The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-12-27
Thirty-Seventh Congress,
FIRST SESSION..

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.
SENATE.-Mr. Wade presented petition
from the citizens of Ohio, asking that John
G. Fremont be appointed Lieutenant.
General.
The resolution of the House to adjourn
till the 9th of January, was taken up with
out coming to any conclusion. Senate adj
journed.
HoUsE.-The bill to amend the act of
July last, which grants one hundred dollars
bounty to the soldiers at the expiration of
two years and to those sooner honorably
discharged by reason OF wounds and disa>
bilities, so as to extend its provisions to
those who entered the service under the first
proclamation of the President and were
similarly disqualificd d, was, after debate, laid
on the table.
The House resumed the consideration of
the bill providing for the construction of
twenty iron.clad steam gunboats to be built
by contract or otherwise, as the Secretary
OF the Navy may deem best for the public
interest
Mr.. Vallandigham offered and advocated
an amendment, that the new gunbOats shall
be constructed at the navy yards as far as
practicable, or by private contract, after
giving three days notice.
Mr.. 'allandigham incidental y said in
the course of his remarks, that rather than
yield the principles which we have held for
years, be was prepared TO meet the CON-
blned hostility OF the whole world, and this
he believed to be the sentiment of the en-
tire American people. Mr.. Vallandigham's
amendment was disagreed to and the bill
passed.
Mr.. Coiax from the Committee on Post.
offices, reported bill to promote the eff
ticiency OF the dead letter Office based on the
recommendations of the Postmaster GeDers
al in his report. The bill was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Washburne, the com-
mittee CD elections were instructed to in
quire and report whether any person hold
ing office under the United States, and res
ceiving compensation therefor, is at the
same time holding seat here and receiving
compensation as member OF the House.
A resolution was passed directing an in
qairy into the building of the Capitol and
Treasury extension, whether the contract is
being faithfully performed, and whether tire
Wofk cannot DC don4 at less expense 10 Tue
government.
Mr.. CoIf&X reported bill aboishing the
ranking privilege; the consideration OF
which was postponed until the second Tues
day in January.
Inc consular AMI diplomatic oil. was con-
sidored and passed.
On motion OF MIR, Holman, q resolution
was aoop--u l1stfucting seiect committee
o. contracts 70 INQUIRE whether me trans"
T[dtion O! troops by Railroad was by
special conttaoG OF ot1erWl6e, &c. ana cali
lng Oh the Secretary OF war TO furnish all
oIdeIs relative TO the transportation OF
troops and munitions OF war. AdJourned-
wAsH1HGroN. Dec. 20.
SENATE. Mr.. VrumbnlI Dresan-eJ - ,.7.
,jsi3n askgng lor the removal o, ,Jqssa Il.
Erigbt rom the senate.
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on and the s.l5ie,s DrGer his command 3t
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1ybrra The warrior nj this var dnde1 his
g+i5rf ana WILL s,art ii.S and . tr;6nto ~ ~
iba r,.l,Itrg snd br.vor,, ~ Tho scld;ors ~
fi3es.rs Ii.voo and Fosfsr aIso snri,9 Of
sbs lrge wor+h oolIantrv and devotion n
country wAj:h characterized General Lyon.
/ be Resolution p3 ed.
}ir, sumner reported from rh7 Commit,
nc or Foreign Relations the House bill for
St. rCiief Of lie 0wnet8 Of The British snip
.s-iTe. Lajd on tbs table,
Nj. l'Tum0ull reported back from the
Committee 0n he Judiciary the Dill to
abolish The United States Supreme CoUsg,
ard asked 10 be discharged from tae further
consideration ot tie subject. .Hler5upou
the Committee WIS discharged.
Mr. 5alsburv's resolution calling On the
-,ao~a4,,y .; W. n, "a onnv NJ fb@ nrooi.,.
nation II s,2n. Pbe.oq. mi nv wb.t m
9or.ry II was made wss ken az.
Mir. TrnmcnjI r,n4, 10 amend the reso.
l.tion s. as.yo jucloas no .amaqions Of n
Generals.
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