Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1866-05-05
CONGRESSIONAL.

THURsDAY~-In the Senate, resolutions
were adopted authorizing the printing of 1000
copies of the eulogies upon the late Senator
Foot, and calling on the President for what
ever additional Information he may have re-
eeived since his last report in relation to the
Southern States.
The remainder of the session was mostly
taken up in discussing the bill for thu admis-
sion of Colorado and the habeas corpus bill.
In the House, bills were passed, regulating
the terrgs of the United States Court in the
eastern district of New York; increasing the
salary of the Commissioner of Pensions to
81, 900. and that of the Chief Clerk Of the Pen
sion Office 10 $500.
The remainder of the time was mainly
taken up in discussing bill offered by Van
Horn for ship canal around Niagara Falls
and the army bill, but no definite action was
had on either.
FRIDAY-In the Senate a resolution was
passed appropriating $50, 900, to be distribu-
ted among the officers and crew of the ship
Three Bells the bark Kilby and the ship Ant
arctic, as testimonial OF national gratitude
for their gallant conduct In rescuing about
500 Americans from the wreck of the steam
ship San Francisco.
In the House a bill was passed Civ
ing to Ishmael Day, OF Baltimore county,
Maryland, an annuity of $42l.50 as a recogni-
tiOn of his services in defending the national
flag from GilmOre's rebel raiders on the 18th Of
July, 1864, and for his loss Of property on that
occasion.
A bill, was passed sppropriating Sl15,-
000 for deficiencies in the public printing;
$3.50, 900 for paper and S95, 600 for binding.
SATURDAY, in the House, was spent in
debating the Presidents annual message.
Speeches were made by Nicholson, Miller,
Thomas, Smith and SchOfeld.
MoNDAY-In the Senate, the House bill
to provide for the better organization of the
pay department of the navy was passed
Several resolutions of inquiry were adopted,
among them, one concerning the prOprlety OF
enacting The eight hour law in the District OF
Columbia, and % series in relation to the adj
mission of the Tennessee representatives.
The Judiciary Committee reported adversely
TO the modification of the test oath. "a.
A joint resolution was passed, authorizing
the President to aid the various state and 10
cal authorities in carrying out such orders as
may be necessary to prevent the introduction
of the cholera; also to employ the military, II
necessary, to enforce quarantine regulations,
and apprOpriating such amounts as may be
needed.
TURsDAY-In the Senate, nothing of
general importance occurred beyond the re-
ports of committees, and debate on the
admission of Colorado.
A message was received from the House,
announcing the Inconvenience IN the Senate
amendments to the bill in relation to the
naDea5 corpus. Inc senate NOleu 10 lnSlsb
upon its amendments, and asked committee
ON conference.
In the House, the Niagara ship canal and the
army bill were under consideration, but no
definite action was had.
A bill was passed, appropriating 5000, 900 to
supply the deficiency in the printing bureau.
WEDNEsDAY-In the Senate, after the
close of the morning hour, the bill for the adj
mission of Colorado was taken up, and discuss
ed at some length. During the discussion,
Doolittle defined his position iii regard to the
resolutions in the Wisconsin Legislature, ask
ing him to resign. The bill was finally passed
by vote of 10 to Is.
In the House, bill was passed to levy on
all horses. mules, sheep, cattle, hogs and 9TH
er Iiye animals imported from foreign coun-
tries. a duty of 20 per cent. ad valorum.