Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-01-21
Proceeding. of Congress.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. 10.
SENATE.

Mr.. Sumner, of Mass, from the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, presented a
bill for the payment Of claims of Peru
Wan citizens.
Mr. Wilson, of Mass, presented bill,
which was referred, establishing rules
and regulations for the government of
the armies of the United States.
Mr.. Wilkinson, of Mimi, introduced
a bill, which was referred, providing for
the payment of a bounty of a hundred
dollars to men mustered into the service
prior TO May 3, 1868.
Resolution of thanks to Gen. Thomas
and his army, and TO Commodores Ring
gold and Dupont, were introduced also
bill to facilitate proceedings in prize
cases in New York, which was referred
to the judiciary committee.
The resolution amending the rules of
the Senate so as to oblige Senators to
take the oath OF allegiance, was taken
up Mr. Bayard, of Delaware opposed
the resolution at length. Mr.. Collamer
of Vt, will reply to Mr.. Bayard on
Wednesday.
After an executive session the Senate
adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 20.
.s SENATE.
Mr.. Sumner presented memorial OF
the Germans of Boston in regard to the
Presidents amnesty proclamation, pray
ing that Congress take immediate steps
to abolish slavery and prevent landed
aristocracy in this country. Referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Brown presented a memorial of
SO members of the Misrouri Assembly
| against the confirmation of Gen. Scho-
field as Major General
Bill reported establishing uniform
Ambulance system.
Resolutions of Milwaukee Chamber OF
| Commerce asking modification of the
| reciprocity treaty, were referred,
Resolutions adopted instructing Mill
itary Committee to ascertain and report
! facts connected with examination by
board of officers into alleged advantages
of concentrated feed for horses, and If
reported upon favorably, why such feed
has not been used.
Resolutions instructing the Committee
on the Conduct of the War, with House
amendment requiring investigation into
| contracts, WAS pdSSeu.
Mr.. Collamer addressed the Senate at
length in support of the rule requiring
Senator's to take the prescribed oath.
Mr.. Anthony followed in support of
the authority of the Senate to establish
such a rule.
Mr.. Hendricks opposed the adoption
of the new rule. arguing that the en-
dorseInant of the State they represented
entitled Senator's to seats. He also OPP
posed the reconstruction policy of the
President.
i A message from the President COW
ering the report of Mr.. Wright, Commits
sioner to the Agricultural Fair at Ham
burg last year was received, suggesting
compensation be made to Mr.. Wrigh:
Referred Executive SESSION. Adjourn
led.
& The House took up the joint resolu
{ ton amendatory of the confscation act
T SO as to make it conformable to the con
lstitution. After some discussion by Mr.
4 Bliss. of Ohio, and Mr.. Boutwell,, o
Mass, the resolution was passed owe
without action. i1a5 - II sss77es =.
The excise and internal revenue bill
Twas taken up. Various amendment
|, were proposed in regard to the tax o
whisky, but none of them were adopted
Adjourned. - !, ~. -....---5 70 Ilea
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.
The House resumed the considerable
Of the joint resolution amendatory
the confscation act. 4 % TiHae.9isfa