By Mr. Newcomb→ On the death of Hon. Thomas E. Noell, late Representative from the third district in Missouri.-[January 22, 1868.] Adopted, 697. Calling for the names of all special agents of the Post Office Department appointed since January 1, 1867; the salaries paid, the place where employed, and also the names of all persons to whom complimentary commissions have been issued, and the reasons therefor.-[ March 5, 1868.] • Objected to, 1681. In reference to such an amendment to the Constitution as shall settle the qualifications of electors uniformly in all the States.— [March 9, 1868.] Referred, 1760. By Mr. Paine Instructing Committee of Ways and Means to inquire whether it is expedient to permit any of the bonds in which the national debt may be funded to be entailed for charitable or educational purposes under suitable regulations as to interest, registration, and escheat.-[ December 19, 1867.] Agreed to, 286. Calling for all papers relating to the claim of the late B. W. Perkins against the Government of Russia, growing out of contracts for ordnance, &c., and the correspondence concerning the same.-[January 7, 1868.] Agreed to, 371. For printing five thousand extra copies of the report of the Committee on Freedmen's Affairs.-[April 21, 1868.] Referred, 2320; reported and agreed to, 2372. Calling for a statement of the number of votes cast for and against the State constitution at the election in Arkansas.—[ May 2, 1868.] Adopted, 2349. Calling for a statement of the number of additional bounties paid under the act of July 28, 1866, by the Paymaster General during each month since January 1, 1868.-[June 15, 1868.] Agreed to, 3174. Modifying resolution adopted on the 15th instant, calling upon the Secretary of War for information respecting the payment of additional bounties.-[June 22, 1868.] Agreed to, 3376. Referring the credentials of the Representatives-elect from Arkansas to the Committee of Elections.-[June 23, 1868.] Agreed to, 3396. In reference to purchases of machinery at the Philadelphia navyyard.-[July 6, 1868.] Agreed to, 3758. Postponing the Niagara ship-canal bill until the 10th of December.[July 20, 1868.] Read and withdrawn, 4253. By Mr. Perham Directing Committee on Military Affairs to inquire into the expediency of providing by law that soldiers entitled to artificial limbs under the act of July 16, 1866, may in certain cases receive the value of such limbs in money in lieu of the order on the manufacturer.-[December 19, 1867.] Agreed to, 286. Relating to the tax for licenses to attorneys and claim agents. [January 28, 1868.] Agreed to, 806. Directing that there be paid out of the contingent fund of this House to the widow of Horatio G. Russ a sum equal to his salary to the end of December, 1867, and also his proper funeral expenses.-[February 26, 1868.] Adopted, 1451. By Mr. Peters Instructing Committee of Elections to inquire which of the two claimants to a seat as Delegate from New Mexico holds the prima facie evidence of right to the same, without prejudice to the contest upou the merits.~[December 19, 1867.] Agreed to, 282. Adopted, 91. That Robert T. Van Horn is entitled to a seat in this House as a Representative from the sixth district of Missouri.—[December 18, 1867.] Reported, 257; discussed, 389, 399; adopted, 403. That James H. Birch is not entitled to a seat in this House as a Representative from the sixth district of Missouri.—[ December 18, 1867.] Reported, 257; discussed, 389, 399; adopted, 403. To provide for a new drawing of seats.-[February 7, 1868.] For printing three thousand additional copies of the articles of impeachment adopted by the House. [March 5, 1868.] Referred, 1681. That George W. Anderson is not entitled to a seat as a Representative from the ninth district of Missouri.-[March 23, 1868.] Reported, 2071; notice, 3616, 3884; discussed, 4084, 4124, 4131; recommitted with instructions, 4133, 4172. That William F. Switzler is entitled to a seat as a Representative from the ninth district of Missouri.-[ March 23, 1868.] Reported, 2071; notice, 3616, 3884; discussed, 4084, 4124, 4131; recommitted with instructions, 4133, 4172. Directing $2,500 to be paid to William McGrorty for expenses of contesting the seat of William H. Hooper, Delegate in the Fortieth Congress from the Territory of Utah.-[July 25, 1868.] Reported and objected to, 4472. By Mr. Polsley Instructing Committee on Military Affairs to inquire whether the expenses of the War Department cannot be reduced by mustering out of service supernumerary adjutant generals and inspector generals.—[January 28, 1868.] Agreed to, 805. By Mr. Pomeroy Allowing the Committee on Banking and Currency a clerk, and fixing his compensation.-[January 14, 1868.] Agreed to, 507. By Mr. Pruyn Directing Committee on Appropriations to inquire into the expediency of erecting a building at Albany, New York, for the accommodation of the United States courts, the post office, and custom-house at that place.-[ December 12, 1867.] Agreed to, 153. By Mr. Randall— Authorizing Sergeant-at-Arms to pay to the widow of Charles Denison, late a member of this House, the amount of compensation due to July 4, 1867, and the funeral expenses of the deceased.-[December 12, 1867.] Agreed to, 155. In regard to the discharge of employés in the navy-yards.[December 18, 1867.] Objected to, 260; referred, 317; motion to reconsider, 333. Inquiring the number of vessels built, purchased, or chartered for the War Department since April 1, 1861, their names and tonnage, cost, &c.—[January 27, 1868.] Agreed to, 784. Calling for certain information in relation to the national banking associations since their organization under the present national banking act. [May 25, 1868.] -- Agreed to, 2569; motion to reconsider, 2590; motion to call up, 2592. By Mr. Raum In reference to the complaints made of extortionate charges by the Washington Gas-Light Company.-[March 5, 1868.] Agreed to, 1681. Agreed to, 153. Inquiring how many and what State Legislatures have ratified the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States known as the fourteenth article.-[January 6, 1868.] Agreed to, 340. Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into the truth of an alleged declaration of one of the justices of the Supreme Court in regard to the constitutionality of the reconstruction acts, and report whether the facts as ascertained constitute such a misdemeanor in office as to require this House to present to the Senate articles of impeachment against said justice.-[January 30, 1868.} r Read and discussed, 862; adopted, 865. In regard to the propriety of giving to the Erie Extension Canal Company a portion of the public lands to enable said company to enlarge their canal.-[February 4, 1868.] Agreed to, 979. Agreed to, 2807, For printing the report of James W. Taylor upon gold and silver mines and mining east of the Rocky mountains.-[May 5, 1868.] Referred, 2362; reported and agreed to, 2372. That George W. Morgan is not entitled to a seat in the Fortieth Congress from the thirteenth congressional district of Ohio.--[May 25, 1868.]. Reported, 2571; notice, 2676; discussed, 2778, 2776, 2804; adopted, 2809. That Columbus Delano is entitled to a seat in the Fortieth Congress from the thirteenth congressional district of Ohio.-[May 25, 1868.] h. Reported, 2571; notice, 2676; discussed, 2773, 2776, 2804; adopted, 2809; Mr. Delano sworn in, 2810. On the subject of mineral oil.[June 15, 1868.] Objected to, 3174. Directing the Clerk to present to the Secretary of State the act to admit the States of North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida to representation in Congress.[June 26, 1868.] Agreed to, 3523. That Charles M. Hamilton is entitled to a seat as a Representative from Florida.-[July 1, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 3655, Calling for a statement of the number of vessels owned by the United States on the 1st of January, 1861, of their armament, the number of officers and men employed, their annual pay, and the annual expenses of the entire Naval Department for five years preceding that day.-[January 27, 1868.] Agreed to, 784. Calling for a report of the number of persons paying an income tax in each State, the aggregate amount so paid by States, the number of manufacturers in each State paying revenue tax, and the aggregate amount paid in each State.-[January 30, 1868.] Objected to, 834; agreed to, 861. By Mr. Shanks By Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania—Continued. Vere! „BV, V Requesting the Senate to direct that a certified copy of the Read, 2529, 2530; adopted, 2532. Instructing the Committee of Ways and Means to inquire into the roi 11, 1868.1 Reported, 2408; adopted, 2409. By Mr. Trimble, of Tennessee On repealing the tax on the circulation of State banks.-[January 28, 1868.] Objected to, 806. By Mr. Trowbridge In relation to reorganization of the Department of Agriculture.[December 9, 1867.] Adopted, 97. For printing the agricultural report for 1867.-[May 13, 1868.] Referred, 2441. By Mr. Upson Instructing Committee on Commerce to inquire into the expediency of improving Saugatuck harbor, at the mouth of the Kalamazoo river, in the State of Michigan.-[December 9, 1867.]. Agreed to, 97. In relation to the appointment of civil officers in the States lately in rebellion,January 6, 1868.]. Amended and adopted, 331. That G. G. Sims is not entitled to a seat as a Representative from the first district in Kentucky.[January 7, 1868.1 Reported, 362; discussed, 447; adopted, 452, That the oath of office be administered to Lawrence S. Trimble, and that he be admitted to a seat as a Representative from the first district in Kentucky.-[January 7, 1868.1 Reported, 362; discussed, 447; adopted, 452; Mr. Trimble sworn in, 452, To pay. James H. Birch $2,500 for expenses in prosecuting his v claim to a seat as a Representative from Missouri. [July 20, 1868.1 aRejected, 4258, 4254. 8. 4254. By Mr. Van Aernam Instructing Committee on Invalid Pensions to inquire whether the Pension Bureau cannot be reorganized so as to promote the efficiency and economy of its administration.-[February 12, 1868 Adopted, 1127. A Read, 332. Calling for certain information in regard to the names, number, tonnage, &c., of vessels belonging to the Navy Department.— [January 6, 1868.] Adopted, 333; motion to renew the call, 1860. Authorizing the doorkeeper to transfer laborers from the folding to the laborers' room.-[January 21, 1868.] Agreed to, 664. Proposing an amendment of the rules with regard to dilatory motions.-[February 25, 1868.] Adopted, 1424. Proposing a rule for the government of the proceedings of the House when the articles of impeachment of the President of the United States are reported to the House.-[February 25, 1868.] Read, 1424; adopted, 1425. Calling for a copy of the contract made under the act of June 16, 1860, relating to the Pacific telegraph, and for certain information in connection therewith.-March 12, 1868.] Agreed to, 1858. Inquiring by what authority lands have been certified and confirmed to the State of Iowa for the purpose of building a railroad from the city of Dubuque to a point on the Missouri river near Sioux City.—[March 16, 1868.] Adopted, 1901. Assigning a room for the use of the Committee on Appropriations.— [March 23. 1868.] Adopted, 2070. Directing that the resolution of the Legislature of New Jersey, purporting to withdraw the assent of that State to the coustitutional amendment, be returned by the Speaker to the gentleman who presented it, and that its title ouly shall be referred to in the Journal of the House and in the Congressional Globe. [March 30, 1868.] Adopted, 2226. Calling for the facts connected with the mortgage held on the steamship Atlantic, and the reasons why the sale has been so long postponed.-[April 8, 1868.] Adopted, 2287. Instructing the Committee on Foreign Affairs to inquire in relation to the reported efforts that are being made by a private company to procure the transfer of the island of St. Paul's, in the territory lately ceded by Russia.-[April 13, 1868.] Agreed to, 2291. Calling for the report of Hon. Freeman H. Morse, United States consul at London, on the mercantile marine and commercial policy of Great Britain.[April 14, 1868.] Reported and agreed to, 2297. Instructing the joint Committee on Retrenchment to inquire into the alleged fraudulent sale by the Navy Department of the iron-clads Oneota and Catawba.-[April 23, 1868.] Agreed to, 2332. Inquiring in relation to judgments of the Court of Claims paid by the Treasury Department.-[ May 4, 1868.] Agreed to, 2354. Directing inquiry into all the facts connected with alleged fraudulent hay contracts entered into in 1864 at Fort Smith, Arkansas, by W. J. Chanler.-[June 8, 1868.] Agreed to, 2937. |