Evening star., 1864-12-16
THE EVENING STAR.
CONGREGATIONAL.

IN THE SENATE yesterday, after our report
closed
MI Brown submitted q resolution, which
was adopted reouiring the Committee on MIL
itary Affairs to INQUIRE into the expedlency OF
so amending tn, act of Congress OF March 5,
1892, entitled "An act more enectuaiiy 10 pre-
vide for the national defence by establishing a
uniform militia throughout the United States"
and also the several acts amendatory OF the
same as shall provide for the enrolment of all
male citizens between the ages of eighteen and
fo-ty nye, resident in the respective States,
without respect to color and also to submit
such other provisions as may tend more ef-
fectuaIly to organize the militia system of the
United States, and report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Anthony offered resolution, which was
adonted, mstructiDg the Committee on the
Conduct Of the War to inquire into the facts
connected with the assault on Petersburg on
the 18th of July, 1o6i.
The Senate then adjourned till Monday.
In THE HOUSE yesterday
Mr. Ashley, OF Ohie, introduced a bill to
guarantee to certain States subyerted or over
thrown by rebellion, a republican form of gov
ernment which was ordered to be printed
Mr.. Ashley gave notice that on the sth OF
January next he would call up the pending
joint resolution from the Senate, proposing a
constitutional amendment for the abolition OF
slavery throughout the country, ana that ne
would demand a vote upon the resolution the
Monday following.
The POINT resolution fixing the true construc-
ton and meaning OF so much of the internal
revenue act rs relates 10 the tax on tobacco and
cigars.
Mr. Davis, OF New forR, asked leave 10
report a bill amendatory of the act incorpo.
rating the Metropolitan Railroad Company, so
as to extend the time for completing the road
two years from July I. 1864.
Mr.. Washburne, OF Illinois, objected.
The House adjourned till Monday.
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES,
December 13.-On motion Of Mr.. Carlisle, Hon.
Vim Marvin, OF New York, and David A
Burr, ksq,, of Washington were admitted at
torneys and councillors of this Court.
On motion of Hon. q. Cole, Elhu johnson,
Esq, Of California, was admitted an attorney
ard counsellor of this Court
No. 20 John II. Ingle, administrator of Ann
r. Dermott, deceased plaintiff in error, VS..
Zephen lah Jones The argument Of this cause
was commenced by Mr.. Poe for the plaintiff
in error, and continued by MIR. Davldge for the
defe in error. Adjourned.
December H.-Mr Justice WAYNE announced
TO the Bar that the Bank Tax cases from New
York would be calle for argument immediate
iy after the argument OF the case from the
Court of Claims, No. 160, which Is fixed for the
first Tuesday of January next.
On motion of MI Carlisle, Wheeler H. Pech-
ham, Esq, of New York, was admitted an at
toIney and counsellor Of this Court.
On motion II Mr.. Attorney General Speed,
N Benton, Esq, of Kentucky, was admitted
anatrorney and counsellor OF this Court
No 20. john II Ingle, ministrator Of Ann
X. Derm0tt, deceased. The argument of this
cause was continued by Mr.. Davidge and Mr.
Carlisle for the defendant in error, and CON.
eluded by MIR. Brent for the plaintiff in error.
Adjourned.
December l5.-Present as yesterday and Mr..
Chief Justice Chase, who took bis seat after
taking the oath of office, which was admins.
tered TO him in open Court of Mr. Justice
wayne, the senior Associate Justice.
On motion of Hon Reverdy johnson, Hon
James IT, Berret, OF Washingto city, was ad-
mitted an attorney and counsellor Of this
Court.
On motion Of Mr.. Carlisle, Joseph Sheldon,
Esq, Of Massachusetts. were admitted attor.
neys and eounsellors Of this Court.
On motion of Mr.. Attorney General Speed,
Charles Egnton, Esq, of kentucky, was ad-
mitted an attorney and counsellor Of this
Court.
No. II. James c. Stone, appellent, VS.. The
United States The argument of this cause
was CON menced cy Mr.. Stinson for the appel
lant and continued by Mr.. Cofey for the
United States. Adjourned.