The Portland daily press., 1862-06-26
XxxvII CONGRESS-First Session.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr. Harlow, from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported back the bill to increase the
revenue by reservation and sale of town cites on
Public Lands
Mr.. Fessenden offered resolution that the
several Departments of the government publish
In a daily paper in Washington, every Tuesday,
list of contracts solicited on the subject oi the
matter thereof, the names of the contractors and
all persons known to be interested, directly or
Indirectly, and of persons who make a request
or recommend making such contracts This
provision is not applicable to bids made in pur-
suance of the advertisement purchases made
according to law, but shall apply to the propos-
ed modification Of existing contracts. Laid
over.
Mr.. Lane of Ind, gave notice of a bill to re-
peal the agricultural act.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the 'Gdiciary Committee
reported back the general bankrupt bill, with
recommendation that it be postponed till next
December. Laid over till tomorrow
He also reported back the the bill to prevent
members of Congress and officers of the govern
ment from taking any compensation for procur-
ment.
The confscation bill was taken up
Mr.. Browning opposed the bill as uDconsttu-
tional
The President pro tenn presented communi-
cation from Governor Gamble of Missouri trans
relative to gradual emancipation.
long and spicy debate ensued which war
participated in by Messrs Dixon, Hale and
Wade, but without taking action the Senate ad-
journed.
The speaker submitted the resolutions of the
Missouri Convention on the subject of emanci-
patton. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Brown of Virginia, introduced bill for
the admission Of the State Of Western Virginia
into Union. Referred to the Committee on Ter
ritories.
Mr.. Lovejoy asked, but consent was refused,
to introduce resolution instrncting the Com
mIttee on Ways and Means to report bill i'm
posing tax on bank notes.
The bill for the adjustment of claims for loyal
citizens, from destruction of property and dam
age thereto by troops of the United States was
considered
Some debate followed but before coming to n
decision on the question the House proceeded to
consider the bill, temporarily increasing the du-
ties on imports. Numerous amendments were
made at the instance of the Ways and Means
Committee, including the following: Alum of all
description 20 cents per 100 lbs., Paris white
dry % cents and when ground in oil 81 so per
100 lbs, SaltpetIe and Nitrate of Potash and
refined cents per h., Manila Beans $500 per
b., whiting, dry 50 cents and when ground in
oil 81 so per 100 lbs.
On motion OF Mr. Rice of Mass, an amend
ment was adopted, admitting all imported cot
ton and linen rags free of duty.
On motion of Mr.. Phelps of CAL, an amend
ment was adopted that uncleaned rice pay
duty of 3-4 of cent per pound, or twice the
duty on clean rice
Without coming to decision on the the bill
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, June 25.
The headquarters Of the l3th u s. Infantry
n nd fto 1as,..
to camp to be established near Philadelphia.
The President arrived here at ten minutes to
seven O'Clock this evening, on his return trip
from New York city and West Point He left
the latter place at ten minutes past ten this
morning, and the former at ten past eleven. max
ing the trip from New York in seven hours and
twenty minutes, being the shortest time over the
same route between that city and Washington.
Navy Department will receive proposals for
raising the Varuna and other vessels sunk in the
Mississippi river.
Small note bill vetoed by the President had
reference alone to banks outside of the District
of Columbia, which have flooded our communi-
ty with small notes. The laws in relation to the
District banks have issues of which are nominal
and remain unchanged.
The Jcrseymen here have formed soldiers aid
society. Subscriptions to the amount of SS75
have already beon subscribed.
Following has been received at War Depart
ment:
SAN FRANcIsco, 10th.
To Gen L. THOMAS, Adjutant General:
Cen. Cotton. at Punos Village, May IS, re-
ports that Col. West took possession of Tuscan,
Arizona, on the 10th, without opposition The
rebel troops fed to the Rio Grande. As soon as
the rebels are pushed away from Messilla, the
overland mail route viii be open from Bonolula
via Sante Fe, Fort Thorn, Tuscan, and Fort Yu-
ma to San Francisco.
(Signed) GEO. WRIGHT, Brig. Gen.
CAIRO, June IS.
The number of claims thus far presented before
the commission, has reached nearly seven hum
drcd, representing in the aggregate $l00, 900.