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By Mr. Allison-
Calling

HOUSE RESOLUTIONS.

By Mr. Bailey; 1803 sauoll in at levisoolt loud In reference to the reduction of the force now employed in the we seized,ned, and sold, &c., in the cities of New York collection of the internal revenue taxes.[March 31, 1868.] and Brooklyn.-[January 6, 1868.] Agreed to, 2228, Adopted, 332.

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In reference to reduction of the military establishment of the United States. [December 12, 1867.] 10 Agreed to, 156. Instructing Committee on Military Affairs to inquire what measure of relief would be proper in the case of Mrs. Ella E. Hobart, for services rendered by her as chaplain of first regiment of g Wisconsin volunteer artillery.-[January 23, 1868.11.1 lled JoAgreed to, 712 noiseimer sd isodiy A

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Tot Concerning the payment of loyal claimants in the State of Instructing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the enota Tennessee.[January 28, 1868.] to Jong

Concerning armed organizations known as the "Kuklux Klan," and the outrages committed by them upon white and colored TM Unionists in the State of Tennessee February 4, 1868.] Agreed to, 967. STOMSHESW

Inquiring upon what authority an officer of the grade of paymaster in the United States Navy is employed as a resident naval Bin1991 Iam Storekeeper at Rio J by the law, of June 17, 18 and elsewhere, at a greater salary Aging to that provided 1844.-[March 26, 1868.1 [quo 8-4081

In reference to the recent murder of two ex-Federal soldiers,
Henry Fitzpatrick and Mr. Lincoln,

ausibloa Tennessee. June 1, 1868. Join the county of Maury,
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of Major General Carlin for the past six months

Tennessee and Kentucky. July 1, 1868.1. balsoqObjected to, 1513; agreed to, 8658.1992:

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In reference to the protection of loyal I citizens at the South.[July 13, 1868.] 1990s Objected to, 4003gmi no zeltub banastoni 10? quthin'I [.dows 492 v 910 By Mr. Ashley, of Ohio

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Calling for certain information relative to the present condition and
abomanagement of the affairs of the United States branch mint at
San Francisco, California. [February 20, 1868.]
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of votes cast under the the adoption of the constitution for the State of Alabama.[March 1868.112 cop paying static Proposed, 1667; reported and adopted, 1761. baa

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Agreed to, 1661.

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Authorizing the managers on the part of the House, in the matter of the impeachment of the President, to sit during the sessions of the House, and to send for persons and administer papers, oaths, and take the testimony of witnesses. [March 6, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 1706,

That the stenographers of the House attend the managers to the Senate to report the proceedings of the trial of the impeachment of the President, and that the same be printed by the Congressional Printer, &c.-[March 12, 1868.1 Referred, 1861.

Directing the managers on the impeachment trial to investigate the means alleged to have been used corruptly to influence the determination of the Senate upon the articles of impeach ment. [May 16, 1868.]

Reported and discussed, 2503; adopted, 2505.

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Assigning rooms No. A and B, opposite the room of the solicitor of the Court of Claims in the Capitol, as guard-room and office for the Capitol police.[May 28, 1868.]

Reported, 2643; agreed to, 2651.

Directing that Charles W. Woolley be kept until otherwise ordered in close confinement, until said Woolley shall fully answer the questions recited, and all questions put to him by the committee in relation to the subject of the investigations with which they are charged. [May 28, 1868.]

Reported, 2651; agreed to, 2651; motion to reconsider, 2651; @discussed, 2669, 2671; motion tabled, 2676.

Discharging select committee on alleged corruption in the impeachment trial from further consideration of the subject. [July 25, 1868.

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Objected to, 3655.

By Mr. Boutwell

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In relation to the test oath for conventions in the unreconstructed
States. [December 9, 1867.]
Agreed to, 91.

Directing Committee on Reconstruction to consider the expediency of authorizing the General of the Army to detail officers for service in the States recently in rebellion; of constituting said States a single military district, under the command of the General of the Army; of providing additional securities for the exercise of the elective franchise in said States; and of declaring that the governments set up in said States are not republican forms of government. [January 6, 1868.] Adopted, 331.

In reference to coin in the Treasury and a new loan.-[January 701 27, 1868.] Objected to, 784.

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Granting leave to the committee appointed to prepare and report articles of impeachment against Andrew Johnson, and to the Committee on Reconstruction to sit during the sessions of the House. [February 25, 1868.]

Agreed to, 1427.

Permitting the committee appointed to prepare and report articles of impeachment to report in print.-[February 27, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 1470.

For printing one thousand copies of the articles of impeachment.March 2, 1868.]

Referred, 1619; reported and agreed to, 1661. Directing the Senate to be informed that this House have appointed managers to conduct the impeachment against the President, and have directed the said managers to carry to the Senate the articles agreed upon. [March 2, 1868.] Agreed to, 1619.

Directing that the articles agreed to against Andrew Johnson,
President, be carried to the Senate by the managers appointed
to conduct said impeachment. [March 2, 1868.]
Agreed to, 1619.

That when theommittee

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shall sit fo for the trial of the President, the the Whole, will attend with the 1868.] managers at the bar of the Senate.-[ March Agreed to, 2021.'

Directing the Senate to be informed that the House of Representatives has adopted a replication to the answer of the President

on the articles of impeachment, and that the same will be presented to the Senate by the managers.-[ March 24, 1868.] Adopted, 2081."

Postponing action upon all matters except questions relating to the impeachment of the President until the conclusion of the trial now pending before the Senate. [March 27, 1868.] Reported, 2175.

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Calling for reports made by Major General Meade to the General of the Army, relating to the election in Alabama in February outlast.[March 27, 1868.] 1897) Adopted, 2164.

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That the Speaker of the House again propose to C. W. Woolley the questions contained in the resolution this day adopted,

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Directing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of abolishing the internal revenue tax on manufactures of cotton, wool, iron, and steel.—[January 8, 1868.] Agreed to, 403.

Discharging the Committee on Accounts from the further consideration of charges against the Sergeant-at-Arms referred to them.-[February 19, 1868.]

Reported, 1286; discussed, 1293; adopted, 1294.

Authorizing the Doorkeeper of the House of Representatives to appoint a document file clerk and fixing his salary.-[February 28, 1868.]

Reported and adopted, 1501.

Relative to the means of lighting the Hall.-[April 4, 1868.] Reported and recommitted, 2238; motion to reconsider, 2318; report read, 2318; resolution adopted, 2319.

By Mr. Buckland

Allowing a clerk to Committee on Banking and Currency.[December 19, 1867.]

Objected to, 282.

Instructing Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire into the expediency of establishing a naval depot and naval dry-dock on Sandusky bay, at or near Sandusky city.—[February 28, 1868.]

Agreed to, 1501.

By Mr. Burleigh

To set apart a room in the Capitol for the use of the territorial Delegates. [February 10, 1868.]

Adopted, 1084.

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By Mr. BurrMaking inquiry respecting the amount of revenue on distilled spirits collected in the State of Illinois for the six months ending November 30, 1867.-[December 12, 1867.] Agreed to, 155.

Calling for a statement of the several amounts paid out of the contingent fund for expenses caused by the investigation of the charges against the President before the Judiciary Committee.[December 12, 1867.]

Objected to, 155.

Calling for certain information in regard to the administration of
the War Department.-[December 19, 1867.]
Referred, 286.

In relation to the withdrawal of interest-bearing bonds.-[ March
9, 1868.]
Referred, 1761.

By Mr. Butler, of Massachusetts

Referring so much of the President's message as relates to the
payment of money under treaty with Russia to the Committee
on Appropriations.-[ December 9, 1867.]
Read, 78, 92; disagreed to, 95.

That the indebtment of the nation ought to be paid in exact
accordance with the acts of Congress creating it, and not
otherwise; that all loans enacted to be paid in gold to be so
paid; and all loans not so enacted to be payable ought to be
paid in lawful money of the United States.—[ December
16, 1867.]

Proposed, 212.

Requesting Committee of Ways and Means to devise some measure by which distilled spirits of American manufacture may be exported under the laws.-[January 21, 1868.]

Agreed to, 662.

Calling for information in regard to the reported suffering of United States soldiers in Alaska.—[January 22, 1868.] Objected to, 443; agreed to, 687.

For the suspension of the rules during the pendency of the impeachment of the President, to proceed to the consideration of any matter which may be reported by the managers on the part of the House of Representatives.—[March 16, 1868.] Adopted, 1905.

For the arrest of Charles W. Woolley, a recusant witness.[May 25, 1868.]

Reported and discussed, 2575; adopted, 2581.

For the arraignment of Charles W. Woolley, a recusant witness, and the propounding of certain interrogatories.-[ May 26, 1868.]

Reported and adopted, 2586.

Directing that any communication from C. W. Woolley or his
counsel, placed in the hands of the Speaker, be sent to the
committee of investigation.-[June 8, 1868.]
Reported, 2938; agreed to, 2941.

For the discharge of Charles W. Woolley.-[June 11, 1868.]
Reported and agreed to, 3069.

For printing the protest of the Democratic members of the House
against the admission of the Representatives from Arkansas.
[June 25, 1868.]

Referred, 3485.

In relation to the expediency of authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to dispose of the property of the United States in certain canals and navigation companies wherein the United States hold stock, which have for many years been non-interest paying.-[July 13, 1868.]

Agreed to, 4003.

By Mr. Cake

In reference to removals made during the fiscal year 1867 upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue, and the falling off of internal revenue.-[February 7, 1868.]

Objected to, 1053.

For printing the report of Abraham S. Hewitt, commissioner to
the Paris Exposition.—[ March 28, 1868.]
Reported and adopted, 2204.

For printing Agricultural Report for 1867.-[June 30, 1868.]
Reported and agreed to, 8613.

For printing report from the Treasury relative to trade with the
British Provinces.-[June 30, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 3613.

For printing report of the Committee on Retrenchment in the civil service of the United States.-[June 30, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 8613.

By Mr. Cary

In reference to the payment of United States bonds.-[December 12, 1867.

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Calling for information in regard to the treatment of certain American citizens reported to have been unjustly arrested, imprisoned, and flogged while in prison by authority of an officer of the Government of Mexico.-[May 12, 1868.] Objected to, 2429.

Directing the reporters of the Congressional Globe to report in full each distinct proposition, motion, resolution, or bill, and each amendment or modification thereto, or substitute therefor, offered for the consideration of this House by any member or Delegate.-[May 14, 1868.]

Referred, 2457.

In relation to the revolution in Hayti and the protection of our flag. [May 26, 1868.]

Adopted, 2585.

That William McGrorty is not entitled to a seat in this House as a Delegate from the Territory of Utah.-[July 9, 1868.] Reported, 3886; notice, 4133; discussed, 4383; adopted, 4889. That William H. Hooper is entitled to a seat in this House as a Delegate from the Territory of Utah.-[July 9, 1868.] Reported. 3886; notice, 4133; discussed, 4383; tabled, 4389, Calling for information in regard to the obstruction in New York barbor, known as the wreck of the ship Scotland.—[July 14, 1868.]

Agreed to, 4055.

For the appointment of a standing committee on emigration.[July 15, 1868.]

Referred, 4088.

By Mr. Churchill—

Authorizing a new delivery to certain members of such documents as have been stolen from the mails in the course of transmission.-[December 12, 1867.]

Disagreed to, 153.

Calling for information concerning the condition of the harbors of Oswego and Salmon river, on Lake Ontario.-—[January 17, 1868.

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By Mr. Clarke, of Kansas-Continued.
Calling for copies of all contracts with Benjamin Holliday for the
transportation of the overland mail, &c.—[January 27, 1868.]
Objected to, 783.

Concerning an appropriation for the erection of buildings at
Topeka, Kansas, for the use of the United States courts,
post office, and land office.-[January 28, 1868.]

Agreed to, 806.

In regard to pensions for the widows and children of the men killed at the massacre at Lawrence, Kansas, on the 21st of August, 1863.-[January 31, 1868.]

Agreed to, 891.

Rescinding the resolution adopted by the House February 7, in reference to drawing seats.-[February 10, 1868.]

Proposed, 1084.

Calling for certain information in reference to the overland mail contracts with Benjamin Holliday.—[February 20, 1868.] Adopted, 1294.

Directing Committee on the Judiciary to consider the expediency of extending the jurisdiction of the court of the United States for the district of Kansas over the Indian territory in the State of Kansas.-[March 4, 1868.]

Agreed to, 1662.

Requesting the suspension of the sale of all lands ceded and sold to the United States by treaty with Great and Little Osage Indians, proclaimed January 20, 1867.—[April 16, 1368.] Adopted, 2305.

For an adjournment over to attend to the decoration of the soldiers'
graves May 30.-[May 29, 1868.]
Disagreed to, 2686.

In reference to the treaty recently concluded with the Great and
Little Osage Indians.-[June 13, 1868.]
Objected to, 3063; adopted, 3132.

In relation to Great and Little Osage Indian treaty.-[July 13, 1868.]
Adopted, 4001.

By Mr. Clever

In relation to the system of peonage and Indian slavery in the
Territory of New Mexico.~[February 3, 1868.]
Agreed to, 936.

Concerning the reference of certain private land claims.-[February 10, 1868.]

Adopted, 1084.

By Mr. Cobb

Instructing Committee on Military Affairs to make certain inquiries in respect to the extra pay proper of the officers of the fiftieth regiment of Wisconsin volunteers.-[January 6, 1868.] Adopted, 332.

Authorizing select Committee on the Workings of the Pay Department to summon witnesses and continue to take testimony, &c., and to send for papers; and allowing the Paymaster General to cross-examine witnesses, &c.-[January 20, 1868.] Adopted, 637.

For the sale of the iron railing taken from the Hall of the old House of Representatives.—[March 10, 1868.] Objected to, 1806, 1859.

In relation to the publication of all soldiers' claims which have been allowed and paid by the Departments.-[April 20, 1868.] Agreed to, 2310.

In reference to taxation of interest on bonds.-[June 29, 1868.] Agreed to, 3588, 3589.

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That James B. Beck, Thomas L. Jones, A. P. Grover, and J. Proctor Knott are entitled to seats as members of this House from the State of Kentucky.-[December 3, 1867.] Reported, 11; discussed, 11, 13; adopted, 18; Messrs. Beck, Knott, and Grover sworn in, 13; Mr. Jones sworn in, 27. Inquiring of the Secretary of the Navy whether any of the public vessels sold since the war were captured from the enemy and upon which prize money was paid by the United States, and if so, the amount of prize money so paid, the date of payment, and the price for which the vessels were sold.-[December 12, 1867.]

Agreed to, 155.

Calling for copies of all correspondence in relation to the removal of the city council of New Orleans, and in relation to the city council of Jefferson City, Louisiana.-[ March 9, 1868.] Objected to, 1485; adopted, 1761.

Calling anew on the Navy Department for information relating to the sale of vessels since the war.—[April 20, 1868.] Objected to, 2310.

That Samuel McKee was duly elected a member of the House in the Fortieth Congress from the ninth district of Kentucky.[June 17, 1868.]

Reported, 3233; adopted, 3375.

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That George D. Blakey is not entitled to a seat as a Representative from the third district in Kentucky.-[December 2, 1867.] Reported 3; discussed, 56; adopted, 61.

That the oath of office be administered to J. S. Golladay, and that he be admitted to a seat from the third district in Kentucky.[December 2, 1867.]

Reported. 3; discussed, 56; adopted, 61.

That the Speaker pronounce the censure of the House upon Fernando Wood, a member of the House from New York, for having characterized in debate a measure of the House as "A monstrosity, a measure the most infamous of the many infamous acts of this infamous Congress."-[January 15, 1868.] Adopted, 542.

That John Young Brown is not entitled to take the oath as a Representative from the second district of Kentucky or to hold a seat as such Representative.-[January 21, 1868.] Reported, 654; discussed, 891, 899, 901, 937, 944, 1107, 1109; adopted, 1161..

That Samuel E. Smith is not entitled to a seat as a Representative Ifrom the second district of Kentucky.-[January 21, 1868.] Reported, 664; discussed, 1184, 1185, 1189, 1198; adopted,

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That the Speaker be directed to notify the Governor of Kentucky that a vacancy exists in the representation in this House from the second district of Kentucky.-[January 21, 1868.]. Reported, 664; adopted, 1200..

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Extending the time for taking testimony in the contested-election case from New Mexico.-[February 20, 1868.] Agreed to, 1293... Instructing select committee on the charges against Hop. Ignatius Donnelly; also to inquire with regard to certain allegations made by Mr. Brooks. [May 5, 1868.]

Proposed, 2362, 2363; adopted, 2304.

Calling for the report of Brevet Brigadier General James F. Rusling, inspector in quartermaster's department, to the Quartermaster General for the year ending the 30th of June, 1867.[June 5, 1868. ]

Agreed to, 2872.

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In relation to charges of disloyalty made by Hon. J. P. Benjamin at against the contestant for a seat in the case of Switzler vs.

Anderson.[July 18, 1868.).

Reported and agreed to, 4215.

Allowing time to the sitting member to take additional testimony.

[July 18, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 4215.

By Mr. Delano

In reference to the treaty making power.-[June 30, 1868,] Referred, 3616,

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By Mr. Dodge-Continued. Calling for certain correspondence from the General Land Office relating to the most approved method of irrigation, and also illustrative of the natural history and industrial and commercial capacities of the public lands.—[May 7, 1868.] Agreed to, 2379.

By Mr. Donnelly

In reference to the distributing of the Land Office report in Europe. [December 9, 1867.]

Adopted, 97.

Granting the use of the Hall to the Congressional Temperance Society. [January 20, 1868.]

Adopted, 638.

Calling for certain information respecting the Sioux Indian reservation, in the State of Minnesota, exposed to sale on the 2d of December, 1867, under proclamation of the President.— [January 22, 1868.]

Adopted, 691.

Calling for all papers relating to the imprisonment of Antonio Pelletier, a citizen of the United States, and the confiscation and destruction of his property by the people of Hayti.— [February 10, 1868.]

Adopted, 1084.

Instructing Judiciary Committee to inquire into the expediency of so amending the bankrupt law as to require the petition of a majority of the creditors to compel the debtor to go into involuntary bankruptcy.~[ February 10, 1868.] Agreed to, 1084.:,

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In reference to Weeks's torpedo machine.-[February 14, 1868.] Objected to, 1184.

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Instructing Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds to inquire whether any further appropriation is necessary to cause the removal of the rubbish about the west front of the Capitol, imand to complete the grading now suspended.[May 15, 1868. ] Agreed to, 2480..!

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