Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-13

sion from that quarter.
The situation around Richmond remains I'M
changed. The 9th corps has been detached for
sherdan's army, and has gone to Fortress Mon
roe but whether to Join Grant or to go farther
south is not stated.
About 5000 exchanged prisoners have reached
Annapolis, Md. 10 another column we give the
names Of those from this State.
CONGRESS.
SENATE, Dec There was large attend.
ance hfty-one members being present at roll
call Mr.. Nathan A. Farwell appeared from
Maine, IN place OF Secretary Fessenden, resigned.
After the necessary proceeding Of organic alton,
Mr. Sherman offered bill to purchase or con-
struct six steam reyenue-cutters for the Lakes.
Nj. Lane introduced bill for the relief of the
Kansas militia
HousE, Dec. 5.-M)re than one hundred and
fifty members answered at roll-call. The seat
Of Nj. Stebbins, OF the lst New York District
was filled by Dwight Townsend, elected to Gil
the vacancy. Three members from LOUISIANA
appeared, but their papers went to the Election
Committee. Charles d. Poston, delegate from
Arizona, was duly qualified Mr.. DAVIS moved
au inquiry into the expediency OF amending the
Constitution by striking out the section prohs-
Ting tax on exports from one State 10 another
Nc. Pendleton called for information concern
ing the interview between Howell Cobb and Col
Key, in June, 1862, about exchange Of prison
crs. MIR. Cox moved an inquiry into the expo
diency OF reducing duties on coffee, sugar, tea,
AZ. Laid on the table. Mr. Morrill, moved an
inquiry into the expediency Of establishing
sinking fund to pay of the public debt. Mr..
Wa.hburne moved that in any amendments to
the Internal Revenue bill the Committee shall
report to tax whisky on hand. A motion TO
lay on the table was lost, AZ to 60, and tho res
OluiiOn was agreed to, SO to 81.
SENATE, Dec. G.-The message was read and
referred. Reports Of the Secretaries we're re-
ceiyed and LAID ON the table.
Mr.. Sumner, by unanimous consent, intro
duced the following, which was adopted
ReJO!res, That the President Of the United
States be requested, II in his opinion not inGon-
slStent with the public interest, TO furnish the
Sonate with any Information in possession Of
the Department OF State concerning any propo-
sitlon or overture recently made by Brtl,h sub
ects IN and OF the rebellion.
The Senate then went into Executive Session.
House.-Mr. Stevens Of Philadelphia intro
duced bills regulating the price OF com, and pro-
hlbitng It's expectation also resolution rela-
ting to tax on tobacco. A resolution was adop-
ted directing the Committee on the conduct Of
the war TO inquire into the cause Of the failure
VI the Red river campaign A bill was intro.
ddced providing Tor iorieiting the fee oil rebel
laudholdeTs, and resolution respecting the cxpe-
doncy oil permitting trade with rebel States.
SkNATE, Dec. The credentials Of the Lou.
isAn. Senator's were brought up with rcmon-
STRANGE of citizsns of that State. After some
discussion, the documents were ordered to be
printed. Mr. Powell offered resolution to in
quire into the conduct OF Gen. Paine, while
commanding 10 Kentucky, Laid by until the
Committees are announced,
HousE, Dec. MIR Blaine moved to recon.
slider the motion adopted yesterday, referring
Mr.. Stevens anti old speculation bill to the
Committee OF Ways and Means stating tina,
tins action had produced great mischief, result
ing In large rise in the price Of gold. MIR
Stevens moved to lay the motion to reconsider
On the table ; lost-5l to IS. The reconsider.
ution was then carried-62 to Al. Mr.. Steveni
moved to POSTPONE consideration ten days
Mr.. Blaine moved to lay on the table, wblel
was elIried-73 to 81. Mr.. Cole offered bl
10 establish steamship mail line between tn,
Uaited States and China. Mr.. Sloane deslreC
the Judiciary Committee - inquirc into ia,
expectancy OF amending tho Constitution 80 a
70 apportlon representatives among the State
according to their number OF qualified electors
Mr., lngersoll offered u resolution, directing tn,
Secretary OF War to report what obstacles hay
prevented a full and early exchange OF prison
ers. Mr. Arnold introduced o bill TO ament
the get for the naturalization OF soldiers SO a
10 include sailors. Mr.. Julian introduced bil
providing Tor the sale Of mineral lands Mir
Cox wanted copies OF all communications con
earning the exchange OF prisoners A resoln
ton, by MIR. Broomall, was adopted, to inquir
into the expediency of abolishing bouutiCs +
soldiers and Iaisiug their pay IN proportion
Mr. Oiell moved to instruct the Ways an,
Meaus Committee to establish an ad yaloreu
tax ON merchandise.
SENATE, Dec. S.-Mr. Davis Of Kentucky
gave notice Of the introduction oil q loint resO
luton Tor the restoration OF the Union an
peace, the yindication Of the Constitution, an
guaranteeing all the rights Of the citizens q
the several States. On motion of Mr.. Anthony
the rules which require Standing Committee
to be elected by ballot was suspended, and I'll
Committees, as arranged IN caucus, we're agree
TO. The credentials OF the Louisiana Senator
were referred 10 the Judiciary Committee. Mr.
Morgan presented petition iIoln VIM. {. Bry
ant, Henry w. Llnglellow, John A Dix, Ulyss
es 5. Grant, Peter Cooper, Henry j. Raymond
Horace Greely, and many others, asking an az
preparation iar tho support oil a National Hon
ioF totally disabled soldiers.
llousg, Dec. s.--Mr. Stevens reported bac
the JOINT resolution explaining the revenue &C
at aatirts thu dufy "a aiuafa A dahufa fail
lowed in which Mr.. Brooks. Mr.. Stevens, Nj
DAVIS. Mr.. Myers and Mr.. kasson participated
when the consideration OF tie subject was post
ponad unit Monday. A Message was receive
from the President, recommending vote Q
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