Senate resumed the consideration of the bill (S. 43) for the relief of e question, "Shall this bill be engrossed, and read a third time?" s determined in the affirmative, Nays, On motion, yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, e who voted in the affirmative are, The following bi ain Committee of S.67. A bill to 22 18 Cowell, late agen s. Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Atherton, Bagby, Benton, Bright, , Cameron, Cass, Chalmers, Davis, Dickinson, Dix, Houston, a, of Louisiana, Semple, Sevier, Simmons, Sturgeon, Turney, ct. e who voted in the negative are, s. Archer, Berrien, Cilley, Thomas Clayton, Corwin, Crittenden, - Evans, Greene, Haywood, Huntington, Jarnagin, Johnson, of d, Lewis, Mangum, Morehead, Pearce, Upham. was red, That this bill be engrossed, and read a third time. Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration bill (S. 53) for the relief of the legal representatives of John J. junior, deceased: and, On motion by Mr. John M. Clayton, red, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to Tuese 30th instant. bill (S. 72) further to extend the patent of Jethro Wood, was read ond time, and considered as in Committee of the Whole: and no ment being made, it was reported to the Senate. 8.69. A bill in il Gay, approve No amendment Ordered, That t Mr. Bright repor the President of H.R. 6. Resolu Louisiana. $.211. An act ght into the se d for the appoit Johnson, o 19 22 on of a cust e question, "Shall this bill be engrossed, and read a third time?" rs. Barrow, Cameron, John M. Clayton, Corwin, Dayton, Evans, se who voted in the negative are, rs. Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Atherton, Bagby, Benton, Breese, Calhoun, Cass, Chalmers, Cilley, Thomas Clayton, Colquitt, Dix, d, Haywood, Lewis, Sevier, Turney, Westcott, Yulee. he bill was rejected. bill (S. 62) for the relief of Henry Gardner and others, directors of red, That the further consideration thereof be postponed to Friday bill (S. 60) for the relief of Francis A. Harrison, was read the time, and considered as in Committee of the Whole. On motion by Mr. Dickinson, red, That it lie on the table. ad passed to the After the consi The Senate ad Mr. Evans pre adoption of out recourse Baions. . Atchison rad of certain this possession Mr. Cameron abia, prayin orted for th es, or semina referred to Mr. Dayton manimous Resolved, T e. 1846, June 27.] the rebe hird time Ts prese ton, Bra x, Hous n, T Crittend Johns conside es of Jet oned to T od, was and hole: a a third to JOURNAL OF THE SENATE. 37 The following bills were severally read the second time, and considered as in Committee of the Whole: S. 67. A bill to provide for the final settlement of the accounts of Johr Crowell, late agent for the Creek Indians; S. 69. A bill in addition to an act for the relief of Walter Loomis and No amendment being made, they were reported to the Senate. Mr. Bright reported from the committee that they had this day presented to the President of the United States the following acts: H. R. 6. Resolution in relation to the issuing of grants of certain lands in Louisiana. S. 211. An act to provide for the organization of the volunteer forces brought into the service of the United States into brigades and divisions, and for the appointment of the necessary number of general officers to command the same. A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Walker, his secretary: Mr. President: The President of the United States this day approved and signed S. 211. An act to provide for the organization of the volunteer force brought into the service of the United States into brigades and divisions, and for the appointment of the necessary number of general officers to command the same. S. R. 6. Resolution in relation to the issuing of grants of certain lands in Louisiana. Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives accordingly. Mr. Johnson, of Maryland, from the Committee on Commerce, reported a bill (S. 217) to provide for the completion of the marine hospital and erection of a custom-house in the port of New Orleans: which was read, tors pres and passed to the second reading. ayton, Er and, Joh pham, W enton. B Colquin & ee. After the consideration of Executive business, SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 1846. Mr. Evans presented a petition of citizens of Camden, Maine, praying the adoption of measures for the adjustment of all international difficulties without recourse to war: which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. rs, direct newal of certain land warrants which were accidentally destroyed while Mr. Atchison presented the petition of Madison Allen, praying the rein his possession: which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. Mr. Cameron presented a memorial of the Library Company of Philadelphia, praying that books, maps, and scientific and literary apparatus, ned to F imported for the use of philosophical or literary societies, colleges, academies, or seminaries of learning, may not be made subject to duty: which was referred to the Committee on Finance. Mr. Dayton submitted the following resolution; which was considered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to: Resolved That the Committee on Novel Affaira ha instructed to inanisa port to the Senate whether a contract has been made with Robert vens for the construction of an iron steam vessel under the act of pril, 1842; and if so, what that contract is? And that the committher inquire and report whether said contract, if any, is in the course cution; and if the building of said vessel under said contract shall been stopped or delayed, that they report the reasons therefor; and er other, and what legislation is necessary to carry said contract into Johnson, of Louisiana, submitted the following resolution; which nsidered, by unanimous consent, and agreed to: olved, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be instructed to inquire e expediency of making an appropriation to indemnify the officers, , and marines, of the United States steam frigate Missouri, for the sustained by them by the destruction by fire of the said frigate, at car, on the 2d August, 1843. Lewis, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the . R. 49) making appropriations for the support of the army for the nding the 30th June, 1847, reported it with amendments: which rdered to be printed. Johnson, of Louisiana, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom ferred the petition of Welcome Parmeter, submitted a report, accomby a bill (S. 218) for his relief. bill was read, and passed to the second reading. ered, That the report be printed. Johnson, of Louisiana, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom committed the petition of John England, submitted a report, accomby a bill (S. 219) for his relief. bill was read, and passed to the second reading. ered, That the report be printed. Senate proceeded to consider the resolution submitted by Mr. Webe 15th instant, relative to attachments on processes issued by the of the United States: and the resolution was agreed to. The Vice Presid e been examin the President of I. Fairfield, fr quire into the R. 30, for the Tath was read, a The said resolu donsidered as s reported to Ordered, That The said resolu Resolved, That Ordered. That Presentatives in The Senate res the resolution the city of Wa On motion by strict of Colum of money ha the same purp Amotion was Jarnagin reported from the committee that they had examined and duly enrolled the bill (H. R. 48) making appropriations for the curnd contingent expenses of the Indian department, and for fulfilling stipulations with the various Indian tribes for the year ending June 47. message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. French, their Cering at the e On moti President: The House of Representatives have passed the follow ls: R. 132. An act for the relief of Emanuel Berri and John M. Reese. R. 167. An act for the relief of N. and L. Dana and Company. R. 173. An act to confirm an entry of land made by the administra- On mo Chalmers, D ed by Mr. es issued b $0. examined ons for the and fort ar ending bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their Presi dent. The Vice President signed the enrolled bill (H. R. 48) last reported to have been examined, and it was delivered to the committee to be presented to the President of the United States. Mr. Fairfield, from the Committee on Naval Affairs, who were instructed to inquire into the subject, submitted a report, accompanied by a resolution (S. R. 30) for the relief of G. R. Barry, a purser in the United States navy which was read, and passed to the second reading. The said resolution was read the second time, by unanimous consent and considered as in Committee of the Whole: and, having been amended it was reported to the Senate, and the amendment was concurred in. Ordered, That it be engrossed, and read a third time. The said resolution was read a third time, by unanimous consent.. Resolved, That this resolution pass, and that the title thereof be as afore said. Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House o Representatives in this resolution. The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the resolution (H. R. 6) authorizing the erection, on the public ground in the city of Washington, of a monument to George Washington. On motion by Mr. Benton, to recommit the bill to the Committee on th District of Columbia with instructions to inquire and report whether a larg sum of money has not heretofore been raised by a company in New Yor for the same purpose; and what has become of the money so raised: A motion was made by Mr. Allen to amend the proposed instructions b inserting at the end thereof, "and, also, to inquire into the expediency o erecting in the name of the nation a monument to the memory of Wash ington, and also the proper place for such monument." And on the question to agree to the amendment proposed by Mr. Allen On motion by Mr. Allen, Nays, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, Messrs. Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Atherton, Bagby, Benton, Calhour Those who voted in the negative are, Messrs. Archer, Barrow, Berrien, Cass, Cilley, Thomas Clayton, Joh On motion by Mr. Haywood, that the resolution lie on the table: On motion by Mr. Miller, j Yeas, The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, Messrs. Allen, Ashley, Atchison, Atherton, Bagby, Benton, Calhou 1 e who voted in the negative are, s. Archer, Barrow, Berrien,Cameron, Cass, Cilley, Thomas Clayhn M. Clayton, Colquitt, Crittenden, Davis, Dayton, Evans, Huntington, Johnson, of Louisiana, Mangum, Miller, Morehead, Rusk, Simmons, Upham, Woodbridge. question recurring on the motion by Mr. Benton to recommit the on, with instructions: bate ensued: and, On motion by Mr. Mangum, red, That the resolution lie on the table. ill (S. 188) for the relief of Nathaniel Stafford was read the sece, and considered as in Committee of the Whole: and no amendeing made, it was reported to the Senate. e question, "Shall this bill be engrossed, and read a third time?" Yeas, s determined in the affirmative, Nays, On motion by Mr. Benton, The following $.43. A bill fo 26 The six bills th 17 yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, s. Archer, Atchison, Bagby, Barrow, Cass, Cilley, Thomas Clay- s. Ashley, Atherton, Benton, Breese, Bright, Calhoun, Chalmers, was red, That this bill be engrossed, and read a third time. Dill (S. 112) for the relief of John Jones, surviving partner of John nd Charles Souder, was read the second time, and considered as in tee of the Whole: and no amendment being made, it was reported enate. red, That it be engrossed, and read a third time. resolution (S. 19) declaratory of the act passed 23d August, 1842, "An act for the relief of Charles F. Sibbald," was read the sece, and considered as in Committee of the Whole: and no amend-ing made, it was reported to the Senate. ed, That it be engrossed, and read a third time. said resolution was read a third time, by unanimous consent. Mr. Jarnagin e collector of Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the 152) for the relief of Abraham B. Fannin: and no amendment bee, it was reported to the Senate. red, That it be engrossed, and read a third time.. said bill was read a third time. ved, That it pass, and that the title thereof be as aforesaid. red, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of ntatives therein.. occupa |