power to lease the public domain, and to state under what law of the United States such lease may have been made.

Mr. Soulé submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

Resolved, That the Secretary of State do communicate to the Senate whatever information he may have in Mexico and elsewhere, in relation to the Gardiner claim, adjudicated upon by the board of commissioners organized under the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

The President pro tempore laid before the Senate a report of the Secretary of the Navy, made in compliance with a resolution of the Senate calling for the report of the board on marine condensers; which was read. Ordered, That it lie on the table, and be printed.

Mr. Rusk presented the petition of Samuel A. Belden and others, citizens of Texas, praying an increase of the military force on the frontiers of that State, for the protection of its citizens against Mexican and Indian incursions; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs.

On motion by Mr. Gwin,

Ordered, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be discharged from the further consideration of resolutions of the common council of the city of New Orleans, relating to a navy-yard and naval depot, presented the 17th of May.

Mr. Dodge, of Iowa, from the Committee on Public Lands, to whom was referred the bill (S. 408) granting to the State of Louisiana the right of way and a donation of the public land for the purpose of locating and constructing a railroad from Shreveport to the Mississippi river in said State, reported the same with amendments.

Mr. Dodge, of Iowa, from the Committee on Public Lands, to whom was referred a bill (S. 435) granting the right of way and making a grant of land to the State of Louisiana for the construction of a railroad from a point opposite New Orleans, thence to the Sabine river, reported it with amendments.

Mr. Mason, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, who were instructed to inquire into the subject, reported a bill (S. 451) to amend an act entitled "An act to carry into effect a convention between the United States and the Emperor of Brazil, of the 27th day of January, in the year 1847," approved March 29, 1850; which was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and, no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.

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

The said bill was read a third time by unanimous consent.
Resolved, That it pass, and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

Agreeably to notice, Mr. Underwood asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill (S. 452) to change the name of the steamboat Brilliant; which was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and considered as in Committee of the Whole; and, no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.

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

The said bill was read a third time by unanimous consent.
Resolved, That it pass, and that the title thereof be as aforesaid.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

Mr. Hunter, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 44) making appropriations for the payment of invalid and other pensions for the year ending June 30, 1853, reported it with an amend

ment.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill last mentioned (H. R. 44) as in Committee of the Whole; and the reported amendment having been agreed to, the bill was reported to the Senate and the amendment was concurred in.

Ordered, That the amendment be engrossed, and the bill read a third time.

The said bill was read a third time as amended.

Resolved, That this bill pass with an amendment.

Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives in the amendment.

Mr. Hunter, from the Committee on Finance, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 45) making an appropriation for the payment of navy pensions for the year ending June 30, 1853, reported it without amendment.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill last mentioned (H. R. 45) as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.

Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.

The said bill (H. R. 45) was read a third time.

Resolved, That it pass.

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

The Senate resumed, as in Committee on the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 51) giving further remedies to patentees; and, having been further amended,

On motion by Mr. Atchison,

Ordered, That the further consideration thereof be postponed until to

morrow.

On motion by Mr. Atchison that the execution of the order assigning every Friday to the consideration of private bills, be postponed for this day. (Yeas....

It was determined in the affirmative, Nays---

On motion by Mr. Pratt,

The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the senators present, Those who voted in the affirmative are,

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Messrs. Atchison, Bayard, Brooke, Clemens, Davis, De Saussure, Dodge of Wisconsin, Dodge of Iowa, Douglas, Felch, Foot, Geyer, Hale, Hamlin, Houston, Hunter, Jones of Iowa, Mangum, Sebastian, Seward, Smith, Soulé, Spruance, Stockton, Toucey, Underwood, Wade.

Those who voted in the negative are,

Messrs. Adams, Bell, Bradbury, Bright, Brodhead, Butler, Cass, Charlton, Chase, Dawson, James, King, Mallory, Mason, Miller, Pearce, Pratt, Rusk, Shields, Sumner, Upham, Walker, Weller.

So the motion was agreed to.

On motion by Mr. Jones, of Iowa,

Ordered, That the Committee on Pensions be discharged from the fur

ther consideration of the petition of Frederick Parsons and that it be referred to the Committee on Public Lands.

On motion by Mr. Cass,

Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn it be to Monday next.
After the consideration of executive business,

The Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1852.

The President pro tempore laid before the Senate a report of the acting Secretary of the Treasury, made in compliance with a resolution of the Senate calling for information in relation to the practicability, utility and probable cost of a ship canal across the peninsula of Florida, and also in relation to the navigation of the straits of Florida; which was read.

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Commerce, and printed.

Mr. Seward presented a resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of New York, asking Congress to enter into a reciprocity arrangement with the British North American provinces for the free interchange of the natural production of these countries, embracing also a full and joint participation in the fisheries and the free navigation of the river St. Lawrence; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce.

Mr. Clarke presented the petition of William L. Martin, praying an increase of pension; which was referred to the Committee on Pensions. Mr. Clarke presented a 'petition of citizens of Rhode Island, praying that the bill now pending before Congress, known as the homestead bill, may become a law; which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands.

Mr. Dodge, of Iowa, presented two petitions of citizens of Iowa, praying the establishment of a mail route from Salem to Columbus city in that State; which were referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.

Mr. Wade presented a petition of citizens of Ashland county, Ohio, praying that the bill now pending before Congress, known as the homestead bill, may become a law; which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands.

Mr. Bright presented the memorial of the Indiana Central Railroad Company, praying that the payment of the duties on railroad iron imported by them may be postponed; which was referred to the Committee on Finance.

Mr. Sumner submitted the following resolution; which was considered by unanimous consent, and agreed to:

Resolved, That the Committee on Commerce be directed to inquire whether any legislation is necessary or expedient to exempt vessels, driven by stress of weather, and anchoring in any of our ports, from the ordinary detentions and requisitions of the custom-house.

Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Rachel Abbot, reported adversely thereon.

Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Lydia Lord, reported adversely thereon.

Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Dinah Mount, reported adversely thereon.

Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Hannah Thompson, reported adversely thereon.

Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Mary Colcord, reported adversely thereon.

On motion by Mr. Hale,

Ordered, That a message be sent to the House of Representatives requesting the return to the Senate of the bill (S. 450) to amend an act entitled "An act to promote the progress of the useful arts, and to repeal all acts heretofore made for that purpose," approved July 4, 1836; and also "An act to provide additional examiners in the patent office and for other purposes," approved May 27, 1848.

Mr. Atchison, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, to whom was referred the petition of Henry R. Schoolcraft, praying compensation for certain disbursements, reported a resolution, "that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted."

Mr. Atchison, from the Committee on Indian Affairs, to whom was referred the petition of Henry R. Schoolcraft, praying to be allowed the pay and emoluments of a captain during two expeditions in 1831 and 1832, reported a resolution, "that the prayer of the petitioner ought not to be granted."

Mr. Foot, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Avery Downer, submitted a report (No. 261,) accompanied by a bill (S. 453) granting a pension to Avery Downer.

The bill was read, and passed to the second reading.
Ordered, That the report be printed.

Mr. Stockton, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Edward Milton, submitted an adverse report (No. 265;) which was ordered to be printed.

Mr. Stockton, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of the legal representatives of Joseph Ford, submitted an adverse report (No. 263;) which was ordered to be printed.

Mr. Stockton, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of James T. Eells, submitted an adverse report (No. 264;) which was ordered to be printed.

Mr. Stockton, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 180) for the relief of Jones D. Platt, reported the same without amendment, and submitted a report (No. 262) on the subject; which was ordered to be printed.

Mr. Stockton, from the Committee on Pensions, to whom was referred the petition of Emily H. Plummer, submitted a report (No. 266,) accompanied by a bill (S. 454) for her relief.

The bill was read, and passed to the second reading.
Ordered, That the report be printed.

Agreeably to notice, Mr. Bright asked and obtained leave to bring in a bill (S. 455) to increase the compensation of the assistant postmasters general, and providing for their future appointment by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; which was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads.

The Senate resumed the consideration of the resolution submitted by Mr. Seward the eighth of June, in relation to the purchase of a collection respecting the American Indians, by George Catlin; which, having been amended, was agreed to as follows:

Resolved, That a Select Committee to consist of three members be appointed to inquire into the expediency of purchasing Mr. George Catlin's collection of Indian scenes and portraits.

On motion by Mr. Seward,

Ordered, That the committee be appointed by the President of the Senate pro tempore; and,

Mr. Seward, Mr. Gwin, and Mr. Underwood were appointed.

Mr. Brooke reported from the committee that they had examined and found duly enrolled the bill (S. 175) relating to the salaries of officers of the Territories of the United States.

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

Mr. President: The House of Representatives have passed the bill from the Senate (S. 452) to change the name of the steamboat Brilliant.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled bill, I am directed to bring it to the Senate for the signature of their President.

The President pro tempore signed the enrolled bill (S. 175) last reported to have been examined and it was delivered to the committee to be presented to the President of the United States.

A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. M. P. Fillmore, his secretary:

Mr. President: The President of the United States has approved and signed an act (S. 3) granting the right of way to the State of Missouri and a portion of the public lands, to aid in the construction of certain railroads in said State.

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

Mr. Brooke reported from the committee that they had examined and found duly enrolled the bill (S. 452) to change the name of the steamboat Brilliant.

The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (S. 51) giving further remedies to patentees; and having been amended, it was reported to the Senate.

On motion by Mr. Geyer, that the bill be recommitted to the Committee on the Judiciary,

On motion by Mr. Borland,

The Senate adjourned.