The Portland daily press., 1867-03-21
XLTH OONaRESS---FIRST SESSION
WASHINGTON, March 20.


Mr. Summer from the Foreign Committee,
| reported a Joint resolution prohibiting persons
in the Diplomatic service OF the United States
from wearing any uniform or official costume
not previously tat II oy h hht Mr
our Ministers abroad of wearing court costumes
on certain occasions. The committee Thought
II best to prohibit this. Adopted.
Mr.. Yates, from the Committee on Terrific
ries. reported fayorably ON the bill for tbe ad-
mission of Colorado.
Mr.. Howard, from the Military Committee
reported the Dill authorizing the Secretary Of
war TO take possession of and pay for portion
OF Long Island, Boston Harbor, for the cree
for the property. Passed.
fendlng the discussion of the joint resolution
lor the sale OF certain lands belonging to the
Chootaw and the Rokee Indians, Mr.. Wilson
called up the bill appropriating 100000 to de-
fray the expenses of carrying the reconstruct
ton bill into effect, which was passed.
The discussion on the Indian bill was then
resumed and continued until 2.45 when, on
motion of Mr.. Fessenden, the Senate went into
executive session, and soon afterwards adj
journed.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Shanks offered resolution instructino
the Committee on Foreign Affairs to investi-
gate the facts connected with the imprison-
ment Tor life IN Canada of Rev. John McMa-
hon, citizen of Anderson, Indiana, and pas
tor OF the Catholic Church at that place, and
what means, if any, should be taken for his re-
lease. Adopted.
MIR. Logan offered resolution instructing
the Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire
why the claims Of American citizens against
the British Government, commencing with
those reported by the President January 10,
1859, and including all that have arisen since
That date that have not been paid, and to re-
port what IN the judgment of the committee
ought to be done IN order to secure speedy
settlement of all claims Adopted.
Jacob Benton, member elect from New
Hampshire, appeared took the oath and his
seat.
Mr.. Baker offered resolution instructing
the Committee on Rules to inquire into the ex.
pediency of constituting a standing committee
on labor. Adopted.
MIR, Hooper, of Utah, presented a memorial
of the Legislative Assembly of the contem-
plated State of Deseret for admission of the
State into the Union. Referred to the Com
mittee on Territories.
Mr.. Halsey presented a memorial of the rep
resenta;iyes of Thos w. Harvey for an extern
sion of his patent for manufacturing wood
screws. Referred to the Committee on Patents.
MIR. Sehofielo called up the contested election
case OF Colorado. The majority of the Com
mittee on Elections report that Mr.. Hunt is
prima facie entitled to the seat. The minority
favor Mr.. Chillicott.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, offered resolution di-
recting that, pending decision of the ques-
ton, Mr. Chilicott be sworn in as the sitting
delegate The question was discussed for an
hour, when the resolution reported by the mi
norlty committee, giving the seat temporarily
to Mr.. Chilicott, was agreed to.
Mr. Van Horn introduced joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary of War to paw the
soldiers who are entitled to artificial limbs sums
to the contract price thereof at their
option. Passed.
Mr.. Bingham moved that the House 90 into
Committee of the Whole to dispose of the bill
81 100000 for the relief the des
titute people in the South
Mr.. Farnsworth moved that the House ad-
journ.
Mr.. Randall called for the yeas and nays on
the motion to adjourn, stating that it was test
question.
The vote was taken by ayes and nays, and
resulted 5S to IS. The Speaker voted no, and
the House refused to adjourn.
The House then went into Committee of the
Whole and resumed the consideration of the
Senate joint resolution.
MIR. Miller withdrew his amendment to the
amendment offered by Mr.. Banks, to enable
Mr. Bingham to offer an amen dment providing
that the Secretary of War supply the unex-
pended appropriations made for the Freedmen's
Bureau, but the chairman decided that it was
not in order now.
Messrs. Van Trump and Wood both opposed
the resolution.
Various amendments were suggested, and
running debate took place, in which Messrs
stevens, Bingham, Pile, and others, partici-
pated.
Finally, on motion OF Mr. Bingham, the
commltee rose to enable him to move to close
the debate, and then Mr. Stevens moved that
the House adjourn.
Inc vote was taken by yeas and nays, and re-
suited 90 to 81, and the House at 4.15 P. M. ad-
iournel.