Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-15
RESSIONAL.
FRIDAY, January Is.

SKNATE.-Among the petitions, some were
presented by Mr.. Wilson from citizens of Bos-
ton and Marblehead for the establishment of a
steams ship line to South America
Mr. Ramsay introduced bill authorizing the
States Of Minnesota and Wisconsin to change
their common boundary lines. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. COnness introduced a bill amendatory of
the homestead law, and for other purposes
Referred to the Committee on Public Lands.
On motion of Mr. Mcdowell, the papers on
the files of the Senate relative to the establish
meDt OF a mail steam line between San Fran :
cisco and China were referred to the Naval
Committee.
On motion of MIR. Conness the Committee on
Post Offices and Post Roads was instructed to
inquire into the causes Of the failure Of the
Overland Mail to California.
Mr.. Harris presented a memorial from the
officers of the Agricultural Society of the State
New York, praying that Congress may aid the
colony OF scientific men and practical agricaI-
turalist in eastern Asia, for the procuration
and propagation Of plants and animals that
will be OF service in this country, &c. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Agricultural
On motion Of Mr.. Henderson all prior orders
were postponed, and the House bill to pro vide
officers, &c, actually employed in nj the neparts
ment OF Missouri was taken up. It was
amended SO as to require that the payments be
made by paymasters Of the U. S. Army, and
then adopted.
HoUsR.-Mr. Lovejoy, from the Committee
for the District OF Columbia, made q report in
compliance with the order Of the House. and
submitted several communications from the
Mayor of Washington, the acting Surgeon
General and others, showing that ample pro.
vision has been made for the care of small. pox
patients and for vaccination.
He submitted resolution, as the Judgment
Of the House, that it be advisable as q precau.
nonary measure for the city authorities Of
Washington and Georgetown to furnish all
families with vaccination at their residences,
etc.
The resolution was agreed to.
Mr.. Washburne of Ill, from the Committee
on Commerce, reported bill appropriating
schooner Glen for illegal seizure. 1t was
passed.
Mr.. Alley, from the Committee on the Post
Offices and Post Roads, reported q bill, which
was passed, providing that packages Of cloth
ing, at the rate Of eight cents for two pounds,
to soldiers in the army.
Mr.. Schenck reported back the Senate bill
Secretary Of War at $4,000 per annum, the law
heretofore passed for this purpose having ex-
pired.
The bill was passed.
Mr.. Dawes Of Massachusetts, called up the
resolution heretofore reported from the Com
mittee Of Elections, that William Jane having
presented certificate Of election delegate for
Dakota for the Thirty.eighth Congress, now
take The oath Of allegiance and his seat but
without prejudice to Mr.. Todd, who may pros
ecute his contest for the seat.
Mr.. Smith OF Kentucky, offered substitute
that neither gentlemen take the seat, and that
the whole be referred TO the Committee of EIec.
lions, that they make q report upon its merits.
A debate took place, and among other speak
ers was Mr.. Todd, who presented his own
claims to the seat. "