The New York herald., 1865-01-06
THIRTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS-.
SECOND SESSION.

WAsHMaroS, Jan. s, 1885.
The Senate reasssmbed a kweve O'Clock, Vice Prcsi.
dnt Hamlin in the chair
Prayer was offered by tho Chaplain, Mr. Bowman. or
Indiana
The journal Of Tharsday December a. 1884, was read
by John W. Forney, Secretary OF the Senate
There wore twenty seven Senators prcsent-twcnty.
five being quorum
THR TAX ON MINERAL LANDS m NEVADA.
Tho CHAIR presented . communication from the
Governor and Legislature OF Nevada asking that Con
gres take no action on the bill 70 tax the mineral lands
OF that State until the ncwy elected Senators from Ne
vada take their seats The communication was ordered
ORGANIC LAWS or NEW MEXICO.
The Guam laid before the Senate copies Of the organic
laws OF the Territory OF New Mexico
MILITARY AFFAIRS ARKArsAs
communication from the Secretary Of War in rcply
upon the condition Of military aIars in Arkansas was
read stating that the report had not yet been made
REPORT OF rnn COAST SURVEY roe 1894
communication from the Secretary OF the Treasury
was read stating that the report Of the Coast Survey for
1884 was ready.
On motion Of Mr. wnsos, (rep) Of Mass, twelve hun.
dred copies Of the report we're 70 be printed for
the Of the Senate three thousand for distribution
from the office Of the Superintendent of the Coast Sur
vey
DEyEScR or TIM NORTHERN BoRDxR
Mr. WADE tcp) Of Ohio, presented two petitions from
Of the resolution Of Mr. Chandler 70 organize corps for
the defence OF the Northern border.
The petitions referred 10 the Committee For
eign Relations
PETITIONS FOR INCREASED COMPENSATION nv oYprCHRs or
THE ARMY AND NAVY
Various petitions from officers OF the army and navy
asking for increased compensation were presented by
Messrs. FOSTER, lrepl Of Conn, and WILSON which
referred TO the Military and Naval Committees.
PETITION THE ABOLITION or SLAVERY IN THE USIrgD
STATES.
Mr. SUMNER, (rep) Of Mass, presented petition from
colored persons in New York asking for the abolition
and prohibition Of slavery In the United States Which
referred TO the Coiamittec on slavery.
BRIDGEs AcRcss ruE ONO RIVER.
Mr. DAVIS (opp.) OF KY, presented memorial from
the President and directors Of ae Louisville and Nash
Vile and the Jcifsrsonvile Railroads asking for modi
ncaon Of the law OF Congress authorizing the consruc-
tion Of bridges across the Ohio river.
INDIAN AyyARs oALISoRsfA.
Mr. CoSSEss repl OF CAL presented petition foy the
better organization Of Indian Affairs in California which
was referred 10 tho Committee on Indian Affairs.
sALARIss or srxAnsoAr MsrxoroRs ON rHx PACIYo
COAST.
Mr. CoSSxss also introduced bill 10 regulate the
res OF steamboat inspectors the Pacific coast which
was referred TO the Committee on Commerce.
mLsAGH TO JusrIcss OF TIM surxxns couRY.
Mr.. NKsxrrB (opp OF Oregon presented bill 70 allow
mileage 10 Justices Of the supreme Cour Of the United
States and moved that be- referred 10 the Committee
Messrs Fosrxa, (rep) OF Conn and 5unssAs, (rep)
Of Ohio thought should 20 10 the Committee on the
Judiciary and IL was so referred
TREASURY CLERKS ASKING FOR INCREASED sALARfHs
Mr. HnspRIcks, topp OF Ind presented statement
from the clerks in the Treasury Department asking for
increase OF compensation, which referred 70 the
rELsaRAruIo COMMUNICATIONS ssrwsns sr cLsup, srrsn.
sofa, BRITISH AMERICA
Mr. RAMSAY, (rep) Of MINI, presented bill 10 aid In
the construction OF telegraph line from 81 Cloud Min
nesota to the British Possessions which referred
The Committee on Public Lands
NAVAL RECRUITS cRxprr.D 10 rHn MILITARY
OF ruR mArrs
Mr. GRIMES, trep) OF Iowa, presented the following
resolution which WAS adopted
Resolved That Secretary Of directed 70 inform
the the number of enlisted In the naval
United states that have been credcd The military
States what
in what manner upon svdencs such credits were
made.
rHR COTTON oArTuRRo SAVANNAH
Mr. FOSTER offered resolution, which was adopted,
instructing the Committee Military Affairs 10 inquire
into the cxpediency Of reporting bill 70 distribute the
nah among the soldiers and sailors Of General sbermAns
army upon the principle that naval prizes are dis
tributed among officers and men Of the navy
PENSION APPROPRIATIONS BILL
On motion Of Mr. SHKRNAN, the Pension Appropriation
bill was taken up.
etter from the Secretary Of the Interior read
recommending the supply Of the denciency 10 the appro
dor the Of 1858 and 1892 g. 500 900 During FIVE
months Of the present fiscal year S2o 1876 have beon
drawn, leaving but &i04 457 unsxpended, which will
scarcely suce for the expenditures 10 the middle OF the
present month
The bill was then passed
DkBArH on Nh. WILSON'S JOINT RESOLUTION TO FREE YHp
sLAvss AND rHs CHILDREN or SLAVES xrLdsrED ~ rsu
UrioS ARDKH
The Senate next proceeded 70 the consideration OF Mr.
WILSON'S Joint resolution ~ make free the slaves sn6
chiidren oI slaves who enlist The army of the Ustsd
STATES Tuo question upon Mo reference 70 The yu
dietary Csnmlues, moved By Mr. Davis
~ W'ssVs hspsd the rssssSAsa would ~ Rasued ".