Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-18
Congregational nnmmarY.

10 the United States SENATE, On Monday, nu-
merous petitions for increased mail and railroad
facilities between New York and Philadelphia
were presented. MIR. Davis submitted n resolu-
tion inslructing the Vice President Of the Unitei
States TO appoint a committee TO inquire into the
part taken by Col T, W. Higginson, command
ing Massachusetts, colored regiment, in the
rescue of Anthony Burns, fugitive slave, in
1851. Objected to and laid over. Mr.. Grimes
introduced bill providing for the appointment
at each navy yard Of disbursing and purchas-
ing agent, naval storekeeper and an inspector
aud receiver in order to furnish additional safe
guards in the purchase of naval supplies Re,
terred to the Committee on Naval Affairs.
The West Point Appropriation bill was taken
up, and the amendment providing for a competi-
i've examination, under the direction of the
Secretary of War, was adopted. Also an amend
ment that, until the suppression of the rebellion
the President shall be authorized to appoint from
the unrepresented districts such desei wing young
soldiers in the army as he may select. The bill
then passed. The Consular and Diplomatic Ap.
preparation bill was discussed without action
Adjourned.
10 the House of Representatives, 8 bill grant.
ing lands in aid of the construction Of railroad
from Salt Lake City to the headwaters Of the
Oregon was introduced. Mr.. Arnold presented
a bill abolishing slavery in all the States and
territories where it now exists. Mr.. Ashley, a
bill extending the time in which the States and
territories may avail themselves of the act do
mating public lands for the establishment Of az
rieultural colleges. The Committee on Naval
Aiairs, In determining the erection Of a naval
depot, we're directed to inquire into the proprie-
y OF hiking the site on the Delaware, at or near
New Castle. Mr. Cox presented bill to pre-
vent oincers OF the army aud navy from inter-
iering in State elections. The Committee on
Military Affairs were instructed to INQUIRE into
the exPedienoy OF increasing the cavalry force
Of the army by the addition Of 80, 900 men. The
Dlll Tor the payment OF about Sl93, 900 to tho
Chippewas, OtteWas and PottoWatamies, residing
in Michigan, was passed. Mr.. Washburne Of
Tered resolution instrueting the Committee on
ways and Means to incorporate in the next Re
venue bill provision to tax all stocks of domes.
tic liquors on hand for sale, but the House re-
fused TO suspend the rules, and the resolution
lies over. The Gold bill, as returned from the
Senate with amendments, was taken up and dis
Guessed up to the adjournment.
In the U. 3. Senate, on Tuesday, Mr. Sumner
presented petition Of 1000 persons of African
descent In Louisiana, asking to be allowed 10
vote in the reorganization Of Louisiana NJ
Wilkinson introduced bill to repeal all act
making appropriations for the colonization Of
persons OF African descent The President, bv
RESOLUTION, was requested to fur nish the Senate
Win any correspondence relative to plans for
the establishment Of monarchioal governmental
in Central or South America. MIR, Wilson in
troduced bill to promote the efficiency of tho
artillery arm OF the service. The Consular and
diplomatic Appropriation bill was taken up, and
several amendments we're made, but the bill was
not disposed Of. Adjourned
The House Of Representatives pRssed the hill
providing that the franking privileges Of the
President and Vice President Of the United
States shall cover all mail matter to or from
either OF them. The Committee on Ways and
Means reported bill to establish an essav
Office in Nevada territory, aud one at Portland
oregon. resolution to pay John Sleeper for
expenses incurred in cOntesting the seat of Mr.
Rice, OF Massachusetts,, was tabled. The nrint.
ing OF III OOO copies of the reports Of General
hoseorans and General Meade was ordered The
consideration of the gold bill was resumed. and
up to the adjournment.
In the United States Senate. on We,lnasa,y
numerous petitions for increased railroad apd
mail facilities between New York and Pbiladel.
phiA were presented. Also the resolutions of
the pennsylvania Legislature requesting nm ex
tension OF the time for the payment of bounties
Also, petition from builders of douhle and III
wheel gunooats, asking for relief in consequence
OF having suffered pecuniary loss in the execn.
uoh oi tnelr contracts. bill 10 organize the
Invalid Corps was presented and referred 10 the
COMMITTEE on Military Affairs. The Committee
on FINANCE was directed to inquire into the ex-
pedienoy of providing national cprrncv. The
Committee on Naval Affairs was instructed IN
inquire If the same promotions in the volunteer
navy as that OF the regular navy may not be es
tahished 80 as to reward metitorious oondnc,
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill disqualifyiug deser.
ters from the army from the rights Of citizenship
hereafter District OF Columbia business wns
then taken up and considered until the adjourn.
ment.
The House of Representatives Oonourred in
me senate amendment to the Post office Appro-
priation bill. The G old bill was then taken nm
and after some discussion was passed The con-
sideralon Of the bill to drop from the rolls of the
army all unemployed generals was then resumed.
A lengthy debate ensued, and, without action,
the House adjourned.