The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-12-21

20, 00A@ SENATE. ielLga3 %.
o,.s -WAsHINGToS, Dec. 20. -
Mr,Sherman, from the committee on finance,
reported the House bill to extend the time al
| lowed for the withdrawal OF certain goods
therein named from public stores, which was
passed. se siasse3 10
mr.. Wilson introduced a bill to increase the
number of military cadets at West Poiut, al
lowing the President to appoint two more
from each state and fifty from persons who
have served not less than one year in the ar
my. No person under seventeen or over
twenty to be admitted. The studies in which
applicants must be proficient are increased.
Referred. sel ae7 ae45 10
Mr.. Green introduced a bill to create an of
zee OF Vice Admiral in the navy, to be select
ed from the active list of Rear Animals. The
relative rank to be the same as Lieut.. General,
with a salary Of $1,000 a year when at sea, and
$1,000 when on shore duty, and 5000 vhen
waiting orders. . saleA .
/ (; The bill was considered and passed.
Ell On motion of Mr.. Harlon, an inquiry was
ordered into the expediency OF requiring all
residents of the District of Columbia to take
the oath of allegiance.
Mr.. Sumner, from the committee on Foreign
Affairs reported substitute for the House
resolution for the termination of the recipro-
city treaty. II is mainly similar to the House
resolution, and was ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Wilkinson offered a resolution instruct
ing the Secretary of War to treat rebel prison
ers in the same manner as the rebels treated
our prisoners. low 5sa p9eii9-cR1
Mr.. johnson objected and the resolution
was laid over sFfv - vS~~us~-
Mr.. Powell called up his resolution asking
FOR Information as to the cause of the arrest OF
Lieut.. Gov. Jacobs and Col. Walford.
On rnr,fian Mr. Wilson ho uorda elf naf
incompatible with the public service" were
added and the resolution was adopted.
Tn The President pro tenn announced Mr.. Dix
IN to be chairman of the committee on the
District OF Columbia, vice Mr.. Hale, resigned,
md Mr., Hale to take the place of Mr.. Foote
on the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Wilson called up the joint resolution to
Tree the wives and children of coioredsoldiers.
I Mr.. Davis spoke against it. frff8s9 80
Pending the discussion the Senate insisted
on its amendment 10 the bill to establish a.
Bureau of Ffeedmen's Affairs, and Messrs,
Sumner, Howe and Buckalew were appointed
committee of Conference. no Is $50 &
The Senate then went into executive session.
Adjourned. sAh ne naaas5e sera q
- HOUSE. l99s 7e3'9 "a
Ion motion of Mr.. Rollins of N. H., resolu-
ton was adopted in relation to the treatment
nfre5el prisoners in our hands, unless the Con-
tolerate authorities afford better treatment to
Union prisoners. q sa@ estsngp 20 s7ssoa "a so
On motion of Mr.. Holman of Indiana, in
quiry was ordered into the expediency of set
ing apart lands, the proceeds of the sales of
which to be disposed of by the State LegisIa-
Z Stre for the benefit of permanently disabled
soldiers oxa III aaEaO s4MaIs4oa sAii3
ses Mr.. Stevens reported the Military Academy
bill. and the deficiency appropriation bill. SO
The House passed the Senate bill creating
a rank Of Vice Admiral r,
A resolution was adopted providing for the
appointment of a commission to examine
anorthern and northwestern sites tor navy
yard, and report December next.
On motion of Mr.. Eliot of Miss, the House
snonconcurred in the substitute of the Senate
for the House bill establishing Bureau of
Freedmens' Affairs and a committee of confer
ence was asked. 1nE geA
81 On motion of Mr.. Alexander of Mass, the
committee on Post Offices was instructed to
inquire into the expediency of amending the
law so as to confne the free delivery ofletters
to such cities as promise to be self-sustaining
at an early daV. Ihlf4 az hne su aE3t8Jll ~
9 Mr.. Garfield of Ohio, from the Military COM
mittee, reported bill amending the act of
June 80, 1854, SO as to give all persons of color
in the army at that time, the allowance, etc.,
made to others of the same race. Passed.
Mr.. Rice of Mass, reported bill providing
promoted fifty numbers for gallant conduct
and that Capt. Winslow may be made Com
modore, Notwithstanding the number of such
officers is limited. .s, if.7s
On motion of Mr.. Orth of Indiana, the Mil
itary committee were instructed to inquire in
to the expediency of reporting a bill providing
for the discharge of commissioned officers in
the volunteer service at the expiration Of their
original term Of enlistment without regard to
intervening promotions. l4te,sb -'-1
On motion of Mr.. Frank of New York. it
was resolved that the Secretary of the Treas
ury be directed to inform the House under
what Law, goods, wares, and merchandise are
permitted to pass from the United States
through Canada and again into the United
States. q
Mr.. Cox of Ohio, asked leave to offer a res
olution, but Mr.. Stevens OF Pennsy lvania, OBJ
jeeted. asking the Secretary of the Treasury
10 inform the House what amount Of gold ID
the Treasury not necessary for the payment
0 interest on the public debt had been dispos.
ed of under the joint resolution approved
March 17th last, and the various times the
same has been. disposed Of and what agents
were employed. 90 5 Gas baaalisa hi
The House then went into committee of the 3
Whole on the Presidents message. 800 Z.
Mr.. Amos Myers of PENN, made a speech
on slavery, etc. $40 asa q saaa.I isaoa1s'5 20
Mr.. Ross Of Illinois, made a speech, con-
tending that respect for State rights would
preserve peace.
Mr.. Farnsworth Of Illinois, replied, contend
ing that the only way to war was through
peace. Adjourned. a4 h5iaoq1z 49,
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