New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-01-27
xxxvIIth CONGREss-Third Session.

SENATE. .WAsHINGToS, Jan. &C. 1868.
ASSISTANT COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS FOR NEW
YORK AND JERSEY CITY.
Mr.. TEN EYCK rep, n. j. offered resolu-
tion, which was adopted, instrncting the Committee
on Commerce to inquire into the expectancy OF APP
pointing an Assistant Collector of Customs for the
District Of New-York, to reside at jersey City.
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MILITIA.
Mr. WILSON (Rep., Mass introduced a bill to
organize volunteer militia force, TO be called the
National Guard of the United States. Referred 10
the Committee on Military Affairs.
REMOVAL OF INDIAN TRIBES.
Mr. LANE REP, Kansas, called up the bill
authorizing the President TO enter into negotiations
for the removal of the Indian tribes from the State
Of Kansas.
PROTECTION OF OVERLAND EMGRANTs.
This question was discussed until the expiration
Of the morning hour, when Mr.. NESMITH called
up the bill for the better protection of overland emil
grants TO the Pacific coast. and the bill passed.
NATIONAL CURRENCY.
Mr.. SHERMAN (Rep., Ohio introduced bill 10
provide for a national currency, TO be rccured by
the pledge Of United States stocks, and to provide
for the circulation and redemption thereof. Re-
feIred TO the Committee on Finance.
LEAGUE ISLAND.
Mr.. RICE Dem. Minu.) introduced a motion TO
reconsider the vote on the passage of the resolution
relative to League Island.
THE SALE OF LANDS NEAR PORT ROYAL.
SUSPEND the sale of lands the coast of Souh Car
DINA aud Georgia, in and about Port Royal.
The bill was passed.
THANKS FROM ENGLISH OPERATIVES.
Mr.. FOSTER rep, Conn presented commu
nica,ion from laborers in England. mauv residing in
the County Of Lancashire. expressing gratitude Tor
our munifcent donation of provisions, Ac. and ex
pressing the wish thas means might be provided
for their emigration TO this country
The VICE.PRESIDENT stated that it had been
tie uniform practice not to receive communications
from foreigners.
TRASSPoRTATIoN OF TROOPS, ETC.
Mr. HARLAN REP, Iowa. introduced Ill
providing additional facilities for the Government
Of the United States for transportation Of troops
and munitions Of war; and 10 furnish additional
commercial facilities TO the people OF the Western
States.
! ADVERTISING GOVERNMENT CORRESPONDENCE
/ Mr. WILSON Rep, Mass.l offered resolution,
which was adopted instructing the Committee on
Printing 30 inquire if any Department OF the Gov
ernmeut has had any official correspondence pub
lished an advertisement, aud II %, IN what PAPER
and what has been the cos, since the ith Of March
1861.
THE CASE OF GEN. PORTER
Mr. LATHAM Dem, Call offered resolution
requesting the President 20 transmit 70 the Senate
copy OF the record Of I'LL the proceedings Of the
Couri-Martial OF MaJor"Gen Fitz-John Porter
Laid over.
FOX AND WISCONSIN RIVERS.
Mr. DOOLITfLE Rep. .Wis.l introduced n bin 70
enlarge the canals and improve the navigation Of
tie Fox and WISCONSIN Rivers. from the Mis-iss phi
River to Lake Michigan. Referred to the Military
Committee.
GEN. FURNISHES PLANS.
Mr., ANTHONY rep, Z. l. called up the reso-
luton instrncliDg the Committee Oh the Conduc, ~
the War 10 ioqure whether any plans Of Gen. a. T.
Burnside, 70, The movement Of the army, have been
int.rfered with by off ,ers writing 20 OF visiting
Washington 10 oppose them, and il such movements
mad been arrested, aud il 40, by whet authority.
Passed.
TIE INDIAN ATROCITIES.
Mr.. WILKINSON rep, Mimi called up the
bill 10 abrOgale The treaties with the sioux and t.
indemnify the citizens Of Minnesota for Losses inenr-
red by tie late Indian outrage,; the pending qucs-
ton being on the adoption OF a substitute reported
from tine Committee on Indian Affairs, abroga'ing
the treaties appropriating <lOO,OOO Tor Immediate
relief OF the suicrcrs and providing Tor Coinniis
sioners TO examine all claims:
Mr.. RICE moved 70 amend the substitute by in
cressing the appropriation 10 g 900 0OO Rejected
Mr. RICE then moved to increase the appropria-
ton to 500, 900 Rejected: Yeas TO- Nays -.
On motion of Mr.. DOOLITTLE, the appropria-
ton was increased so IN to include twOhrds Of the
unexpeDded balance OF certain annuities due but
| not paid over not 10 exceed xlOO,OJO.
After discussion at some length, the bill was
passed.
ORDERS TO OUR CONsULs IN TURKEY.
A communication has been received from the Pro-
siden, transmitting the report OF the Secretary OF
State and the regulations and orders OF the Govern
ment 10 our Consuls in Turkey.
The Senate then went into Executive Session, at
the termination OF which it adjourned.