Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-05
CONGREGATIONAL.

THURSDAY, January ,.
SENATE.-The session was resumed at II
o'clock noon, to-day, after the fortaishts re-
cess.
Vice President Hamlin took his seat as pre-
siding ofhcer OF the Senate, for the first time
this session.
The Vice President laid before the Senate
communication from the Governor Of Nevada,
received by Telegraph, reg Nesting in behalf of
the Legislature of that State, that action be de-
ferred on the bill relative to mineral lands till
the Nevada Senators shall take their seats.
Also, communication from the Secretary OF
War in reply to resolution OF the Senate calling
fer the report Of Major General Heron, who
was directed to inspect the Military Depart
ment of Arkansas, stating that such report had
not yet been received.
Also, communication from the Secretary OF
the Treasury, transmitting the report Of Prof
Bache, giving the progress Of the Coast Sur
vey for 1854.
Mr.. Wade presented !several petitions from
citizens in the lake counties in Ohio, praying
the passage OF Mr.. Chambers resolution for
OF organizing an army Corps for the defence of
the northern border referred to the Committee
on Foreign Relations.
Il. Cheever and one thousand others Of New
York, for the establishment Of q Republican
form OF Government in the Rebel States, and
the adjustment OF slavery in all the country
referred to the Committee on Slavery and
freedmen.
Mr.. Wilson presented petition from Genr
Ord and other army officers, and twenty SINH.
lar petitions, for an increase OF pay, and
Messrs. Foster and Morgan presented psti.
lions Of a like character; referred to the Mill.
tary Committee.
Mr.. Davis presented the petition of the Louis.
Vile and Nashville and JerfersonvIlle rail-
roads, praying modification OF the law for
constructing bridges across the Ohio river. Re-
feTIed to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr Nesmith introduced bill allowing mi.
Ieage to the Justices of the Supreme Court of
the United States. Referred to the Judiciary
Mr.. Hendricks presented a statement of clerks
In The Treasury department, sho wing the iu-
suff1ciency Of their compensation. Referred to
the Finance Committee.
On motion Of MT. Grimes, q resolution was
adopted directing the Secretary of War to in.
form the Senate OF the number OF men enlisted
in the naval service and credited upon
military quotas of the different States, on what
principle, in what manner, and on what evil
depce such credits were made.
On motion of Mr.. Foster, a resolution was
inq uire into the expediency of arpropriatng
The proceeds of the sale of cotton captured at
Savannah among the army OF Gen. Sherman,
on the same principle as adopted in the distri.
button of prize money in the navy.
Mr. Sherman called up the Pension Appro.
priation bill from the House, and after the
adoption of the amendment in creasing the ap-
preparations, the bill was passed.
HoUsK-On motion Of Mr.. Hubbard it was
resolved that the Secretary OF the Navy be rs.
uuested to communicate to this House, as far
as he has knowledge, what number Of guns
were burst in the recent bombardment OF Fort
Fisher, on what ships, the cause OF the failure,
the number Of persons killed and wounded,
and whether any of the guns were construct
ca Of wrought iron.
Ambrose W Clark introduced Joint reso.
luton providing for the employment of dis
abled or wounded soldiers and sailors in the
public depart TO I'LL vacancies, etc Re-
ferred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mr. Ashley introduced bill to provide q
temporary Government OF Wyoming. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Territories.
Mr. Cole, of California, introduced joint
resolution rendering the thanks Of the people
to Major General sherman and the officers aud
men Under his command. Referred to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Stephens, OF Pennsylvania offered q
reeolution instructinE the Committee OF WAYS
and Means to inquire into the expesieucy of
bringing in q tnlI TO prevent combIn atiens be-.
ing formed 70 raise the price OF coin and depre