Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-26
Of the mint at Philadelphia, subject to the in

of the mint at Philadelphia, subject to the in
strnctiouS of The secretary of the treasury.
Mr.. SARGENT called attention to the fact
that early in the session bill was introduced
to establish a branch mint in Nevada terri
tory. He suggested that this bill go with the
other to the committee on ways and means 10
to be considered together This was agreed
to.
Mr. BENNETT, the delegate from Colorado,
said branch mint for Colorado was recon-.
mended by the secretary of the treasury
Nevada was only three hundred or four hun
dred miles from the San Francisco branch
mint while Colorado was twenty five hun
dred miles from any mint or assay office.
The house took up and passed the bill au
tlorizng the postmaster general to establish
uniform money order system, at all the post
offices deemed suitable, for orders from one to
ten dollars commission OF five cents Will be
charged from ten to twenty dollars, ten cts.
and for every additional ten dOa.s S, five cents.
Mr.. CoLFAx reported a bill authorizing the
postmaster general to permit additional artl-
cles to be sent by mail at the present rates OF
book postage. He sail that under the pres
ent law roots, cuttings, and seeds could be
sent by mail at one cent per ounce. But
stockings for soldier, flags, and many other
things could only go at letter postage rates.
The bill passed unanimously.
Mr.. PORTER, from the committee on the
judiciary, reported a resolution, which was
passed, that the several railroad companies
who have received from the government
grants of land to aid in the construction OF rail-
roads, are required to transport the property
and troops of the United States free OF all tolls
or other charges whatever
Mr.. PENDLEToN, from the judiciary com
mittee, reported bill, which was passed, reg.
uating the time for holding the U. S. district
court IN Kentucky.
Mr.. OWEN, from the judiciary committee,
reported bill to establish an additional Judi.
cial district in the state of New YORK. to be
called the eastern district. After debate the
bill was passed.
On motion of Mr.. STEVENS, the senate bill,
authorizing the secretary of the treasury to is.
sue certificates of Indebtedness to the public
creditors, was taken up and passed.
The bill extending the laws regulating inter.
course with Indian tribes over the Indian res
orvation in California, was also passed
Mr.. BLAIR reported bill authorizing the
employment of volunteer engineers, one com
pauy to Il brigade. Ordered to be printed
Mr.. BLAIR reported bill establishing an
additional article of war that all officers in the
military service are prohibited from employ.
ing any of the forces under their respective
any officer toun guilty of violating this arti
Gle shall be dismissed from the service. Mr..
BINGHAM moved an amendment so as to in
clude not only officers but any person in the
naval or military service of the United States.
After lengthy debate, Mr.. VALLANDIGHAM
moved to lay the bill on the table. Not agreed
to-43 against 81.
Mr.. WRIGHT moved to adjourn. Disagreed
to-27 against 70. The question for pospon-
ing the bill till the first Wednesday in March
was disagreed to-51 against 70. The main
question was ordered, when Mr.. JOHNSON
moved to adjourn. Negalved-4l against 70.
Mr.. BINGHAM introduced an amendment,
which was agreed to, prohibiting any person
connected with the army and navy from re.
turning fugitive slaves
Mr.. CRITTENDEN wished to occupy two
minutes in remarks, but Mr.. LovEJoY persist,
ed in his objection. Unanimous consent being
necessary for further debate, Mr.. STEELE of
New York, objected TO the third reading OF the
BILL on the ground that it had not been en-
crossed. Several Intellectual motions were
made to adjourn by the opponents of the bill.
Mr.. VALLANDGGHAM raised point of order,
which the speaker over,ruIed Mr.. HICKMAN
vainly eudeavored to offer an amendment.
The bill finally passed-S3 to AZ. Adjourned.