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CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsnINoToS, April 10, 1867.
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HOUSE,,

Almighty God for the glorious triumph of
orr arms over the rebels ard traitors, and
recognizing in the brilliant victories at Is
land No. 10 aud Pittsburg Landing the ex-
hibition of that Divine power which has
so signAlly blessed us as q nation, and that
tue thanks and gratitude of Congress are
due TO Com. FOOte, Gems. Pope, Grant,
Buell. and HAlleck, and to each aud every
gallant officer, soldier and sailor for their
gallantry, energy, endurance and patriotic
suferings and devotion to their eountryis
cause; and that Congress extend their
sympathy to the widows and children, and
promise relief.
Mr.. Porter, of Ind. suggested that the
uame of Major General Lew Wallace he
added. .s .t
Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, thought it just to in
clude General McClernand and other Off
GERS.
Mr.. Richardson, of ILL.,, said he had an
ticipated this difficulty. 1t was usual to
insert only the names of the commanding
officers, as they could not embrace the
names of all who distinguished them
selves.
Mr.. Arnold consented that the resolution
should be referred to the Committee on
Military Affairs.
Mr.. Stevens, of Pa, from the Commit
tee on Ways and Means, reported back the
Seuate's amendments to the Naval APP
preparation bill.
The House conCurred in that appropri-
atiug Sl3,OO0,O0O to be expended under
the direction of the Secretary of the Navy,
for the construction of iron clad steam
vessels of war, as u substitute for the
original item.
The amendment making an appropria-
ton for Stevens battery, being under con-
sideration,
Mr.. Lovejoy of Illinois opposed it.
MIR. Stratton of n. j., said he learned
from Lieut.. Warden that when he went on
board OF the Monitor, he had no faith in
her efficacy, aud therefore thought she
would be useless. He expressed the opin-
ion that Stevens battery would prove alike
successful il Congress at the extra session
had authorized its completion. The me.
mortal would not now be in existence.
Mr.. Pike of Maine, said that half mil
lion had already been speutou the Stevens
battery, and with the amount now pro-
posed the total will be 81, 1886, 900, besides
it draws so much water as to be Of no sort
of consequence in any southern port.
Mr.. Stratton remarked that il drew less
water than the Merrimac.
Mr.. Pike said the Monitor cost S275, 900,
and four of such vessels could be con-
structed for what Stevens battery alone
would cost.
The amendment was adopted.
MIR, Stevens reported back from the
Committee on Ways and Means resolu-
ton that, the Senate concurring, Congress
adjourn sine die on third Monday in May.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Mcknight had unsuccessfully pro-
posed an amendment extending to the first
u
limiting it to the first Monday in May.
The Pacific Railroad bill was postponed
till to-day week, in order to afford mem
bers an opportunity to examine the meas
ure.
Sir. Wright, of Pa, from the Military
Committee, reported bill to facilitate the
transportation of troops, mails aud stores
of the United States between the cities of
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia and
New York. Recommitted.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the State of the Union on
the bill regulating the franking privilege.
Mr.. Wright, of Pa, hoped the latter bill
would, as it ought to, die in the Senate.
He was opposed to any further action upon
the subject.
consideration OF the bill postponed till
Committee of the Whole on the State of
the Union, Mr.. Dawes in the Chair.
Mr.. Stevens, of Pa, moved to take up
the Senate bill abolishing slavery in the
District of Columbia.
SIR. Webster, of Md, and several others,
objected, when Mr.. Stevens moved TO lay
aside the first bill on the calendar. This
was agreed TO, and so on until all Of them
thereon were severally laid aside, until the
bill for the abolition of slavery in the Dis
trict of Columbia was reached.
Mr.. Webster moved to lay it aside
| Laughter But the motion was sustained
BY only Sc yeas. After discussion
Mr.. Cox from Committee on Foreign af.
fairs reported back the resolution he of.
fered sometime ago on neutral maratime
rights, and made an exposition of them
The Committee then rose and the House
adjourned.
SENATE.
Mr.. Sumner, of Mass, presented resolu
J tions in accordance with the Presidents
message in relation to emancipation.
Mr.. Lane, of Ind, presented petition
: for the abolition of slavery in the States
: He said that the petitioners we're askinl
what Congress bad no power to grant. II,
was willing the citizens should be heard ii
their fOolishness.
Mr. Wilson, of Mass, offered resolution
thatthe Secretary of War report to the Sen
ate what disposition had been made of til
vessels captured by Gen. Burnside at Roan
oke. Adopted.
Fl Mr.. Sherman of Ohio, presented petit
ton of the American Vino Growers Asso
ciation,i in regard to the proposed tax o
> native wines.
N The Cou6scatlOn bill was taken up.
e Mr. Sherman offered substitute.
Mr.. Wiley of Virginia, offered an amend
ment to the original bill, making an ap
! propriatiod of s., 200, 600 for the colonies
II ton of the negroes made free by this bi
or otherwise.
2 Mr.. Howe of Wisconsin, by consent ii
I. troduced bill to incorporate the Norther
c. Pacific Rail Road.
!, Mr.. Doolittle of Wisconsin, moved to ad
!. innEn intn EEaEnLtna sa.ainn .-hich ..n