By Mr. Farnsworth

For the appointment of a select committee to inquire into the facts in regard to the charges in the communication of Francis Dainese, with power to send for persons and papers and examine witnesses upon oath.-[ December 12, 1867.]; Adopted, 155.

Directing Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads to inquire

into the expediency of providing for the adoption of a postal telegraph system in connection with the Post Office Department; and also into the expediency of modifying or repealing the franking privilege. [January 16, 1868.] :

Objected to, 578.

Instructing Committee on Commerce to inquire into the condition of the light-house on Absecom Inlet, and what legislation is needed to prevent the destruction of said property.—[January 14, 1868.]

Agreed to, 517.

In reference to the necessity of opening an inlet on the New Jersey coast from the Atlantic ocean to a point near the head of Barnegat bay. [February 4, 1868.]

Agreed to, 967.

1.

Directing the Secretary of State to inform the House of the amount of money paid out for special counsel each year since 1860, besides the amount paid to salaried officers, &c.[February 10, 1868.]

Laid over, 1084; referred, 1860.

For printing Land Office report for 1867.-[June 30, 1868.]
Referred, 3613; reported and adopted, 4469.

For the payment of $2,000 to Joseph Powell for expenses in contesting the seat of Hon. R. R. Butler, a Representative from the first district of Tennessee.-[July 6, 1868.] Referred, 3759.

Directing $2,500 to be paid to John D. Young for expenses incurred in the contested-election case between himself and Samuel McKee.-[July 13, 1868.]

Laid over, 4002.

By Mr. Hill

In relation to putting in circulation the money now locked up in the vaults of the Treasury.-[December 10, 1867.] Objected to, 108.

Instructing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the total destruction of all high wines and whisky which may be seized as having been manufactured in fraud of the revenue laws.-[December 12, 1867.]

Objected to, 156.

Instructing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of exempting from paying tax all incomes which do not exceed $2,500 per annum.-[December 12, 1867.] Agreed to, 156.

Calling for information in regard to the number, &c., of revenue inspectors and special Treasury agents now in the employ of the Government.-[January 9, 1868.]

Read, 430; objected to, 694.

Calling for a statement of the trade between the United States and the British North American Provinces since the abrogation of the reciprocity treaty, &c.-[February 7, 1868.] Agreed to, 1058.

In reference to the issuing of a certain amount of legal tenders to be used in purchasing for cancellation any of the gold-interestbearing bonds of the United States. [March 16, 1868.] Referred, 1902.

In reference to the issue of United States notes of the denomination of ones and twos sufficient to supply the present deficiency.— [March 24, 1868.]

Objected to, 2083, 2099.

By Mr. Ingersoll-Continued.

For printing ten thousand copies of the report of the Secretary of the Treasury in reference to the trade between the United States and the British North American Provinces since the abrogation of the reciprocity treaty.-[ March 31, 1868.] Referred, 2232.

Calling for a statement of the amount of tax collected on distilled spirits since the 1st of January last.-[April 17, 1868.] Adopted, 2306.

Instructing Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads to inquire into the expediency of securing to the General Government the exclusive control of all telegraphs within the United States.-[April 21, 1868.]

Agreed to, 2320.

For printing extra copies of the letters of the Secretary of the Treasury, dated March 30 (Ex. Doc. No. 240) and May 14, 1868, together with the reports of Mr. George W. Brega upon trade with the British Provinces of North America.-[May 15, 1868.]

Referred, 2480.

On the subject of a tax on the capital, deposits, and circulation of all national and other banks.-[June 17, 1868.] Agreed to, 3223.

Calling for information in regard to the appointment of any person
as special agent to take charge of the post office at Penn Yan,
New York. [February 1, 1868.] jobs baa list
Agreed to, 901.

For causing the gas over the Hall to be lighted by electricity.[February 22, 1868.]

In reference to a ship-canal around the falls of the Ohio.[December 12, 1867.]

Objected to, 152; referred, 154. Instructing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of so amending the internal revenue law as to exempt from payment of stamp duty all official bonds executed to corporations, &c., organized for benevolent purposes.[December 12, 1867.]

Instructing Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into the expediency of giving power by law to the Supreme Court of the United States to direct that decisions which they consider have no intrinsic value for the profession or the country shall not be reported.-[January 22, 1868.] Agreed to, 693.

That Samuel E. Smith is not entitled to a seat as a Representative from the second district of Kentucky.-[January 31, 1868.] Reported by minority, 899.

That John Young Brown is entitled to admission, and to take the oath of office as a Representative from the second district of Kentucky.-[January 31, 1868.] bi od dold Reported by minority, 899. Logoba: 501 for hial Calling for any report made, in pursuance of joint resolution No. 20, approved March 29, 1867, in reference to a ship-canal around the falls of the Ohio river.-[February 18, 1868.] Adopted, 1244.

In reference to amending the internal revenue law in relation to the transfer or assignment of special license receipts, &c.[March 31, 1868.]

In reference to reducing the excessive and unequal tax imposed dot by existing laws upon private banks and banks organized and doing business under State laws, &c.-[ March 31, 1868.] Agreed to, 2228.

In relation to members of Congress appearing as attorneys in
Government cases.-[June 1, 1868.] 1
Agreed to, 2752.

That John D. Young was duly elected from the ninth district of
Kentucky, and should be admitted upon taking the oath
prescribed. [June 22, 1868.] da to odh
Read and rejected, 3375.

For printing one thousand extra copies of the acts of Congress relating to loans and currency from 1842 to 1867, inclusive, including all loan bills passed since 1790, and the amount issued under them.-[December 10, 1867.]

Reported, 105.

Authorizing Committee on Printing to employ a clerk at the usual rate of compensation.-[January 28, 1868.] Reported, 800; adopted, 801.

For printing extra copies of the report on the commercial relations of the United States with foreign nations for the last current year. [March 4, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 1661.

For printing the communication from the State Department in relation to the trial and conviction of American citizens in Great Britain and Ireland.-[ March 4, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 1661.

Directing the Congressional Printer to furnish copies of the trial of impeachment, &c. [March 13, 1868.] Reported and adopted, 1868.

For printing fifteen thousand three hundred copies of the report of J. Ross Browne on the mineral resources.[March 26, 1868.] Reported, 2130; discussed, 2130; adopted, 2132.

For printing five hundred copies of the report of the commission on life-saving inventions.-[ March 26, 1868.]

Reported, 2130; adopted, 2132.

Reported and agreed to, 2429.

For printing extra copies of the bill to reduce into one act and amend the laws relating to internal tax.-[May 12, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 2429.

For printing extra copies of the report of the Commissioner of Patents.-[June 5, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 2872.

For printing report of the Smithsonian Institution.-[June 5, 1868.] Reported and adopted, 2872.

For printing extra copies of the majority and minority reports on the treaty with Russia.-[June 10, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 3034.

For printing the Army Register.-[June 24, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 3456.

For printing the internal revenne law.-[July 18, 1868.] » '
Reported and agreed to, 4213.

For printing general and special orders pertaining to reconstruction transmitted from the War Department.-[July 18, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 4213.

In relation to the expediency of establishing a stationery bureau from which all Departments of the Government in the District of Columbia shall obtain supplies of stationery.-[July 18, 1868.]

Read and withdrawn, 4213.

Directing the preparation of an index to the internal revenue

act.-[July 22, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 4335.

For printing report of Commissioner of Education.-[July 25, 1868.]

Reported and adopted, 4469.

For printing five thousand extra copies of the impeachment trial.-[July 25, 1868.]

Reported and agreed to, 4501.

By Mr. Lawrence, of Ohio

Instructing Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into the expediency of providing that solicitors in the Departments, and other law officers, shall all constitute a part of the Attorney General's department.-[December 12, 1867.] Agreed to, 153.

Calling for a statement of the entire expense of the late trip to Europe of the iron-clad Miautonomoh, and of the fund from which the said expense has been paid.-[December 12, 1867.] Laid over, 153; adopted, 936.

On the death of Hon. Cornelius S. Hamilton, late Representative from the eighth district of Ohio.-[January 23, 1868.] Adopted, 717.

Directing that the numbers of all bills and joint resolutions, with their titles, shall be inserted in the Globe. [ March 13, 1868.] Referred, 1870; reported and adopted, 2204.

In reference to the funds under the control of the Patent Office, and the reduction of fees.[March 17, 1868.]

In relation to the pages now constituting the "military force" of the House.- December 3, 1867.] Proposed, 12.

Instructing Committee on Commerce to inquire into the propriety of requiring all American steam ocean sail vessels to provide themselves with some indicator of leakage.-[December 9, 1867.]

Agreed to, 98.

Calling for certain information respecting the amount, &c., of tenforty bonds issued or disposed of by the Treasury Department since the 1st day of October, 1867.-[January 21, 1867.] Agreed to, 664.

Calling for the names and occupations of all the officers of the Treasury Department against whom written charges have been preferred, or who may have been recommended by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue for removal since the 1st day of July, 1867, and the action taken in each case.-[January 28, 1868.]

Calling for the correspondence relating to the removal or appointment of assessors or collectors, and inquiring how many have been removed on the recommendations of said Commissioner of Internal Revenue.-[February 11, 1868.] Objected to, 1116, 1185.

Calling upon the Secretary of the Treasury for certain information with regard to the sale of ten-forty bonds from October 16, 1867, to January 20, 1868.-[ February 20, 1868.] Discussed, 1298; adopted, 1802.

Calling for information in reference to the commissions paid for the sale of United States bonds since the 2d day of March, 1862. [March 18, 1868.]

Reported and adopted, 105.

Instructing the Committee on Southern Railroads to examine into the subject of contracts by the Post Office Department for the transportation of the United States mail and report whether there is any evidence of corruption, &c.-[February 20, 1868.] Reported, 1294; discussed, 1294; adopted, 1295; letter of Postmaster General, 1318.

That John D. Young is not entitled to take the oath of office as a Representative from the ninth district of Kentucky or to hold a seat therein as such Representative.[ March 28, 1868.] Reported, 2072, 2778; recommitted, 2812; reported, 3223; notice, 8266; discussed, 3328, 3381, 3386, 8337, 8340, 3346, 3368; adopted, 3375.

That Samuel McKee is not entitled to a seat as Representative from the ninth district of Kentucky.-[ March 23, 1868.] Reported, 2072, 2773; recommitted, 2812.

Directing the Speaker to notify the Governor of Kentucky that a vacancy exists in the representation in this House from the ninth district of Kentucky-March 23, 1868.]

Reported, 2072.

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Instructing the Committee on Printing to order ten thousand additional copies of the impeachment trial.-[April 17, 1868.] Referred, 2306.

Directing the Secretary of the Interior to inform this House of the names and date of clerks appointed in that Department since the 1st of April last.[May 11, 1868.]

Objected to, 2329, 2330; agreed to, 2413.

In reference to alleged assurances given to John C. Breckinridge. [June 1, 1868.1

Agreed to, 2756.

For printing tariff bill.-[July 1, 1868.]

Referred, 3707; reported and agreed to, 3881.

In relation to the pay of the clerk to the Committee on Invalid Pensions.-July 9, 1868.]

Read and withdrawn, 3893; read, 3899, 3927; disagreed to, 3928.

By Mr. Moore

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For printing report of Committee on Manufactures. [July 3, 1868.] Referred, 3722; reported and agreed to, 3881.

By Mr. Moorhead

Calling for a copy of the report of John Miller, special revenue agent, in regard to the inspection of oil in the twenty-second district of Pennsylvania, and the testimony taken in relation thereto.[December 11, 1867.] ·

Agreed to, 129.

Instructing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of so amending the tariff laws as to restrain importations and retain the specie of the country at home.[January 20, 1868.]

Agreed to, 644.

In relation to railroad accidents and the destruction of cars by fire.-[April 20, 1868.]

Agreed to, 2307.

Inquiring as to the condition of the Government building used at
Pittsburg for custom-house, post office, &c., and its adapt-
ability for all these purposes.-[June 10, 1868.]
Agreed to, 3029.

By Mr. Morgan

To add two members of the Opposition party of this House to the committee to investigate the facts in the case of Charles W. Woolley, May 29, 1868.].

Not received, 2669.

In relation to the expediency of certain amendments to the general banking law. [March 5, 1868.]

Agreed to, 1682.

By Mr. Mullins

Calling for information concerning removals of clerks in Treasury Department.[June 1, 1868.]

Objected to, 2310, 2752; referred, 3759.