New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-12-07

dcsoH',o nndp The death Of the late President
Mr. FooT moved that Tie Senate appoint commit
tee OF six act with the committee OF the house on
'" on motion of Mr. LANE the number of the committee
was increased to H. aud the 0haT was INSTRUCTED W
make the appointment.
INTERNAL COMMERCE.
On motion of Mr.. CHANDLER, 30 much OF the Prcs
dents Message relates to commerce between the
States was referred 10 the Committee ON Commerce.
PRIVATE BILLS.
Mr.. FooT presented memorial from heirs OF Rem
brandt Peec, asking for appropriation IN payment
for Mr. Peales painting Of Washington before York
town"
ri PogERoY introduced resolution calling for yig
orous action against tic hostile Indians the border
which was referred TO the COMMITTEES on indian
at O'clock the Senate adjourned to meet on Monday
"'A' HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The Rev. Mr.. Butler, the recently elected
Chaplain opened tao proceedings with the following
PRAYER:
Almighty God The God Of our iaiher and Of us we thank
Thee that the OF tie United states United 10
gather here aud represent and eia'e ir united
countrynot only united, bnt pured ana py
our tls and sorrows anc 10 Tenien trust by ny
and insparane. ber We thank lhec s hot one
.t i missing on The hag so, h.l,s oy1 ~, d d
snib and is the Sufficient guardian now OF every foot Of
our terory We thauk rnee hs the deadly strife is over,
and that time cdy o;teuitg the a'pclie Ol war heS
ins The wounds IN many .e 1ha ali M leo b.s hem ,e
NJ .1at rsrc on Ciodi dat he Congress Of tie United
States represents one Tes, re na,on tha, ny me o. ;anc
10 M !; NO.; Co 60 WELDON efi courage and advice
carry all such are needed TO 6ke TIE git
q s, con no, oi rpgood Ne thsrk thee that orr
free institution have been PIT trial before the wod and,
, ssveI he ion failed and that none can doubt
hereafter power and stability Of the Regubc We invoke
Thy blessing these legislator hi them VITA WIS
dom from on ligh, and grant them individually
blessing which the; need. trelt 20 ne
President Of the United Sate special wisdom and strength
him and all associated with him in the TX.
ecutive department Of tie Government Remember
our wounCod and crippled eyCywheIe let not the country
FORGET their u, rrc merits. Remember all who noarnj
give consolation And the whole land be perNadrd
By the spirit Of tic Gospel that institution be
based upon truth and eteousnes proclaimed by our
Lord and Saviour filling with these princPies he sle
nation And to Tree our God EN- tho God Of FaheTs
OATH ADMINISTERED.
The oath of Office was then administered to the Chap
lain.
PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION.
Mr.. THAYER pa introduced bill amending 'he act
declaring tie officer WHO shall act as President Of the
United States in case Of the death, resignation. removal
or disability of the President. ~ was referred to tie
Committee on the Joaieiay: Inc s PoyISes tIst u,
the President and Vice President OF TIE United States
the President of the Senate 10 femPor and IN ease
there be President OF the senate the speaker OF the
House of Representatives for the time being and in
case there be Speaker OF the House the Chief Justice
of the United States, and In case ucIe be no Chief
Justice then the Justice OF the Snprcne Court who
has been longest commissioned. shall act AZ President
until the disability he removed or President elected
sOLDIEKo PASSIONS.
Mr. STEVENS introduced "a bill permitting wounded
soldiers accepting employment under the Government.
to receive pensions ut the same time.
Messrs. GARFIELD and KELLEY suggested amendments
when the bill was referred 10 the Committee on lnyalid
Pensions.
TILE FREEDMEN.
On motion OF Mr. ELIOT, 1t was resolved that a com
which shall lie referred SO much OF the Presidents os
SAGE az relates freedmen and that all reports be also
sent said committee with power to report by Di OF
otherwise.
STATE WAR EXPENDITURES.
Mr.'HooPER introduced resolution thai committee
Consisting Of one member from eac safe oe hppohleu
~ consider and report by bill Otherwise whether any
and If so what action shall be taken TO repay ne sew
era States the amounts OF money advanced ana the eX
pendiiures made in connection win the ie'e war;
Debate arising the resolution hes over
TAX on EXPECTS
Mr. BINGHAM offered joint resolution, submitting
10 the Legislatures Of he states an amendment 70 ,hc
the article prohibiting tax duty on exports Is re-
rpaled and Of efect second. that no paIt Ga any
eebt contracted in aid Of the Rebellion or when may
be hereafter contracted for any snch prpose sna ever
be assessed or paid by the United State5 and; third,
that Congress shall have power to make all laws
rncessa1y aud proper 10 secure all persons equal pro-
lection rights and liberty Of persons and property.
TIE resolution was referred to the Committee on the
USE OF THE HALL GRANTED.
On motion Of Mr. GARFIELD, resolution was adopted
giving the OF the Hall for the purpose OF pubic
meeting 10 the American FTeedmens Aid Society ON
the leth Of January next.
NAVAL DEPOT on LAKE ERIE.
Mr. SPAIUIEG offered resolution. which was
adopted. that the Committee ON Naval Affairs be m
strncted to inquire into the expectancy Oh a na's.
depot suitable point On the southern shoTe Oh
'-"N' Tgr MEXICAN EMPIRE AND sLAvERY.
Mr. GARFIELD (Ohio) also submitted resolution re-
4nn prog United
compatible with the public interests TO communicate TO
this House any information in his possession or IN that
of any Of the Executive dopaln oithe .erhmeht
with regard to BO-callcd decree o. inc AeAichh LIN
ueror establishing Slavery peonage In that Republic
and what action, if any has been taken by TINS COY
eminent in resistance thereof. Debate arising the
resolution lies over.
VOLUNTEER BoUETlES.
On motion Of Mr.. NIIACK- the Committee on Militia
~ Affairs was instructed 10 inquire INTO the eAPe
diency Of providing by law ior the payment OF me
bountics OF those who served volunteers during the
late Rebellion, but were discharged before the eApra-
ton OF Two years without bounty.
GUypOAT PILOTS.
On motion Of Mr KIN. resolution was adopted
instructing the Commit o. Naval Affairs to inquire
into the expcdency Of roVOrng bll declaring phots
on gunboats TO be Oiiccrs within the rules ana Tcgul-
tOns OF tho service.
THE GRADE or GEYLRAL.
Mr. WAsHBUESE GlL) introduced the following biil,
which was referred 10 the Committee Oh Ai'1taiy
he 4 enaed &c. Tint the grade Of General Of the Amy Of
the United Stotcs be ana the zane = ne iehy ct'e" u '
President is Hereby authorized. b. and with Tue advice ana
consent the Senate appoint General Of the army OF te
ted States be- selected rom among hose officers M me
military service Of the United states most disuialed or
couace k, and ability, wlO being coHmissioned a. Gen
ernl may be authorized unde tue cecn9h ana dufhs ,e
reaurc OF the President, 10 command the aImes oil te
United States. = A., c.t a
SIC 2 That the pay and emoluments Of tho General com
unclaimed as hereinbcoie provided SHAH be increased one
half M aount whether IN money IN Kind over and above
tie amount allowed a Leuien4tDeneTaI; ana the
sad General NAV appoint upon h staff such number OF ads
ma, ece1ng r as he may Judge proper who la have te
.,nnlnnenfa Of Colonel OF Cavalry; and the