, 1864-01-08
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.
WAsnIHdToa, Dan. 7, 1861
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HOUSE
Mr. 'O'NEI4, Of Ohio, was appointed or
the Committee on Bankrupt Law, in place
0' III: r.: wilson, K2IS Of Iowa, introduced BIZ,
United States. Referred to the judiciary
iss: NJ sf1ULp1Na, Of New York, intro.
duced bill to exempt from payment Of post
age communications from soldiers aid
societies. Referred to the Post Office Com.
Nj: BLAINE, Of Maine, offered resolu,
tion, which lies over, directing the Secretary
OF the Treasury to ascertain and report the
amount Of debt incurred by the several
states to suppress the insurrectiop, and de-
ciar1ng Us the Judgment Of the Honse, TINT
ail such debts should ultimately be nquidatcd
by the General Government.
+ Mr. BALDWIN, Of Massachusetts,, offered
preamble, setting forth that organized trca-
son. having its headquarters In Richmond.
exists in defiant violation Of the Constellation.
and has no claim to be treated otherwise
than as oatlawry; therefore, "
" Il; ;Rseo|sea- my proposition Or negotiation
Mltn { Ie2eis ought to be rejected without hesita-
The resolution was adopted by IS yeas, q
A1r. ROGERS, of N. j., offered a resolution
declining for Vigoroua prosecution Of the
war; but ut the same time asking for peace
conciliatory and compromise 80 far as con
commencing the cooperation Of the presi-
dent and the Senate In sending Commission
ers to Richmond In order that the war NAV
be brought to an honorable close.
On motion Of Mr. STEVENS, Of Pa., the
bill was laid on the table by a vote Of n
The House then went into Committee Of
the Whole on the Consular and diplomatic
Mt: kiot5Ff scoFfEIb, ID Of Pa, offered resolu.
ton, which lies over, requesting the Secre~
tary Of the Treasury to inform the House
whether under existing legislation the 7-30
limited States Treasury notes due AUGUST
coin Of the United States. Also whether any
additional legislation is necessary to make
the interest and principal Of the 20 year bonds
into which the 7-30 notes are convertible,
payable in coin. -. -
The Consular and diplomatic bill was
passcd when the House adjourned until Mon
day. :.
SENATE.
Mr. DIXON, Of Rhode Island, presented
memorial from the ministers OF the gospel
asking, when draftcd, that they be employed
Us Chap1ahls or In hospitals.
Mr. WILSON, Of Massachusetts, presented
the petition Of Col T. ". Higginson praying
for information as to tho pay Of colorea
troops compared with that Of privatcs In the
regular army and asking for the same pity as
Mr.. GRIMES, Of Iowa, offered resolution
requesting the Secretary Of War to furnish
the names and grades Of officers in the Uni.
led States military service now stationed In
end around Washington who draw commuta-
On motion of air. DAVIS, OF Kentucky. the |
Secretary Of war was requested to furnish !
the papers re1ating to the exchange of pris-
oners.
Nr. CARLISLE, of Virginia, offered a
lengthy resolution, stating that, as result Of !
adopted the Constitution Of the United States ]
Is t adopted its own State Constitution. |
Laid over.
Mr.. Howard'e resolution that the Commit
Tee on Judiciary consider the propriety Of |
repealing the joint resolution Of July 18th,
l6G2, which prohibits forfeiture Of real ee-
Eate beyond the natural life Of the offender,
was adopted.
The House bill making appropriations for
he Post Office Department for the fiscal year
was referred to the Finance Committee
Mr: HOWE, Of Wis. offered resolution
hat the President be requested to call out a
ntlli9n 3aL To,unteess for % days to ea1Iy free;
hat Gen. Grant be assigned to the command
of said tpops+ Rofefred to the MILITARY
Committee and ordered to be printed.
The bill for continuing the bounties to vol-
essen T r. ed 3%e sa Gion Of
lance with the understanding that it should
)e early reported.
The message Of the President and docu-
nents on the same subject WIS referred to the
anne committee % -
he bill ENROLLING the national forces.
Itg Senate Drncendpf1 fn art m thu ntnardu