Daniel Sturgeon

TO AMEND H.R. 348 BY PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER, BE CONFINED TO THAT PORTION WHICH IS WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO TABLE THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY ADDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.

TO DISPENSE WITH THE FURTHER READING OF A REPORT ON THE METHODS OF DEEPENING THE MOUTHS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT EXPENDITURES UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE FROM THE SURPLUS IN THE TREASURY ONLY AFTER EXPENDITURES ARE MADE TO MEET EXISTING LAWS AND PRIVATE CLAIMS APPROVED BY CONGRESS.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,700 FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE IN TEXAS.

TO TABLE THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348 BY APPROPRIATING $130,000 FOR DEEPENING THE PASSES AT THE MOUTHS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE BILL, H.R. 348, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO OBTAIN THE CONSENT OF MEXICO TO THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL 6 P.M., FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT NO APPROPRIATION UNDER THIS ACT SHALL BE PUT INTO EFFECT UNTIL OUTSTANDING BONDS FOR THE PUBLIC DEBT SHALL HAVE BEEN PAID, AND CANCELLED.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO POSTPONE, UNTIL TOMORROW, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY GRANTING THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF GALVESTON BAY, AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS FOR MATAGORDA BAY, AND THE TRINITY, BRAZOS AND SABINE RIVERS, ALL IN TEXAS.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348 BY APPROPRIATING $20,000 FOR THE ERECTION OF A PIER AT PORT WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN, AND $10,000 FOR THE REPAIR OF A WHARF AND COMPLETION OF A PIER ON THE EASTERN SIDE OF THE CHANNEL OF THE KENEBUNK RIVER.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY APPROPRIATING FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE CHAPOLA RIVER, IN FLORIDA.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY INCREASING TO $100,000 FROM $50,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ILLINOIS AND TENNESSEE RIVERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT APPROPRIATIONS UNDER THIS ACT BE TAKEN FROM THE SURPLUS OF THE TREASURY AFTER ALL OTHER EXPENDITURES ALLOWED BY CONGRESS HAVE BEEN MADE.

TO TABLE THE BILL H.R. 348.

TO DISPENSE WITH THE READING OF THE REPORT REGARDING H.R. 348 WHICH REPORT SETS FORTH THE MODE OF DEEPENING THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

TO POSTPONE PREVIOUS ORDERS IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348, BY EXCLUDING THE ARKANSAS RIVER FROM THE CLAUSE WHICH APPROPRIATES $240,000.00 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BELOW THE RAPIDS, THE OHIO RIVER BELOW THE FALLS AT LOUISVILLE, THE MISSOURI AND ARKANSAS RIVERS.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL 6 P.M. FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, HR. 348.

TO TABLE THE BILL, H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT PRIOR TO THE REMOVAL OF OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE RIO GRANDE RIVER IN TEXAS, MEXICO'S CONSENT SHALL FIRST BE OBTAINED BECAUSE OF OUR MUTUAL INTEREST IN THIS RIVER.

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE EFFECTIVE BEFORE ALL THE BONDS FOR PUBLIC DEBTS HAVE BEEN PAID, UNLESS THE WORK IS BASED ON OFFICIAL ESTIMATES AND IS OF NATIONAL CHARACTER.

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY AND NAVY BE EXCEPTED FROM THE RESTRICTIONS FROM THE TREASURY.

ON DECIDING, THE POINT OF ORDER WHETHER AN AMENDMENT IS IN ORDER TO THE BILL, H.R. 348, THE AMENDMENT PROPOSING TO MAKE CERTAIN EXPENDITURES OUT OF THE SURPLUS OF THE TREASURY AFTER APPROPRIATIONS ARE DEDUCTED AND PRIVATE CLAIMS LIQUIDATED, THE CONTENTION BEING THAT IT IS CONTRARY TO RULE 30 OF THE SENATE INSOFAR AS PRIVATE CLAIMS ARE CONCERNED.

TO AMEND THE BILL, H.R. 348 BY PROPOSING THAT FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR IMPROVEMENTS IN VARIOUS STATES SHALL BE EXPENDED ON OBJECTS DESIGNATED BY BOARDS OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THOSE STATES.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY INCREASING FROM $5,000 TO $25,000 THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE HARBOR AT PROVIDENCE, R.I., AND THE REMOVAL OF A ROCK IN SAUGONET RIVER, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE HARBOR AT PROVIDENCE ACCESSIBLE TO LARGER VESSELS.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR A HARBOR AT ST. LOUIS, ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, BY PROVIDING THAT AN APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE TENNESSEE RIVER SHOULD BE LIMITED TO IMPROVEMENT OF THE RIVER BETWEEN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, AND DECATUR, ALABAMA.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO TABLE H.R. 348.

TO AMEND H.R. 348, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES APPROPRIATIONS OF $50,000 EACH FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE ILLINOIS AND TENNESSEE RIVERS.

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 348.

ON ORDERING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.J. RES. 29.

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 29, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT A PERSON MAY RECEIVE TREASURY CERTIFICATES BEARING 6% INTEREST, IN LIEU OF LAND WARRANTS UNDER THIS ACT, TO BE REDEEMED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS, 160 ACRES-$100; 80 ACRES-$50, 40 ACRES-$25; WHICH CERTIFICATE MAY ALSO BE RECEIVED AS PAYMENT FOR ANY PUBLIC LANDS IN THE U.S. SUBJECT TO PRIVATE ENTRY.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 29, REGARDING THE ACT OF SEPT. 28, 1850, GRANTING BOUNTY LAND TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO HAD BEEN ENGAGED IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO TABLE H.J.RES. 29.

ON DECIDING, THE POINT OF ORDER, WHETHER AN AMENDMENT IS IN ORDER TO THE BILL, H.R. 461, (MAR. 3, 1851) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1852, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO PAY A JUDGMENT OF $98,355.38 RECOVERED AGAINST COLONEL MITCHELL BY MAURICE HARMONEY, IT BEING A PRIVATE CLAIM, AND CONTRARY TO THE 30TH RULE OF THE SENATE.

TO TABLE H.J.RES. 29.

ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL, S. 251, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 635) LIMITING THE LIABILITY OF SHIPOWNERS.

ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL H.R. 351, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE.

ON AGREEING, TO THE AMENDMENT AS AMENDED, TO THE BILL, H.R. 351 (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587), REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A THREE CENT PIECE, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS, REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE, SHALL BE GRANTED FREE POSTAGE IN THE COUNTY OF THEIR PUBLICATION.

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 351, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISO, THAT POSTAGE ON WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS OUTSIDE OF 50 MILES SHALL BE 5 CENTS PER QUARTER (1/4 OF A YEAR) AND INSERTS IN LIEU THEREOF A PROVISION THAT ALL WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS SHALL BE MAILED FREE OF POSTAGE IN THE COUNTY WHERE PUBLISHED.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE DISCHARGING THE COMM. ON PENSIONS FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF CHARLOTTE LYNCH.

TO TABLE THE BILL S. 375, PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF THE EAST TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA RAILROAD.

TO TABLE S. 375, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE EAST TENNESSEE AND GEORGIA RAILROAD.

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 351 (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE, WHICH AMEND. TERMINATES THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AFTER DECEMBER FIRST NEXT.

TO AMEND H.R. 351, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE; WHICH AMEND. ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT POSTAGE ON THE REGULAR NUMBERS OF A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED WEEKLY, FOR A DISTANCE NOT EXCEEDING 50 MILES, SHALL BE 5 CENTS PER QUARTER; AND INSERTS IN LIEU THEREOF THAT ALL WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS, SHALL BE MAILED FREE OF POSTAGE WITHIN THE COUNTY WHERE PUBLISHED, IF THE DISTANCE DOES NOT EXCEED 30 MILES FROM PLACE OF PUBLICATION.

TO TABLE S. 394, GRANTING FLORIDA ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF PUBLIC LAND FOR A RAILROAD.

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

TO AMEND H.R. 351 (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES POSTAGE ON PREPAID LETTERS FROM 3 CENTS TO 2 CENTS.

TO POSTPONE PREVIOUS ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 351, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT. L. 587) REDUCING AND MODIFYING RATES OF POSTAGE AND AUTHORIZING COINAGE OF A 3 CENTS PIECE.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE, WHICH REFERRED TO THE COMM. ON THE JUDICIARY THE PETITION OF RESIDENTS OF MAINE, TO REPEAL OR MODIFY THE ACT FOR THE DELIVERY OF FUGITIVES FROM SERVICE OR LABOR.

TO BE PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE THE BILL S. 364, MAKING GOOD TO MISSOURI THE TWO PER CENT OF THE NET PROCEEDS OF THE SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS, HERETOFORE WITHHELD FROM THE STATE.

TO TABLE THE MOTION REQUIRING THOMAS H. BENTON (MO.), TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE BE PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE THE BILL OF WHICH HE HAS GIVEN NOTICE, AND THAT EVERY OTHER SENATOR HAVE THE SAME RIGHT OF BEING HEARD IN REPLY OR SUPPORT.

TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATOR FROM MISSOURI HAVE LEAVE TO PROCEED TO SHOW CAUSE WHY HE BE PERMITTED TO INTRODUCE THE BILL OF WHICH HE HAS GIVEN NOTICE AND EACH SENATOR TO HAVE THE RIGHT TO REPLY.

ON ORDERING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING S.J.RES. 49.

TO PASS S.J.RES. 49.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION S.J.RES. 49, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CONFER THE TITLE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL FOR EMINENT SERVICES.

ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL S. 349, GRANTING PUBLIC LANDS TO SEVERAL STATES FOR SUPPORT OF THE INDIGENT INSANE.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMM. ON LIBRARY THE BILL S. 456 RPOVIDING FOR DISTRIBUTION OF THE ANNALS OF CONGRESS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONSIDER THE ELIMINATION OF THE SECOND SECTION DIRECTING THAT PAYMENT BE MADE ONLY FOR THE BOOKS ACTUALLY DELIVERED.

TO AMEND H.R. 433 (FEB. 27, 1851) SUPPLYING DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1851, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT MONIES APPROPRIATED BE PAID IN STRICT CONFORMITY WITH THE TREATY WITH THE CHEROKEE NATION OF AUG. 6, 1846, THEREFORE DIRECTLY AND NOT TO AN ATTORNEY OR AGENT.

TO TABLE A RES. THAT A SENATOR APPOINTED BY THE EXEC. OF A STATE, TO FILL A VACANCY, IS ENTITLED TO HOLD A SEAT UNTIL THE SENATE IS SATISFIED THAT A SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND HAS ACCEPTED THE OFFICE, PROVIDED THAT SUCH ELECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TAKE PLACE DURING THE SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE, HELD NEXT AFTER THE VACANCY OCCURS, AND THAT SUCH ACCEPTANCE OUGHT NOT BE INFERRED FROM THE MERE PRESENTATION TO THE SENATE OF THE CREDENTIALS OF THE NEWLY ELECTED SENATOR.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE AMISTAD CLAIMS.

TO AMEND S. 346, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT POSSESSION OF LAND FOR 20 YEARS BE DEEMED PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF A COMPLETE LAND GRANT, EVEN AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.

TO AMEND S. 346 WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT WHERE A PATENT IS ISSUED FOR LAND, IT SHALL ACT ONLY AS A RELINQUISHMENT BY THE U.S. OF ITS TITLE TO SUCH LAND AND THAT TITLE VESTS IN THE PATENTEE OR IN ANYONE WHO HAS A BETTER CLAIM.

TO AMEND THE BILL, S. 346, (MAR. 3, 1851, 9 STAT L. 631) ASCERTAINING AND SETTLING PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS IN CALIF., WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT IN CASE OF A DISPUTE REGARDING TITLE TO LAND, CLAIMANT, BY NOTIFYING THE ADVERSE PARTY 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE, MAY PETITION THE DISTRICT COURT FOR A HEARING.

TO TABLE S. 410, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PURCHASE LAND FROM THE HALF BREED SIOUX INDIANS.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL MONDAY NEXT.

TO AMEND S. 278, BEING AN ACT INCORPORATING THE UNION GAS LIGHT COMPANY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WHICH AMENDMENT HOLDS EVERY DIRECTOR JOINTLY OR SEVERALLY LIABLE FOR DEBTS CONSTRACTED DURING HIS TERM OF OFFICE AND HOLDING STOCKHOLDERS EQUALLY LIABLE.

TO AMEND S. 393, A BILL AIDING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM MADISON, RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND TO THE STATES OF LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI, WHICH AMENDMENT GRANTS ALTERNATE SECTIONS OF LAND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE RAILROAD ONLY, REMAINING LAND TO BE SOLD FOR NO LESS THAN DOUBLE THE MINIMUM PRICE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS WHEN SOLD; TO BE A PUBLIC HIGHWAY FOR THE USE OF THE U.S. IN TRANSPORTING FREE OF CHARGE TROOPS AND PROPERTY; IF THE RAILROAD BE NOT COMPLETED WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME, THE STATES ARE TO PAY TO THE U.S. THE SUMS RECEIVED FOR THE SALE THEREOF; 75 FEET ON EACH SIDE OF THE TRACKS TO BE RESERVED FROM SALE BY THE U.S.; THE USE THEREOF IS TO BE VESTED FOREVER IN ANY STATE OCCUPIED OR TRAVERSED BY THE RAILROAD, WHICH MUST TRANSPORT MAIL FOR A REASONABLE AMOUNT; ALL LITIGATION TO BE TRIED IN U.S. COURTS.

ON ORDERING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 393, AIDING IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD FROM MADISON, LOUISIANA, TO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, BY GRANTING A RIGHT OF WAY AND LAND TO THE STATES OF LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI.

ON CONCURRING IN THE AMENDMENT ADOPTED IN COMM. OF THE WHOLE TO S. 101, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE APPROPRIATION OF $50,000 FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT.

ON ORDERING ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 101.

TO AMEND S. 101 WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT NO PAYMENT OR ALLOWANCE BE MADE TO ANY ASSIGNEE OR INSURER.

ON AGREEING, TO THE AMENDMENT, TO THE RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SENATE RULES, WHICH AMENDS THE 10TH RULE BY PROPOSING THAT ANY MOTION MAY BE WITHDRAWN BY THE MOVER AT ANY TIME BEFORE A DECISION OR AMENDMENT OR THE ORDERING OF THE YEAS AND NAYS, EXCEPT, A MOTION TO RECONSIDER, WHICH SHALL NOT BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE SENATE.

ON AGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE RULES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT A MOTION TO TAKE UP A BILL OR OTHER SUBJECT ORDERED TO LIE ON THE TABLE OR A MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF ANY SUBJECT AND ALL QUESTIONS AS TO PRIORITY OF BUSINESS, SHALL BE DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL MONDAY NEXT. (P. 268-1)

ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO REPORT TO THE SENATE WHAT ADVANTAGE TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE WOULD BE DERIVED FROM TRANSFERRING THE SURVEY OF THE COAST FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO THE NAVY DEPARTMENT, AND WHAT ADDITIONAL LEGISLATION, IF ANY, WOULD BE NECESSARY, AND DIRECTING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE SENATE, WHY, IN HIS OPINION, THE SURVEY OF THE COAST SHOULD NOT BE TRANSFERRED FROM HIS DEPARTMENT.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING THE PRINTING OF 10,000 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OF THE 30TH INSTANT, WHICH IS IN REPLY TO THE RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE OF THE 26TH INSTANT REGARDING CERTAIN CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND AUSTRIA.

TO PRINT FOR THE USE OF THE SENATE, 10,000 ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE OF THE 30TH INSTANT, IN REPLY TO REGARDING CERTAIN CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND AUSTRIA.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL MONDAY NEXT.

TO POSTPONE SPECIAL ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, S. 346, (MAR. 3, 1852, 9 STAT L. 631) ASCERTAINING AND SETTLING PRIVATE LAND CLAIMS IN CALIF.

TO ADJOURN UNTIL THURSDAY NEXT.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A TRANSLATION AND PRINTING OF THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE IN SPANISH AND PROVIDING THAT 2,000 COPIES WITH THE ORIGINAL BE PRINTED FOR THE USE OF THE SENATE.

ON CONCURRING, IN THE AMENDED AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE, TO THE BILL, S. 43 (JAN. 27, 1851) RENEWING AND CONTINUING THE CHARTER OF THE POTOMAC INSURANCE CO. OF GEORGETOWN, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT PURPOSES THAT STOCKHOLDERS BE INDIVIDUALLY LIABLE UP TO THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK HELD BY EACH, PROVIDED THEY HELD STOCK WHEN THE DEBTS WERE INCURRED.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO ADJOURN UNTIL MONDAY NEXT.

TO TABLE THE BILL, S. 51 PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S. AMONG THE SEVERAL STATES AND TERRITORIES. (P. 21-1)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE AGREEING TO AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE BILL H.R. 235 WHICH AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT RETAINS FLOGGING IN THE NAVAL AND MERCHANT SERVICE. (P. 2061-2)

ON CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF NATHAN SARGEANT TO BE RECORDER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE. (P. 240, 264, 265)

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 235 (SEPT. 28, 1850) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE OF THE U.S., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1851, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT CONTRACTORS SHALL NOT BE RELEASED FROM THEIR SPECIFIC CONTRACTS AS TO BUILDING AND PUTTING INTO SERVICE THE SPECIFIED NUMBER OF SHIPS WITHIN A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF THIS ACT. (P. 2051-3)

ON CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES E. BARTER TO BE COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS FOR THE DISTRICT OF OSWEGATCHIE AND INSPECTOR OF THE REVENUE FOR THE PORT OF OGDENSBURG IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. (P. 265, 244, 266)

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 235, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $100,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FLOATING DRY DOCK ON THE COAST OF CALIF., AND A SECTIONAL FLOATING DRY DOCK BASIN AND RAILWAY ON THE PACIFIC COAST. (P. 2053-3)

TO AMEND THE BILL H.R. 235, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION ALLOWING PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS TO USE DRY DOCKS BUILT FOR THE PURPOSE OF REPAIRING NATIONAL VESSELS. (P. 2056-2)

ON CONCURRING IN THE REPORT FROM THE COMM. ON CONFERENCE TO THE BILL H.R. 244, (SEPT. 28, 1850, 9 STAT. L. 520) GRANTING BOUNTY LAND TO CERTAIN OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS WHO HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN THE MILITARY SERVICE OF THE U.S., WHICH REPORT PROPOSES THAT THE SENATE RECEDE FROM AMENDMENTS NOT AGREED TO BY THE HOUSE, IN ORDER TO BRING THE MINDS OF BOTH HOUSES TOGETHER. (P. 2068-3)

ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION GRANTING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE SENATE AND LIBRARIANS THE AMOUNTS, ALLOWED UNDER RESOLUTION IN THE LAST SESSION, AND IN ADDITION 2 MONTHS SALARY, AND $50 TO EACH MESSENGER, TO REGULAR CAPITAL POLICE, WATCHMEN, LABORERS, FIREMAN AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF CAPITAL GROUNDS AS ABOVE, AMOUNTS ALLOWED LAST SESSION, NOT TO EXCEED $200 EACH, TO LABORERS AND TENDER OF THE FURNACE $50 EACH AND TO ISAAC HOLLAND, $200 FOR EXTRA SERVICES RENDERED. (P. 2067-1)