bill (H. R. 144) to indemnify the owners of the British schooner "Glen ;" which was read a first and second time. The House having, by unanimous consent, proceeded to its further consideration, Ordered, That the said bill be engrossed and read a third time. Mr. Ellihu B. Washburne moved that the vote last taken be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in the said bill. Mr. Julian, from the Committee on Public Lands, to whom was referred the petition of Elizabeth Wiswall, made a report in writing thereon, accompanied by a bill (H. R. 145) for the relief of the heirs of Noah Wiswall; which bill was read a first and second time. The House having, by unanimous consent, proceeded to its further consideration, Ordered, That the said bill be engrossed and read a third time. Being engrossed, it was accordingly read the third time and passed. Mr. Julian moved that the vote last taken be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in the said bill. Mr. Schenck, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on Military Affairs, to whom was referred the bill of the Senate (S. 50) to authorize the President to appoint a Second Assistant Secretary of War, reported the same without amendment. Pending the question on its third reading, Mr. Schenck moved the previous question; which was seconded and the main question ordered, and under the operation thereof the bill was ordered to be read a third time. It was accordingly read the third time and passed. Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. On motion of Mr. Schenck, by unanimous consent, leave was granted to the Committee on Military Affairs to sit during the sessions of the House. Mr. Cobb, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled a resolution and bill of the following titles, viz: S. Res. 15. Joint resolution amendatory of the joint resolution "to supply in part deficiencies in the appropriations for the public printing" and to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for bounties to volunteers; and, S. 57. An act declaring the assent of Congress to an act of the legislature of the State of Illinois therein named. When The Speaker signed the same. On motion of Mr. Hooper, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That an amendment proposed to be reported by the Committee of Ways and Means to the bill of the House No. 122 be printed. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Forney, their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of this house of the follow ing title, viz: H. R. 35. An act to provide for the deficiency in the appropriation for the pay of officers and men actually employed in the western department, or department of Missouri, with an amendment; in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this house. Mr. Dawes called up, and the House proceeded to consider, the following resolution heretofore reported from the Committee of Elections, viz: Resolved, That William Jayne, having presented a certificate in due form of law of his election as delegate from the Territory of Dakota to the 38th Congress, is entitled to take the oath of office and occupy a seat in this house as such delegate without prejudice to the right of J. B. S. Todd, claiming to be duly elected thereto, to prosecute his contest therefor, according to the rules and usages of this house. Pending the question on agreeing thereto, Mr. G. Clay Smith moved to amend the same by striking out all after the word "Resolved," and inserting in lieu thereof the following, viz: That, inasmuch as neither Mr. Todd nor Mr. Jayne, claimants from Dakota Territory, are admitted to a seat in this House, neither of them be sworn now, but the whole subject be referred back to the Committee of Elections for a report upon the merits of the case." Pending which, After debate, Mr. Dawes moved the previous question; which was seconded and the main question ordered and put, first, Will the House agree to the said amendment? The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the members present, Those who voted in the affirmative are So the said amendment was disagreed to. Mr. James S. Rollins 66 78 Green Clay Smith Mr. Theodore M. Pomeroy Edward H. Rollins R. B. Van Valkenburgh Under the further operation of the previous question the resolution, as reported from the Committee of Elections, was then agreed to. Mr. Dawes moved that the vote last taken be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. And thereupon, Mr. William Jayne appeared, and having taken the oath required by the act of July 2, 1862, took his seat in the House. On motion of Mr. Jacob B. Blair, Ordered, That when the House adjourns it adjourn until Monday next. On motion of Mr. Pomeroy, by unanimous consent, indefinite leave of absence was granted to Mr. Littlejohn on account of illness. Mr. Frank gave notice, under the rule, of his intention to move for leave to introduce a bill to provide a new classification of pensions according to the extent and nature of disability. The morning hour having expired, On motion of Mr. McClurg, the House proceeded to consider the business on the Speaker's table. When The bill of the House (H. R. 35) to provide for the deficiency in the appropriation for the pay of officers and men actually employed in the western department, or department of Missouri, with the amendment of the Senate thereto, was taken up, and the said amendment agreed to. Mr. McClurg moved that the vote last taken be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate with the concurrence of the House in the said amendment. Mr. Fernando Wood gave notice, under the rule, of his intention to move for leave to introduce a bill to reimburse the city of New York for moneys expended in enrolling, equipping, subsisting, &c., troops raised to suppress rebellion, &c. And then, On motion of Mr. Jacob B. Blair, at 2 o'clock and 45 minutes p. m., the House adjourned. MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1864. The following petitions, memorials, and other papers, were laid upon the Clerk's table, under the 131st rule of the House, to wit: By Mr. Stuart: The petition of Esther P. Fox, widow of Augustus C. Fox, deceased-heretofore referred February 5, 1858; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. By Mr. Fenton: The petition of Thomas Booth-heretofore referred April 6, 1860; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. By Mr. William G. Brown: The petition of D. D. F. Farnsworth, praying compensation for damages sustained from the movements of the army; which was referred to the Committee of Claims; Also, the petition of the trustees of the Baptist church at Buckhannon, Upshur county, in the State of West Virginia, praying compensation for damages sustained from the movement of the army; which was referred to the Committee of Claims. By Mr. English: The memorial of citizens of the State of Connecticut, praying an amendment to the act to provide internal revenue; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means By Mr. William H. Miller: The memorial of Mrs. M. L. Lee, praying a pension; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. By Mr. Spalding: Four petitions from citizens of the State of Ohio and Pennsylvania, praying an appropriation to improve the harbor of Fairport, on the southern shore of Lake Ere; which were referred to the Committee on Commerce. By Mr. Stevens: The petition of certain engineers in the army, praying an increase of pay; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Grinnell: The memorial of citizens of the State of Iowa, praying the establishment of a new mail route between Vinton and Blairstown, in that State; which was referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads. By Mr. Ambrose W. Clark: The memorial of citizens of the State of New York, praying the construction of a ship canal around the Falls of Niagara; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Canals. By Mr. Julian: The memorial of Jesse Williams-heretofore referred June 16, 1862; which was referred to the Committee on Private Land Claims. By Mr. James R. Morris: The memorial of the directors of the Little Hacking Bridge Company, Ohio, praying amendments in the act to provide internal revenue; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Julian: The memorial of certain representatives of the Religious Society of Friends in the States of Indiana and Illinois, praying exemption from military duty; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Chanler: The petition of the Atlantic Insurance and Sun Insurance Companies, in the city of New York, in respect to funds taken possession of by military order at New Orleans; which was referred to the Committee of Claims. By Mr. Thomas T. Davis: The petition of Daniel Elliot, post route agent, praying increased compensation; which was referred to the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads. By Mr. William H. Miller: Certain papers relating to the claim of Paymaster Greenwalt, United States army; which were referred to the Committee of Claims. By Mr. William Johnson: The petition of Captain William S. Stroub, of the Ohio State volunteers, praying remuneration for clothing lost by casualties of war by members of his company; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Fenton: The memorial of citizens of the State of New York, praying the construction of a military and postal railway between the cities of New York and Washington; which was referred to the select committee on that subject. By Mr. Colfax: The memorial of S. S. Nash, Hon. D. D. Piatt, and many other citizens of Lafayette, in the State of Indiana, praying the construction of a military and postal road from the city of Washington to New York city; which was referred to the select committee already appointed on that subject. By Mr. Amos Myers: The petition of John A. McCloskey, praying relief, with an affidavit of facts; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Eckley: The memorial of the Religious Society of Friends, of the State of Ohio, praying exemption from military duty; By Mr. Julian: The memorial of the Religious Society of Friends of the State of Ohio, praying exemption from military duty; which were referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Pomeroy: The memorial of John Fonda-heretofore referred January 25, 1858; which was referred to the Committee on Revolutionary Claims. By Mr. Gooch: The memorial of William R. White and others, praying a bounty; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Ross: The memorial of Z. R. Hawley, praying compensation for services as hospital chaplain; which was referred to the Committee of Claims. By Mr. Francis W. Kellogg: The memorial of loyal women of the State of Michigan, praying the passage of an act of universal emancipation; which was referred to the Select Committee on Emancipation. By Mr. Hale: The memorial of Sally Thomas, praying arrears of pension; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. By Mr. William B. Washburn: The petition of citizens of Massachusetts, praying the establishment of a uniform ambulance and hospital system; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. McIndoe: Certain resolutions of the Chamber of Commerce at Milwaukie, in the State of Wisconsin, relative to the reciprocity treaty between the Great Britain and the United States; which were referred to the Committee on Commerce By Mr. Schenck: The memorial of citizens of Ohio, praying amendments to the act for enrolling and calling out the national forces; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Lovejoy: The petition of 1,305 men and women of Knox county, in the State of Illinois, praying the passage of an act emancipating all persons of African descent held to involuntary servitude in the United States; which was referred to the Select Committee on Emancipation. The Speaker, by unanimous consent, laid before the House a letter from the Second Auditor of the Treasury Department, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 13th instant, relative to vouchers for expenses in calling out the Pennsylvania militia during the recent invasion; which was laid on the table and ordered to be printed. The Speaker having, as the regular order of business, called the committees for reports for commitment, next proceeded to call the States and Territories for resolutions; When, Mr. Kelley submitted the following resolution; and debate arising thereon, it was laid on the table under the rule, viz: Resolved, That the use of the hall of the House of Representatives be granted to the United States Christian Commission on Monday evening, February 1st, for their anniversary meeting. Mr. Dawson submitted the following preamble and resolution, viz: Whereas a great civil war like that which now afflicts the United States is the most grievous of all national calamities, producing, as it does, spoliation, bloodshed, anarchy, public debt, official corruption, and private immorality, the American government cannot rightfully wage such a war upon any portion of its people, except for the sole purpose of vindicating the Constitution and laws, and restoring both to their just supremacy; and whereas this house, on the 22d day of July, 1861, speaking in the name of the American people and in the face of the world, solemnly and truly declared that it was waged for no purpose of conquest or oppression, but solely to restore the Union, with all the rights of the people and the State unimpaired; and whereas, in every war, especially in every war of invasion, and most particularly if it be a civil war between portions of the same country, the object of it ought to be clearly defined and the terms distinctly stated upon which hostilities will cease; and the advancing armies of the government should carry the Constitution in one hand, while they hold the sword in the other, so that the invaded party may have its choice between the two: Therefore, Resolved, That the President be requested to make known by public proclamation or otherwise, to all the country, that whenever any State now in insurrection shall submit herself to the authority of the federal government, |