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xxxIx coNGREss---First Session

Messrs. Foote, Yates, Wade, Fessenden,
Wilson, Doolttle, Harris, Nesmith, Lane OF
Indiana, Wiley, Duckalew and Henderson,
were appointed a joint Committee on Presi-
dent Lincoln's death. =
That portion of the Presidents message re-
lating to finance was referred to the Finance
Committee. 'iseA 2
The bill to confirm the rights of colored
| men to land titles on the sea islands, granted
by Gen. Sherman, was referee to the the Ju-
dietary Committee. a TT
"A bill prohibiting the sale of bonds and
scrip of the late so-called confederacy, was re-
ferred to the judiciary Committee. IA 2
A resolution was adopted calling on the
President for whatever information he has re-
specting the occupancy of Mexican territory.
The memorial of the Legislature of North
Carolina, asking the repeal of the test oath,
was laid before the Senate.
A bill was introduced to increase to twenty
dollars, the pension OF any man who has lost
both feet in the military or naval service. i
Mr.. Wade introduced the following pream-
bic and resolutions, which were referred to the
Committee on Foreign affairs - ~ ytE 81
where's, in letter of instructions, dated
July Sd, 1852, directed to Gen. Fleury, COM
handing the French forces in Mexico, the
Emperor of the French indicated his policy
concerning the affairs of this continent, by de-
a monarchy in Mexico, which would restore to
the Latin races on this side of the Atlantic all
their strength and prestige, guarantee securi-
ty to the French West India Colonies, and
those of Spain, secure the interests and es-
tablsh the influence of France in the centre
of America, and prevent the people of the
United States from taking possession of the
Gulf Of Mexico, from which they would gov
ern the Antilles and South America, and SO
become the only dispensers of the products of
the new world. And whereas, in pursuance
of said policy an attempt has been made to es-
tablish monarchy in Mexico, contrary to the
wishes Of that people and to support Maximil-
ian in his usurpation by European soldiers, and
whereas among other acts contrary to the
spirit of the age and humanity, the so-called
Emperor of Mexico, by decree and regula-
ton dated Sept. 9th, 1866, practically re-estab-
lished slavery in his dominions and by a de-
cree dated October Sd, 1865, has violated the
usages of civilized warfare by denying to the
Mexican Republican troops, the rights ofbellig-
erents, and ordering their execution wherever
found, within twenty-four hours after their
capture; therefore, be itresolved by the Senate
and House of Representatives, in Congress as
sembled, that we contemplate the present con-
dition of affairs in Mexico, with the most pro-
found solicitude. I'd, resolved that the attempt
to subjugate one of the Republican Govern
ments on this continent by a foreign power,
and establish on its ruins monarchy sustain
ed solely by European bayonets, is opposed to
the declared policy of the United States Gov
eminent, offensive to our people, and contrary
to the spirit of our institutions. Sd. Resolved
that the President of the United States be re-
quested to take such steps concerning this
grave matter as will indicate the recognized
policy to protect the honor and interests of
our Government"
The following resolution was objected to by
Mr.. Sumner, and goes over under the rules -
Resolved, that the President be requested to
furnish information of the state of that por-
ton of the Union lately in rebellion, whether
the rebellion has been suppressed, and the
United STATES in possession of the States in
which it existed, whether the U. S. Courts are
restored, Post Offices re-established, and reve-
nues collected, and also whether the people of
those states have recognized their State Gov
ernments, and whether they are yielding ODE
dience to the laws and Government Of the
United States" .v fs
Pending the consideration of motion refer
ring that portion of the message relating to
the States lately in rebellion, to the Judiciary,
Committee, the Senate adjourned.
easlae ~ HOUSE. 5s38
A resolution was introduced reimbursing-
States for debts contracted for the preservation
of the Union. Referred to a. committee of
seven. 2 2 as %.
A joint resolution, declaring the coalition
of the States recently in rebellion. and the
position OF Congress in relation, was introduce
ed and referred to select committee of fif-
teen. ssgfsmwr,ssgA -tsFsss stftsa
A joint resolution against the attempted es-
Enlistment of monarchy in Mexico, and re-
questing the President TO take such steps as
will vindcate the American policy and protect
the honor and interest of the U. S., was in
troduced and referred to the committee on
foreign affairs. s4e8
\ A bill to establish uniform system of bank
ruptcy was referred to special committee.
A bill prohibiting the Importation OF cattle
from foreign countries, in order to prevent the
spread of the cattle plague, was passed. "a
A resolution was offered and laid over in
structing the foreign committee to, inquire
| what measures were necessary on the part Of
the u. S., to restore the Mexican republic.
The speaker then announced the following
Committees :---1-- aas
oOmmercs-w ashbuIn, Of Illinois; Elliott, Of Mas
sylvania; Longyear, of Michigan; James Humphrey,
Of New York. j. 1. Thomas, Jr., of Maryland; Egg
gleston, of Ohio; j. M. Humphreys, Of New York.
connecaicut; Masston, Of New Hampshire Rosssau
of Kentucky; Bingham, Of Ohio; Ancona, of Penn
o Of Gswod
Of New York; Pike, of Maine; Kelley, of Virginia;
Brandege of Connecticut Eldridge of Wisconsin;
Phelps, OF Maryland; Darling, Of New York; LIE
Foreign A6airs.-Banks, of Massachusetts; Ray
mond, Of New York. Ortiz, of Indiana;, N. II. Ram
DELL Of Kentucky; Dawson, Of Pennsylvania; Pat
terson, of New Hampshire; Newell Of New Jersey;
CuIlom, of Illinois; Winfield, ofNew York. ~
mond, Of New York; Blow, of Missouri; Kasson, Of
Iowa; voorhees,, of Indiana; Farnsworth, of Illinois
spauiding of Ohio; Highly, of California; Wright,
Elections. ~Dawes, of Massachusetts; schofield Of
Pennsylvania; Epson, of Michigan; Marshall, Of IL
Mcclurg, Of Missouri; Radheld, Of New York :,
| Waysand Means-Morrill, of Vermont; Garfield, OF
Ohio; Wentworth, of Illinois; Hooper, Of Massa-
York; Moorehead, of Pennsylvania; Allison, OF
Iowa; Hogan, of Missouri. u f9ss.-rT -
Hooper, Of Massachusetts; Culver, of Pennsylvia; ;
Buckland. of Ohio; Harding, Of Kentucky; Lynch,
Of Maine Defrez, Of Indiana; Randall, Of Pennsyl-
District Of Columbia -Ingersoll of Illinois; Du-
mont, of Indiana; Davis, OF New York; Baldwin, OF
Vance, o or
mia; Shaukand, Of Kentucky.
Judiciary Wilson, of Iowa; Boutwell,, Of Massa-
Pennsylvania; woodbridge, Of Vermont; Morris, Of
New York; Rogers, of New Jersey; Lawrence, Of
Pacific Railroad.~Rice of Iowa; Stevens, OF Penn
chusetts; Brooks, Of New York; Loan, Of Missouri;
Clark, of Kansas; Bidwell, of California; Hender-
Claims. Delano, of Ohio Hotchkiss, of New
York; Washburne, of Massachusetts; Sloan, of Wis
| Ward, Of New York; Barker Of Pennsylvania;
Thornton, of Illinois. Tf.ag y. -f
Pabisc Laads.-Julien, Of Indiana; briggs, OF
of Minnesota; Rekley, of Ohio; Holmes, Of New
] York; McRuer, Of California; Anderson, Of Mssou-
poss O oaee Nlm II Massachusetts Farguahar
Ferry, Of MichigaA johnson, Of Pennsylvania Ken.