So the House refused to adjourn. Mr. Charles R. Train John P. Verree William H. Wadsworth William Wall Charles W. Walton E. P. Walton William A. Wheeler The said amendment was then agreed to, and the bill ordered to be read a third time. It was accordingly read the third time. Mr. Bingham moved the previous question; which was seconded and the main question ordered and put, viz: Shall the bill pass? And it was decided in the affirmative,{ Yeas • ... 60 48 The yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the members present, Those who voted in the affirmative are— Mr. James C. Robinson George K. Shiel Edward H. Smith Mr. John B. Steele So the bill was passed. John L. N. Stratton Francis Thomas Clement L. Vallandigham Mr. Daniel W. Voorhees Edwin H. Webster And the title having been agreed to under the operation of the previous question, Mr. Bingham 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 amendment. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Forney, their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have concurred in the resolution of this House providing for an adjournment of the present session, with an amendment; in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House. The House having, by unanimous consent, proceeded to the consideration of the said amendment, The same was read as follows, viz: Strike out "Friday the 2d day of August next" and insert in lieu thereof "Tuesday the 6th day of August instant." And the question being put, Will the House agree thereto ? So the said amendment was agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. Mr. Spaulding moved that the vote by which the said amendment was agreed to be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. A message in writing was received from the President of the United States, by Mr. Nicolay, his private secretary; which was handed in at the Speaker's table; also, a message notifying the House that he did, on the 2d instant, approve and sign bills of the following titles, viz: H. R. 74. An act to increase the consular representation of the United States during the present insurrection; H. R. 78. An act to amend an act entitled "An act supplementary to the act entitled 'An act providing for a naval peace establishment, and for other purposes,'" passed March 27, 1804; and this day, bills of the following titles, viz: H. R. 59. An act for the relief of John C. McConnell; and H. R. 100. An act to suspend, in part, the operation of an act entitled "An act relating to revenue cutters and steamers.' Mr. Granger, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled bills of the following titles, viz: H. R. 54. An act to provide increased revenue from imports, to pay interest on the public debt, and for other purposes; and H. R. 55. An act supplementary to an act entitled "An act to protect the commerce of the United States, and punish the crime of piracy," When The Speaker signed the same. The Speaker, by unanimous consent, laid before t'e House the following message, this day received from the President of the United States, viz: To the House of Representatives: In answer to the resolution of the House of Representatives of yesterday, requesting information regarding the imprisonment of loyal citizens of the United States by the forces now in rebellion against this government, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, and the copy of a telegraphic despatch by which it was accompanied. WASHINGTON, August 2, 1861. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Ordered, That it be laid on the table, and printed. Mr. Roscoe Conkling, submitted the following resolution; which was read, considered, and under the operation of the previous question agreed to, viz: Resolved, That the President be requested to communicate to this House all correspondence between James E. Harvey and any of the heads of department in any way relating to the charges against said Harvey growing out of telegraphic despatches to and from said Harvey seized by the government, and also copies of the said despatches, and any other information he may have relating to the subject. Mr. Conkling 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. Mr. Francis Thomas, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution; which was read, considered, and agreed to, viz: Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing by law for the payment of the Oakland Home Guards. On motion of Mr. Stevens, by unanimous consent, the bill of the House (H. R. 99) making appropriation to pay the expenses of the investigating committees of the House of Representatives and Senate appointed at the first session of the thirty-seventh Congress, and of the commission authorized to examine and report as to the compensation of all officers of the government, with the amendment of the Senate thereto, was taken up, and the said amendment agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk acquaint the Senate therewith. Mr. Stevens moved that the vote by which the said amendment was agreed to be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. Mr. Ancona gave notice, under the rule, of his intention to move for leave to introduce a bill to pay B. Y. Shelly for his claim and improvements taken from him by the Omaha reservation, in Nebraska Territory. And then, On motion of Mr. Stevens, at 3 o'clock and 10 minutes p. m., the House adjourned. MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1861. Another member appeared, viz: From the State of Missouri: John S. Phelps; who was sworn to support the Constitution of the United States, and took his seat in the House. The following petitions were laid upon the Clerk's table, under the twenty-fourth rule of the House, to wit: By Mr. Crittenden: Three petitions from citizens of Maine, for a peaceful adjustment of national difficulties; Also, three petitions from citizens of Ohio, of like import; Also, the petition of citizens of Iowa, for a compromise of national difficulties; Also, the petition of citizens of New York, for a convention to settle national difficulties; Also, seven petitions from citizens of Ohio, of like import; Also, the petition of citizens of the United States, for a general bankrupt law. Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Patton, one of their clerks : Mr. Speaker: The Senate have passed a bill of the following title, viz : S. 67. An act explanatory of an act entitled "An act concerning the Attorney General and the attorneys and marshals of the several districts;" in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House. The Senate have agreed to the amendments of the House to the bill of the Senate (S. 63) making appropriations for fortifications, and for other purposes. The Senate have also agreed to the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill of the House (H. R. 96) making further appropriation for the support of the naval service for the year ending June 30, 1862, and for other purposes. The President of the United States has notified the Senate that he did, on the 2d instant, approve and sign a bill of the following title, viz : S. 16. An act concerning the Attorney General and the attorneys and marshals of the several districts. And on the 3d instant bills of the following titles, viz : S. 3. An act providing for the better organization of the military establishment; S. 36. An act to provide for the construction of one or more armored ships and floating batteries, and for other purposes; and S. 52. An act to provide for the purchase of arms, ordnance, and ordnance stores. Mr. Granger, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee did, on the 3d instant, present to the President of the United States bills of the following titles, viz: H. R. 54. An act to provide increased revenue from imports, to pay interest on the public debt, and for other purposes; and H. R. 55. An act supplementary to an act entitled "An act to protect the commerce of the United States, and punish the crime of piracy." Mr. Granger, from the same committee, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled bills and a resolution of the following titles, viz: H. R. 80. An act authorizing the construction of twelve small sidewheel steamers; H. R. 99. An act making appropriation to pay the expenses of the investigating committees of the House of Representatives and Senate, appointed the first session of the thirty-seventh Congress, and of the commission authorized to examine and report as to the compensation of all officers of the government; S. 63. An act making appropriations for fortifications, and for other purposes; and S. Res. 15. A resolution requesting the President of the United States to recommend a day of public humiliation, fasting, and prayer. When The Speaker signed the same. Mr. Stevens, by unanimous consent, submitted the following resolution; which was read, considered, and agreed to, viz: Resolved, That the Clerk of this House be directed to pay to the Sergeant-at-arms of the House of Representatives such sums, out of the amount appropriated therefor, as may be required to defray the expenses of the committees authorized to sit during the recess of Congress upon the approval of the chairman of said committees, respectively. Mr. Fenton 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. The Speaker laid before the House a letter from Samuel R. Curtis, notifying the House that he had transmitted to the governor of Iowa his resignation as a member of this House from that State, to take effect from and after the 4th instant. Mr. Loomis submitted the following resolution, viz : Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives pay to Professor Charles E. Daily, out of the contingent fund of the House, the sum of twenty-five dollars for and on account of his services as conductor of the singing on the Sabbath in the Hall of Representa, tives during the present session of Congress. Pending which, On motion of Mr. Johnson, Ordered, That the resolution be laid on the table. Mr. Ancona introduced a bill (H. R. 102) to pay B. Y. Shelly for his claim and improvements taken from him by the Omaha reservation, in Nebraska Territory; which was read a first and second time, and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. |