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Thirty-Eighth Congress---First Session.

Thirty-Eighth Congress---First Session.
WASHINGTON, Jan. u.
/ SENATE-A communication from the Govern
or Of Wisconsin was presented, with a copy Of 4
petition to the Legislature Of that State, asking
compensation for losses through the enforcement
Of the draft.
The House bill to continue the government
bounties to volunteers till the first Of March was
I passed.
} Bills were reported for the appointment Of a
] Second Assistant Secretary Of War, and for the
/ payment Of the officers and men employed in the
/ Department of Missouri
message was received from the President IN
answer 10 the inquiry Of the Senate relative 70 the
cruel treatment Of Union prisoners by the rebels
! The message was accompanied by communic8-
/ tons from the Secretary Of War, Gen. Halleck
and the Commlssary General.
The bill amendatory Of the Enrolment Act
was taken up, when long debate ensued; but
without taking any decisive action on any Of the
important points Of the bill, the Senate went into
executive session; and on the opening Of the
doors adjourned.
HOUsE-The committee on commerce were in
structed TO inquire into the expe,liency Of amend
ing the act Of 1893 in reference TO the admeas-
urement Of vessels, and Of a law 10 infct pun
ishment tor changing the names Of the same
A bill reported from the judiciary committee
changing the places Of holding the District and
Circuit Courts Of East Tennessee, was passed
A bill defining the jurisdiction Of the Court Of
Claims, also reported from the judiciary commit
tee, was, after some debate, laid over till the 2lst
inst.
bill providing for the revision and consolid-
alton Of All the laws of the United States WAS re-
ported from the same committee
Mr. Stevens chairrn4u of the committee an,
Ways and Means, reported from that committee
the bill 20 amend the Internal Revenue act.
The House in committee OF the whole, took up
the bill 10 reimburse Pennsylvania for expenses
incurred pa repeling the invasion of her terri
tory by the rebels, and long discussion took
place; but without coming 10 "A vote on the meas
ure the committee rOse and the House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan Is.
SENATE-Nr. Wade introduced Joint reso-
luton 10 arrange committee on the conduct Of
the war, this committee TO consist Of three mem
bers from each House, passed.
Mr. Lane Of Kansas offered bin prohibiting
the sale Of gold at higher prices than that paid
in the regular market Of New York city, for T.
5. bills paying G. interest on gold except for ex-
portation to pay debts.
Mr. Sumner moved 10 take up Mr.. wilson's
resolution expelling Mr. Davis adopted
Mr. Doolittle thought II would be desirable be-
fore coming to a vote to hear the Senator from
Kentucky, after that he hoped the resolution
would be referred 10 n committee
Mr.. Davis ask for the reading Of his resolution
upon which the Senator had arranged him.
The resolutions were read.
Mr.. Wilson replied TO the remarks Of the Sen
ator from KY.
At 81 the Senate adjourned without action on
the resolutions
e., s,,I--
reported bill to enable President Lincoln's pro-
clamation to be carried into effect
The House went into committee Of the whole
OF the Presidents annual messsge.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is.
SESATE.-Mr CONFESS introduced a bill
amendatory Of the Homestead law and for other
purposes. Referred.
Mr. Ramsey introduced a bill authorizing
Minnesota and Wisconsin to extend their COM
mon boundary, etc. Referred.
Mr.. Henderson presented the House bin pro-
viding for a deficiency in the appropriation 10
pay the officers and men in the department Of
Missouri.
Mr.. Wilson offered an amendment giving draft
ed men bounty Of 500, placing them on
footing with volunteers and reducing the time Of
their service 10 two years.
The amendment was opposed by MessIs. Con-
ness and Clark.
The Senate, by resolution, requested the Secre-
tary Of State TO transmit copy Of the report
presented to the international Statistical Con
gress at Berlin, in Sept last, by Hon. Samuel B.
Ruggles, delegate at to the body from the United
States. This paper exhibited to the thirty-three
Nations assembled in that Congress the rapid
increase in the territory, population and products
oft,e United States, and especially the vast dor
mant wealth Of its gold-bearing regions. II was
published at Berlin and extensively circulated
throughout Europe. where it has exerted an in
portant influence in sustaining our National
credit
The Senate IN committee Of the whole, pro
ceeiel to the consideration Of the Enrolment
bill
Mr.. DOohttle proposed an amendment prohib-
iting enlisted men from serving as substitutes
except in regiments from the State where they
first enlisted. Adopted
The amendment Of the Committee, as amend
Ell. was then reported 10 the Senate.
Mr.. Clark asked leave 10 withdraw his amend
ment allowing volunteers to furnish substitutes,
passed yesterday in Committee Of the Whole.
Mr.. Doolittle moved TO amend by making per-
sons who have resided IN the United States one
year, and shall have voted at any election, liable
TO the draft. Adopted
Mr.. Sherman renewed his amendment TO sub
stitute $500 instead Of $500, as the maximum
for commutation.
Mr. Harris novel 10 amend Mr. Sherman's
amendment by inserting 500 instead offs 500 as
the price of commutatOn. Carried, ayes p.
nays 10.
On motion Of Mr.. johnson, the Senate ADJOURN
ed
HousE.-Mr. Lovejoy of H., from the Commit
tee on the District Of Columbia, made 4 report
showing that ample provision had been made to
guard against the spreading Of smallpox, and
submitted resolution, which was passed, re-
commending that the corporation authorities
make provision for vaeclnating citizens at their
houses.
Mr. Allan Of Mass, from the Post Office Com
mittee. reported bill allowing small packages
Of clothing to be sent through the mail at the
rate of cents for two pounds Passed
The House proceeded to the consideration Of
the Dacotah contested election case.
After debate a resolution was passed admitting
Mr.. Jayne to be sworn IN, but this Is not TO pre-
judice Mr.. Todd from prosecuting the contest.
Bills were passed appropriating $1,000 to
indemnify the owners Of the British schr. Glen
for illegal seizure and for the appointment Of an
Assistant Secretary Of War.
The House, at 3 P. NJ, adjourned to Monday.