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Thirty-Seventh Congress,
FIRST SESSION.
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WAsHINGroN, Dec 10.
SENATE.-Mr. Fessenden and Mr.. Sums
ner presented petitions for the emancipa-
tiOn of slaves under war power.
Mr.. Foote offered q resolution that Wal
do johnson, of Missouri, by sympathizing
with, and participating in the rebel rebel>
lion against the United States, has been
! guilty of conduct incompatible with his
duty as Senator of the United States.
Laid over.
Mr.. Harlan introduced bill to authors
ize the President to acquire Territory for
the settlement of free persons of African
descent. Referred to the committee on pub
| lie lands.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill for the re-
organization of the medical district of the
army. Referred to the committee on mill
tary affairs.
MIR. Hale called up the resolution offered
yesterday, that the committee on the Judi
ciary be instructed to inquire into the ex.
pediency of abolishing the present judicial
system of the United States, and establish
ing another in pursuance with the Consti'
tuition. Agreed to.
Mr.. Nesmith introduced bill to provide
, tor the protection of overland emigrants to
California and Oregon. Referred to the
committee Oh emigration.
MIR. Chandler announced the death of
Senator Bingham, from Michigan. After
tribute to the memory of his deceased
colleague, Mr.. Chandler offered the custom
ary resolution that the Senate 60 into
mourning thirty days, and to adjourn.
Messrs. King, Clark and Sumner spoke
in feeling terms OF the deceased. The reso.
luton was agreed to and the Senate ad.
| journed.
HousE.-Mr. Roscoe Conkling offered a
resolution which was adopted, requesting
the Attorney General to report his views as
to means of obtaining retrOcession of that
part OF Virginia belonging to the District
of Columbia
Mr.. Potter from Committee on Public
Lands, reported bill providing homesteads
to actual settlers and providing bounty
for soldiers in lieu of grants of public lands.
He explained that the homestead feature
of this bill was heretofore passed, but there
is an addition, that all soldiers, marines and
seamen shall be entitled to the provisions
of this act. 1t also contains section giy-
ing bounty OF $50 to the three months
volunteers.
House concurred in Senate resolution tor
Joint committee to enquire into the con.
duct of the present war with the power to
send for persons and papers.
A message was received from the Senate
announcing the death of Senator Bingham
of Michigan. Eulogies were delivered by
Mesers. Beaman, Trowbridge and Granger
of Michigan; MIR. Ashley of Ohio, and Mr..
Sedgewick OF New York. The usual re-
solutions of respect were passed, after
which the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Dec. IL.
SENATE,-Mr. Sumner presented peti.
tion for the emancipation OF the slaves /;
those of rebels without compensation and
those of Union men to be paid for.
MIR. Wilson offered a resolution that the
Committee on Military affairs be instructed
to inquire and state to the Senate what re-
duction may be made in the expenses of the
army. Agreed to.
MIR. Chandler offered resolution in
structing the Military Committee to en-
quire into the expediency of appointing q
Joint committee of the two Houses of Con
gress, who shaft have power to retire any
| improper officers OF the army or navy
Agreed to.
MIR. Morrill, introduced joint resolution
for the confscation of he property Of reb
| els and for the satisfaction of the claims Of
| loyal men,
MIR. Harris introduced bill establishing
a new military and mail route to Baltimore,
| Referred to Military Committee.
MIR. Nesmith announced the death OF his
late colleague, Edward Dickinson Baker,
Senator from Oregon, and paid brief and
| feeling tribute to his worth and bravery and
offered the usual resolutions of respect TO
his memory
Mr.. McDougal followed, referring to the
decease OF two distinguished senators,
Messrs. Douglas and Baker.
Messrs. Browning and COwan followed.
Mr. Latham closed with most beautiful,
eloquent and touching eulogy on the de-
ceased, when the Senate adjourned
HousE.-On motion of Mr.. Holman, it
! was
Resolved, That the Committee on Public
Lands should report what railway Companies
| had received donations of lands on conditions
| of transporting troops and munitions OF war
| free OF charge, ana Whetner the government
has the unqualified right of such transpor-
| tatlOn.
Mr.. Lovejoy offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to
report bill establishing diplomatic rela-
lions between the United States and Hayti
and Liberia. Resolution lies over.
MIR. Blair of Missouri offered resolution
declaring it just to recognize the eminent
and patriotic services of the late Gen. Lyon
|; and rendering the thanks of Congoess to
the brave officers and soldiers under his
command, WHO sustained the honor of the
flag and achieved victory at Springfield,
Missouri, and in order to commemorate the
event, each regiment engaged on that occa
sion be allowed to bear on its colors the
word "Springfeld" in letters Of gold, apd
that these resolutions be- read at the head of
the different regiments of the army OF the
United States.
Mr.. Blair believed the Government had
taken no notice at all of the death of Gen