nashville, Tennessee: which was referred to the Committee on Pensions.

Mr. Breese presented the petition of William B. Slaughter, late secretary of the Territory of Wisconsin, praying indemnity for the loss he has sustained in consequence of the failure of a bank in which he had deposited public money: which was referred to the Committee on the Territories.

Mr. Breese presented the proceedings of a meeting of citizens of Belleville and its vicinity, in the State of Illinois, in favor of the claim of the United States to the Territory of Oregon; and of giving to the British government the notice provided for in the second article of the convention of 1827: which were ordered to be printed.

Mr. Woodbridge presented a memorial of citizens of the State of Michigan, praying an increase of the duty on soda ash and sal soda, and the

ce.

duty on imported barilla: which was referred to the Comsented the memorial of the American Peace Society, pray. of measures for insuring the peaceful adjustment of all ficulties: which was referred to the Committee on Foreign

n presented the petition of Elijah Buchanan, a soldier in h Great Britain, praying a pension: which was referred to on Pensions.

n presented the petition of Hector St. John Beetley, a sol- war with Great Britain, praying a pension: which was Committee on Pensions.

ented a petition of citizens of Michigan, praying that the the public lands may be extended to such of the citizens tates as are not already possessed of other lands.

at it lie on the table.

ented a memorial of citizens of Cayuga county, New York, gation of the treaties of December, 1838, and May, 1842, Indians: which was referred to the Committee on Indian

presented a memorial of merchants and others, citizens of aying the construction of harbors on the eastern side of nd at Bomba hook, in the Delaware river: which was Committee on Commerce.

presented a memorial of citizens of Pennsylvania, praying light-house on the Brandywine shoals, in the Delaware s referred to the Committee on Commerce.

presented the petition of Harriet Ward, widow of Joseph a gunner's mate in the naval service, praying a pension: red to the Committee on Naval Affairs.

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presented resolutions passed by the legislature of the State requesting the Senators and Representatives of that State rge on the general government the expediency of making or improving the navigation of the Alleghany, Ohio, and s: which were ordered to be printed.

presented a resolution passed by the legislature of the Ivania, in favor of an appropriation by Congress for repairMarcus Hook, in the Delaware river.

at it lie on the table.

presented resolutions passed by the legislature of the State , in favor of the construction of a road from the United Pittsburg to the harbor at Erie.

at they lie on the table.

presented a resolution passed by the legislature of the State , requesting the Senators and Representatives of that State use their exertions to prevent any increase of the present

at it lie on the table.

ented three petitions of citizens of New York, praying the he Seneca treaties of December, 1838, and May, 1842: red to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

of Louisiana, presented the memorial of the heirs and tives of Louis de la Houssaye, deceased, praying the con.

of their title to certain
ed to the Committee or
Alen presented the petitio
the
praying payment
which was referred to the
rier presented a petitio
of measures for exp

m the State of Indian
Lami Indians to citizen
mittee on Indian Aff
presented a petition o
e abrogation of the tr
neca Indians: which

tott presented the pe Gad Humphreys, an t of land held und ittee on the Judiciary Un motion by Mr. Ather d. That the petition of to the Committee of motion by Mr. Cam ed. That the heirs of J petition and papers. ass submitted the follo That the Secretar a whether any naval arm what extent; and w ing for the naval defe Kodbridge submitted

That the Secreta onas may remain in at the mouth of pot; together with su relative to the exp said State of Michig nge from the Preside

President: The Presid stant, the bill entitle lowing message wa Mr. Walker, his se

Senate of the United pliance with the re cary last, I herewit ith the accompanyi the Secretary of St and between the g d on the "subject of amber last was made

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mation of their title to certain lands in the State of Louisiana: which as referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims.

Mr. Allen presented the petition of Nahum Ward, treasurer of the Ohio ompany, praying the payment of certain outstanding loan office certifites: which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Mr. Sevier presented a petition of James Avaline and others, praying e adoption of measures for expediting the removal of the Miami nation of dians from the State of Indiana, and for the payment of the debts due the Miami Indians to citizens of the United States: which was referred the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mr. Dix presented a petition of citizens of Livingston county, New York, aying the abrogation of the treaties of December, 1838, and May, 1842, ith the Seneca Indians: which was referred to the Committee on Indian ffairs.

Mr. Westcott presented the petition of the executor of Benjamin Chaires, eceased, Gad Humphreys, and Pedro Miranda, praying permission to cate a tract of land held under a Spanish grant: which was referred to e Committee on the Judiciary.

On motion by Mr. Atherton,

Ordered, That the petition of William Russell, on the files of the Senate, referred to the Committee on Commerce.

On motion by Mr. Cameron,

Ordered, That the heirs of John Houston, deceased, have leave to withaw their petition and papers.

Mr. Cass submitted the following resolution for consideration:

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Navy be instructed to report to the enate whether any naval armament is necessary upon lake Superior, and, any, to what extent; and what is the best and most economical mode providing for the naval defence of that part of the United States. Mr. Woodbridge submitted the following resolution for consideration: Resolved, That the Secretary of the Navy report to the Senate such formation as may remain in his department, concerning the fitness of e harbor at the mouth of Grand river, in the State of Michigan, for a aval depot; together with such views and comments as may seem to him propriate, relative to the expediency of establishing at that place, or elsehere in said State of Michigan, such naval depot.

A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Walker, his cretary:

Mr. President: The President of the United States approved and signed e 6th instant, the bill entitled "An act to establish certain post routes. The following message was received from the President of the United tates, by Mr. Walker, his secretary:

To the Senate of the United States :

In compliance with the request of the Senate, in their resolution of the 9th January last, I herewith communicate a report from the Secretary of State, with the accompanying correspondence, which has taken place etween the Secretary of State and the minister of the United States at ondon, and between the government of the United States and that of England, on the "subject of Oregon," since my communication of the 2d f December last was made to Congress.

WASHINGTON, February 7, 1846.

JAMES K. POLK.

e was read.

at it lie on the table, and, with the accompanying docu

ed.

n, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, to whom was ition of Lewis Evans, submitted an adverse report: which be printed.

n, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, to whom was ition of John A. Ragan, submitted an adverse report: which be printed.

1, from the Committee on Printing, to whom was referred bmitted the 13th instant, providing for printing the message ut of the United States of the 13th September, 1841, transof correspondence touching the convention between the and the kingdom of Sardinia, with the accompanying docud thereon.

proceeded to consider the resolution; and it was agreed to. om the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads, who to inquire whether any, and what legislation by Congress enforce the provision of the act approved 3d of March, 1845, post route between the cities of Savannah, in the State of Charleston, in the State of South Carolina, by sea, submithich was read.

ion by Mr. Phelps,

hat the Committee on Indian Affairs be discharged from sideration of documents relating to the claims of Reuben E.

ners.

motion by Mr. Ber d. That it lie on the Serate resumed, as

for an augmentation

ate

edebate,

by unanimous consent, asked and obtained leave to bring poses: and,
ution (S. R. 12) to authorize the transmission and presenta
to the minister of justice of France, in exchange for books

On motion by Mr. Joh

him: which was read the first and second times, by unani-e adjourned.

and referred to the Committee on the Library.

n reported from the committee that they had examined and rolled the bill (H. R. 128) relative to collectors and other

customs.

TUESDA

ht presented reso

proceeded to consider the resolution submitted by Mr. Yulee, approving the

at, relating to fortifications at Key West and the straits of
The resolution was agreed to.

proceeded to consider the report of the Committee of Claims
al of Joseph Radcliff: and, in concurrence therewith,
hat the committee be discharged from the further considera-
ject.

Territory, ple

Sale in maintaining t ring their assent to nation in the af

d. That they be pri

proceeded to consider the report of the Committee of Claimskinson presented

of William Morrow: and, in concurrence therewith,
hat the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted.
proceeded to consider the report of the Committee of Claims
of Edward D. Tippett: and, in concurrence therewith,
hat the prayer of the petitioner be not granted.

proceeded to consider the report of the Committee on Indian
e claim of Archibald R. S. Hunter: and, in concurrence

New York, instructi f that State in Cong Prates of postage. rd, That they lie on Dir presented two p paring the abrogation h the Seneca India Affairs.

That the claim of Archibald R. S. Hunter, for supplies furerokee Indians in 1836, ought not to be allowed or paid.

Dir presented the me of the awards ma

The Senate resumed the consideration of the report of the Committee of Claims on the memorial of Edward Bolon: and,

On motion by Mr. Westcott,

Ordered, That it be recommitted to the Committee of Claims.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the ill (S. 7) for the relief of Pierre Menard, Josiah T. Betts, Jacob Feaman, nd Edmund Roberts, of the State of Illinois, sureties of Felix St. Vrain, ate Indian agent, together with the amendments reported thereto: and, having been amended, it was reported to the Senate, and the amendments vere concurred in..

Ordered, That it be engrossed, and read a third time.

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (S. 24) to establish a permanent general pre-emption system in favor of actual settlers on the public lands: and,

On motion by Mr. Breese,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to, and made the order of the day for Monday, the 2d day of March next.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (S. 23) for the relief of Mary McRea, widow of Lieutenant-Colonel William McRea, late of the United States army, deceased: and, having been amended, it was reported to the Senate, and the amendment was concurred in.

On motion by Mr. Benton,

Ordered, That it lie on the table.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (S. 41) providing for an augmentation of the naval force of the United States, and for other purposes: and,

After debate,

On motion by Mr. John M. Clayton, The Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1846.

Mr. Speight presented resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of Mississippi, approving the course pursued by the Executive in relation to the Oregon Territory, pledging to the general government the support of that State in maintaining the rights of the United States to said territory, and declaring their assent to the principle of non-interference on the part of any foreign nation in the affairs of the American continent: which were

read.

Ordered, That they be printed.

Mr. Dickinson presented resolutions passed by the legislature of the State of New York, instructing the Senators and requesting the Representatives of that State in Congress to oppose any measure for increasing the present rates of postage.

Ordered, That they lie on the table, and be printed.

Mr. Dix presented two petitions of citizens of Cayuga county, New York, praying the abrogation of the treaties of December, 1838, and May, 1842, with the Seneca Indians: which were referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

Mr. Dix presented the memorial of R. Harmony and others, praying the payment of the awards made in their favor by the commissioners under