The national Republican., 1862-07-18

rcfes4n keiAtions, reported fAvorably upon
the bill 10 Organize Bursau Of Migratlon. q
The Senate then went into executive seesiou.
and continued, With closed doors, until nearly
TWO oolock. part OF the Time In executive session,
and portion OF the time 10 Legislative busi.
When the doors were opened, COMMITTEES
Of two was appointed to oct with Ike com
mittee Of the HOUSE, 10 inform the President
that Congress was ready for adjouPnment
INDIAN DEPARTMENT. 70
A resolution from the HUuse, making sddi.
tloual appropriations for The Indian department.,
DELAWARE VOLUNTEERS.
Mr.. RICE called up the bill 10 defray OF
penses incurred Ia enrolling and equlpping
osrtsin compeaiss OF volunteers Of the Stais of
Delaware which was passed. '' l.T /
RESOLUTION or THANKS. i
On motion Of Mr.. HENDERSON, ..F
Resolsed, That the thanks Of the Senate be
pro ism. Of the Senate, for the digninsd and
Impartial manner In which he has performed
bis duties whilst presiding over its delibera.
uons during the present session.
Askhe hands Of The clock pointed 10 two, Mr.
FOOT, President pro npore, rose 10 express
bls full and grateful appreciation Of their cor
dial expression relative 10 the manner 10 which
the duties Of the chair had been performed-
duties that were delicate and often laborious.
involving questions enbart asslng and perplex
Ing. Il equally became him also 10 acknowl
edge the courtesy and forbesrance which had
been manifested towards him In the Discharge
Of these duties. He wished to acknowledge q
like obligation TO the excellent c a ,ers Of the
Senate before him. Their country was most
loved and revered when most tried, most hon.
ored when mcst In peril. He would indulge
the hope that they might come back recruited
In vigor, 10 strength and health, In heart, and
In hope, amid the rejoicings OF mighty people,
restored to peace, union, aud harmony. This
was bis abiding faith and unceasing prayer.
He then declared the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
JUDICIAL.
Mr.. BINGHAM, of Ohio, called up the House
bill to divide the State OF Michigan into two
judicial distrcts, and 70 provide for holding the
district and circuit courts therein. Passed
ADJOURNMENT.
The House conourred 10 the Senate resolu-
tiou to further postpone the hour OF adjourn
ment until 2 O'Clock.
POSTAGE STAMPS.
NJ. HOOPER, Of Massachusetts,, introduced
Q bill, providing that on and alter the Let day Of
August next, ail postage and other United States
stamps shall be received for all dues lts, than
I've dollars, and which may be exchanged for
United States notSs. No private corporation or
bank shall make and Issue any token, note, or
device, for les than one dollar, to circulate q
currency. after the Isl day Of August uszt.
Mr.. COX, OF Ohio, moved 10 lay the bill on
lhe table. Disagreed to-yeAs SO, nays Ga
The bill then Pass,d by q vote of-yeas 60,
nays 50.
INDIAN LANDs.
r 2TRVEN2 ~ H.
tho joint resolution p0stponing the sale Of the
lands Of the Sacs aRd Fox Ind ans, In X .nsas.
until the 4th Of March next Passed.
THE SUMTER.
Mr.. cox, Of Ohio, offered resolution, which
was adopted, directing the President 10 CON.
TO this House, at its next session, the
relative to tho arrest OF u part
Of the crew Of the Sumter, at Aigisrs.
EXECUTIVE MESSAGES
message from the President Of the United
States was delivered to the House by Mr.. Moo.
lay. bis private secretary, in relation 10 the
C0n6scation Act II ..|
% motion Of Ar. MAYNARD, Of Tennessee,
the message was read, ordered to be laid on the
laid GU the table and printed. ..I
The Speaker also laid before The House Q
message from the President Recommending some
suitable acknowledgment 10 be made to Com.
modore Vanderbilt for his generous gifs Of Q
ship bearing bis name, and which has rendered
important service 10 the GovernneA Refer
red 70 the Committee on Naval Affairs.
INDIAN APPROPRIATIONS.
The House passed the Senate joint resolution,
making additional appropriations for the our.
rent and contingent expenses Oi The Indian De-
psrtmsut
~ RECORD or SLAVES.
Mr.. WICKLIFFE, OF Kentucy, asked leave
10 introduce resolution, making Il the duty
Of the Government 10 keep faithful record Of
the names, sge and sex Of all slaves 'rsce.ved
Into our lines, under the protection OF the army,
together with the names Of-ths owners OF tie
sane. III"
NJ. BINGHAM. of Ohio, objected to lis In.
PRODUCTION; whereupon
Mr. WICKLlFFE moved suspen, lon Of tho
rules.
The motion was disagreed to-ysa. As, rays
68.
PENSION AGENTS.
The House passed the Senate lint resolution
providing the compensation Of pension agents
shall be Two per centum On their disbursements,
provided the aggregate amoant Of coRpsnss
ton shall not exceed two thousand dollars per
annum.
.' PRINTING.
Mr.. WALTON, from the Committee on Print |
log, reported = resolution 10 print ten thou |
sand copies OF the Pretident's message on the |
subject OF con6,catlon. A motion was made 10 |
lay 1t on ths table. but no quorum voting, there |
was call Of The House.
ADJOURNMENT. ...T
A message was received from tho Senate, |
stating that that body, having completed their |
business, was now ready 10 clote the session. /
[Ories OF "Goodp'l Boz "'T
The SPEAKER, in accordance with usage,
appointed Q committee 10 act with Q similar /
committee Of the Senate to walt upon the Pre-.
sident 81
The proceedings 10 The call Of the House
we're resumed, and these continued until two
pollock, at which hour the Speaker terminated
the roll call. ',..
Mr.. COX, from the committee TO walt upon
The Pres dent, reported that the President had
no further business or other c0mmnpioatioa 10
present to Congress. i
:, The SPEAKER said The hour fixed for I'D
lournmcnt Of ths'iwo Houses having arrived.
hereby declare this House adjourned sins die.
Applause by members followed the An
louncsment A few minutes only elapsed be-
ore all tho members left the Hall.
FISH AND SARaENT'S
AWNING ELA4 AND ENI0N TENT