, 1863-12-15
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a large number Of bills and resolutions on
numerous subjects were introduced and re-
ferIcd.
Mr.. MORRILL,, Of vt, introduced a. joint
resolution, authorizing the President to give
tho Government Of Great Britain the notice
required for the termination of the Rec1procl-
ty Treaty Of june 5tt, 1854, and moycd its re-
Means.
Mr. WARD, Of n. T., moved an amend
ment, to refer the resolution to the Commit
tee on Commerce. Adopted.
He also introduced joint-resolution for
the appointment Of Commissioners to neSo-
tiatc new Treaty Of Reciprocity with Great
Britain, for the British Provinces Of North
America, based on the true principle OF reel
procity.
Referred to Committee on Commerce.
M1. ELLIOTT Of Mass, introduced bill
to establish Il bureau Of emancipation Re-
ferred to select committee.
Dir. DAVIS Of Nd, introduced bill pro-
yiding for the election Of representatives
from the States Of Tennessee and Louisiana
Referred to Committee on Elections.
granting public lind in aid Of the Peoples
Pacific Railroad Company, by the northern
1outc. Referred to select committee Also
introduced bill to fix the pay Of colored
chnplains and musicians. Referred to Com
nlittee On Military Affairs. Mr. Stevens also
elections for representatives to Congress, and
to enable soldiers to vote Tor State officers.
Referred to Committee on judiciary.
Many other bills were. introduced and re-
fcrrcd, including a bill enabling Colorado
and Nebraska to form State Governments,
and provide for their admission into tho
Union, ard n bill providing a temporary
Government for the territory Of alontaro-
Both Of which were referred to tho Commit
Ice on Territories:
Also bill providing for recruiting negroes
Committee on Military Affairs. ~ Wv
Mr. 7 TEAaiAN, Of Ky., introduced bill for
the restoration Of civil authority in such
States as arc not under the control Of the re-
bellion. Referred to the Committee on
Several bills were introduced md referred
to tho Committee on Judiciary to repeal the
fugitive slave law, and to amend the consti-
tuition so as to abolish slavery In all the
~ Nr. LovEJoY, Of ILL.,, introduced a bill
thc States and Territories shall be declared
free. AL persons SO declared FREQ shall be
protected tie same as white men now,are by
tho Constitution. ANY one selling such
freed persons to reduce them to slavery shall
be declared guilty Of high misdencanor, and
tcct freedmen and to provide for Furnishing
those who attempt to enslayc them. Refer
rcd to judiciary Committee. .
Mr.. ARNOLD, Of Ill, introduced a bill to
aiil the President In carrying out the immc
tiiatc execution of the Emancipation Procla-
the reinslavcmcnt :of parsons desiguated
therein. Referred to the Judiciary Commit
tee. ~
Mr.. WASHBURNE, of Ill, introduced
bill reviying the grade Of Lieutenant General,
and authorizing the President to confer 1t
F|u4~ 1~o1.~ +Io nfH lair
General, who has distinguished himself By
courage and skill, &c. Referred to Com
lnittce On Military affairs
Mr. Wilson, Of Iowa, introduced bill to
amend the Constitution, declaring slavery in
compatible with free Governments, and Is
territude Is prohibited, save for the punish
mcnt Of crimes; and Congress shall hare
power to enforce this provision by app1oprl-
ate legislation. Referred to the judiciary
TERNANDo WOOD submitted the follow
Ing resolutions:
WHEREAS, The President, in his message dcliv-
cred to this House on the 9th inst, aud in his re-
eommen datfoe to the people to assemble at Their
places Of worship to giye thanks TO God for recent
| Important and substantial advantage. And
WHEREAS, In view Of these 'triamphs, 1t is no
| longer beneath our dignity nor dangerous to our
eaisty to evinec generous masnanimity becop. r.
ing great and powerful people By Offering to the
Insurgents an opportunity to return to tho Union
| without imposing upon them degrading or de
| structiye conditions; therefore,
I5es0}r<1 That the President be requested to ap-
point three Commissioners, who shall be empoW-s
cred to open negotiations with the authorities at
Richmond to tie end that this bloody, destructive
and inhu1nan war shall cease, and tho Union bo
| restored upon terms Of equity, fraternity and
equality under the Constitution.
| Mr. WAsuBURNE, Of H., moved the reso-
luton be laid on the table Agreed to-yeas,
| 0S; nays, So.
York, resolution was adopted instructing
| the Committee on Military Affairs, to inquire
into the expediency Of providing for the pay
mcnt Of losses of property, taken or destroy
| cd during Morgan's raid In Ohio and H.
Tr. HOLMES offered resolution, that this
is not war Of suhjugation, but so soon as
| the enemy lay down their arms it ought to
| cease, Laid over. !: -
NJ. FINCKE, Of Ohio, offered resolution
| to much the same effect. Laid over. :.
| 4 resolution wos offered that, the Senate
conc1irrfng, when the two Houses adjourn
| on Friday next, 1t be to Wednesday, the 9Th
day Of, January. Passed 10 ta II, House
adjourned.