Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-12-19
37th Congress---Second Session.

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Mr. Wilson Of Massachusetts. for the Military Com
miliee reported bill to establish an arsenal aud ofdin
depot on the tide waters of New York harbor.
Mr. koe offered iont resolution foffeiing lands and
aDnuites Of the Sioux Indians and providing for their
removal far away from white settlements. Referred.
Also resolution directing the Military Committee 10
inquire into the expsdeney Of reporting bill forfeiting
pay and emoumedts of officers Of the army during the
tint they are absent, except when on sick leave.
The House OIL providing for the discharge OF State
prisoners ordered to reprinted and postponed till
Mr. sherman gave notice Of the amendment Of the
Senate SO to ptoyidea committee on Agriculture.
Mr Henderson gave notice of bill Of aid for the State
of Missouri In eeutng the emancipation of her slaves.
The resolution regarding the arrest Of certain citizens
Of Delaware was postponed tli Tomorrow ADJ
HOUSE.
On motion u Mr. II ,man Of Indiana It was resolved
that the Secretary War inform the House lst How
many commissioned officers Of the army absent
from hertcspective commands, specifying the number
OF each grade aud whoever Il absent on leave, without
leave, or by detail I'd The number Of Major Generals
and Brsadier Generals not assigned any actual com
mand the name of each, the length Of time since en-
gagged and actual service the names Of members Of stats
OF such generals &c. 81 The number Of aides de.
camp thai can be dispensed with without deriment
the pullic seryice.
Mr Howard offered concurrent resolutions iustructiug
the Committee on the Conduct of the War to make their
report With all convenient speed Adopted.
Nj Wight offered resolution nstructng the Militia
ry COMMITTEE to inquire into the espedieuey Of provid
iuR By law or the adoption n law system more cfh
ccnt aud practicable than The ia for the in
demndcaIiun and discharge Of soldiers
Inc bill foe the relief Of the French ship Jules ct
Ma5ie was passed.
The resolution increasing iAe bonds Of the supsrin.
tendeut ui Printing passed
On motion Of Mr Gufey, the committee military
amending be law no tha, qusrrrmas,ers and c6mm,sa,
res may be taken from volunteers ia the army civil
On motion of Mr. Feuton, the committee on ways and
means instructed report bill Amending the ex-
81 esnd taA law to confer upon assistant assessors the
same authority possessed by the principal Assessors.
The House considered the Senate bill for the adms-
sion Of Western Virginia.
The House passed the Senate bin for the admission Of
Western Virginia into the Union 0y vote Of s5 against
65. Adj.
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HOUSE
The Speaker submiued a message from the President
recommending 'hat the hanks u Congress be extended
hy resolution. John S. Wordon. for gallant conduct
the Monitor ir the comha, with the Merrimac. such
thanks being necessary under the law 10 advance him
one grade n he st Of officers in the navy Referred to
the Naval committee
Mr sedgsick. from the Naval committee. reported a
bill 90 ADJUST he appropriations heretofore made ioT civil
service of the avy department correspond with
the recent reorganization of the department Il makes
no new appfo1uatnns Ihe ml. passed
Mr Fenton offered the following new law That the
Secretary Of the Navy be directed II the eNgences Of
She public service will admit 10 provide United States
vessel OF war % convoy Boz safety from attack u the
rebel cruiser Alabama any other pirate vessel any
ship ships that shall contain corn -four and other pfo
visions intended free offering by the citizens u the
United State, 90 the starving poor of England. and that
hc president 0f the Chamber Of CONNIE the city VI
New YuIk aud other maritime cities o the United States
shall 10y the SECRETARY " he Navy what time such
vessels shall be ready 10 sail.
Mr. Train biocied 90 considering the resolution, and
called FOR he regular order Of business
Mr. Cox, from the committee on Foreign Affairs. re-
ported thc Senate ti for the relief Of the Of the
French barque jules ct Mare, which was passed
WAsWNGros Friday, Dec. u.
SENATE
Mr. Wilson Of Mass introduced resolution that the
committee ou Military Affair be instructed to inquire
into the eXpedcnoy u allowing enlisted in the
service OF the United States entitled bounty of 500
bcf the passage Of the Of January g. 1862 the
advance bounty s allowed enlisted By that
49,. aud also what legislation necessary
prompt and speedy payment II troops in the field
and hospitals Adjourned 10 Monday
House not iu session.