The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-12-22
xxx. coNGREss---First Session.

SENATE, Dec IA resolution was offered In
structing the judiciary Committee to enquire
into the expsdiency Of providing by Law for the
adoption Of the eight hour system In government
employment. Laid over. The customary res0lu-
tions were adopted. Adjourned.
HousE-Nessrs. Blaine, Hooper, Loan, Boyer,
Darling, Plants, Morrill, Of W.. Newell Of N. j.,
Smith and Ferry were appointed o committee on
The resolution for reimbursing the loyal States
for war expenses. The following Is the committee
to inquire into the condition Of the rebel States:
Messrs. Stevens, Washburn OF Illinois. Gudcr,
Bingham, COnkling, Boutwell,, Blow and Rogers
4 resolution was passed to adjourn from the 10Th
OF December To the 9Th Of January. A bill APP
proprating $50, 900 for repairing and re-furnlsh-
ing the Presidents house. aud o bill for the pay
ment Of invalid aud other pensions were passed.
A resolution was unanimously passed. declaring
that treason against the United States doSern-
ment is crime. and that II ought to DO punished.
A resolution was passed. that all papers In refer.
encc to the rebel States be referred ~ the select
committee Of fifteen, and that no representative
from such States DO admitted to seats until Con-
cress declares such States entitled to representa-
tives. Adjourned. ..... .r..s .t
SENATE, lSth.-A resolution was adopted grnnt-
ing 100000 for the support Of destitute Indians
in the Southern dependencies. and to purchase ne
ricultural implements for them. :"
A resolution was adopted instructing tho Com.
mittee on Commerce to inquire into the manner
by which American vessels were transferred dur
ing the war to British owpers, and npw being fur
nished with American REGISTERS. .
bill providing that the bOnnties secured to
re-enlisted veterans shall be paid them notwith.
standing they may subsequently have received
commissions, was referred to the Military Com
mittee. foul. ..
A resolution was passed that both House, Of
Congress assemble In the House Of Representa-
tivcs on Monday, February 18th. and hear IN ad-
o.. a,I aa M ha
late President Abraham Lincoln, AMI that the
President, heads Of departments, representatives
OF foreign governments, and officers Of the army
and navy DO invited to be present. ... o.. +,
HousE.--A resolution was offered thot no State
ought to be readmit,ed until 1t should repuiiate
the rebel debt The House concurred In the Sen
ate's resolution for the suitable observance Of the
18th Of Pebruary-Death Of Mr. Lincoln-and
passed bill approprating $4,000 10 Mrs. Linz
coin. The bill extending suffrage to the District
of Columbia was reported and made especial for
the 10th Of January. A resolution was adopted
for an inquiry into the expedicncy or securing to
freedmen and colored citizens OF the late rebellous
States the political and civil rights Of other citi.
sens Of the United States. An inquiry was order.
ed rs TO whether the national banks Oi the South.
ern States have been allowed any preference In the
proportion and delivery Of their notes over those
in other States. .'l. 'It To- .W
Inquiries were ordered relative to survey OF
the Mississippi river, establishing Navy Yard
on that river, and Of dividing among States the
surplus arms. A resolution making the test oath
binding in all departments OF the Government was
passed by aSote Of l28 to 81; also endorsing
Sec McCullochs financial policy Of . contraction
ofthecurrency was adopted by q vote Of Ia to
SENATE, l0th.--A bill was passed. granting pen.
sion Of $40 per month to men disabled In the ma.
val service Voted 70 al journ from Thursday to
Sd Of next month. The Message received from
the President tprintcd el,ewhere) occasoned con.
siderable debate. An inquiry looking TO better
regulation Of taxes on manufactured articles was
referred. 81, ...,,.,,'t "a . ..@ .'.I
Houss.-A resolution was passed oyerhsullng
Harris OF Maryland, convicted OF disloyalty.
The resolution proposing an amendment to the
Constitution forbidding the payment Of the rebel
debt was reported. After debate the PROPOSE.
ton was passed, I49 against II. Also bill TO
allow railroads to carry freight This bill, bad.
~ reported. makes no sense, and We can only give
II IS other papers dol Resolutions calling upon
the different Departments for information were
adopted.
SENATE, 20th.--Speech by Mr.. Sumner; voted
TO pay $4,000 to Mrs. Lincoln. A bill was 70.
ported removing the distinction OF color from the
elective franchise In the district Of Columbia. The
Bill TO maintain the freedom Of inhabitants of the
States lately In rebellion was taken up. A peti.
ton OF citizens Of Massachusetts, for the appoint
ment Of Provisional Governors over States lately
In rebellion, was presented, Referred.
IIousE-A bill authorising the appointment Of
Assistant Assessors OF Internal Revenue, was pas.
sci. The resolution that treason. and inhumanity
TO starving prisoners, should be trie,l and punish
cd. was ordered TO be printed. The House passed
the Senate joint resolution authorizing the Presi
dent TO divert certain funds heretofore sppropri
sicd for the immediate subsistence OF destitute In
dians aud Indian tribes. A large number OF bills
were presented and REFERRED. .r .'.. " "H