Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-01-16

The bill for the discharge of State prisoners
was taken up.
Mr.. salisbury made speech in its favor.
Mr.. Anthony followed, and the bill was post
poned. Adjourned.
HousE.-NIr. Washburne introduced bill to
promote the efficiency Of the eommissary depart
ment; referred.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Ways and Means Com
mttee, reported bill providing ways and means
for the support of the Government; referred TO
the Committee Of the Whole and made the special
order for Monday next
The House passed. the resolution Of thanks to
Gen Butler, for his able, energetic and humane
administration of the Department Of the Gulf;
S3 to Is
On motion Of Mr. Yeoman, it was
ResoIred, That a special committee Of five be
appointed with directions to report bill ProSid-
ing for the appointment Of commissioners TO at
tend in districts of the country passed over by
the armies Of the United States during the exist
ence Of the present war. and hear and take
proof of losses sustained by citizens, causel by
the presence or conduct Of sad armies and,
also proof Of the loyalty disloyalty Of persons
presenting such claims and providing that no
such claims shall be paid until approved by the
court Of claims
On motion Of Mr.. Dunn,
questel 10 inform the House, whether the law
for the coniscation of rebel property has been
enforced in the District Of Columbia, and If not
the reasons for delaying the execution OF the
slme.
Mr. Wa-bhurne introduced a substitute f9r
Mr. Holman's resolution, asking the Secretary
Of the Treasury why he has not provided means
for paving the soldiers Of the army, and why
the bonds heretofore authorized TO be sold, If
necessary to make such payments, have not been
sold agreed 10. l32 against 3.
Friday. Jan. ..
SrNArr.-llr. Wilson Of Mas. introduced a
bill 10 construct a ship canal for the passage OF
naval vessels from the Mississippi TO Lake Mich
igan. and for the enlargement Of the locks Of the
Erie and O-wego canals &" adapt them 90 the
deiens, of Northern lake ordered TO he prin-
tel.
Mr.. Wiley gave notice of bin To- aid the
State Of West Virginia in the speedy iboiishmcn'
Of slavery therein
Mr.. Colamer introduced hin to regulate iu-
2 iicial proceedings in certain cases
II authorize every person To- bring suit
against the Uuitci States ior pecUniary iudemu.-
fcation if they have been wrongtully usei, such
suits to be transferred 90 the Circuit Court oi
the Cnitel States referred t1 Judiciary com
mittee
Mr. Fcsscndcn, from the committc CA finance,
reported back the joint resolution for tIe prompt
payment Of our soldiers. sailor and marlnes-
with an amendment as - substitute.
Mr.. Sumner introduced 20 bin To- suspend the
-ale If land on the Islands on the coast of south
Carolina and Georgia, iu and about Port Royal;
referred 90 the military committee.
The bin for raising volunteers for the defence
Of kentucky was taken up, the question being
on the substitute proposed by the military COM
mitss, which. provides for raising twenty thous-
and men, and giving the President power TO send
them out Of the State if at any time il may be
7 necessary.
Mr.. Harlan novel To amend the substitute sd
a. To allow the President 60 raise not exceeding
twenty thousand troop ia any one state to be
uSel ia any other state when necessary
Pending the question, the senate went int
executive session. AIjouruci ill Monday.