The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-04-11
xxx CONGRESSES Session.
WASHINGTON, April 10.

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SENATE.
Mr.. Salisbury presented resolution re-
affirming the resolution adopted by the Sen
ate in July 1851, that the war was conducted
to re-establish the Union with the rights OF
the States unimpaired, and endorsing fresi-
dent johnson for his efforts to restore peace
and harmony on that basis.
Mr.. Sumner objected to its present consid-
Grafton, and the resolution went over.
Mr.. Salisbury gave notice that he would
call it up on Friday
The bill to reimburse Pennsylvania for war
expenses was passed.
The bill to grant 100000 acres of public
land to aid in the construction of shin canal
from Lake Superior to Lake LebeIle was pass
ed
A resolution was adopted that the Secreta-
ry OF the Senate present to the Secretary of
State an attested copy of the Civil Rights bill,
as passed by atwo-thirds vote of both Houses.
The Committee on Post offices reported the
House bill to amend the postal laws which re-
duces the fine for defacing or injuring mail
matter on letters or pillar boxes, from 81 900
to $500, as substitute for the Senate bill.
The bill making grant of lands to aid the
construction of the Southern Minnesota r. r.
Passed. LkIGliL l- s@A
The use of the Senate Chamber was grant
ed to Mrs. NJ. c. Wailing, to deliver a lecture
on the condition of the South, on the evening
of the 18th.
The Senate went into executive session and
adjourned.
On motion of Mr.. Dawes, the Sec. of War
was directed to furnish the House with the
findings of the Commission in the case of the
awards for the capture of Booth and Harold.
The Senate joint resolutions authorizing
Admiral Paulding and Commodore Radford
to accept decorations from the King of Italy,
for services rendered the frigate Rel de Italia,
were passed. an
A resolution from the Committee on For
reign Affairs was adopted, requesting the
President to inform the House what steps had
been taken to protect the rights and interests
of American citizens on the fishing grounds
adjacent to the British Provinces, and wheth-
er any legislation or other action by Congress
is necessary to secure those rights and inter
ests. rrrF
The Speaker presented message from the
President transmitting communication from
the Secretary of War, with accompanying pa
pers, in relation to the grants obtained in
1850, '53 and '58 to the States of Missouri,
Alabama, Florida and Louisiana, to aid in the
construction of certain railroads. These acts
would expire by limitation, August II, 1866,
leaving the roads for whose benefit they were
conferred, in an unfinished condition.
The President recommends that the time
within which they must be completed, be ex-
tended five years. Referred.
Mr.. Deming from the Military Committee,
reported back the bill to revive the grade of
General in the U. S. Army. Made special
order for Tuesday next. Frr
The joint resolution of thanks to Gen. Han
Geek was adopted. t...-a.-.,.,-.
Mr.. Ancona from the Military Committee,
reported bill extending the jurisdiction of
the Court of Claims to all claims OF Paymas-
tiers, Commissaries of Subsistence. and other
discussing officers of the United States, for
relief from responsibility on account of losses
of public funds or vouchers by capture or 9TH
wise, during the late war.
On motion of Mr.. Conklin the bill was re-
committed and ordered to be printed.
After a number of reports from the Com
mittee on Military Affairs, the Bankrupt bill
came up on motion to reconsider the vote by
which it was rejected week since. The vote
in favor of reconsideration was so to SO. Mr..
Stevens called for the yeas and nays which
were ordered. The vote resulted, yeas, SO,
nays, As; so the vote rejecting the bill was re-
considered. a40 p ls
The final vote on the passage of the Bank
Iupt bill was yeas 70, nays 70; SO the bill was
rejected. .e-..-..,.s
After the vote rejecting the Bankrupt bill,
Mr.. Conklin introduced the same bill with
some modification. Referred to the Commit
tee on Bankrupt law.
The Joint resolution relative to the burial
of soldiers, was passed. n 30 1as -
The joint reiolution relative to bounties to
colored soldiers was referred to the Commit
tee on Military Affairs. y dsa
The bill providing for the codification Of
the laws was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee. 9sie5 M
A bill was reported authorizing the coinage
of 5 cent pieces of copper and nickel. Pass
ed. Adjourned. - ~ Z