The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1864-01-23
xXxvIII ooNaREss.-.First Session


SESATE.-Mr. Howe introduced . bill to Go.
tsblish bureau Of Emancipation. Referred to
the select committee on slavery.
The joint resolutions Of thanks to Generals
Banks, Burnside, Hooker, Howard and Meade
and officers and soldiers Of their commands,
were passed.
The enrolment bill was then taken up, and
after discussion passed. Adjourned.
HousE.-Thc resolution instructing the Com.
mittee on Military Affairs to inquire into the
propriety of exempting acting clergymen OF oil
denominations from the DRAFT, was laid on the
table by large majority.
The resolution OF Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, to ap-
point board of commissioners who can by ne
gotiation reach the Southern authorities, with
view to on immediate exchange Of prisoners,
and taking the matter out Of General Butler'i
hands, was. on motion OF Mr.. Washburn, Of II
linois. laid on the table by ayote Of Oh ag'st 50
Jan. 10.
SESArE.-Mr. Sumner. from the Committee
on Foreign Relations, presented bill for the
payment Of claims of Peruvian citizens.
Mr.. Wilkinson introduced bill providing
for the payment Of bounty Of Sl0O to men
enlisted into the service prior to May 3, 1854.
Referred.
The resolution amending the rule, Of the Sen
wa Ws. t. taken up. Mr.. Bsysrl spoke At length
against II. Mr.. Collamer desired to reply TO
Mr.. Bayard, but gave way until O'Clock to.
Resolutions Of thanks to Gen. Thomas and
his army, and to Comodores Ringgold and On
pont were introduced.
A bill was introduced to facilitate proceedings
In prize cases in New York. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
The Senate then went into executive session.
Adjourned.
The HOUSE resumed the consideration OF the
joint resolution amcndatory Of the confsca.
ton net, 80 as to make It contormable to the
Constitution. Mr.. Bliss, Of Ohio, opposed the
confscation policy, contendng that the estate
could not be forfeited beyond the life Of the
offender. Mr.. Boutwell,, Of Mass advocated
the pending resolution, understanding It to
make II the duty Of the courts to administer
the penalties Of treason within the limits OF the
Constitution. The subject was then passed
over.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 90.
SEyArE.-AIr. Sumner presented memorial
Of the Germans of Boston In regard to the Pres
ident's Amnesty Proclamation, praying that
Congress take immediate steps to abolish sla.
very and prevent landed aristocracy in tho
country. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Brown presented o memorial OF 63 MEM
beers of the Missouri Assembly against the con-
6rmaton of Gen. Schofeld Us Major General.
A bill was reported establishing uniform am
bulance system. The resolutions from the Mil
waukee Chamber Of Commerce, asking modif-
cations in the reciprocity treaty, were referred.
A resolution was adopted instructing the Mill
tary Committee to ascertain and report the
facts connected with the examination, by .
board of officers, into alleged advantages OF con.
centrated feed for horses, aud, II reported up
on favorably, why has such feed not been used.
The resolution instituting Committee ou the
Conduct of the War, with House amendment
requiring investigation into contracts, was
passed. Mr.. Collamer addressed the Senate ut
length, in support OF the rule requiring Sena.
followed, in support of the authority OF the
Senate to establish such rule. Mr.. Hendricks
opposed the adoption Of the new rule, arguing
that the endorsement Of the State they repre-
scntcd entitled Senator's to seats. He also op
posed the reconstruction policy Of the Presi-
dent. A message from the President, covering
the report of Mr.. Wright, Commissioner to the
Agricultural Fair at Hamburg last year, was
received, suggesting that compensation be made
to Mr.. Wright: Referred.
HoUsE.-The Houseresumed the consideration
of the Joint resolution amendatory of the con.
scription act. The confiscation subject was
passed. The House then went into o committee
on the amendatory excise bill. Mr.. SWEET, OF
Maine, replied to Mr. Davis, Of Maryland. ear
uestly denying that the minority were here to
embarrass the administration. Mr.. SWEET then
expressed his views on the project Of confsca
ton, regarding the proposition before the
House rs an endeavor to repeal the decision OF
the President that forfeiture OF estates shall not
extend beyond the lifetime Of the person con-
yicted OF treason. The amendment Of Mr.. Fer
nando Wood was adopted. It provides that oil
spirits on hand for sale. whether or not distilled
prior to the date of this act. shall be subject To
the rates of duty provided by this act from and
after the 18th day Of jan, 1854, except the
the law of July LIST, 1862, which shall not bear
moro than the additional or increased tax pro-
vidcd for by this act. The committee disposed
of the section relating to spirits without alter
ing tho rate of 90 cents per gallon. Without
concluding action tho committee rose and tho
House adjourned.