Hi: Here is part of the proceedings of the U.S. Senate of March 6, 1872. Any idea who this Joseph M. Hinds might be? Regards, Nan [email protected] ------------------------------- Journal of the executive proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America, 1789-1873 WEDNESDAY, March 6, 1872. Mr. Spencer, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred, the 5th instant, the nomination of Joseph M. Hinds, reported favorably thereon. On motion by Mr. Spencer, The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said nomination; and Resolved, That the Senate advise and consent to the appointment of Joseph M. Hinds, agreeably to the nomination. On motion of Mr. Spencer, and by unanimous consent,