Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-12-21

States, of which Mr.. Blaine, OF Maine is
chairman. The committee on the late So
called Confederate States was also announ-
ced, with Mr. Stevens as chairman After
some debate, the House agreed to adjourn
from the 20th of December until the 9th Of
January. Mr.. Stevens reported a bill
appropriating $4,000 to refurnish and
repair the Presidents House. 1t was
passed Mr.. Stephens reported bill for
the payment of pensions also, bill for
the support of the West Point Academy.
Mr.. Latin reported resolution for the
printing Of extra copies Of General Grants
report Mr. Clarke, of Kansas, introduced
bill to eqqaIize the bounties of soldiers.
Mr. Dounelly introduced resolution for
the establishment of bureau Of education.
Mr. Cobb introduced resolution of inquiry
in relation to the District of Columbia
Mr. Wilson, of Iowa, offered resolution
that all papers which may be offered re-
lativc to the representation of the late So
called Confederate States Of America, or
either of them shall be referred to the Joint
committee of fifteen without debate, and
no members shall be admitted from either
of the said socaIed Confederate States uu-
til Congress shall declare such States, or
either Of them, entitled to representation.
After considerable debate, the resolution
was adopted under the operation OF the
previous question. \ message was re-
ceived from the Senate announcing the
death of the Hon Jacob ColIamer, when
Mr.. Morrill,, of Vermont, pronounced a Gu
I logy on the deceased, and offered series
of resolutions Messrs Woodbridgc,o of Yer
mont, Mr.. Raymond, Of New York. Mr..
Grider, Of Kentucky, and Mr.. Wentworth,
of Illinois, scvcralIy paid their tribute TO
the character Of the illustrious deceased,
when the resolutions were agreed t., aud
the House adjourned till Monday.
In the Senate Monday, Vice Admiral
FARRAGur and 100 other officers petitionrd
/ for increase of pay. 1t was voted to pay
Mrs. CoILAMER the amount due the late
Vermont Senator at the time Of his death.
4 resolution was adopted making an ap-
preparation for the support and assistance
of destitute Indians. \ bill was referred
granting 4 million acres Of public land for
schools in the District Of Columbia. \
resolution was introduced looking to the
thorough sitting Of the officers Of the army,
the discharge of those who are Incompetent
and the filing Of their places with the most
gallant Of our volunteers The bill to re-
pair the Presidents house was adopted
The Committee on Commerce was instructed
/ TO report as to the transfer Of American
vessels to the British owners during The
rebellion, and the present renewals Of
American registers \ bill was referred
authorizing bridge over The Mississippi
at St. Louis. \ bill was introduced to
liberaIize the qualifications for jurors
Resolutions were adopted to observe the
memory Of the late President LINCOLN on
the 18th Of February, that being the ami
versary of his birth. \ bill making some
changes in the matter Of appeal from the
Court Of Claims was referred also bill
regulating the appointment of appraisers
in the Custom-housc also bill concern
ing jurisdiction over certain cases in the
United States Courts. After executive
session the Senate adjourned.
In the House an immense amount Of bust
ness was projected Mr. HARRIS, of Mary
land, swore ii so did Mr.. KcKEAN, from
Montana, and Mr.. HoorER, from Utah.
Credentials Of a member from Arkansas
went to the fifteen committee. The House
received a great number Of resolutions mp
on questions of reconstruction, rebel debt,
&c, all Of which went to the fifteen com
mittees. Bills were offered for a navy
yard at Grand Haven. Mich; to repeal the
fishing bOuntleS; to consolidate and pro-
vide government for the Indian tribes for
a railroad bridge over the Mississippi at
Quincy, ILL.,; to permit withdrawal OF ma
tOnaI bank deposits under certain cOudj-
tons 10 recover from Illinois for lands
granted TO complete a railroad not finished
within the terms specified to compel gov
crnnent officers III Jtah to disayoN poly
gamy. Among the host OF resolutions We
note these: 10 inquire into tine eXpcdieu-
cy OF appointing government directors on
Pacific railroad brauchcs for "a survey I
the MlsSlsslppl against all manner OF ar.
lstocrdCy lor the distribution among the
States of surplus arms to ask the Pres.
dent why JEFF. DAVIS has not been tried;
d bllt Ia repeal certain hountos for a
post-otllce and cnStpm-hyuse at CAIRO; about
elective franchise as a special feature 81
State rights, tabled > calling for informs.
tOn on Mexican relations that District
Court Clerks snail not be relatives of the
Judges asking about distractions to free
transit through Baltimore: 10 extend the
oath Of allegiance to all persons elected or
, appointed under United States laws. (adopt.
cd > asking ior detail Of the number oi
soldiers from each State for a general
harbor-ImproveInent bil! as to The practt
! cabIlity OF a canal from Susquehanna River
to Lake Ontario to observe the ohSpauIr,
or memory OF the late President. (Srnat,
: bill concurred in;) appropriating S25. .00O
10 Mrs LINCOLN a bill extending sutfrage
IN the District oi Columbia concur.ug
with the Secretary Of tie Treasury in h,,