, 1862-02-04
THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
WAsHraeToS, Feb. !.

WASHINGTON, Feb. J.
SENATE
Mr. WADE OF Ohio presented a joint rcsolu-
ten from the Legislature Of Ohio, instfpcting
the members OF Congress to use their efforts
to secure such amendment of the naturaltza-
ton laws as will grant naturalization to those
of foreign birth who served during the war:
NJ. WADE introduced a resolution for .
National Armory in the State Of Ohio. Re-
ferred.
Mr. CHANDLER Of Michigan presented
resolutions from the Legislature Of Michigan
reafarmmg loyalty to the Government and h.
tired Of traitors, aud asking the Government to
speedily put down the insnr1ection fayoriug
the confscation Of the property Of rebels, and
asking that as slavery is the cause Of the war
it be swept from the land.
Mr.. HARRIS Of n. 7. presented q petition
grets take speedy measures to repeal the pres
the United States.
MIR. HARRIS also presented resolutions
from the Legislature Of New York, askins, q
modification Of the law for raising revenue, so
that any amount may be ralsed by any State,
by any mode Of taxation except duties on i'm
ports, and that each State be allowed to as
sume the amount Of tax, and assess for the
payment, and collect the same according to its
o%n l2ws, and By its own officers. Referred
Ar: FOMER0Y Of Kansas offered reso1u-
ton asking the Secretary Of War for all orders
in relation to the force in the military COM
nand OF Kansas, and whether the same be
commanded By Gen. Lane; md whether any
change has been made in the military orders
ofthe force; and whether Gen. Hunters or
der already published is in accordance with
the orders Of the Var Department here. Laid
over.
Mr.. CHANDLER offered resolution that
the Committee on Commerce inquire into the
J Nv 4F J7o{o
Britain that the reciprocity treaty is not rccip-
rocal, and that it be terminated at the earliest
possible moment. Laid over:
Mr. SIMMONS, Of Rhode Island from the
Committee on Patents, reported back the
joint resolution ppropriating s3 900 for the
1iop, with an amendment appropriating 81 600
for the purchase Of tobacco seed. The amend
ancat Of the Committee WAS adopted and the
resolution passed.
Mr.: ANTHONY of R. I. offered resolution
THAT the Committee On Patents inquire into
| aid in the experiment Of manufacturing fax
as substitute for cotton. Adopted.
Mr: JOHNSON Of Tenn moved to take up
| the bill providing for the construction Of 4
/: military railroad in the States OF Kentucky
and Tennessee. Disagreed to.
Mr. C0WAN Of Pa offered 4 joint rcso1u-
ton relative to the lake and river defences Of
pennsylvania. Referred.
After an executive session the Senate adj
! iourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
! Mr.. L0VEJOY Of Illinois offered thu follow
! ing:
that five Illinois regiments did, onlcarniu, the con
tents Of The Report Of Secretary Cameron Inv
down their arms in token Of their refusal to light
| tOr the came, therefore,
! Rtsozrsd. That the Committee On the Conduct OF
the Wn< inquire into the alleged fact, anu report
] the same to Congress.
Dir. FOUKE Of Illinois desiring to discuss
On motion Of Mr.. BAKER Of NJ T. it WAS
! resolved that the Committee on Post Offices
and Post Roads be required to enquire into
] the propriety Of establishing by law q system
for the free receipt and delivery by postmen
OF nll ninl matter in cities containing upwards
| Of 10, ,0G0 inhabitants, in conformity with the
admirable and economical postotlice system
! Of he principal cities OF Europe
IAc House then proceeded to act on the
scnatc's amendment to the House bill makinz,
appropriations for completing the defenscs OF
| Washington, which amendment provides that
no volunteers or militia in any State shalt be
] mustered into the service on any ground On
| condition that their service shall be confined
within the limits OF any State or vicinity, and
| If any volunteers or militia have thus been
mustered into service, they s1all be DISCHARGED.
4 running discussion followed il which it
was maintained on one side that home guard
was necessary in Missouri, Kentucky and
] Maryland, official provision having already
| been made to that cnd; and On the other, that
| no troops had a right to ask for special privi-
leges, but all should be placed on the same
footing. The House finally disagreed to the
! above Senate amendment by vote Of 81
against Sc.
The House then went into Committee OF
the Whole on the Treasury Note Bill.
/ dr. FALLANDIGHAM made i speech Oh
the subject
Adjourned