Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-06
xxxvIA coNeRsss-srrRl SESSION

sESArz-Yestefday afternoon, the bill author
king additional enlistments In the navy was
passed, together with-a joint resolution au'hori-
Of James projectiles for rifed cannon
The blu to increase the pay Of the non commits
stoned ofhcers, musicians and privates of the reg.
ulaf army was also passed.
This bill increases the pay Of the above named
ana also marines, seamen, and ordinary seamen,
four dollars per month for three years /
MT Harris introduced a bill TO Incorporate the
washington Railway Company, and asked Its
consideration, as a easure Of great importance
Mr.. Bright would not consent that bill Of that
nature should be acted on without further inves-
the District Of Columbia
After an executive sesssn the Senate ad burned
HOUSE, After our report closed Yesterday
After The Introduction OF several important reso-
buttons. which Were objected to,
The bill relative to the u g District Attornev
Tor the southern district Of New York was taken
up and passed; also the Senate bill explanatory
OF an act concerning the Attorneys and Marshals
OF the several districts.
MIR. Blair reported from the Com mittee on NIL
itary Affairs bill for special services.
MI; Thomas-The troops in this case volun-
teefed az the request Of Brig. Gen Hill. They
served as guard to prevent the Destruction OF .
bridge on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad which
was necess ry to keep up communication between
FORCES In VIRGINIA and other forces at Cumber-
lara, Mo The Dill proposed to pay these volun-
teers the same al though they had been called
INTO service by proclamation Of the President Of
tnt united states.
A BIN 10 paw for bread and wood supplied to
the United States, was passed.
Aho, bill fxing the represen Of the
House OF Representatives from and after the Sd Of
March 1863, at 239
The Senate amendments to the bill authorizing
addttional enlstments In the navy, and to the
Int resolution authorizing experiments with
1amess rlned cannon projectiles, were concurred
in
The following amendment to the bill in relation
TO the corps OF engineers was agreed to, and the
bill passed:
Sec. And be at further enaeted That the Pres.
dent OF the United States is hereby authorized TO
appoint two additional Inspector Generals OF the
United States Army, having the same rank and
receiving the same Fay and allowances are
now provided by law, &c
The bill psOviding for the holding Of the U s.
district ard circuit courts was passed.
Mr. Porter from the Committee on the Judi
ciary, reported bill requiring an oath of alleyi
tered to certain persons In the civil service Of the
United States; passed.
This bill provides that II shall be the duty of
the several heads Of DEPARTMENTS to administer
the oarh to eve employe In any way con meet,
| herewith. The oath Is 10 support, protect and
defend the United States against all enemies
whether domestic or foreign, and to perform all
duties required by law. Those who will not
take the Oath are TO be dismissed
An amendment YVES agreed TO which provides
that the oath may be legally administered by any
| son.
The bill rat;fying the acts Of the President Wa,
passed
Mr. Kellogg offered a resolution, which was
adopted. not to bind the Globe for tn Is session,
ana the House adjourned till to-day at 10 O'Clock