Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-15
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
SECOND SESSION.


of the session was the reception Of and
listening to the Message of the President.
Reports were called for from Committees,
but none were ready The Treasury and
Naval Reports were received and LAID upon
the table Mr. Sumner ot1ereda resolution,
which was adopted, asking the President to
communicate any information in the De-
partment Of State concerning any PROPOSE
ton recently made by British subjects in
aid of the Rebellion. After an Executive
session. the Senate adjourned
House, Dec. 6.-After hearing the Mes
sage, reports were called for, butnone were
read. Mr. Stevens introduced a bill topro
hibit the expectation Of gold and silver
coin also bill to prevent specie from
being paid or accepted for greater than the
value set down, and to prevent any United
States not being received for a smaller sum
than specified in the bill He also intro
duced a resolution in relation to the tax
on tobacco. All these bills We're referred
to the Ways and Means Committee Mr.
Broomal moved an inquiry into the eXpedi-
ency Of amending the tax law so as to
exempt the estates Of widows from taxa
ton Mr.. Spaulding moved an inquiry into
the failure Of the Red River campaign un-
der Gen Banks Mr. Julian offered bill
prescribing an oath of loyalty to all per-
sons practicing law in the United States
Courts III Rebel States also bill for for
feiturc in fee by Rebel landholders. Mr..
Boutwell, intr duced a resolution inquirng
into the expcdicncy of prohibiting the tram
sit Of goods to any portion of the Rebel
territory beyond the lines Of our armies,
and also the expediency of purchasing the
products Of such territory The Presi-
dents Message was here received, read
and ordered to be printed. The Treasury
Report was also received. Adjourned.
SENATE, Dec. 7.-Mr. Lane introduced a
bill for a special session of the [. = DIS
trict Court, of Indiana. Mr. Morrill, prcscn-
ted a bill to extend the time for completing
the railroad in Washington City for two
wears The credentials of the Louisiana
Senators were brought mp with a remons-
trance of citizens of that State After
some discussion, the documents were order
ed to be printed Mr. Powell offered
resolution to inquire into the conduct of
Gen Paine, while commanding in Kentucky
Laid by untilthc Committees are announced
Adjourned.
HOUSE, Dec 7.-Mr. Blaine moved to re-
consider the motion adopted yesterday,
referring Mr.. Stevens's anti-gold specula-
ton bill to the Committee of Ways and
Means stating that this action had pro-
duccd great mischief, resulting in large
rise in the price of gold. Mr.. Stevens
moved to lay the motion to reconsider on
the table lost-5l to IS. The reconsid-
Grafton 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 carricd-73 to 81
Mr.. Cole offered a bill to establish steam
ship mail line between the United States
and China Mr. Sloane desired the Judi
ciary committee to inquire into the cNpc-
diency Of amending the Constitution so as
to apportion representatives among the
States according to their number of quail
fled c cctors Mr. Ingcrsoll offered a reso-
lution directing the Secretary Of War to
report what obstacles have prevented full
and early exchange of prisoners. Mr. Ar
mold introduced bill to amend the act for
the naturalization of soldiers so as to in
cludc sailors. Mr.. Julian introduced bill
providing for the sale Of mineral lands
Mr. SpauIding introduced bill establishing
Navy Yard at Cleveland Ohio. Mr. Cox
wanted copies of all communications CON
cerning the exchange OF prisoners Mr.
Randall proposed Select Committee, to
examine into alleged frauds at the Phila-
dclphia Navy-Yard. \ resolution, by Mr.
/ Broomall, was adopted, to inquire into the
eXpcdiency of aboishing bounties to sol
dicrs and raising their pay III proportion
Mr. Odell moved to instruct the Ways and
Means Committee to establish an advalorem
tax on merchandise. Adjourned.
SENATE, Dec S.-NIr. Davis gave notice
of the introduction of a joint resolution for
the restoration Of the Union and peace. the
vindication Of the Constitution and guar
antccing all the rights Of the citizens of the
several States. On motion Of Mr.. Anthony,
the rules which require Standing Commit
tees, to be elected by ballot We're suspended,
and The committees as arra nged in caucus,
were agreed to. The credentials of the
Louisiana Senators were referred to the
Judiciary Committee Mr.. Morgan prescn-
ted a petition from VIM c. Bryant. Henry
w Longlcllow, John \. Dix, Ulysses :.
Grant Pctcl Cooper Henry j. Raymond
Horace Greeley, and many others, asking
as appropriation for the support of Ma
/ tlolial nome IOf lOIdllN NlSdDlcu SOldlcfS
and scamcn. Referred to the Military
Committee The bill proposing revenue
cutters on the lakes was referred to the
Finance Committee On motion of Mr.
Lane, all bills and memorials in the Senate
were referred to their appropriate commit
ees. After some debate upon Mr. Powelrs
resolution calling for information with re-
gard to the conduct of Gen. Paine, the SEN
ate adjourned until Monday
HOUSE, Dec. S.-Mr. Stevens reported
back the joint resolution explaining the
revenue act as affecting the duty on cigars.
debate followed in which Mr. Brooks
Mr. Stevens, Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Myers, and Mr..
kasson participated when the considera-
ton of the subject was postponed until
Monday. \ Message was received from
the President, recommending a vote of
thanks to Capt. Winslow and Lieut. Cush-
ing, of the Navy to the former for the
destruction of the Alabama, and to the
latter for the destruction of the Albemarle.
Referred to the Naval Committee The
Presidents Message was referred to the
oroper committees Mr. Schenck intro
duced bill to drop from the navy rolls all
unemployed officers. He also offered res
uutiOn, which was adopted instructino the