The Portland daily press., 1863-01-20
XXXvII OONGREss.---seoond Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.

SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson of Mass, reported bill to pro-
vide greater comfort for the sick and wounded
soldiers, and to promote the efficiency of the
medical department.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced bill to amend the
act to prevent members of Congress and otli-
GERS of the government taking considerations
for procuring contracts, office or place.
Mr.. McDougal offered concurrent resolu-
ton that the present effort of the French gov
eminent to subjugate the Republic of Mexico
to her authority by armed force, is a violation
OF the established rules of international law,
and that it is violation of the treaty made at
London on the 31st of October, 1861, between
the allied governments of Spain, France and
England, and communicated to this govern
ment under the signatures of the representa-
tves of the allies, by letter of the Both of
November, 1861, particularly, and repeatedly
assured to this government through its Minis
ter resident at the Court of France.
Resolved, further, That the attempt TO sub
jugate the republic of Mexico to French at-
thority, is an act not merely unfriendly to this
republic, but TO free institutions everywhere,
and is regarded by this republic as not only
unfriendy but as hostile.
Resolved, further, That it is the duty of this
republic to require the government of France
that her armed forces should be withdrawn
from the territory of Mexico.
Resolved, further, That it is the duty and
proper office OF this republic now and at all
times to lend such aid to the Republic of Mex
leo as is or may be required to prevent the
forcible interposition of any Of the States of
Europe in the political affairs of that Republic
Resolved, further. That the President of the
United States do cause to be communicated to
the government of Mexico, the views now ex-
pressed by the two Houses OF Congress, and
that he be further requested to cause to be
negotiated such treaty or treaties between
the two Republics as will tend to make these
views effective.
On motion of Mr.. McDougal the resolutions
were laid over till Thursday.
The credentials of Mr.. Chandler, reelected
from Michigan were presented.
Mr. Arnold presented a joint resolution of
the legislature of Rhode Island, instructing
her Senators to aid the memorial of j. T.
Casey.
The bill for the discharge of State prisoners
was taken up.
Mr. Powell made a speech in reply to Mr.
Wright.
Mr.. Wright replied in similar terms to his
former speech.
The Senate then went into Executive ses-
sion.-Adjourned.
Mr. Bingham introduced bill giving aid to
Maryland to secure the adjustment of slavery
1t appropriates ten millions. Referred to the
Select Committee Of Emancipation.
Mr. Coliax offered resolution authorizing
ii desired, the payment OF duties on importa-
tions in legal tender notes with 80 per cent
added. Referred to the Committee on WAYS
and Means.
Mr. Washburne offered joint resolution
appropriating $1,000 for the purpose of COM
piling a register of the whole force of the
United States. Referred TO the Committee on
Ways and Means.
On Motion OF Mr.. Fenton, the Postmaster
General was requested to communicate the
amount paid for the transportation of the
mails between New York and Washington for
the last four wears, and the Secretary of War
was requested to state what sums have been
paid since the breaking out of the rebellion to
the various railroad companies for the trans
portation of troops and munitions of war be-
tween the same points.
On motion of Mr.. Wycklife, the Secretary
of War was directed to inform the House why
he has not responded to the resolution of Dee
1lth, requiring Information as TO what regi-
ments of Volunteers have not been paid
The credentials Of John b. Rogers claiming
a seat as Representative from Tennessee, were
presented aud referred.
The House went into Committee on the
bill providing ways and means to support the
Government.
Mr.. Hooper spoke in favor of the bill: also
in favor of national banking law which will
establish uniform and secure system of bank
ing throughout the country.
After further debate, without comm. to any
conclusion, the House adjourned.