Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-12-16
WEDNESDAY, Dec.

Means Committee.
WEDNESDAY, Dec l.
SRxATE.-Mr. Lane introduced bill for a special
session of the q. S. District Court, of Indiana
Mr. Morrill, presented bill to extend the time for
completing {he railroad in Washington City for two
years. The credentials of the Louisiana Senators
were brought up with remonstrance of citizens of
that State. After some discussion the documents
were ordered to be printed. Mr. Powell offered q
resolution to inquire into conduct of Gen. Paine
while commanding in Kentucky Laid by until the
Committees are announced. Adjourned.
HoUsE.-Mr. Blaine moved 20 reconsider the mo-
ton adopted Yesterday referring Mr. Steven S anti
gold speculation Dill to the Committee of Ways and
Means stating that this action had produced great
mischief resulting In a large rise in the price of
gold Mr.. Stevens moved 10 lay the motion to re-
consider on the tabe los'--51 to SO. The recon
side-ation was then carried-62 to Al. Mr.. Stevens
moved to postpone consideration to ten days. Mr.
Blaine moved TO lay on the table, which was carried
Ia to SO. Mr.. Cole offered bill TO establish a
steamship mail line between the United States and
China. Mr., Sloane desired the Judiciary Committee
to inquire into the expediency of amending the Con-
stitution as to apportion representatives among
the States according to their number of qualified e.
lectors Mr. Ingersoll offered resolutions direct
ing the Secretary of War to report what obstacles
have prevented full and early exchange of prison
ers. Mr.. Arnold introduced bill to amend the act
for the naturalization of soldiers TO include
sailors Mr. Julian introduced bill providing for
ced bill establishing Navy Yard at Cleveland,
Ohio. Mr.. Cox wanted copies of all communiea-
tons concerning the exchange of prisoners. Mr.
Randall proposed Select Committee, to examine
into alleged frauds at the Philadelphia Navy-yard
resolution, by Mr. Broomal was adopted, TO in
quire into the expedieucy of aboishing bountes to
soldiers and raising their pay In proportions. Mr..
0deIl moved to instruct the Ways and Means Com
mittee 20 establish an ad valorem tax on merehan
disc Adjourned.
THUssDAY, Dec. 8.
SRSATR.--Mr Davis gave notice of the introduc
ton of joint resolution for the restoration of the
Union and peace, the vndicaton of the Constitution
and guaranteeing all The right of the citizens of the
several States. On motion of Mr.. Anthony, the
rules which require Standing Committees, to be ell
ected by ballot were suspended, and the committees
as arranged caucus were agreed to- The credentials
of the Louisiana Senators were referred TO the Ju
dietary Committee. Mr.. Morgan presented peti-
ton from VIM. C. Bryant, Henry W. Longfellow,
john A. Dix, Ulysses s. Grant, Peter Cooper, Hen
ry j. Raymond, Horace Greeley, and many others,
asking appropriation for the support of aNational
Home for totally disabled soldiers and seamen.-
Referred 20 the Military Committee. The bill pro-
posing revenue cutters on the lakes referred to
the Finance Committee. On motion of Mr. Lane,
all bills and memorials in the Senate were referred
to their appropriate committees. After some de.
bate upon Mr.. Powelfs resolution calling for nfor
nation with regard 10 the conduct of Gen.. Paine,
the Senate adjourned until Monday.
hobSE.--Ar SteFenS reported Dack Jne JOINT res
olution explaining the revenue act as affecting the
duty on cigars A debate followed, in which Mr..
Brooks, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Davis, Mr.. Myers and Mr.
Kasson participated, when the consideration of the
subject was postponed until Monday. Message
was received from the President, Recommending
vote of thanks 10 Capt Winslow and Lieut. Cushing,
of the Navy to the former for the destruction Of
the Alabama, and the latter for the destruction of
the Albemarle. Referred to the Naval Committee
The Presidents Message was referred to the proper
Committees. Mr.. Schenck introduced bill to drop
from the navy rolls all unemployed officers. He al
so offered resolutions which was adopted instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee to inquire into the ex-
pediency of denationazing persons going abroad to
escape the draft and requiring naturalization in
case they shall be restored to citizenship. Adjourn
ed to Monday.
MONDAY, Dec. r.
SENATE.-Mr. johnson presented memorial from
William Cornell Jewett, praying for the favor of
Congress to an international tribunal to decide upon
the points at issue in the present war. Laid upon
the table. A petition from the Associated Press,
asking for reduction of duty on imported paper
was referred to the Committee on Finance. A pc
tition of Major General Weitze and 470 officers of
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