21. HENEAGE W. DERING and others.

Presented March 13, 1854-March 21 and May 26-Heard June 21, and submitted-Disagreement as to jurisdiction-Heard before the umpire-Disallowed by the umpire.

For sums due on bonds issued by the Territorial Government of Florida.

November 13.-The Commissioners disagreed on the question of jurisdiction, and also on the merits of the case, and it was referred to the umpire.

December 14.-Claim disallowed by the umpire.

22. THE JAMES MITCHELL, Francis Ashley and others,

owners.

Presented March 13, 1854-Heard before the Commissioners and umpire November 20, and submitted-Disagreement of Commissioners on the amount of damage-Award of umpire.

Claim for damage in removal of the above vessel to Key West, in Florida, for trial as to salvage, and sale there of vessel and cargo.

The Commissioners disagreed as to the amount of damage to be allowed, and the same was referred to the umpire. December 1.-The umpire awarded the sum of twenty thousand dollars, due the 15th of January, 1855.

23. THE YOUNG DIXON, Samuel Moats, owner.

Presented March 13, 1854-Submitted on the papers October 18-Disallowed. For excess charged on tonnage duties of the above vessel, by Custom-house Officers at Philadelphia, on her arrival from Honduras.

Claim disallowed.

24. FRANCIS WATSON, and others.

Presented January 7, 1854-Heard May 26, and submitted-Disallowed.

For lands granted them in the territory of New Brunswick, but by adjustment and location of boundary line now included in the State of Maine.

Claim disallowed.

25. THE IRENE, Riddell Robson, owner.

Presented March 13, 1854.

For the seizure and detention of this vessel for violation of the Emigrant Passenger Act.

October 18.-Dismissed.

26. MILLER AND MACKINTOSH.

Presented March 13, 1854-Heard December 9, and submitted-Award.

For damage from seizure of wines at San Francisco, in 1849, by The United States' Revenue Officers.

December 14.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of six thousand dollars in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

27. BRIG LADY SHAW STEWART, George Buckham, owner.

Presented January 3, 1854-Heard May 13 and 15, and submitted-Disagreement of commissioners on the amount of damage-Case submitted to the umpire on the papers-Award of umpire.

For the alleged illegal seizure and sale of the above vessel at San Francisco by The United States' authorities.

October 28.-The Commissioners disagreed on the amount of damage to be awarded; and the claim was referred to the umpire, and was submitted by the agents to his decision on the papers.

November 29.-The umpire awarded the sum of six thousand dollars in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

28. GODFREY, PATTISON AND CO.

Presented March 13, 1854-Further memorial presented by leave June 15, 1854 -Heard June 29, and submitted-Award.

For the repayment of duties levied on their goods beyond those paid by citizens of other nations, contrary to the Treaty

of 1815.

January 13, 1855.-The Commissioners award the sum of sixty-one thousand six hundred and eighty-nine dollars and fifty-four cents, in full of said claim to January 15th,

29. MESSRS. BAKER AND CO.

Presented March 13, 1854-Dismissed.

For expulsion from Tampico by the forces of The United States.

Claim dismissed.

30. MESSRS. MCCALMONT AND GREAVES.

Presented December 30, 1853-Heard April 22 and 25, 1854, and submittedDisagreement of the Commissioners-Heard before umpire December 7— Award of umpire.

For return of duties levied at Vera Cruz during the Mexican war, through change and alleged mistake in the American tariff.

December 1.-The Commissioners disagreed on the allowance of the claim, and it was referred to the umpire.

January 8.-The umpire awarded the sum of eleven thousand seven hundred and thirty-three dollars and fiftyeight cents, due the 15th of January, 1855.

31. MESSRS. CALMONT AND Co.

Presented December 7, 1853-Heard, and submitted-Disallowed-Further claim for return of duties paid on the above-Presented December 7, 1853Heard May 18, 1854-Disagreement of the Commissioners-Heard before umpire December 7, 1854-Disallowed by the umpire.

For the seizure of goods belonging to them by the Mexicans while under convoy of The United States' forces. December 7.-Claim for seizure disallowed.

A further claim was then made for return of duties paid on the above goods.

December 1.-The Commissioners disagreed on the allowance of the same, and it was referred to the umpire. December 26.-Claim for return of duties disallowed by the umpire.

32. MESSRS. COTESWORTH, POWELL, AND PRYOR. Presented March 13, 1854-Heard before the Commissioners and umpire November 20-Disallowed.

For lands granted them in Texas while under the Government of Mexico.

November 25-Claim disallowed.

33. MESSRS. T. AND B. LAURENT.

Presented January 16, 1854-Question of jurisdiction raised April 5, heard and submitted-Disagreement of the Commissioners-Heard before the umpire October 5-Disallowed by the umpire.

For the seizure and confiscation by General Scott, of a debt alleged to be due from the Messrs. Laurent to the Mexican Government on a contract for the purchase of real estate, which contract was denied by the Government, and of which estate the Messrs. Laurent were dispossessed by judgment of the Mexican courts.

September 26.-The Commissioners being unable to agree, severally delivered their opinions, which were placed on file, and the case was committed to the decision of the umpire. December 20.-Claim disallowed by the umpire.

34. BRIGANTINE CONFIDEnce.

Presented February 17, 1854-Heard June 10, and submitted-Further papers filed by leave, June 19 and October 6-Award of umpire.

Claim for the running down the above vessel by The United States' frigate "Constitution," in the Straits of Gibraltar, December 1st, 1850.

January 13.-The umpire awarded the sum of two thousand and fifty-five pounds, or nine thousand nine hundred and forty-six dollars and twenty cents, in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

35. SAMUEL BRADBURY.

Presented March 15, 1854-Heard January 6, 1855, and submitted-Disallowed. For return of moneys alleged to be illegally obtained by the Collector of Customs of New York, in compromise of a suit brought on charge of having entered goods with false invoices.

January 13.-Claim disallowed.

36. HUDSON BAY COMPANY.

Presented March 13, 1854-Heard July 29, and submitted-Award. For drawback of Duties on goods paid at Astoria in 1852, and re-exported to Fort Vancouver.

October 11.-The Commissioners award the sum of

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fifteen hundred and twenty-three dollars and sixty-eight cents, in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

37. HUDSON BAY COMPANY.

Presented March 13, 1854-Heard July 29, and submitted-Award. For supplies furnished volunteers raised in Oregon, on breaking out of hostilities with the Indians, and expenditures incurred on rescue of captives from them prior to the organization of the Territorial Government.

December 1.-The Commissioners award the sum of three thousand one hundred and eighty-two dollars and twentyone cents, in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

38. GEORGE HOUGHTON.

Presented March 13, 1854-Heard May 26, and submitted-Award.

For return of specie alleged to belong to the claimant, taken on board a pirate vessel captured by The United States. January 2, 1855.-The Commissioners awarded the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars, in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

39. THE BARON RENFREW, Duncan Gibb, owner. Presented March 6, 1854-Heard March 21, and submitted-Disagreement of Commissioners on the amount of damage-Award of umpire.

For seizure and detention of the above vessel at San Francisco.

October 28.-The Commissioners disagreed as to the amount of damage to be awarded, and the case was referred to the umpire, and was submitted by the agents to his decision on the papers.

December 23.-The umpire awarded the sum of six thousand dollars, in full of said claim, due the 15th of January, 1855.

40. ALEXANDER MCLEOD.

Presented March 13, 1854-Statement made by Mr. McCleod by consent, September 27-Heard before the Commissioners and umpire December 11Disagreement of Commissioners January 2-Disallowed by the umpire.

For damage occasioned by his arrest, detention, and trial