S. No. 6—

To enforce the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution and the laws of the United States in the State of Georgia, and to restore to that State the republican form of government elected under its new constitution.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Called up, 3; referred, 34; committee discharged, 86.

S. No. 15—

For the more equal distribution of national banking capital.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported and laid on the table, 348.

S. No. 17—

Relative to the refining of gold and silver bullion at the Mint of the United States and branches.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Reported, 2418; passed over, 3085; referred anew, 3086.

S. No. 18—

To enforce the several provisions of the Constitution abolishing slavery, declaring the immunities of citizens, and guarantying a republican form of government by securing the elective franchise to citizens deprived of it by reason of race or color.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 3970.

S. No. 19—

Granting a pension to Mary Lincoln, widow of Abraham Lincoln, late President of the United States.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Inquiry, 1249, 2534; reported adversely, 3237.

S. No. 20—

To encourage the production of cotton in the United States.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 48, 1076; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3132.

S. No. 21—

Authorizing payment to be made for certain services rendered to the United States in the late insurrectionary States.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Called up, 48; passed over, 2894, 4305.

S. No. 22—

To establish and declare the railroad and bridges of the New Orleans, Mobile, and Chattanooga Railroad Company, as hereafter constructed, a post route.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Passed over, 2893; indefinitely postponed, 4144.

S. No. 26—

To further define and amend an act for the punishment of crimes against the United States.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Passed over, 2893; indefinitely postponed, 4146.

S. No. 31—

To amend and consolidate the several acts establishing and relating to the Metropolitan police of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Reported, 2385; passed over, 3085.

S. No. 32—

To prevent the extermination of fur-bearing animals in Alaska.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Passed House with amendment, 4978; discussed, 5027; concurred in, 5033; enrolled, 5044; approved, 5076.

In House: Reported and recommitted, 1765; leave to report asked, 2969; substitute printed, 2992; reported, 4944; discussed, 4944; passed with amendment, 4946; agreed to by Senate, 5025; enrolled, 5026.

S. No. 30—

Granting the right of way through the public lands to the Midland Pacific Railway Company.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

In House: Motion to take up, 4843.

S. No. 39—

For the relief of Anson B. Saurs.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 4753.

S. No. 40—

Granting pensions to Eliza Shelton, Nancy Shelton, Cerena Metcalf, Nancy King, Patsey J. Shelton, Sarah Metcalf, Cloa Shelton, and Mary Franklin, and their children under the age of sixteen years.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported adversely, 4384.

S. No. 46—

To provide for the better security of the lives of passengers on vessels propelled by steam.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

In House: Received from Senate, 1469; referred, 1700.

S. No. 47—

For the relief of S. and H. Sayles.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Passed House, 849; enrolled, 911; not returned, become a law, 1251.

In House: Reported, 647; discussed, 851; passed, 853; enrolled, 920.

S. No. 53—

To pay two companies of Oregon volunteers.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported, 1278; passed over, 2949; passed, 4308.

In House: Received from Senate, 4356; passed over, 4958; referred, 5595.

S. No. 54—

For the further security of equal rights in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 3272.

S. No. 55—

Granting the right of way and lands to the Pecos and Placer Mining and Ditch Company of New Mexico.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Reported, 1857; passed over, 2986; amendment, 4057; discussed, 5381; passed with amendment, 5475.

In House: Received from Senate, 5467; passed over, 5598.

S. No. 61—

To secure the copyright of paintings, drawings, statuary, and models.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred anew, 1353.

S. No. 72—

Granting lands to the State of Wisconsin to aid in construction of the Green Bay and Lake Pepin railway.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported, 2052; discussed, 2990; passed, 2991.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed over, 4954, 5594.

S. No. 73—

For the relief of the trustees of Albert G. Sloo.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Reported, 3888; passed over, 5428; passed, 5556; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5601; passed, 5601; enrolled, 5614.

S. No. 74—

To encourage and facilitate telegraphic communication with Europe.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Passed over, 2893; 4144.

S. No. 76—

Concerning divorces in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Passed House with amendment, 3705; concurred in, 3713; enrolled, 3747, 3798; approved, 4010.

In House: Received from Senate, 3644; substitute reported, 3644; discussed, 3644; passed with amendment, 3647; concurred in, 3763; enrolled, 3767.

S. No. 77—

For the preservation of the harbors and navigable rivers of the United States against encroachments.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Passed over, 2892.

S. No. 79—

To further define the nature and extent of the duties and powers of the coroner of the District of Columbia, and prescribing his fees and manner of collecting the same.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Reported, 1419; read, 2951; passed, 2952.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 4105.

S. No. 80—

To punish the collection of illegal taxes on passengers.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Reported, 1075; passed over, 2905, 4307.

S. No. 81—

For the benefit of Margaret Riddle, widow and executrix of George Read Riddle, deceased.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Passed, 2893; passed House, 4919; enrolled, 4992; approved, 5034.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; referred, 4351; reported and passed, 4881; enrolled, 4965.

S. No. 82—

To pay Charles Weile for services perfored as consul at Tumbez, Ecuador.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

In House: Reported adversely and tabled, 1009.

S. No. 83—

To define the limits of the collection district of the Teche, Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Passed, 349.

In House: Received from Senate, 369; referred, 919.

S. No. 84—

To carry into effect the decree of the district court of the United States for the southern district of New York in the case of the British steamer Labuan.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Discussed, 2892; indefinitely postponed, 2893; restored, 2907; passed, 2943; passed House, 5283; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4843; reported and passed, 5252; enrolled, 5300.

S. No. 85—

To carry into effect the two several decrees of the district court of the United States for the district of Louisiana in the cases of the British vessels Volant and Science.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed, 4143; passed House, 5284; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 4186; referred, 4865; reported and passed, 5251; enrolled, 5302.

S. No. 86—

To carry into effect the decree of the district court of the United States for the district of Louisiana in the case of the British schooner Flying Scud and her cargo.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed, 4143; passed House, 5284; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 4186; referred, 4363; reported and passed, 5251; enrolled, 5300.

S. No. 87—

To carry into effect the decree of the district court of the United States for the district of Louisiana in the case of the British brig Dashing Wave and her cargo.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed, 4143; passed House, 5284; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 4186; referred, 4865; reported and passed, 5251; enrolled, 5302.

S. No. 88—

To carry into effect the decree of the district court of the United States for the southern district of New York in the case of the English schooner Sibyl and her cargo.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed, 4143; passed House, 5284; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 4186; referred, 4363; reported and passed, 5251, enrolled, 5302.

S. No. 90—

To provide for paving of Pennsylvania avenue.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

In House: Reported, 1044; discussed, 3647, 4533, 4536.

S. No. 92—

In addition to the act to incorporate the Washington and Georgetown Steam Packet Company.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Passed House, 380; enrolled, 416; approved, 505.

In House: Reported and passed, 365; enrolled, 410.

S. No. 93—

Legalizing certain locations of agricultural scrip therein designated.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported, 1555; passed, 1833; passed House, 3094; enrolled, 3165; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 1888; passed, 3103; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 95—

For the sale of the Hot Springs reservation in Arkansas.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Passed, 349; passed House with amendment, 2942; referred, 2942; reported adversely, 3013; conference, 3013, 3134; conference report, 3386; agreed to by Senate, 3387; by House, 3447; reconsidered and recommitted, 3447, 3479; conference report, 3554; concurred in by Senate, 3555; by House, 3558; enrolled, 3830; approved, 4391.

In House: Received from Senate, 369; motion to take up, 854; referred, 919, 920; printed, 1185; substitute reported, 2908; discussed, 2908, 2929; passed with amendment, 2931; conference, 3039, 3101, 3110; conference report, 3454; agreed to by Senate, 3414; by House, 3454; reconsidered by Senate, 3467; recommitted, 3503; new report, 3582; agreed to by House, 3582; by Senate, 3597.

S. No. 96—

To provide for holding the courts of the United States in case of the sickness or other disability of the judges of the district courts, approved July 29, 1850.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 236.

S. No. 97—

To fix the salary of the bailiff of the Court of Claims.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Passed, 1728; passed House, 4078; enrolled, 4088; approved, 4158.

In House: Received from Senate, 1765; referred, 3102; reported and passed, 4089; enrolled, 4095.

S. No. 99—

To pay loyal citizens in the States lately in rebellion for services in taking the United States census of 1860.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred anew, 2443; reported, 2603; discussed, 3136, 3138; passed, 3141; passed House with amendment, 4656; concurred in, 4703; enrolled, 4756; approved, 4814.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 4322; reported and passed with amendment, 4668; agreed to, 4700; enrolled, 4701.

S. No. 102—

For the relief of the daughters of General Charles F. Smith, deceased.—[ By Mr. Bayard. ]

Reported, 1250; discussed, 1730; passed, 1731.

In House: Received from Senate, 1765; referred, 3102; reported adversely and tabled, 3431.

S. No. 103—

To establish additional national banks secured by United States bonds, and to secure redemption of their circulation in coin.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Reported and laid on the table, 348.

S. No. 107—

To extend to the mouth of the Columbia river the land grant heretofore made for a railroad in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported adversely, 451; bill (S. No. 396) reported as substitute, 451.

S. No. 112—

To aid in the construction of the Oregon Branch Pacific railroad.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Reported, 3082; passed, 3209.

In House: Received from Senate, 3261; passed over, 4956, 5595.

S. No. 113—

To encourage, facilitate, and establish international telegraphic communication.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred anew, 3506.

S. No. 114—

To enforce the fourteenth article of amendment of the Constitution of the United States.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Passed over, 2892, 4142, 4144.

S. No. 115—

Relating to telegraphic communication between the United States and foreign countries.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Discussed, 198, 268; recommitted, 273; reported, 505; passed over, 2896, 4305; amendment, 4414.

S. No. 116—

To allow deputy collectors and assessors of internal revenue acting as assessors the pay of collectors and assessors.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Indefinitely postponed, 2893.

S. No. 117—

To encourage and facilitate telegraphic communication between the eastern and western continents.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Reported, 1075; discussed, 1454; passed over, 2905, 4308.

S. No. 124—

Granting lands in Minnesota to aid in constructing a railroad from Lake Superior to Vermilion lake, in said State.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Reported, 1623; passed over, 2893, 2957, 4310.

S. No. 125—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a canal or canals for irrigating purposes in the State of California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Reported and recommitted, 4043; reported, 4125.

S. No. 128—

For the relief of Mrs. Jane Northridge.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Reported, 1650; passed over, 2958, 2961, 4311.

S. No. 129—

For the relief of Simon Grostman.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 964.

S. No. 133—

To incorporate the Washington General Hospital and Asylum of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Enrolled, 2125; approved, 2213.

In House: Reported and passed, 2082; enrolled, 2150.

S. No. 138—

For the relief of Abbott Q. Ross.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Reported, 2210; passed, 2816; passed House, 3705; enrolled, 3705; approved, 3830.

In House: Received from Senate, 2850; referred, 3124; reported, 3639; passed, 3690; enrolled, 3739.

S. No. 139—

For the relief of Catharine H. Crown, widow of the late Thomas Crown, deceased.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Reported adversely, 4447.

S. No. 140—

To renew certain grants of land to the State of Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 1205; read, 2947; passed, 2948.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; passed over, 4954, 5594.

S. No. 141—

To provide a remedy for the loss or destruction of judgment records or decrees appertaining to proceedings in the United States courts.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported, 412; passed with title amended, 2896.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed over, 4953; referred, 5594.

S. No. 142—

To perfect the title of Franklin Oliver to certain lands which he claims to have covered by military warrants.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2286.

S. No. 143—

To define the qualifications of voters in Utah.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred anew, 377.

S. No. 147—

Granting a pension to William B. Looney, of Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 1249; passed, 1680; passed House with amendment, 3436; conference, 3475, 4833; conference report, 5285; agreed to by Senate, 5285; by House, 5269; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 1707; referred, 1707; reported and passed with amendment, 3430; conference, 3529, 4693, 4799; conference report, 5241; agreed to by House, 5241; by Senate, 5296; enrolled, 5302.

S. No. 150—

Providing a mode of settlement of certain claims.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 3970.

S. No. 151—

To further the administration of justice.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported, 2286; passed over, 3062.

S. No. 156—

Supplemental to an act to abolish the system of peonage in New Mexico and other parts of the United States.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 377.

S. No. 159—

To authorize the sale or lease of a certain piece of land in the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported, 725; read, 1034; passed with title amended, 1035.

In House: Received from Senate, 1650; referred, 1697.

S. No. 160—

To regulate proceedings for the naturalization of aliens.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Reported, 3827.

S. No. 161—

Granting a pension to Paulina Jones, of Greene county, Tennessee.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Reported, 1249; passed, 1680.

In House: Received from Senate, 1707; referred, 1707; reported adversely and tabled, 4800.

S. No. 164—

To amend an act entitled “An act for the relief of Alexander J. Atocha,” approved February 14, 1865.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Reported, 964; recommitted, 1008; reported, 1028; indefinitely postponed, 2904.

S. No. 167—

Amendatory of an act to protect the rights of actual settlers upon the public lands, approved July 27, 1868.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Discussed, 2740; passed, 2741; passed House, 4978; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2762; referred, 3124; placed back, 3262; passed, 4951; enrolled, 5014.

S. No. 168—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad from Lincoln, Nebraska, to Denver, Colorado.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Reported and recommitted, 2332; reported, 2515; passed over, 3095; notice, 4350; discussed, 4385; passed with title amended, 4386.

In House: Received from Senate, 4438; passed over, 4959, 5595.

S. No. 170—

For the relief of William Henry Otis.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Substitute reported, 807; read, 2897; passed over, 2898, 4306.

S. No. 171—

To encourage the building of steamships in the United States and to provide for the transportation of the mails to Europe by steamships built in the United States.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Passed over, 2893; discussed, 4144.

S. No. 172—

To establish the office of associate judge for the eastern district of Texas.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Reported, 964; passed over, 2901; indefinitely postponed, 4307.

S. No. 175—

For the relief of Elizabeth Mathys.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1249.

S. No. 176—

Granting a pension to Anna E. Frei.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1249; passed, 1680.

In House: Received from Senate, 1701; referred, 3102.

S. No. 177—

Creating an additional land district in Colorado.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Reported, 537; passed, 2896; passed House, 3830; enrolled, 3901; approved, 3943.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed, 3848; enrolled, 3882.

S. No. 178—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the junction of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, in Missouri, to the boundary line between the United States and Mexico near Presidio del Norte, with a branch to Lawrence, Kansas.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred anew, 1278, 2332.

S. No. 179—

To prohibit secret sales or purchases of gold on account of the United States, and for other purposes.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551.

S. No. 180—

For the relief of Johanna Carroll.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Reported and adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1249.

S. No. 182—

For the relief of the heirs of William A. Hines, deceased.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Committee discharged, 2286; indefinitely postponed, 2286; recommitted, 3554.

S. No. 189—

To amend the several acts of Congress relating to naturalization.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 4568.

S. No. 192—

To equalize and define the rights of all persons who own lots in the Oak Hill cemetery, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Committee discharged, 2385.

S. No. 193—

For the relief of Henry A. Messenger.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Committee discharged, 964; indefinitely postponed, 2899.

S. No. 197—

To enforce the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution and the laws of the United States, and to restore to the State of Georgia the republican government elected under its new constitution.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Indefinitely postponed, 2893.

S. No. 201—

To authorize the payment of moneys due J. E. Clarke and John T. Peabody.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported adversely, 964; indefinitely postponed, 2899.

S. No. 204—

To authorize the establishment of ocean mail steamship service between the United States and Mexico.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Reported, 3650.

S. No. 205—

Granting an increase of pension to Emily B. Bidwell, Sallie Griffin, and Sarah Hackleman.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1727.

S. No. 206—

To detach the port of St. Paul from the collection district of Minnesota and to annex it to the collection district of Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 4245.

S. No. 207—

To establish a probate court in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Committee discharged, 4804.

S. No. 210—

Relating to judgments in justices' courts in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Reported, 1389; passed with title amended, 2951.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 4105.

S. No. 214—

In addition to the several acts for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of Government of the United States, and to resume the legislative powers delegated to the cities of Washington and Georgetown and the levy court in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Committee discharged, 3272.

S. No. 215—

To amend the usury laws of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Discussed, 1391; passed, 1392; passed House with amendment, 2084; referred, 2088; reported, 2286; conference, 2286, 2537; conference report, 2709; agreed to by House, 2709; by Senate, 2709; enrolled, 2808; approved, 2895.

In House: Received from Senate, 1440; referred, 1700; substitute reported, 2076; discussed, 2076; passed with amendment, 2080; conference, 2294, 2376, 2522; conference report, 2732; agreed to by House, 2732; by Senate, 2762; enrolled, 2779.

S. No. 216—

To establish the office of Solicitor and Naval Judge Advocate General.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Passed over, 2893; indefinitely postponed, 4147.

S. No. 218—

Prescribing an oath of office to be taken by persons who participated in the late rebellion, but who are not disqualified from holding office by the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Passed, 2894.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed over, 4953, 5594.

S. No. 221—

For the relief of the sureties of Israel T. Canby, late receiver of public moneys at Crawfordsville, Indiana.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Discussed, 1036; passed, 1037; passed House, 2213; enrolled, 2272; approved, 2303.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1697; reported, 2214; passed, 2215; enrolled, 2280.

S. No. 226—

To incorporate the Washington Homeopathic Medical Society.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Reported, 197; passed, 1034; passed House with amendment, 2741; concurred in, 2806; enrolled, 2833; approved, 2895.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1697; reported and passed with amendment, 2733; agreed to by Senate, 2788; enrolled, 2849.

S. No. 227—

To incorporate the Columbia Railway Company of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Reported, 1127; passed House, 3654; enrolled, 3705; approved, 3747.

In House: Received from Senate, 2193; referred, 3122; reported and passed, 3644; enrolled, 3728.

S. No. 230—

For the relief of David Brader.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred anew, 3916.

S. No. 232—

To refund to the States of Massachusetts and Maine interest paid by them on advances to the United States, and to provide for the defense of the northeastern frontier.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed over, 2893; discussed, 4146; passed over, 4147.

S. No. 233—

For the relief of Samuel Pierce.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1353, 1608.

S. No. 234—

Relating to acknowledgments of deeds or other instruments of writing in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 412.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1697; reported and passed, 2082; enrolled, 2150.

S. No. 235—

In relation to exemplifications of public records.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 773.

S. No. 236—

To extend the time for the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Company to complete the first section of twenty miles of said road.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Reported, 451; discussed, 1031; passed, 1032; enrolled, 2125; approved, 2213.

S. No. 237—

To amend an act entitled “An act to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to license yachts.”—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Called up, 1454; passed, 1455; passed House, 4814; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1700; reported and recommitted, 3763; reported and passed, 4777; enrolled, 4881.

S. No. 241—

To relinquish the interest of the United States in certain lands to the city and county of San Francisco.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 1097; discussed, 2905; passed over, 2906; discussed, 3506; passed, 3508; passed House with amendment, 4988; concurred in, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3529; passed over, 4956; passed with amendment, 4957; enrolled, 5014.

S. No. 248—

Relating to copies of drawings in the Patent Office.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 412.

S. No. 249—

For the settlement of claims for quartermaster and commissary stores furnished to or taken by the United States within the States in rebellion during the late war.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Discussed, 1681; passed over, 2894; motion to take up, 3013; discussed, 3015, 4147; passed over, 4305, 4407.

S. No. 251—

To repeal on act entitled “An act to prevent the importation of certain persons into States where by the laws thereof their admission is prohibited.”—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed with title amended, 2894.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed over, 4953, 5594.

S. No. 252—

To provide for the sale of certain lots and lands of the sea islands of Beaufort county, South Carolina.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Recommitted, 934; reported and recommitted, 992; reported, 1205; motion to take up, 2272; passed over, 2947; discussed, 3331; passed over, 4308, 5074, 5112, 5622.

S. No. 254—

To prevent the courts of the United States from enforcing contracts concerning slaves.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 377.

S. No. 256—

In relation to bridges across the Ohio river.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Passed over, 2895; amendment, 3999; motion to make special order, 4127, 4155; amendment, 4154; motion discussed, 4245; disagreed to, 4246; passed over, 4305.

S. No. 260—

For the relief of Polly Hunt, administratrix, and George W. Hunt, administrator of the estate of Walter Hunt, deceased.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Passed, 1038; passed House, 1859; enrolled, 1928; approved, 1986.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1697; reported and passed, 1885; enrolled, 1934.

S. No. 263—

To establish certain post roads in Alabama.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Reported, 2014; passed, 2989; passed House with amendment, 4078; concurred in, 4125; enrolled, 4202; approved, 4253.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed with amendments, 4089; agreed to by Senate, 4107.

S. No. 264—

To execute the provisions of a certain treaty between the United States and Russia, concluded on the 27th day of January, A. D. 1868.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Called up, 2894; indefinitely postponed, 2895.

S. No. 265—

To prevent the counterfeiting of foreign trade-marks protected by treaty stipulations.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Discussed, 2894; passed, 2895.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed over, 4953, 5594.

S. No. 266—

To authorize officers of the Executive Departments to administer oaths in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Passed, 1032; passed House, 1681; enrolled, 1726; approved, 1755.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; passed, 1697; enrolled, 1736.

S. No. 268—

Granting lands in the States of Alabama and Mississippi to the Decatur and Aberdeen Railroad Company to aid in the construction of a railroad to be built from Decatur, Alabama, to Aberdeen, Mississippi.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 3289; called up, 3331; discussed, 3477; passed, 3478.

In House: Received from Senate, 3529; passed over, 5595.

S. No. 269—

Granting lands to aid certain railroads in Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 4830.

S. No. 270—

For the relief of Mrs. Margaret A. Laurie.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Passed over, 2895; passed, 4305; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 4356; passed over, 4958; referred, 5595; reported and passed, 5601; enrolled, 5614.

S. No. 271—

To punish contempts of the courts of the United States in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported, 964; passed over, 2901, 4307.

S. No. 272—

To settle the claims of the sons of the late Colonel William Gates, of the United States Army.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read and passed over, 2895; passed, 4305; passed House, 5625; enrolled, 5625; approved, 5625.

In House: Received from Senate, 4356; referred, 4958; called up, 5654; passed, 5655; enrolled, 5658.

S. No. 273—

For the relief of Rollin White.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Enrolled 30; vetoed, 361; discussed, 838; motion to take up, 1419; discussed, 1499; passed over, 2891; discussed, 3947; passed over veto, 3950; not passed by House, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3986; discussed, 4693; rejected, 4699.

S. No. 274—

Further to define and regulate the jurisdiction and powers of the courts of the United States.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Read, 2; discussed, 86; referred, 96; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1250.

S. No. 275—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Columbia river to Great Salt Lake.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 2; reported, 2738; passed over, 3141.

S. No. 276—

To vacate and sell the Umatilla reservation in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 2.

S. No. 277—

To establish a collection district in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 2.

S. No. 278—

To establish certain post roads in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 3.

S. No. 279—

To regulate the immigration of Chinese.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 3; discussed, 299; referred, 301.

S. No. 280—

In relation to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of the United States in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27; reported, 45; called up, 96, 152; discussed, 167; passed over, 2895, 4305.

S. No. 281—

To promote the reconstruction of Georgia.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27; substitute reported, 86; amendments, 86; discussed, 165, 169, 201, 205, 214; passed, 232; enrolled, 299; approved, 306, 325.

In House: Resolution directing proceedings on discussed, 243; agreed to, 245; bill discussed, 245, 246, 251, 275, 284; passed, 293; leave to print remarks, 294.

S. No. 282—

Respecting the jurisdiction of the district court of the United States for the district of Cape Fear, in North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3970.

S. No. 283—

To remove political disabilities of certain persons therein named.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27; reported, 46; discussed and passed, 47; passed House, 137.

In House: Received from Senate, 57; motion to take up, 62; passed, 103; enrolled, 162.

S. No. 284—

For the removal of political disabilities of citizens of Alabama.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27.

S. No. 285—

For the removal of political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27.

S. No. 286—

To provide for the execution of the law against polygamy in Utah.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27; referred anew, 236; reported, 264; passed over, 2896, 4305.

In House: Received from Senate, 369; referred, 920; reported and passed with amendment, 5602; agreed to, 5616; enrolled, 5620.

S. No. 287—

To remove political disabilities from certain persons.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27.

S. No. 288—

Authorizing the establishment of ocean mail steamship service between the United States, Mexico, and Central America.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27.

S. No. 289—

To abolish coinage charges in the United States Mint and its branches.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27.

S. No. 290—

To secure and protect the freedom of transit within the United States.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Read, 16; referred, 27; reported adversely, 1250; correction, 1278; passed over, 2948, 4308.

S. No. 291—

To encourage and promote the International and Industrial Exhibition to be held in Washington city in the year 1871.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Read, 16; referred, 27; reported and discussed, 135, 303, 305, 1392; passed over, 2895, 4305.

S. No. 292—

To provide for a building suited to the use of the post office, the revenue officers, and the judicial officers of the United States in Leavenworth, Kansas.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Read, 16; referred, 27; reported, 992.

S. No. 293—

To amend an act entitled “An act to protect all persons in the United States in their civil rights and to furnish the means of their vindication,” passed April 9, 1866.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Read, 16; referred, 27; committee discharged, 964; indefinitely postponed, 964.

S. No. 294—

To reorganize the medical, pay, and engineer corps of the Navy, and to regulate and fix their absolute rank, uniform, &c.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Read, 16; referred, 27.

S. No. 295—

To amend the banking law and to promote the resumption of specie payments.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Read, 16; indefinitely postponed, 2895.

S. No. 296—

To amend existing laws relating to internal revenue.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Read, 17; referred, 27; reported, 236; passed, 350; passed House with amendment, 5565; concurred in, 5569; enrolled, 5586; approved, 5625.

S. No. 297—

To constitute Omaha, Nebraska, a port of delivery.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Read, 17; referred, 27; reported, 633; discussed, 807; passed with title amended, 809; passed House, 5034; enrolled, 5077; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 828; referred, 920; reported and passed, 5011; enrolled, 5055.

S. No. 298—

To relieve members of Congress from importunity and preserve the independence of the Departments of the Government.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Read and discussed, 17; referred, 27; reported, 86; discussed, 1077; passed over, 2895, 4305.

S. No. 299—

To promote international coinage.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 28.

S. No. 300—

For the relief of Alexander C. Twining.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 28.

S. No. 301—

For the repeal of certain laws therein named.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 28; reported, 1676; passed over, 2958, 4312.

S. No. 302—

Giving the consent of the United States to the erection of a bridge across the Delaware river between Philadelphia and Camden.—[ By Mr. Cattell. ]

Referred, 28; reported, 163; passed, 1448; passed House, 2388; enrolled, 2422; approved, 2448.

In House: Received from Senate, 1469; called up, 1700; passed, 2360; enrolled, 2415.

S. No. 303—

In relation to the rights of members of Congress.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 28; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1250.

S. No. 304—

Granting to the New Orleans, Mobile, and Chattanooga Railroad Company the right of way through the public lands.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 29.

S. No. 305—

Giving consent to the erection of a bridge across the Willamette river, in Oregon, from Portland to the east bank of said river.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 29; reported, 163; passed, 164; passed House, 849; enrolled, 911; approved, 970.

In House: Received from Senate, 196; passed, 855; enrolled, 920.

S. No. 306—

To increase the salaries of the Chief Justice and associate justices of the Supreme Court.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 46; reported, 1250; passed over, 2948; indefinitely postponed, 4308.

S. No. 307—

To repeal an act entitled “An act to regulate the distribution of the proceeds of fines, penalties, and forfeitures incurred under the laws relating to customs.”—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 46.

S. No. 308—

To establish a uniform time for holding elections for electors of President and Vice President and Representatives in Congress.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 46; indefinitely postponed, 3013.

S. No. 309—

For the relief of John Cummins, late collector and disbursing agent of Idaho.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 46.

S. No. 310—

Constituting the Mississippi Valley Levee Company a national corporation.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 46; reported, 4043.

S. No. 311—

To further amend an act entitled “An act to provide internal revenue to support the Government, to pay interest on the public debt, and for other purposes,” approved June 30, 1864.—[ By Mr. Stockton. ]

Referred, 46; substitute reported, 1753; (see bill S. No. 637.)

S. No. 312—

To remit the duties on a bronze fountain presented to the city of Cincinnati by Henry Probasco.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 313—

To amend the charter of the National Junction Railway Company.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 314—

Repealing all laws authorizing the transmission of matter in the mails free of postage.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 315—

To provide that officers of the Army detailed to act as superintendents and agents in the Indian department shall give bonds as disbursing officers.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 316—

To provide for the payment of pensions quarterly.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 317—

In regard to the resignation of judges in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 86; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 964.

S. No. 318—

To regulate the importation of immigrants under labor contracts.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read, 86; referred, 2895; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3238.

S. No. 319—

To extend the time for presenting claims for additional bounties.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 86; reported, 1608; passed over, 2956, 4310; passed, 4311; passed House, 5430; enrolled, 5489; approved, 5538.

In House: Received from Senate, 4356; referred, 4958; reported and passed, 5423; enrolled, 5471.

S. No. 320—

To fund the maturing debt of the United States by a self-funding bond.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Read, 86.

S. No. 321—

To provide for a building suited to the use of the post office, the revenue officers, and the judicial officers of the United States in Jacksonville, Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 86; referred anew, 3906.

S. No. 322—

To establish a probate court in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 86; committee discharged, 4804.

S. No. 323—

To authorize the establishing of a navy-yard at New Orleans.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 324—

To declare forfeited to the United States certain lands granted to aid in the construction of railroads in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 325—

Amendatory of an act entitled “An act to further provide for giving effect to the various grants of public lands to the State of Nevada,” approved June 8, 1868.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 86; reported, 537; recommitted, 1169; reported, 1555; discussed, 2955; passed, 2956.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; passed over, 4954, 5594.

S. No. 326—

To establish a department of Indian affairs.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 86.

S. No. 327—

For the relief of William H. Murphy, of Farmington, Missouri.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 111; reported, 806; discussed, 1032; passed, 2898; passed House, 4656; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; referred, 4351; reported and passed, 4667; enrolled, 4685.

S. No. 328—

Making an appropriation for removing obstructions from the Bayou Teche, in Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 111.

S. No. 329—

Making an appropriation for repairing and finishing the custom-house at New Orleans.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 111.

S. No. 330—

To provide a building for a post office, revenue offices, United States court-room, and for judicial offices in Wilmington, North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 111; referred anew, 1250.

S. No. 331—

To increase the mail steamship service between the United States and China and Japan.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 111; reported, 2210; passed over, 3028.

S. No. 332—

To fix the western terminus of the Pacific railroad.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 111.

S. No. 333—

Extending the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of the General Land Office in cases of applications for the cancellation of homestead entries.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 136.

S. No. 334—

To provide a building suited to the use of a post office, the revenue offices, and the judicial offices of the United States in Little Rock, Arkansas.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 136; referred anew, 837; reported, 2232; called up, 2286; passed, 2287.

In House: Received from Senate, 2294; referred, 3123.

S. No. 335—

To remove political disabilities from certain persons.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 136.

S. No. 336—

To provide a building for a post office for the accommodation of the revenue officers, and the United States courts and their officers, in Parkersburg, West Virginia.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 136.

S. No. 337—

To provide reporters for the circuit courts of the United States.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 164.

S. No. 338—

To encourage the establishment of a line of steamships for the conveyance of the mails to European ports and ports of India and China.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 164; reported and recommitted, 837; reported, 1075; discussed, 2562; passed over, 2905, 4308; discussed, 5287; recommitted, 5293; reported, 5380.

S. No. 339—

Giving priority to certain cases to which a State is a party in the courts of the United States.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 164; reported, 1250; passed, 2948; passed House, 4919; enrolled, 4992; approved, 5034.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 4313; reported and passed, 4932; enrolled, 4965.

S. No. 340—

To establish a bureau of customs-revenue.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 164.

S. No. 341—

Providing that acts of the several departments shall not be called in question by other departments, and fixing the limits of the judicial power.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Read, 164, 2895; referred, 2896; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 342—

To abolish the franking privilege, and to provide postage stamps and stamped envelopes for the payment of postage on official correspondence.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 197.

S. No. 343—

To abolish the office of naval officer.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 197.

S. No. 344—

To prevent persons who have been officers or employés of the Treasury Department from aiding in the prosecution of certain claims against the United States.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Referred, 197.

S. No. 345—

To provide for the payment of expenses incurred by the authorities of Montana in the suppression of Indian hostilities during the year 1867.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 197; amendment, 298.

S. No. 346—

For the relief of Mary A. Coolidge.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 197; reported, 1676; passed with amendment, 2958; passed House, 4572; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3623; reported and passed, 4589; enrolled, 4616.

S No. 347—

For the relief of J. Allen Porter.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 197; reported, 3606; passed, 3741; passed House, 4624; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3768; referred, 4312; reported and passed, 4595; enrolled, 4685.

S. No. 348—

To provide for the reduction of the officers of the Army.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 197.

S. No. 349—

For the relief of Samuel F. Butterworth.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 197; reported, 1028; passed, 1777; passed House, 2537; enrolled, 2539; approved, 2606.

In House: Received from Senate, 1813; referred, 2004; reported, 2517; passed, 2518; enrolled, 2558.

S. No. 350—

To provide for the adjustment of claims of American citizens for spoliations committed by the French prior to the 31st day of July, 1801.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 236; reported, 505; passed over, 2896, 4305.

S. No. 351—

For the protection of the settlers within the Fort Ridgely military reservation, Minnesota.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 236; reported, 451; discussed, 774; recommitted, 777; reported, 1028; called up, 1038, 1039, 1100: discussed and passed with title amended, 2904; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed over 4953; passed, 4958; enrolled, 5014.

S. No. 352—

To charter an American and Holland ocean cable company.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 236.

S. No. 353—

To amend the act of June 17, 1868, making appropriations for the naval service for the year ending June 30, 1869.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 236.

S. No. 354—

To repeal the second section of the act of the 12th of February, 1868, making appropriations to supply deficiencies in the appropriations for the execution of the reconstruction laws, &c.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 236.

S. No. 355—

For the relief of Captain J. M. Keeler, late provost marshal for Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 236; reported, 2265; discussed, 3058; tabled, 3059.

S. No. 356—

To reform the civil service of the United States.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Read and discussed, 236; referred, 238; reported, 1477; passed over, 2053, 4309.

S. No. 357—

Fixing the status of certain Federal soldiers enlisting from Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 264; reported and indefinitely postponed, 931; (see bill S. No. 476.)

S. No. 358—

For the more equal distribution of national banking capital.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 264; reported and laid on the table, 348.

S. No. 359—

To carry out the reconstruction acts in Virginia and to secure equality before the law.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Read, 298.

S. No. 360—

To repeal so much of the statute as prohibits the State of Virginia from organizing a militia.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 298.

S. No. 361—

To secure equal rights in the public schools of Washington and Georgetown.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 323; reported, 3273.

S. No. 362—

Regulating descents in the Territory of Utah.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 323; reported, 505; passed over, 2896, 4306.

S. No. 363—

To prohibit the sale of the public lands except to actual settlers.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 323.

S. No. 364—

Restoring to preëmption and homestead lands containing coal beds.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 323.

S. No. 365—

To secure to all persons the equal protection of the laws.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 323; reported, 964; discussed, 1536, 1678; passed over, 2901; indefinitely postponed, 4307.

S. No. 366—

To change the boundaries of Nevada.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 323.

S. No. 367—

To abolish the franking privilege and to establish a United States postal telegraphic system.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 323.

S. No. 368—

Making it a misdemeanor to fit out ships of war to commit hostilities against the people of any province who are in a state of armed insurrection.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Read, 323; discussed, 1128; referred, 1131; reported, 1753; passed over, 2983, 4312.

S. No. 369—

To establish an additional land district in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 323; amendment, 537, 559; reported, 633; passed, 1835; passed House with amendment, 3242; passed over, 3271; amendment concurred in, 3272; enrolled, 3298; approved, 3351.

In House: Received from Senate, 1888; passed over, 3103; passed with amendment, 3262; concurred in, 3272; enrolled, 3314.

S. No. 370—

Granting the Presidio reservation to the city of San Francisco for a public park.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 323; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2385; reconsidered, 2419; passed over, 3136.

S. No. 371—

To establish post routes in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 323.

S. No. 372—

To regulate the appraisement and inspection of imports in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 323; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1947; reconsidered, 2052; passed over, 2991.

S. No. 373—

Supplementary to an act to provide for the summary trial of minor offenses against the laws of the United States, approved June 11, 1864.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 348; reported and indefinitely postponed, 1250.

S. No. 374—

To amend an act to extend the time for the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad Company to build the first section of twenty miles of said road.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 348; reported, 1205; passed, 1389; passed House, 1681; enrolled, 1726; approved, 1755.

In House: Received from Senate, 1406; discussed, 1698; passed, 1699; enrolled, 1736.

S. No. 375—

Giving to the State courts concurrent jurisdiction with the district courts of the United States in cases of maritime contracts and torts upon the navigable rivers and waters above the ebb and flow of the tide.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Read, 349; discussed, 413; referred, 416.

S. No. 376—

More effectually to preserve the neutral relations of the United States.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Notice, 324; read, 349; discussed, 972, 1001, 1097.

S. No. 377—

To open to actual settlers under the homestead and preëmption laws certain public lands in California.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Notice, 323; referred, 349.

S. No. 378—

To provide for the redemption of the three per cent. temporary loan certificates and for the increase of national bank notes.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Reported, 348; called up, 644; discussed, 697, 729, 777, 810, 849, 897, 934, 964, 967; passed, 970; passed House with amendment, 4488; referred, 4491; reported, 4652; conference, 4652, 4833, 5044; conference report, 5284; agreed to by Senate, 5285; by House, 5319; enrolled, 5380; approved, 5538.

In House: Received from Senate, 1013; referred, 1150; amendment, 1264; reported, 4264; discussed, 4264, 4433, 4471; passed with amendment and title amended, 4478; conference, 4679, 4693, 4799; conference report, 4881, 4948; discussed, 4948, 4961, 4962, 4965, 4966, 4967; disagreed to, 4970; new conference, 4970, 5025, 5050; conference report, 5302; discussed, 5302; agreed to by House, 5303; by Senate, 5262; enrolled, 5357.

S. No. 379—

To authorize the restoration of Gilbert Morton to the naval service.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 378.

S. No. 380—

To authorize the refunding and consolidation of the national debt, to extend banking facilities, and to establish specie payments.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Notice, 348; read and discussed, 378; referred, 380; substitute reported, 992; made special order, 1128; called up, 1389; discussed, 1536, 1586, 1611, 1627, 1653, 1680, 1681, 1727, 1732, 1755, 1778, 1790, 1821, 1835, 1859; passed, 1884; passed House with amendment, 5112; referred, 5145, 5146; reported, 5200; conference, 5200, 5270, 5319, 5482; conference report, 5531; concurred in by Senate, 5532; by House, 5537; enrolled, 5563; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 1911; reference discussed, 1961; referred, 1964; House bill No. 2167 reported and adopted as an amendment, 5071; conference, 5257, 5296, 5300, 5347; conference report, 5461; discussed, 5461, 5463; disagreed to, 5467; new conference, 5467, 5471, 5516; conference report, 5522; agreed to by House, 5523; enrolled, 5604.

S. No. 381—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad from the western boundary of Minnesota to the junction of the Sioux Wood river with the Red river of the North to the Winnipeg district of British America.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 380; reported, 1389; amendment, 2303; passed over, 2950; read, 3331; discussed, 3478; passed, 3479.

In House: Received from Senate, 3529; printed, 3768; passed over, 4956, 5595.

S. No. 382—

To remove certain political disabilities from persons in Mississippi.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 380.

S. No. 383—

To renew and continue in force the charter of the Potomac Insurance Company of Georgetown, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 412; reported, 505; passed, 506; passed House, March 18; enrolled, 2125; approved, 2213.

In House: Received from Senate, 528; referred, 920; reported and passed, 2081; enrolled, 2150.

S. No. 384—

To amend an act regulating the time of holding the courts of the United States for the district of Kentucky, approved May 15, 1862.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 412; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 4447.

S. No. 385—

To prevent the collection of taxes on property exempt from taxation.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 412; reported adversely, 1250; tabled, 2948.

S. No. 386—

Prescribing the rules of evidence in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 412; passed over, 3214.

S. No. 387—

To change the judicial circuits.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 412; reported, 1127; discussed, 1651, 1678; passed over, 2944; discussed, 3942, 3972; passed, 3977.

In House: Received from Senate, 3990; referred, 4262; reported and tabled, 4864.

S. No. 388—

To aid the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Marshall, Texas, to San Diego, California, with branches and connections.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 412.

S. No. 389—

Making a grant of lands to the North Louisiana and Texas Railroad Company to aid in the construction of a railroad from the Texas line west of Greenwood, to the Mississippi river near Vicksburg.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 412.

S. No. 390—

To change the place of holding the courts of the United States for the northern district of Mississippi.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 412; reported, 2706; passed over, 3141; passed, 3173.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; passed, 4956; reconsidered and referred, 4959; reported, 5637.

S. No. 391—

To remove the political disabilities of persons therein named in Texas.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Referred, 412.

S. No. 392—

Fixing the status of certain Federal soldiers enlisting in the Union Army from Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 412; reported and indefinitely postponed, 931; (see bill S. No. 476.)

S. No. 393—

Providing for a grant of land to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Omaha, Nebraska, to Fort Berthold, in Dakota.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 413; reported, 2830; passed over, 3145, 3177; discussed, 3179; passed with title amended, 3180.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; passed over, 4956, 5594.

S. No. 394—

To encourage the growth of forest trees.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 413.

S. No. 395—

To establish the collection district of Willamette, in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Reported, 451; passed, 897; passed House, 4202; enrolled, 4249; approved, 4417.

In House: Received from Senate, 919; referred, 1697; reported and passed, 4222; enrolled, 4244; approved, 4478.

S. No. 396—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph from Portland to Astoria and McMinnville, in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported and recommitted, 451; reported, 505; discussed, 965; made special order, 1391; discussed, 1423; passed, 1430; passed House, 3134; approved, 3209.

In House: Received from Senate, 1601; called up, 1700; discussed, 2361, 3104, 3108, 3109; passed with amendment, 3110.

S. No. 397—

Amendatory of the preëmption laws.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 451.

S. No. 398—

To abolish the franking privilege, and to establish a letter-carriers' system in cities of five thousand inhabitants.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 451.

S. No. 399—

To authorize the paving and sewerage of M street, Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 506; reported, 633; passed, 1034; passed House, 4547; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1697; reported and passed, 4531; enrolled, 4599.

S. No. 400—

For the relief of Major J. W. Nichols, paymaster United States Army.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 506; reported, 1096; discussed, 1423, 1730, 2905; passed over, 2905, 4308.

S. No. 401—

To amend an act granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the States of Missouri and Arkansas to the Pacific coast by the southern route, approved July 27, 1866.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 506; reported, 1075; passed over, 2904; motion to make special order, 3650, 4126, 4142, 4154; discussed, 4570, 4636, 4705; called up, 4915, 5075, 5147, 5316.

S. No. 402—

To amend an act relating to the postal laws, approved March 3, 1865.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 506; reported and indefinitely postponed, 992.

S. No. 403—

To regulate the appraisement and inspection of imports in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 537; referred anew, 896; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1947; reconsidered, 2052; passed over, 2991.

S. No. 404—

To increase the efficiency of the Army.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 537.

S. No. 405—

To prohibit the sale of the public lands in Nebraska except to actual settlers.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 537.

S. No. 406—

To expedite the survey of private land claims.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 537; reported, 3207.

S. No. 407—

To remove the political disabilities of certain persons therein named.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 537.

S. No. 408—

In relation to the judge of the district court of the United States in the district of Kentucky.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 537; reported and indefinitely postponed, 1250.

S. No. 409—

Authorizing the construction of a canal at or near Pass à l'Outre, at the entrance to the Mississippi river, without expense to the Government.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 537.

S. No. 410—

Granting lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the construction of a railroad in said State.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 537.

S. No. 411—

To exempt from taxation the Taylor Orphan Asylum, in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 561.

S. No. 412—

To pay Samuel Adams for services rendered in exploring the Colorado river and its tributaries.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 561.

S. No. 413—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of certain railroads in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 562; reported, 1075.

S. No. 414—

Declaring the construction of an act to incorporate the National Theological Institute, approved May 10, 1866, and also an act to amend an act entitled “An act to incorporate the National Theological Institute, and to define and extend the powers of the same,” approved May 2, 1867.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 562; reported, 633; passed, 1028; passed House with amendment, 2741; concurred in, 2806; enrolled, 2833; approved, 2895.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1697; reported and passed with amendment, 2735; agreed to by Senate, 2788; enrolled, 2849.

S. No. 415—

Granting lands to Kansas to aid in construction of the St. Louis, Lawrence, and Denver railroad and telegraph line.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 562.

S. No. 416—

To provide for a building at Topeka, Kansas, for a post office, land office, court-room, and revenue offices.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 562.

S. No. 417—

Granting lands to the State of Kansas to aid in building the Republican Valley railroad and telegraph.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 562.

S. No. 418—

To amend an act to promote the progress of the useful arts, and to repeal all acts heretofore made for that purpose, approved July 4, 1836.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 562.

S. No. 419—

To expedite the settlement of contests among settlers on the public lands.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 562.

S. No. 420—

To authorize the accounting officers of the Treasury to adjust the accounts of Ezra Carter, jr., late collector of customs at Portland, Maine.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 596; passed, 1449; passed House, 2388; enrolled, 2422; approved, 2448.

In House: Received from Senate, 1469; called up, 1700; passed, 2360; enrolled, 2415.

S. No. 421—

For the relief of R. P. Parrott.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Reported, 596; passed, 1454; passed House, 2388; enrolled, 2422; approved, 2448.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1700; reported and passed, 2376; enrolled, 2415.

S. No. 422—

To establish a postal telegraph system and to incorporate the United States Postal Telegraph Company.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 597; reported, 896; passed over, 2899, 4307.

S. No. 423—

To authorize the Legislative Assemblies of the Territories of the United States to pass general acts of incorporation for education purposes.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 597.

S. No. 424—

For the preservation of the harbors of the United States against encroachment.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 597; reported, 1097; discussed, 1455; passed over, 2906; restored, 2907; passed over, 2944, 4308.

S. No. 425—

To extend the time for the completion of the lateral branch of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, and to change its location.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 597; reported, 838; discussed, 966; passed, 996; passed House with amendment, 2084; concurred in, 2088; enrolled, 2125; approved, 2213.

In House: Received from Senate, 1013; referred, 1697; reported and passed with amendment, 2080; agreed to by Senate, 2136; enrolled, 2150.

S. No. 426—

For the benefit of the heirs of Michael Nourse, deceased.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 597; reported adversely and rejected, 931.

S. No. 427—

For the benefit of William M. Brooker, infant son of the late Lieutenant William H. Brooker.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 597.

S. No. 428—

To grant the right of way through the public lands to the Junction City, Solomon Valley, and Denver railway.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 597; amendment, 2125; reported, 2515; passed over, 3095.

S. No. 429—

To promote the disposition of public lands in California to actual settlers.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 597.

S. No. 430—

To incorporate the Washington Mail Steamboat Company.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 597; reported, 633; discussed, 1034, 1037; passed, 1038; passed House, 2088; enrolled, 2125; approved, 2213.

In House: 2083; reconsidered, 2096; passed, 2097; enrolled, 2150.

S. No. 431—

To abolish the Freedmen's Bureau and provide for the Bureau of Education.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 633; reported, 1443; passed over, 2953, 4309.

S. No. 432—

To prohibit the sale of the public lands in Kansas except to actual settlers.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 633.

S. No. 433—

For the relief of Mrs. Rawlins, widow of John A. Rawlins, deceased.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 633; referred anew, 837.

S. No. 434—

Resuming the lands granted to the States of Arkansas and Missouri to aid in the building of a railroad from the Mississippi river to the Texas boundary, and regranting the same to other parties engaging to build the road.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 633.

S. No. 435—

For the temporary relief of the poor and destitute people in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Reported, 696; discussed, 840; passed, 849; passed House with amendment, 1039; conference, 1073, 1131; conference report, 1173; concurred in by Senate, 1173; by House, 1173; enrolled, 1250; approved, 1281.

In House: Received from Senate, 868; discussed, 921, 960, 961, 980, 1045; passed with amendments, 1046; conference, 1091, 1120, 1149; conference report, 1191; agreed to by House, 1191; by Senate, 1203; enrolled, 1246.

S. No. 436—

To relieve certain persons therein named from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Reported, 725; discussed, 1039, 1100; passed, 1103; passed House with amendment, 1498; concurred in, 1533; motion to reconsider, 1542; motion withdrawn and amendment concurred in, 1568; motion to reconsider, 1586; withdrawn, 1680; enrolled, 1726; approved, 1755.

In House: Received from Senate, 1161; reported, 1461; discussed, 1461, 1468; passed with amendments, 1468; agreed to by Senate, 1548; enrolled, 1736.

S. No. 437—

For the relief of George Andrews.—[ By Mr. Bayard. ]

Referred, 725; reported, 1097; passed, 1391.

In House: Received from Senate, 1418; motion to take up, 1440; referred, 1700; referred anew, 2350.

S. No. 438—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of certain railroads in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 735; amendment, 2266; reported, 3082; passed over, 2905, 4307; report, 4384; discussed, 4448; passed, 4449.

In House: Received from Senate, 4486; passed over, 4960, 5596.

S. No. 439—

To grant lands to the Sierra Iron Company.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 735; reported, 3272; read, 3659; passed, 3660; recalled, and motion to reconsider, 3742; returned from House, 3799; called, 3809; passed over, 4142; motion to take up, 4490; motion to reconsider discussed, 4543; agreed to, 4544; bill discussed, 4544; passed, 4546.

In House: Received from Senate, 3725; recalled, 3768; returned, 3777; passed over, 4960, 5596, 5599.

S. No. 440—

To divide California into two judicial districts.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 735.

S. No. 441—

Prescribing the duty of the Secretary of the Treasury in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 773; reported, 896; read, 1028; passed, 1029; passed House with amendment, 2088; concurred in, 2120; enrolled, 2125; approved, 2213.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1698; reported, 2002; discussed, 2002; recommitted, 2003; reported and passed with amendment, 2098; agreed to by Senate, 2142; enrolled, 2150.

S. No. 442—

To establish a military prison.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 773; reported and indefinitely postponed, 896.

S. No. 443—

To release from Government reservation the island of Yerba Buena, or Goat Island, in the bay of San Francisco.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 773; referred anew, 1584; reported, 1726.

S. No. 444—

Supplementary to an act to provide a national currency, &c., approved June 3, 1864.—[ By Mr. Buckingham. ]

Read, 774; referred, 964; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551.

S. No. 445—

To amend an act for a grant of lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the construction of certain railroads and telegraphs in said State.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 774; reported, 1028; discussed, 2902; passed, 2904.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed over, 4953, 5594.

S. No. 446—

To appoint an appraiser of merchandise for the port of Mobile.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 774; reported, 3606; passed, 4418.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; passed over, 4959, 5595.

S. No. 447—

To incorporate the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway Company.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 774; referred anew, 1205; reported and discussed, 1354; referred anew, 1355; reported, 1555; passed over, 2955, 4310.

In House: Reported and recommitted, 2197.

S. No. 448—

To change the boundaries of the collection district of Brazos de Santiago, in Texas.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 806; passed, 1448.

In House: Received from Senate, 1469; referred, 2360.

S. No. 449—

For the relief of Elizabeth Carson.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 806; discussed, 1035; passed, 1036.

In House: Received from Senate, 1050; referred, 1665; reported adversely and tabled, 2350; called up and referred, 2353.

S. No. 450—

To arch Tiber creek north of Pennsylvania avenue, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Referred, 807.

S. No. 451—

Relative to pilotage.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 807; reported and indefinitely postponed, 1651.

S. No. 452—

For the relief of the heirs of the late Thomas Lossing, deceased.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 807.

S. No. 453—

Granting a pension to J. R. Callahan, of Chariton, Iowa.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 807; reported, 2807; passed, 3144; passed House, 3901; enrolled, 3971; approved, 4004.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3431; reported and passed, 3870; enrolled, 3959.

S. No. 454—

For the relief of William S. Mitchell.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 807.

S. No. 455—

To incorporate the Washington Butchers' Benevolent Association of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 807; reported, 2052; passed, 2990.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4104.

S. No. 456—

To provide for the compensation of the grand and petit jurors in the Federal courts in the eastern and western districts of Arkansas.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 807; reported, 3272.

S. No. 457—

For the relief of W. S. McCullough.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 807.

S. No. 458—

To authorize and aid the Kansas Pacific Railway Company to extend and construct its railroad and telegraph line to El Paso, in New Mexico.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 838; reported, 2052; passed over, 3023; amendment, 3972; motion to take up, 4975; discussed, 4976.

S. No. 459—

To authorize the settlement of the accounts of officers of the Army and Navy.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 838; reported, 1250; discussed, 2948; referred anew, 2949; reported, 3166; passed, 3214; passed House with amendment, 4572; called up, 4620; concurred in, 4624; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3261; referred, 4350; reported and discussed, 4587; passed with amendment, 4588; agreed to by Senate, 4612; enrolled, 4685.

S. No. 460—

To incorporate the Washington Association for the Improvement of the Condition of the Poor of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 838; reported, 2052; passed, 2990.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4104.

S. No. 461—

Providing for the formation of corporations, and regulating the same, in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Referred, 838; reported, 1205; indefinitely postponed, 2947.

S. No. 462—

For the relief of John Somers Smith, on account of diplomatic service at the city of San Domingo.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 896; read, 2898; passed, 2899; passed House, 4572; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; referred, 4351; reported and passed, 4593; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 463—

For the relief of Victor Beauboucher, late consul of the United States at Jerusalem.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 896; called up, 1728; passed, 1729.

In House: Received from Senate, 1765; referred, 3102.

S. No. 464—

To admit Mississippi to representation in Congress.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 896; reported and indefinitely postponed, 1127.

S. No. 465—

To establish a savings-bank in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 896.

S. No. 466—

For the relief of the owners of the brig Ocean Belle.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 896; reported and passed, 1097; recalled from House, 1127; motion to reconsider, 1128; motion withdrawn, 1352; passed House, 2213; enrolled, 2272; approved, 2303.

In House: Received from Senate, 1120; recalled, 1154; returned, 1376; referred, 1665; leave to report asked, 1888; reported and passed, 2217; enrolled, 2280.

S. No. 467—

To facilitate the adjustment of controversies between parties interested in maritime adventures and contracts in the port of New York, and to establish a board of port wardens.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 896; reported, 2052; passed over, 2991, 4426.

S. No. 468—

To abolish the office of surveyor of customs.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 896.

S. No. 469—

Relating to the central branch of the Union Pacific Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 896; reported, 1205; amendment, 2943; passed over, 2947; motion to take up, 3508; motion to make special order, 4155; discussed, 4286; recommitted, 4289; reported, 4301; discussed, 4333; passed 4350.

In House: Received from Senate, 4366; referred, 4469; motion to reinstate discussed, 4617; denied, 4618.

S. No. 470—

To exempt from taxation certain legacies to the Taylor Orphan Asylum, in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 896; substitute reported, 1753; (see bill S. No. 637.)

S. No. 471—

In relation to certain unsold lands in the counties of Porter and Lake, in Indiana.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 896; reported, 2887; passed, 3147; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; passed, 4955; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 472—

For the relief of Jonathan E. Pettit.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 896; reported, 5528.

S. No. 473—

Amendatory of an act fixing certain rules and regulations for preventing collisions on the water, approved April 29, 1864.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 896; reported, 1075; passed, 1454.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1700.

S. No. 474—

To amend an act to establish and protect national cemeteries.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Reported, 931; passed, 2899; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; passed, 4953; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 475—

To further regulate the public printing and to discontinue the publication of books by the General Government for popular distribution.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Read, 931; discussed, 1131; referred, 1134; reported, 2978; passed over, 3169.

S. No. 476—

Fixing the status of certain Federal soldiers enlisting in the Union Army from Alabama and Florida.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported, 931; called up, 1834; passed, 1835; passed House, 5367; enrolled, 5380; vetoed, 5571.

In House: Received from Senate, 1888; referred, 3106; reported and passed, 5347; enrolled, 5357.

S. No. 477—

To amend an act for a grant of lands to the State of Iowa, to aid in the construction of a railroad in said State, approved May 12, 1864, and to grant lands to aid in the construction of a railroad from O'Brien county, Iowa, to the Missouri river.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Referred, 931; reported, 2738; passed over, 3141; amendment, 4415; discussed, 5334; passed, 5335.

In House: Received from Senate, 5355; passed over, 5597.

S. No. 478—

For the relief of John L. Miles.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 931.

S. No. 479—

For the suppression of drinking-houses and tippling-shops in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 931; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3433.

S. No. 480—

For the relief of Zenas C. Robbins, late register of wills for the county of Washington and District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 964.

S. No. 481—

To provide for the appointment of a stenographer to the supreme court of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 964; reported, 1028; discussed, 2901; recommitted, 2902; passed, 3051; reconsidered, 3084; discussed, 3916; passed, 3917.

In House: Received from Senate, 3954; referred, 4104.

S. No. 482—

To provide for the location of agricultural college scrip by actual settlers.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 964; reported, 1205; recommitted, 1389; passed over, 2950, 2952.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; passed over, 4956, 5595.

S. No. 483—

Granting lands and the right of way in Missouri and Arkansas to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Mississippi to the Arkansas river.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 964; reported, 2668; discussed, 3139, 3176; passed, 3177.

S. No. 484—

For the relief of Helen M. Stansbury, widow of Major Howard Stansbury, deceased.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 964; reported, 2667; passed, 3137.

In House: Received from Senate, 3159.

S. No. 485—

To authorize the name of the propeller Thomas McManus to be changed to that of the City of Newburg.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 964; passed, 1454.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1700.

S. No. 486—

Granting a pension to Eliza Whiting.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 964.

S. No. 487—

To pay D. B. Allen & Co. for services in carrying the United States mails.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Reported, 992; passed, 1820.

In House: Received from Senate, 1847; discussed and referred, 2519; explanation, 2521.

S. No. 488—

To authorize the officers of the Treasury Department to enter a credit upon the account of Henry Etting, paymaster in the Navy.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported, 992; passed, 1777; passed House, 3094; enrolled, 3165; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 1813; passed, 3103; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 489—

To reorganize the marine hospital service, and to provide for the relief of sick and disabled seamen.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 992; reported, 1168; discussed, 1449; passed, 1453; passed House with amendment, 4834; concurred in, 4834; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1700; reported and passed with amendment, 4844; concurred in, 4865; enrolled, 4881.

S. No. 490—

For the relief of Margaret P. Robinson.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 992.

S. No. 491—

Relating to the supreme court of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 992; reported, 1753; passed over, 2983, 4312; passed 4489; recalled, 4538, 4547; passed House, 4547; recall rescinded, 4571; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 4517; reported and passed, 4529; recalled by Senate, 4533, 4593; recall rescinded, 4600; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 492—

To incorporate the trustees of the Corcoran Gallery of Art.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 1028; passed, 2817; passed House, 8654; enrolled, 3705; approved, 3747.

In House: Received from Senate, 2850; referred, 3124; reported and passed, 3642; enrolled, 3728.

S. No. 493—

For the relief of George Wright.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 1028; passed, 2902.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; referred, 4350.

S. No. 494—

For the relief of William A. Griffin.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1028; referred anew, 1250.

S. No. 495—

To confirm entries of public lands in certain cases in Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 1028; reported, 1985; passed with title amended, 1986; passed House, 4978; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2004; referred, 3103; placed back, 3262; passed, 4952; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 496—

Granting a pension to Emily Hayne.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 1028.

S. No. 497—

For the relief of Albert Towle, postmaster at Beatrice, Nebraska.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 1028.

S. No. 498—

For the establishment of certain post routes in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1028.

S. No. 499—

Granting a pension to Elizabeth Harding, mother of Jasper H. Harding.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1075; passed, 1680.

In House: Received from Senate, 1707; referred, 1707.

S. No. 500—

To amend an act to authorize the establishment of ocean mail steamship service between the United States and the Hawaiian islands and to extend the same to Australia.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1076.

S. No. 501—

More effectually to provide for the execution of treaties for the protection of the owners of trade-marks.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 1076; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2738.

S. No. 502—

To regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors in the District of Columbia, and to define the persons who shall share the responsibility.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1076; reported and indefinitely postponed, 6433.

S. No. 503—

Extending the provisions of the civil rights bill for the enforcement of the fifteenth amendment of the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 1076; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2942.

S. No. 504—

Establishing the compensation of the surveyor of customs of the port of St. Louis.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Referred, 1076; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2477.

S. No. 505—

Amendatory of the charter of the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 1076; reported, 1389; passed, 2951.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 4104.

S. No. 506—

Establishing certain post roads.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 1076; reported, 1354; called up, 1729; passed, 1790.

In House: Received from Senate, 1844; referred, 3103.

S. No. 507—

To provide additional commercial and postal facilities in the port of New York.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 1076.

S. No. 508—

To refund to the States the interest and discount of the money borrowed to equip, pay, supply, and transport troops for the service of the United States in the recent war.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 1076.

S. No. 509—

For the relief of the inhabitants of Salt Lake City, in Utah.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 1076; reported, 1985; passed, 2988; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed over, 4954; passed, 4961; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 510—

Granting land to aid in the construction of a railroad from Sioux City, Iowa, to Columbus, Nebraska.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 1076; reported, 3273; discussed, 5380, 5430; passed, 5432.

In House: Received from Senate, 5456; passed over, 5597.

S. No. 511—

To repeal the charter of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 1096; motion to take up, 1677; passed over, 2905, 4307.

S. No. 512—

For the relief of Captain Phelps Paine.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 1096; passed, 1624; passed House, 2303; enrolled, 2303; approved, 2339.

In House: Received from Senate, 1649; referred, 1700; reported and passed, 2299; enrolled, 2328.

S. No. 513—

Remitting taxes erroneously assessed upon one hundred and fifty gallons of whisky belonging to J. P. F. Camp, of Spartanburg, South Carolina.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 1097; passed, 2905; passed House, 4656; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; referred, 4351; reported and passed, 4666.

S. No. 514—

Granting land to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Columbia river to Puget sound.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 1097; reported, 1205; passed over, 2947; indefinitely postponed, 4308.

S. No. 515—

To create an additional land district in Dakota.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 1097.

S. No. 516—

Granting lands to the Springfield, Yancton, and Iowa Railroad Company to aid in the construction of a railroad from Springfield, Dakota, to the western boundary of Iowa.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 1097.

S. No. 517—

To define the intent of an act to allow deputy collectors of internal revenue acting as collectors the pay of collectors, approved March 1, 1869.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 1097; reported, 3167; passed, 3214; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; passed over, 4956; passed, 4957; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 518—

In relation to duties on articles imported by churches and benevolent institutions.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 1097.

S. No. 519—

To provide for the settlement and payment of the expenses incurred by the authorities of Montana for troops during the year 1867.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Reported, 1127; passed over, 2944, 4308.

S. No. 520—

To amend an act to remove the charge of desertion from certain soldiers of the second North Carolina mounted infantry, approved March 6, 1869.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1128; reported, 1443; passed, 2953; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; passed, 4954; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 521—

To increase the number of judges of the Supreme Court and circuit courts of the United States, and to establish the boundaries of the judicial circuits.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1128; reported 2738; indefinitely postponed, 3142.

S. No. 522—

Supplementary to an act to reorganize the courts of the District of Columbia, approved March 3, 1863.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 1128; reported and indefinitely postponed, 1753.

S. No. 523—

To extend the jurisdiction of the United States district court for the southern district of Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1128; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2738.

S. No. 524—

Explanatory of an act to continue half pay to certain widows and orphans, approved February 3, 1853.—[ By Mr. Yates. ]

Referred, 1128; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3476.

S. No. 525—

To enable George D. Roberts, of Alameda county, California, to import certain machinery free of duty.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 1128; reported, 1477; passed, 2953.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; passed over, 4954, 5594.

S. No. 526—

To promote commerce among the States and to cheapen transportation of the mails and of military and naval stores.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 1128; reported, 1186; called up, 1457; passed over, 2947, 4308.

S. No. 527—

For the relief of William F. Scott, late adjutant fourth Iowa cavalry volunteers.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 1169; reported, 1608; motion to take up, 1650; passed, 2122; passed House, 3094; enrolled, 3165; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2142; referred, 2350; recalled, 2373; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 528—

For the relief of Norman Wiard.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 1169.

S. No. 529—

To provide for the sale of the Great and Little Osage Indian reservations in Kansas, and for the settlement of said Indians in the Indian territory.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 1169; reported, 1319; discussed, 1556; amendment, 1584, 2272; passed over, 2949; discussed, 3218, 3242, 3742; amendment, 3972; passed over, 4308.

S. No. 530—

To enlarge the public grounds surrounding the Capitol.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 1205; amendment, 2943; passed over, 3947.

S. No. 531—

Granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in constructing a steamboat canal around the falls of the Willamette river.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 1206.

S. No. 532—

To authorize the appointment of shipping commissioners to super-intend the shipping and discharge of seamen, &c.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1206; reported, 1753; discussed, 2980; passed, 2982.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed over, 4954, 5594.

S. No. 533—

To relinquish the interest of the United States in certain lands to the city and county of San Francisco, California.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 1206; reported, 2265; passed over, 3057, 5335; passed, 5437.

In House: Received from Senate, 5456; passed over, 5597.

S. No. 534—

Granting a pension to Rachel H. Milliken.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1249; passed, 1680.

In House: Received from Senate, 1701; referred, 3102; reported adversely and tabled, 4585.

S. No. 535—

For the relief of Kenneth Mackinzie.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Referred, 1250, 1251; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2886.

S. No. 536—

For the relief of soldiers who were over the age of forty-five years when enlisted and of the legal representatives of such as died in the service.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 1251.

S. No. 537—

For the relief of James H. Bunce.—[ By Mr. McCreery. ]

Referred, 1251; reported, 2477; passed, 3093; passed House, 4547; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; reported and passed, 4527; enrolled, 4599.

S. No. 538—

To enforce the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 1251; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2942.

S. No. 539—

Granting to the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fé Railroad Company a continuation of its franchise and right of way through the territories of the United States.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1251; reported, 3704; read, 4568; discussed, 4569; passed, 4570.

In House: Received from Senate, 4612; referred, 4960.

S. No. 540—

To incorporate the New Era Printing and Publishing Company of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1251; reported, 1389; passed, 1680.

In House: Received from Senate, 1701; referred, 3102.

S. No. 541—

To aid in the construction of an equestrian statue in bronze to the late Secretary of War, General John A. Rawlins.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 1251.

S. No. 542—

To restore to certain parties their rights under laws and treaties of the United States.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1251; reported, 3238.

S. No. 543—

For the suppression of drinking-houses and tippling-shops, and to regulate the sale of intoxicating liquors in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1251; reported, 3433.

S. No. 544—

For the improvement of the bar at the mouth of the St. John's river, Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1279.

S. No. 545—

For the relief of William Chinn.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 1319; passed over, 2949, 4309; passed, 5377.

In House: Received from Senate, 5411; referred, 5597.

S. No. 546—

For the relief of the minor children of Sylvester Dryer.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1319; passed, 1680; passed House, 3436; enrolled, 3476; approved, 3558.

In House: Received from Senate, 1701; referred, 3102; reported and passed, 3430; enrolled, 3464.

S. No. 547—

For the relief of Mrs. Sarah Hutchins.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1319; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2830.

S. No. 548—

For the relief of Blessington Rutledge.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 1319.

S. No. 549—

For the relief of Junius J. Boyle, administrator of John Boyle, deceased.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 1319; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 1985.

S. No. 550—

To incorporate the National Union Savings-Bank of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 1320; reported, 1583; called-up, 2234; passed, 2235; passed House, 3654; enrolled, 3705; approved, 3747.

In House: Received from Senate, 2251; referred, 3123; reported, 3642; passed, 3643; enrolled, 3728.

S. No. 551—

Declaratory of an act to provide increased revenue from imports to pay interest on the public debt, approved August 5, 1861.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 1355; reported, 3315; report printed, 3916.

S. No. 552—

For the relief of Captain John A. Wilcox.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 1353; passed, 2950; passed House, 4572; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 4350; reported and passed, 4589; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 553—

For the improvement of the bar at the mouth of Cape Fear river, in North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Read, 1355; discussed, 2052; referred, 2053.

S. No. 554—

To regulate credits to prisoners for good behavior.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 1355; reported, 2738; passed, 3142; passed House, 4289; enrolled, 4332; approved, 4417.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; passed, 4312; enrolled, 4331; approved, 4478.

S. No. 555—

For the relief of Pitcher & Hayford, and Otis & Ferguson, of Maine.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 1355.

S. No. 556—

Providing for the application of the proceeds of the sale of the property at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 1355.

S. No. 557—

To amend the several acts in relation to naturalization.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 1355; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3827.

S. No. 558—

To incorporate the National Bolivian Navigation Company.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 1355; reported, 1651; called up, 1820; passed, 1923; passed House with amendment, 4832; concurred in, 4832; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 1971; referred, 3103; reported, 4844; discussed, 4844; passed with amendment, 4847; concurred in, 4850.

S. No. 559—

For the relief of Solomon E. Bowles.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Reported, 1389; passed, 2951.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; passed over, 4954; referred, 5594.

S. No. 560—

To incorporate the National Paving Company of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 1389; reported, 1555; passed over, 4309.

S. No. 561—

For the relief of James D. Greene.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1380; committee discharged, 3916.

S. No. 562—

To change the time of holding the district courts of the United States for the State of Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 1389; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 563—

To make the importation of immigrants under labor contracts unlawful.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read, 1389; passed over, 2950, 4309.

S. No. 564—

To encourage the building of steamships in the United States, and to provide for the transportation of the mails to Europe by steamships built in the United States.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 1389.

S. No. 565—

In relation to estimates of appropriations and appropriation accounts.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 1389.

S. No. 566—

To make a grant of land to aid in the construction of a railroad in Dakota.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Referred, 1389; amendment, 1653; reported, 3476; amendment, 4075; discussed, 4386; passed, 4388.

In House: Received from Senate, 4438; passed over, 4959, 5595.

S. No. 567—

For the relief of J. Snowden & Son.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 1419.

S. No. 568—

For the relief of Thomas P. Edwards.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 1419; committee discharged, 2476.

S. No. 569—

To provide for the disposition of useless military reservations.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1419; reported, 1477; recommitted, 1776; reported, 1818; discussed, 2984; passed, 2986.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed over, 4954; referred, 5594.

S. No. 570—

In relation to unexpended appropriations.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 1419.

S. No. 571—

Concerning notaries for the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 1419; reported, 1583; passed over, 2956, 3911; indefinitely postponed, 3912.

S. No. 572—

To authorize the construction of water-works to conduct the waters of Lake Tahoe and Truckee river through the public lands in California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1444.

S. No. 573—

For the relief of the heirs of Joseph D. Smith.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 1444; referred anew, 1753; reported, 4703.

S. No. 574—

To extend the time for the completion of the Flint and Père Marquette railroad, in Michigan.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 1444; reported, 3289; passed, 5475.

In House: Received from Senate, 5467; passed over, 5598, 5599.

S. No. 575—

To provide for an American line of mail and immigrant passenger steamships between New York and Copenhagen or other Scandinavian and German ports.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 1444; reported and indefinitely postponed, 1651.

S. No. 576—

To establish a territorial government for Alaska.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 1444; reported, 1498; passed over, 2954, 4309.

S. No. 577—

To provide for the sale of the diminished reserve and trust lands of the Kansas or Kaw tribes of Indians in Kansas, and for the settlement of said Indians in the Indian territory.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 1444; reported, 3132; passed over, 3211.

S. No. 578—

To amend the laws regulating trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 1444; referred anew, 1534; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2738.

S. No. 579—

To create additional land districts in Dakota to be called the Springfield and Pembina districts.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1477; reported, 2085; passed, 2212; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2220; passed, 3122; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 580—

To fix the point of junction of the Union Pacific Railroad Company and the Central Pacific Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1477; reported, 1555; motion to take up, 2211; discussed, 2211; passed, 2212; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3298.

In House: Received from Senate, 2220; passed, 3123; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 581—

To amend the bankrupt act so as to exempt from its provisions certain interests in life insurance policies.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 1503; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3167.

S. No. 582—

For the relief of George W. Tarleton.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 1534; passed, 2955; passed House, 4624; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 4350; reported and passed, 4599; enrolled, 4685.

S. No. 583—

Incorporating the Island Institute of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1535; reported, 1947; passed, 2989.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4104.

S. No. 584—

To incorporate the United Aid Association of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1535; reported, 2014; passed, 2987.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4104.

S. No. 585—

To establish a school of mines.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 1535.

S. No. 586—

To provide for the sale and disposition of the Great and Little Osage reservation, in Kansas, and to remove the Osage Indians to the Indian territory.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1535; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2955.

S. No. 587—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of the Burlington and Southwestern railway.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 1535.

S. No. 588—

To relieve certain persons therein named from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Referred, 1535; committee discharged and substitute reported, 1555; (see bill S. No. 596.)

S. No. 589—

For incorporating a hospital for foundlings in the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Reported, 1555; passed, 1680; passed House with amendment, 2741; concurred in, 2806; enrolled, 2833; approved, 2895.

In House: Received from Senate, 1707; passed with amendment, 2736; agreed to by Senate, 2788; enrolled, 2849.

S. No. 590—

To prevent prize-fighting.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1555; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2738.

S. No. 591—

To promote commerce among the States, and to cheapen the transportation of the mails and military and naval stores.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 1555.

S. No. 592—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of certain railroads in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1555; reported, 3082; passed over, 3208; reported, 4384.

S. No. 593—

To divide the State of Texas, and to establish the Territories of Jefferson and Matagorda.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Read and discussed, 1555; referred, 1556.

S. No. 594—

To provide a government for the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 1555; reported, 2052; passed over, 3023; discussed, 3912; passed, 3914.

In House: Received from Senate, 3954; called up, 4104; referred, 4958.

S. No. 595—

To repeal an act for the survey of grants or claims of lands, approved June 2, 1862.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Referred, 1555; reported, 3207.

S. No. 596—

To relieve certain persons therein named from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Reported, 1555; passed, 1627; passed House with amendment, 2287; concurred in, 2301; enrolled, 2303; approved, 2339.

In House: Received from Senate, 1644; referred, 1700; reported and passed with amendment, 2291; agreed to, 2301; enrolled, 2328.

S. No. 597—

To authorize the authorities of the city of Washington, District of Columbia, to indorse the bonds of the Southern Maryland Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Referred, 1584; reported, 1947; discussed, 2273; passed over, 2987; motion to take up, 3134; passed over, 3135; memorial presented, 3971; motion to take up, 4567, 5205.

S. No. 598—

To enforce the amendment of the Constitution declaring that the right to vote shall not be denied or abridged on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 1584; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2942.

S. No. 599—

To amend an act providing for the taking of the seventh and subsequent censuses, &c., approved May 23, 1850.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 1584; referred anew, 1624; amendment, 1727.

S. No. 600—

To provide for the disposition of fines, penalties, and forfeitures.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 1584; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2667.

S. No. 601—

To incorporate the Kansas, Indian Territory, and Gulf Railway Company, and to enable the Missouri River, Fort Scott, and Gulf, and the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad Companies to unite upon and construct a single track through the Indian territory and to reach the Gulf.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1584; referred anew, 2210; reported, 3289.

S. No. 602—

To grant the right of way for the Alameda road through certain lands in California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1584; reported, 3606; passed, 4540; passed House, 5076; enrolled, 5112.

In House: Received from Senate, 4533; passed over, 4960, 4961; read, 5051; passed, 5052; enrolled, 5070.

S. No. 603—

To incorporate the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church of the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 1608; reported, 1676; called up, 2053; passed, 2054.

In House: Received from Senate, 2075; referred, 3103.

S. No. 604—

To establish certain post roads.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 1609.

S. No. 605—

To provide for the compensation of the clerk, district attorney, commissioner, and marshal of the western district of Arkansas, and for criers and bailiffs in attendance upon the United States district court for said district.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 1609; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3272.

S. No. 606—

To amend an act for the better organization of the district courts of the United States in Alabama, approved March 10, 1824.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 1609; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 607—

To give rank to civil engineers and assistant naval constructors in the Navy.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1609.

S. No. 608—

For the relief of Cornelia D. Loring.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1624.

S. No. 609—

Granting lands in Wyoming to aid in the construction of a railroad from the Union Pacific railroad at Church Butte station to the headwaters of Smith's fork, &c.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 1624; reported, 1857; passed over, 2986.

S. No. 610—

For the relief of the Stockbridge and Munsee tribe of Indians, in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 1624; reported, 1818; passed, 2984.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed over, 4954, 5594.

S. No. 611—

Granting a pension to Martha A. Pruett.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 1624; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2667.

S. No. 612—

Granting a pension to Nimrod P. Ginger.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 1624; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2667.

S. No. 613—

To regulate the foreign and coasting trade on the northern, northeastern, and northwestern frontiers of the United States.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 1651; passed, 2961; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; read, 4953; passed, 4954; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 614—

To enable the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad Company to extend a branch of their road to the Arkansas river.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 1651.

S. No. 615—

To amend an act to define more clearly the jurisdiction and powers of the supreme court of the District of Columbia, approved June 1, 1866.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 1651.

S. No. 616—

To repeal certain acts passed by the Legislature of Wyoming.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 1651; reported, 2443; passed over, 3086; discussed, 3087; passed over, 3089; passed, 3135; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3159; motion to take up, 3163; passed over, 4955; passed, 4961; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 617—

To exempt certain church property in the District of Columbia from taxation.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Reported, 1676; passed over, 2959; indefinitely postponed, 3916.

S. No. 618—

Increasing the pension of Mary Louise Garesché, widow of Colonel Garesché.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 1676; reported adversely, 3132; passed over, 3213.

S. No. 619—

To provide for the settlement of the boundary line between the State of Arkansas and the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 1676.

S. No. 620—

Granting lands to Wisconsin to aid in the construction of a breakwater and harbor and ship-canal at the head of Sturgeon bay, to connect the waters of Green bay and Lake Michigan.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 1676; referred anew, 1727; reported, 5076; discussed, 5472.

S. No. 621—

Granting lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Fort Scott in the direction of Santa Fé, New Mexico.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1676.

S. No. 622—

To grant a pension to Nancy E. Ammons.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Referred, 1676; reported, 3315; passed, 5437.

In House: Received from Senate, 5456; referred, 5597.

S. No. 623—

To grant a pension to Celia Tweed.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Referred, 1676; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2807; recommitted, 3082; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3476.

S. No. 624—

Granting a pension to William H. Oliver.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1726; passed, 2959.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3342.

S. No. 625—

Granting a pension to Adrian S. Lee.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1726; discussed, 2959; passed, 2960.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3342.

S. No. 626—

Granting a pension to Sarah E. Stubbs.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1727; passed, 2960; passed House with amendment, 4833; concurred in, 4833; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3342; substitute reported and passed with amendment, 4800; concurred in, 4850; enrolled, 4881.

S. No. 627—

Granting a pension to Abel S. Chase.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1727; passed, 2960.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3342.

S. No. 628—

Granting a pension to Clark Hall.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1727; discussed, 2960; passed, 2961; passed House, 3901; enrolled, 3971; approved, 4004.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3342; referred anew, 3431; reported, 3869; passed, 3870; enrolled, 3959.

S. No. 629—

Granting a pension to Joseph Fiedler.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 1727; passed, 2961.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3342.

S. No. 630—

To consolidate the northern and southern judicial districts in Florida.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Reported, 1727; discussed, 1819; passed, 1820.

In House: Received from Senate, 1847; referred, 3103; reported adversely and tabled, 4312.

S. No. 631—

To provide for carrying into effect a treaty concluded between the United States and the Cherokee nation of Indians, July 19, 1866.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Reported, 1727; passed over, 2959, 4312; reported, 5438.

S. No. 632—

To amend an act to carry into effect provisions of the treaties between the United States, China, Japan, Siam, Persia, and other countries, giving certain judicial powers to ministers and consuls, and other functionaries of the United States in those countries, approved June 22, 1866.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 1727; referred anew, 1985; reported, 2443; passed, 3089; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; passed over, 4955; passed, 4960; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 633—

For the relief of Ambrose Morrison.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 1727; reported, 2534; passed over, 3135.

S. No. 634—

To admit Texas to representation in Congress.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 1727.

S. No. 635—

Granting lands to the State of Florida to aid in perfecting an inland navigation from St. John's river to Key West.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 1727.

S. No. 636—

Granting lands to the State of Minnesota to aid in the construction of a breakwater and a canal at the harbor of Duluth, Lake Superior, in said State.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 1729.

S. No. 637—

To relieve public charities from taxation.—[ By Mr. Bayard. ]

Reported, 1753; called up, 1922; discussed, 2017; passed, 2053.

In House: Received from Senate, 2075; referred, 3103.

S. No. 638—

Amendatory of an act granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Central Pacific railroad, in California, to Portland, in Oregon, approved July 25, 1866.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 1753; reported, 2667; passed, 3137.

In House: Received from Senate, 3159; referred, 3635.

S. No. 639—

Relative to certain claims against the United States.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1753.

S. No. 640—

To promote the civilization of Indians, and to prepare them for the rights and duties of citizenship.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read, 1753; referred, 1857; substitute reported and recommitted, 1921; reported, 2121; discussed, 2154; passed, 2155; motion to reconsider, 2155; passed over, 2892, 4142, 4542.

S. No. 641—

Granting a pension to I. G. F. Holstein, late brigade surgeon United States volunteers.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 1753; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2738.

S. No. 642—

Granting a pension to Riley H. Smith.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 1753; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2807.

S. No. 643—

In aid of the freedmen and for the purpose of subdividing the public domain in certain States into forty-acre tracts for homestead purposes for the colored race.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 1753.

S. No. 644—

To incorporate the United States Freehold Land and Emigration Company and to confirm certain legislation in Colorado Territory.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 1754; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2286; recommitted, 2290; reported, 2515; discussed, 3095; passed over, 3135; discussed, 4008; printed, 4808.

S. No. 645—

To establish certain post roads in Indiana.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 1776.

S. No. 646—

Providing for the payment of the expenses of the delegation of the eastern Cherokees.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1776; reported, 1921; passed, 1922.

In House: Received from Senate, 1933; referred, 2004; reported and passed, 2354.

S. No. 647—

To aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from Marshall, Texas, to San Diego, California, with branches and connections.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 1776; substitute reported, 3506; called up, 3650; made special order, 4126; amendment, 4253, 4301, 4447; discussed, 4553; amendment, 4568; discussed, 4638, 4644, 4718, 4762, 4883, 4901; passed, 4915; motion to reconsider, 4916; not agreed to, 4976.

In House: Received from Senate, 4954; passed over, 4960; printed, 4961; motion to take up, 5524; passed over, 5596.

S. No. 648—

For the relief of James M. Ellison.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 1818; passed over, 2984, 4312.

S. No. 649—

Amendatory of an act to secure homesteads to actual settlers on the public domain, approved May 20, 1862.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1819.

S. No. 650—

To promote the growth of timber on the public lands.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1819.

S. No. 651—

For the relief of ship-builders and material men, and to provide a speedy remedy for the collection of claims against ships and vessels.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 1819.

S. No. 652—

To incorporate the association called the Sons and Daughters of Liberty.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1857; reported, 2052; passed over, 2990; indefinitely postponed, 3916.

S. No. 653—

To promote the securing of efficient seamen for the Navy.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 1857; reported, 2014; recommitted, 2989; reported, 3238.

S. No. 654—

To regulate international correspondence by telegraphic lines between the United States and foreign countries.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 1857.

S. No. 655—

Reviving a grant of land to aid in the construction of a certain railroad in Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 1857.

S. No. 656—

To reduce the naval establishment.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 1857.

S. No. 657—

For the relief of the sureties of William L. Adams.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 1921, 1922.

S. No. 658—

To strengthen the legal reserves of the national banks and to provide for the resumption of specie payments on and after January 1, 1871.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 1922; amendment, 2052; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2121.

S. No. 659—

For the relief of A. A. DeLong.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1922; reported, 3999.

S. No. 660—

Incorporating the Southern Transcontinental Railway Company and granting the right of way and lands in aid of its construction.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 1922; referred anew, 2210; passed over, 2955.

S. No. 661—

To amend an act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1922; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3167.

S. No. 662—

Making a grant of lands to the State of Alabama to aid in the construction of the Chattahoochee and Mobile railroad in said State.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 1922.

S. No. 663—

To extend the time for completing a railroad between Madison and Portage City, and giving construction to the act of Congress granting lands to the State of Wisconsin to aid in building railroads.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 1922; reported, 4286.

S. No. 664—

Explanatory of the act of July 25, 1866, relating to the Sutro tunnel.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 1922.

S. No. 665—

For the relief of William H. Harman.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Reported, 1947; passed, 2986; passed House, 4572; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4350; reported and discussed, 4592; passed, 4593; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 666—

To compensate Mrs. Fannie Kelley for important services.—[ By Mr. Buckingham. ]

Reported, 1947; passed, 2122; passed House, 2537; enrolled, 2539; approved, 2606.

In House: Received from Senate, 2142; discussed, 2520; passed, 2521; enrolled, 2558.

S. No. 667—

For the relief of J. Melton Best.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported, 1947; discussed, 2986; passed over, 2987.

S. No. 668—

To enable the Secretary of War to revise the general regulations for the government of the Army.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1947; reported, 2085; passed over, 3024.

S. No. 669—

Providing for the distribution of arms to certain States.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1947; reported and passed, 2086.

In House: Received from Senate, 2136; referred, 3103.

S. No. 670—

Extending the provisions of an act relating to habeas corpus and regulating judicial proceedings in certain cases, approved March 3, 1863, to certain other cases.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 1947; reported adversely, 3273.

S. No. 671—

To promote commerce and to cheapen the transportation of the mails and military and naval stores between Cincinnati and Chattanooga.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 1948; reported, 2862; passed over, 3146.

S. No. 672—

For the relief of the trustees of the Theological Seminary and High School of Virginia.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Referred, 1948.

S. No. 673—

For the relief of Nicholas M. Page, executor of Samuel Miller, of Campbell county, Virginia.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported, 1985; passed over, 2988; restored, 2991; read, 3021; passed over, 3023.

S. No. 674—

For the relief of George T. Wiggins, of Keokuk, in the State of Iowa.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 1985; passed with amendment and title amended, 2989.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 3242.

S. No. 675—

To facilitate postal intercourse with foreign countries.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 1986; reported, 3606.

S. No. 676—

To amend an act to regulate the diplomatic and consular systems of the United States, passed August 18, 1856.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 2014; passed over, 2989; discussed, 4418; passed, 4425; recalled, 4491; returned, 4546; motion to reconsider, 4491; withdrawn, 4652.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; recalled, 4511; returned, 4519; received again, 4673; referred, 4843; amendment, 5439.

S. No. 677—

To change the place of holding the courts of the United States for the Albemarle district of North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Referred, 2014; reported, 2286; passed, 3061; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; passed, 4955; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 678—

To give effect to contracts made in behalf of the United States.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Referred, 2014.

S. No. 679—

To organize the territory of Ok-la-ho-ma, consolidate the Indian tribes under a territorial government, and carry out the provisions of the treaties of 1866 with certain Indian tribes.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 2014; reported, 3013; passed over, 3175.

S. No. 680—

For the relief of Captain J. H. Merrill.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 2014.

S. No. 681—

For the relief of ship-builders and persons furnishing materials, and to provide a speedy remedy for the collection of claims against domestic ships and vessels.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 2014.

S. No. 682—

To increase the pension of Marie Antoinette Rousseau, widow of the late General L. H. Rousseau.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 2052; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3315.

S. No. 683—

Authorizing mail steamship service in the Gulf of Mexico between New Orleans, Louisiana, and certain ports of Mexico.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 2052; referred anew, 2233; reported, 3237; motion to make special order, 4127, 4155, 4246.

S. No. 684—

To change the time for holding the circuit and district courts of the United States for the district of Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 2084; reported and passed, 2086; passed House with amendment, 3057; read, 3081; concurred in, 3131; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2136; referred, 2377; reported and passed with amendment, 3069; concurred in, 3157; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 685—

For the relief of loyal citizens of Loudon county, Virginia.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 2086; passed over, 3024.

S. No. 686—

For the relief of loyal citizens of Loudon county, Virginia.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 2086.

S. No. 687—

For the relief of Mrs. Mary Dunn, of South Carolina.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Reported, 2058; passed over, 3024.

S. No. 688—

For the relief of Charles P. Redmond.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Reported, 2085; discussed, 3024; passed, 3025.

In House: Received from Senate, 3074; referred, 4350.

S. No. 689—

Granting appeals and authorizing the issuance of writs of error to the supreme court of the District of Columbia in certain cases.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 2086; reported, 2739; read, 2816; passed, 2817.

In House: Received from Senate, 2850; tabled, 3124.

S. No. 690—

Providing for the appointment by the President and confirmation by the Senate of supervisors of internal revenue.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 2086; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2418.

S. No. 691—

For the relief of Dr. John P. Reed.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Reported, 2121; discussed, 3026.

S. No. 692—

For the relief of J. Ross Browne, late minister to China.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 2121; recommitted, 2668; reported, 2978; discussed, 3168; passed, 3169.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; referred, 4350; referred anew, 4593.

S. No. 693—

In behalf of inventors and their legal representatives.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 2122; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5315.

S. No. 694—

To incorporate the American Union Academy of Literature, Science, and Art.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 2121; reported, 2332; passed over, 3063.

S. No. 695—

To extend the provisions of law in relation to the selection of swamp lands in Missouri.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 2122.

S. No. 696—

For the relief of John A. Sutter.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 2122.

S. No. 697—

To incorporate Spears's Air Motor National Company.—[ By Mr. Johnston. ]

Referred, 2122; reported, 2385; indefinitely postponed, 3085.

S. No. 698—

To divide the State of Virginia into two judicial districts.—[ By Mr. Johnston. ]

Referred, 2122; reported, 5315; passed, 5576.

S. No. 699—

For the relief of Mathilda Victor.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 2154; passed over, 3028.

S. No. 700—

For the relief of Minerva Lewis, as administratix of the estate of Ezekiel Lewis, deceased.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 2154; passed over, 3028.

S. No. 701—

To incorporate the Southern Express Company.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 2154; reported, 4569.

S. No. 702—

To establish a port of entry at Vallejo, California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 2154; committee discharged, 2942.

S. No. 703—

For the encouragement and protection of dramatic compositions.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 2189; reported adversely, 4350.

S. No. 704—

For the relief of Alexander C. Twining.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Reported, 2210; passed, 2287; passed House, 5077; enrolled, 5112; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 2294; referred, 3123; reported and passed, 5053; enrolled, 5070.

S. No. 705—

To reduce the number of officers and enlisted men of the Army and to fix the pay of officers.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 2211.

S. No. 706—

To relieve sundry citizens of Florida from political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 2211.

S. No. 707—

To amend an act to incorporate the Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company, approved March 3, 1865.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 2211; committee discharged, 2418.

S. No. 708—

To provide a building for the use of the post office, custom-house, United States circuit and district courts, and internal revenue officers, at Albany, New York.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 2232; discussed, 3028; passed, 3029.

In House: Received from Senate, 3074; referred, 3414.

S. No. 709—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the Central Pacific railroad, in Nevada, to the Colorado river.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 2234.

S. No. 710—

To regulate the taking of testimony in the courts of the United States.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 2234; reported, 4569.

S. No. 711—

Supplementary to an act regulating the rights of property of married women in the District of Columbia, passed April 10, 1869.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 2234; referred anew, 2332.

S. No. 712—

Granting lands and the right of way to aid in the construction of the New Orleans and Northeastern railroad.—[ By Mr. Revels. ]

Referred, 2234; substitute reported, 3704.

S. No. 713—

For the relief of preëmption settlers in the land district of West Point, in Nebraska.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2234; reported, 3082; passed with title amended, 3210; passed House, 5034; enrolled, 5077; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; passed over, 4956; passed, 5017; enrolled, 5055.

S. No. 714—

Authorizing the city of Washington to erect a market-house.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 2234.

S. No. 715—

Supplementary to an act to protect all persons in the United States in their civil rights and furnish the means of their vindication.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 2234; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3815.

S. No. 716—

To provide for the better security of life on board of vessels propelled in whole or in part by steam.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 2265; discussed, 3056; passed, 3057.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; passed over, 4955; referred, 5594.

S. No. 717—

For the relief of Harmon E. Wentworth, late second lieutenant fourteenth New York heavy artillery.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported, 2265; passed over, 3057.

S. No. 718—

To determine upon its merits the claim of Luis Mesa to a certain tract of land in California called Corral de Tierra.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 2266.

S. No. 719—

For the relief of John R. Bennett, late register of the land office at Chatfield, Minnesota.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 2266.

S. No. 720—

For the improvement of the Umpqua river, in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 2266.

S. No. 721—

To prevent and punish election frauds.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 2266.

S. No. 722—

To establish the western judicial district of Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 2166; reported, 4703; passed, 4827; passed House, 4978; enrolled, 4992; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4850; read, 4951; passed, 4952; enrolled, 4970.

S. No. 723—

In relation to circuit courts.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 2266; reported, 2286; passed with title amended, 3061; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; passed, 4955; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 724—

For the relief of James M. Trotter and William H. Dupree.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 2286; passed, 3000; passed House, 4624; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; referred, 4350; reported and passed, 4598; enrolled, 4685.

S. No. 725—

For the relief of Thomas Henderson.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported, 2286; passed, 3060; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; passed over, 4955; passed, 4957; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 726—

For the relief of Joseph Lanman.—[ By Mr. Stockton. ]

Reported, 2286; passed over, 3062.

S. No. 727—

To fix the time for the election of Representatives and Delegates in Congress.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Referred, 2286; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3013.

S. No. 728—

For the relief of the Shawnee Indians.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 2286.

S. No. 729—

To incorporate the Indian Territory, Gulf, and Pacific Railway Company, and to enable the same to construct certain railroads and branches.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 2286.

S. No. 730—

To establish a police court in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 2286.

S. No. 731—

To provide for a building suited to the use of the post office, the land and revenue officers, and the judicial officers of the United States in Montgomery, Alabama.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 2286; reported, 2515; passed, 3096.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; passed over, 4955; referred, 5594.

S. No. 732—

To amend an act to incorporate the Freedman's Savings and Trust Company, approved March 3, 1865.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 2286; reported, 2333; discussed, 2333; indefinitely postponed, 3064.

S. No. 733—

For the relief of Lieutenant John Shelton.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported, 2303; passed over, 3063; report printed, 3971.

S. No. 734—

For the relief of Isaac H. Allen.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported, 2303; passed over, 3063.

S. No. 735—

To establish a national institute of applied sciences.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 2303; reported, 2515; indefinitely postponed, 3095.

S. No. 736—

To authorize the establishment of ocean mail steamship service between the United States and Australia.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 2303; committee discharged, 2534; reference discussed, 2534, 2670, 2831; referred anew, 2862; motion to reconsider, 2862; discussed, 2862; withdrawn, 2864; reported, 4447; explanation, 4488; called up, 5296; discussed, 5406.

S. No. 737—

For the relief of David P. Jenkins.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 2303.

S. No. 738—

Granting lands to the Kansas City and Memphis Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 2303; reported and recommitted, 5474.

S. No. 739—

Donating the marine hospital at New Orleans, Louisiana, to the State of Louisiana, for hospital purposes.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 2303.

S. No. 740—

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to pay William Martin, of Virginia.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Referred, 2303.

S. No. 741—

For the relief of Thomas L. Griffy.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2303; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3273.

S. No. 742—

To change the boundaries of land districts.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2335; reported, 2738; discussed, 3142; passed, 4158; passed House, 4832; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 4235; passed, 4843; enrolled, 4881.

S. No. 743—

Confirming and extending a patent right to Levi W. Pond and the Eau Claire Lumber Company.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported, 2332; passed over, 3064; passed, 3177.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; passed over, 4956; referred, 5595.

S. No. 744—

To enforce the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 2335; reported and indefinitely postponed, 2942.

S. No. 745—

Authorizing the corporation of the city of Washington to set apart portions of streets and avenues as parks for trees and walks.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported and discussed, 2332; passed, 2339; passed House with amendment, 2388; concurred in, 2388; enrolled, 2422; approved, 2448.

In House: Received from Senate, 2358; passed with amendment, 2376; concurred in, 2405; enrolled, 2415.

S. No. 746—

Authorizing the First National Bank of Delhi, New York, to change its location.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 2349; reported, 2706; passed, 2706; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3165; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2735; motion to take up, 3039; read, 3123; passed, 3124; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 747—

To regulate judicial proceedings.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 2386; reported, 3815.

S. No. 748—

To incorporate the Southern Pacific Railway Company, and granting the same the right of way from the Rio Grande to San Diego, California.—[ By Mr. Flanagan. ]

Referred, 2386.

S. No. 749—

To provide for an American line of mail and emigrant passenger steamships between New York and Copenhagen and other Scandinavian or German ports.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 2386.

S. No. 750—

For continuing the St. Paul and Sioux City railroad across the Territory of Dakota to Yankton, and for continuing the land grant in aid of the same.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 2386; reported, 4538; called up, 5471; passed, 5472.

In House: Received from Senate, 5471; passed over, 5598.

S. No. 751—

To disapprove an act of the Legislative Assembly of Idaho, passed January 15, 1869.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 2386; referred anew, 3971.

S. No. 752—

For the survey of the Columbia river in Oregon and Washington.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 2386; amendment, 2443.

S. No. 753—

Relating to building in the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 2386; committee discharged, 4804.

S. No. 754—

To incorporate a zoölogical society in the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Referred, 2419; reported, 2515; passed, 3094; passed House with amendment, 4552; concurred in, 4566; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; referred, 4104; reported and passed with amendment, 4530; agreed to by Senate, 4594; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 755—

To authorize the corporate authorities of Georgetown, District of Columbia, to pave and improve the streets thereof.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 2419; reported, 2515; passed, 3094.

S. No. 756—

To appropriate the proceeds of the sales of the public lands for educational purposes.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 2419.

S. No. 757—

To relieve sundry citizens of Florida from political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 2419.

S. No. 758—

For the settlement of the account of Captain E. M. Buchanan, late commissary of subsistence of volunteers.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 2443; reported, 3207; passed, 4417; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; passed, 4959; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 759—

To grant a pension to John C. Abercrombie.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Referred, 2443; reported, 2477; passed, 3093; passed House, 3436; enrolled, 3476; approved, 3558.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; referred, 3220; reported and passed, 3430; enrolled, 3464.

S. No. 760—

For the relief of Lucas, Dickinson, and other counties in the State of Iowa.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Referred, 2443; reported, 4286; motion to take up, 4488; passed, 4489.

In House: Received from Senate, 4517; passed over, 4960, 5595.

S. No. 761—

For the relief of the inhabitants of cities and towns upon lands purchased of the Great and Little Osage Indians by the treaty of 29th September, 1865.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 2443.

S. No. 762—

For the relief of Joseph Ormsby.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 2443; passed, 3086.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117.

S. No. 763—

Granting lands to Minnesota to aid in the improvement of the harbor of Duluth, in said State.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Referred, 2443; reported, 2515; passed over, 3095, 4289, 4332; discussed, 4415, 4756; passed, 5200; motion to reconsider, 5200; discussed, 5475.

S. No. 764—

For the relief of Cowan and Dickinson, of Knoxville, Tennessee.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 2477; discussed, 3090.

S. No. 765—

To confer jurisdiction on the Court of Claims to hear and determine the suit of Carondelet vs. The United States.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 2477; reported adversely, 4447.

S. No. 766—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line in Colorado and New Mexico.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 2477.

S. No. 767—

For the relief of Edward Fitzgerald, Roman Catholic bishop of Little Rock.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 2477.

S. No. 768—

In relation to the place of holding the district court for the middle district of Alabama.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 2477; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 769—

To secure a uniform and permanent system of levees for the reclamation and protection of the alluvial lands of the Mississippi valley from overflow.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 2477.

S. No. 770—

To incorporate the El Paso Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 2477.

S. No. 771—

To transfer the Cherokee and Creek countries in the Indian territory from the western district of Arkansas, and attaching the same to the district of Kansas for judicial purposes.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 2515; referred anew, 2706; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 772—

To provide a uniform system of education for the public schools of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 2515.

S. No. 773—

To amend an act to restrict the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims, &c., approved July 4, 1864.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 2515.

S. No. 774—

To authorize the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Company or its assigns to change the established line of said road in Nebraska.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 2515; reported, 2706; passed, 2707; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3279.

In House: Received from Senate, 2735; passed, 3124; enrolled, 3163.

S. No. 775—

To confirm to James M. Hutchings and James C. Lamon their preëmption claims in the Yosemite valley in California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 2515; reported adversely, 4043.

S. No. 776—

For the relief of Mary K. Smith.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 2534; passed, 2816.

In House: Received from Senate, 2850; referred, 3125; reported and indefinitely postponed, 4800.

S. No. 777—

Granting arrears of pension to Rosina Leuzinger.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 2534; passed, 3096.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; referred, 3342.

S. No. 778—

Granting a pension to Mary Hodgson.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 2534; passed, 3096.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; referred, 3342.

S. No. 779—

Granting a pension to Eliza Whiting.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 2534; passed, 3096.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; referred, 3342.

S. No. 780—

Granting arrears of pension to Michael McGinniss.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 2534; passed, 3096.

In House: Received from Senate, 3117; referred, 3342.

S. No. 781—

To amend an act fixing the compensation for the bailiffs and criers of the courts of the District of Columbia, approved February 22, 1867.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 2537; reported, 2887; passed over, 3147; passed, 3148; passed House with amendment, 4553; concurred in, 4566; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 4104; reported and passed with amendment, 4530; agreed to by Senate, 4593; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 782—

To annul a portion of a certain statute of New Mexico.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 2537; reported, 2830; passed, 3145.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; passed over, 4955, 5594.

S. No. 783—

To repeal all existing laws authorizing transportation and exportation of goods, wares, and merchandise in bond to Mexico, overland or by inland waters.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 2537; reported, 3476; passed, 4131.

In House: Received from Senate, 4107; referred, 4262.

S. No. 784—

Granting a pension to Jane Fairshaw.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 2561.

S. No. 785—

To incorporate an Association for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 2561; reported, 2738; passed, 3143; passed House with amendment, 4553; concurred in, 4566; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 4104; reported, 4529; passed with amendments, 4530; agreed to by Senate, 4594; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 786—

For the relief of James E. Young.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 2603.

S. No. 787—

For the better organization of the medical department of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 2635.

S. No. 788—

For the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen, and marines of the United States vessel of war Oneida.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 2635; reported, 2739; passed, 3143; passed House, 3447; enrolled, 3509; approved, 3558.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; passed, 3455; enrolled, 3504.

S. No. 789—

To authorize the proper accounting officers of the Treasury to settle and close the accounts of Hinton Rowan Helper.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 2667; discussed, 3137; passed, 3138; motion to reconsider and recalled from House, 3168; motion withdrawn, 3809; passed House with amendment, 5112; concurred in, 5144; enrolled, 5270; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 3159; recalled, 3195; referred, 3739; reported and passed with amendment, 5126; agreed to by Senate, 5179; enrolled, 5241.

S. No. 790—

For the relief of John Tyler.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 2668; reported, 3051; passed, 3176; passed House, 5077; enrolled, 5112; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; passed over, 4956; passed, 5053; enrolled, 5070.

S. No. 791—

To incorporate the Pacific Submarine Telegraph Company, and to facilitate telegraphic communication between America and Asia.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 2668; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3941.

S. No. 792—

For continuing the Hastings and Dakota railway across the Territory of Dakota, and for continuing the land grants in aid of the same.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 2707.

S. No. 793—

To simplify and reduce the rates of postage, to abolish the franking privilege, to limit the cost of carrying the mails, and to regulate the payment of postage.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Read, 2707; called up, 3141.

S. No. 794—

To relieve certain persons therein named from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Ames. ]

Reported, 2706; recommitted, 3141.

S. No. 795—

To authorize the authorities of the city of Washington to subscribe $500,000 to the capital stock of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Company, and to issue bonds for the payment of the same.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 2707.

S. No. 796—

For the relief of the trustees of the German Evangelical church at Martinsburg, West Virginia.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 2707.

S. No. 797—

For the relief of Andrew McClory.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 2707.

S. No. 798—

Granting a pension to Joseph Shelton.—[ By Mr. McCreery. ]

Reported, 2739; passed, 3144.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3342.

S. No. 799—

For the relief of Anna M. Howard.—[ By Mr. McCreery. ]

Reported, 2739; passed, 3144.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3342.

S. No. 800—

To prohibit all but certain officers boarding or leaving vessels before entry at the custom-house.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 2739; reported, 2886; passed over, 3147, 4418.

S. No. 801—

For the relief of certain surviving widows of the revolutionary war.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 2739; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3476.

S. No. 802—

Appropriating lands to aid in the preservation and improvement of the navigation of the upper Mississippi river.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 2739.

S. No. 803—

Confirming the title of Louis Grignon to a certain tract of land at Green Bay, Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 2739.

S. No. 804—

In aid of the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Vicksburg railroad.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 2739; reported, 3315; discussed, 5535; passed, 5537.

In House: Received from Senate, 5618.

S. No. 805—

For the relief of the children of O. H. Berryman, deceased, and others.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 2739.

S. No. 806—

For the relief of the children of Otway H. Berryman.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 2739.

S. No. 807—

Granting lands in aid of the Suwanne and Inland Railroad Company, in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 2739.

S. No. 808—

Granting a pension to Amanda M. Ritchey.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 2807; passed, 3144; passed House with amendment, 4833; concurred in, 4833; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3342; reported and passed with amendment, 4800; concurred in, 4850; enrolled, 4881.

S. No. 809—

Granting a pension to Mary A. Filler.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 2807; passed, 3144; passed House, 4547; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3342; reported and passed, 4586; enrolled, 4599.

S. No. 810—

To enforce the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 2808; substitute reported, 2942; made special order, 3014; reprinted, 3167; discussed, 3479, 3509, 3558; passed over and House bill taken up, 3558; (see bill H. R. No. 1293.)

S. No. 811—

To disapprove of certain acts of the Legislative Assembly of Idaho Territory.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 2808.

S. No. 812—

To establish certain post roads in West Virginia.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 2808.

S. No. 813—

Fixing the time for holding the terms of the circuit court in the district of West Virginia.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 2808; reported, 3050; passed over, 3175.

S. No. 814—

For the relief of Fannie A. Thompson, legal representative of William Thompson, deceased.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 2808.

S. No. 815—

For the improvement of the water navigation between the Mississippi river and Lake Michigan, by the Wisconsin and Fox rivers.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 2808.

S. No. 816—

To incorporate the United States Trust, Loan, Guarantee, and Indemnity Company of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Referred, 2808; referred anew, 3650; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3798.

S. No. 817—

Granting a pension to Oscar Eastman, late lieutenant colonel first regiment North Carolina Union volunteer infantry.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 2808; reported adversely, 3289.

S. No. 818—

For the relief of the Kentucky University.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported, 2830; passed over, 3145; passed, 5538.

In House: Received from Senate, 5523; passed over, 5598, 5599.

S. No.—.

To incorporate the Pacific Submarine Cable Company, and to facilitate telegraphic communication between America and Asia.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 2830.

S. No. 819—

For the better organization of the district courts of the United States in Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 2831; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 820—

Granting Pine Island, in Charlotte harbor, Florida, to the South Florida Horticultural Company.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 2831.

S. No. 821—

Authorizing mail steamship service between the port of Cedar Keys, Florida, and Havana, Cuba.—[ By Mr. Gilbert. ]

Referred, 2831; reported, 5314.

S. No. 822—

For the creation of an additional land district in California.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 2831; reported, 3650.

S. No. 823—

For the relief of Macoudray & Co.; Dupuy, Foulkes & Co.; Thomas S. & F. S. Hathaway; Pioche, Bayergne & Co.; Fox & O'Conner; P. Maury, jr.; Dickson, De Wolf & Co., and Compton & Davidson.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 2831; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3051; recommitted, 3082.

S. No. 824—

Authorizing the Southern Minnesota Railroad Company to connect its line with the Northern Pacific railroad.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 2831; reported, 3082; passed, 3209.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; passed over, 4956, 5595.

S. No. 825—

For the relief of Oliver Powers.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported, 2862; passed over, 3146.

S. No. 826—

To amend an act to provide internal revenue to support the Government, pay interest on the public debt, and for other purposes, approved June 30, 1864, as subsequently amended.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 2862; committee discharged, 5556.

S. No. 827—

To provide for the collection of debts due the United States from certain southern railroad corporations.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2862.

S. No. 828—

For the relief of Henry Newell.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported, 2862; passed, 3146.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3623.

S. No. 829—

In relation to fraudulent trade-marks upon foreign watches.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Referred, 2862; reported, 3051; passed, 3176.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; referred, 4803.

S. No. 830—

For the relief of the Drew Theological Seminary of Madison, New Jersey.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 2887; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2978; reconsidered, 2978; discussed, 3172.

S. No. 831—

For the relief of Baron Creutz, of the Netherlands.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 2887; passed, 3147; passed House, 5284; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 3868; leave to report asked, 5005; reported and passed, 5253; enrolled, 5302.

S. No. 832—

Authorizing United States commissioners to use official seals and provide for the authentication thereof.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 2887.

S. No. 833—

Authorizing payment to Esteban G. Montano, a citizen of Peru, of the amount awarded to him under the claims convention between the United States and Peru of December 4, 1868.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 2942; discussed, 3148.

In House: Received from Senate, 4517; passed, 4932; enrolled, 4965.

S. No. 834—

To create a port of delivery at Vallejo, California.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Reported, 2942; passed, 3149; motion to reconsider, 3150; not agreed to, 3331; passed House with amendment, 4992; concurred in, 5034; enrolled, 5044; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3368; passed over, 4956; passed with amendment, 4961; agreed to, 5025; enrolled, 5026.

S. No. 835—

For the relief of Elijah M. Hart.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 2942.

S. No. 836—

For the relief of Jane Allen Birckhead.—[ By Mr. Stockton. ]

Referred, 2942; reported, 4703; read, 5043; discussed, 5222.

S. No. 837—

To amend an act supplemental to the act approved 1st July, 1864, for the disposal of coal lands and of town property in the public domain, approved March 3, 1865.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 2942.

S. No. 838—

For the relief of Allen Rutherford.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Referred, 2942.

S. No. 839—

Amending the act to grant pensions, approved July 14, 1862.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 2942; reported and passed, 4384.

In House: Received from Senate, 4375; passed over, 4958; referred, 5144.

S. No. 840—

For the better protection of the frontiers of Texas.—[ By Mr. Hamilton, of Texas. ]

Referred, 2978; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3132.

S. No. 841—

In addition to an act to promote the progress of the useful arts, approved July 4, 1836.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2978; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5315.

S. No. 842—

To establish certain post routes in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 2978.

S. No. 843—

To confirm the title of the heirs of Gervacio Nolan, deceased, to certain lands in Colorado.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2978; reported, 3798; passed, 4415; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; passed over, 4960; passed, 4961; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 844—

For the removal of causes in certain cases from the State courts to the United States courts.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 3013; passed over, 3173; passed, 5430.

In House: Referred, 5597.

S. No. 845—

Granting a pension to Harriet De Witt Mitchell.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Reported, 3013; passed, 3173.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; referred, 3342.

S. No. 846—

Granting a pension to Rebecca Shoemaker.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Reported, 3013; passed, 3173; passed House with amendment, 3436; conference, 3475; conference report, 5285; agreed to by Senate, 5285; by House, 5269; enrolled, 5319; approved, 5375.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; referred, 3342; reported and passed with amendment, 3430; conference, 3529, 4693, 4799; conference report, 5241; agreed to by House, 5241; by Senate, 5296; enrolled, 5302.

S. No. 847—

To extend the term of letters-patent issued to Richard M. Hoe.—[ By Mr. Hamilton, of Maryland. ]

Reported, 3013; passed over, 3173.

S. No. 848—

To incorporate the Connecting Railway Company of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 3014.

S. No. 849—

To authorize the sale of certain lands reserved for the use of the Menomonee tribe of Indians, in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3014; reported, 3554; passed, 5380.

In House: Received from Senate, 5411; passed over, 5597, 5599.

S. No. 850—

For the relief of Captain George Henry Preble, of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Reported, 3051; passed, 3176; passed House, 3447; enrolled, 3509; approved, 3558.

In House: Received from Senate, 3227; passed, 3457; enrolled, 3504.

S. No. 851—

Granting a pension to Olive Coombs.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3051; reported, 3741.

S. No. 852—

For the sale of certain lands in the States of California and Oregon and Washington Territory.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 3051.

S. No. 853—

To restore Benicia, in California, as a port of entry.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 3051; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3337.

S. No. 854—

To incorporate the National Academy of Letters and Arts.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read, 3051; passed over, 3179.

S. No. 855—

To relieve all persons engaged in rebellion from disability, with certain exceptions.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Referred, 3051.

S. No. 856—

Granting lands to the Memphis and New Orleans Levee Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Ames. ]

Referred, 3051.

S. No. 857—

To incorporate the Washington Transatlantic Telegraph Company, and to facilitate telegraphic communication between America and Europe.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 3051; amendment, 4489; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 4703.

S. No. 858—

To make uniform the pensions of widows of staff officers of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 3051.

S. No. 859—

Revising the laws relative to the mints, assay offices, and coinage.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 3051.

S. No. 860—

For the relief of John E. Griffin.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 3051; reported, 3082; passed, 3208; passed House, 4624; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; referred, 4350; reported and passed, 4601.

S. No. 861—

Providing a mode for the selection of cadets to the Military and Naval Academies.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 3083.

S. No. 862—

To provide for the settlement of accounts between southern railroad corporations and the United States Government, and collection of balances due from said corporations.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 3083; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 863—

To allow the school trustees in Arkansas to enter land for school purposes under the homestead law.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 3083; referred anew, 4125.

S. No. 864—

To authorize the settlement of the claims of Kansas for services of the troops called out by the Governor of that State.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 3083.

S. No. 865—

Increasing the pension of John Coonan.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 3133; passed, 3213; passed House, 3436; enrolled, 3476; approved, 3558.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; referred, 3342; reported and passed, 3430; enrolled, 3464.

S. No. 866—

For the relief of Mary F. Prindle.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Reported, 3132; passed, 3213.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262.

S. No. 867—

Granting a pension to Mary M. Butts.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Reported, 3133; passed, 3213.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; referred, 3342; reported and indefinitely postponed, 4800.

S. No. 868—

For the relief of Reuben Grindle.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 3133; passed, 3213; passed House, 4572; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3262; referred, 4350; reported and passed, 4588; enrolled, 4616.

S. No. 869—

For the relief of Horace Tyler.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 3133; passed over, 3213.

S. No. 870—

For the relief of the United States Express Company.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported, 3133; passed over, 3213; recommitted, 4245.

S. No. 871—

To enforce the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution, and to secure and protect the rights, privileges, and immunities of American citizenship, and to furnish the means of their vindication.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Referred, 3134.

S. No. 872—

To amend an act amending an act to establish a court for the investigation of claims.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 3134.

S. No. 873—

Granting the right of way and lands to the Sacramento Irrigation and Navigation Company.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 3134; reported, 4918.

S. No. 874—

To reimburse the State of Kansas for moneys expended for the United States in enrolling, equipping, and provisioning militia forces to aid in suppressing the rebellion.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 3134; reported, 3289; passed, 4462.

In House: Received from Senate, 4511; passed over, 4960; referred, 5596.

S. No. 875—

To create a port of delivery at Duluth, Minnesota.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 3134; reported and passed, 3238.

In House: Received from Senate, 3345; passed over, 4956; passed with amendment, 5249; passed over, 5595.

S. No. 876—

To promote the greater efficiency of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 3167; reported, 3238.

S. No. 877—

To regulate the pensions of the Navy and Marine corps.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 3167; referred anew, 3606.

S. No. 878—

To amend an act to establish and declare the railroad and bridges of the New Orleans, Mobile, and Chattanooga Railroad Company, as hereafter constructed, a post road.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 3167; reported, 3827; discussed, 4418; passed, 5437.

In House: Received from Senate, 5456; referred, 5597.

S. No. 879—

For the relief of the inhabitants of the city of Black Hawk and Central City, in Colorado.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 3167.

S. No. 880—

Granting a pension to Henry C. Weatherby.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Reported, 3207; passed, 3478; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate May 17th; passed, 4956; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 881—

To amend the act to incorporate the National Academy of Sciences.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read, 3207; passed, 5437; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5456; passed, 5597; enrolled, 5614.

S. No. 882—

To authorize the sale of the pine timber on certain lands reserved for the use of the Menomonee tribe of Indians in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3207.

S. No. 883—

Granting a pension to John W. Salyers, a soldier of the war of 1812.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 3207; reported, 4384; passed, 4490; passed House, 4919; enrolled, 4992; approved, 5034.

S. No. 884—

To incorporate the International Society of the United States for the Promotion and Protection of Immigration.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 3207.

S. No. 885—

Authorizing the Secretary of War to purchase certain land adjoining the United States barracks at Barrancas, Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 2238; reported, 4830.

S. No. 886—

To settle the accounts of Colonel James F. Jacques.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Referred, 3238; reported, 4414.

S. No. 887—

For the relief of Rebecca J. Shepherd, of Philadelphia.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 3238.

S. No. 888—

To aid the Junction and Breakwater Railroad Company, in Delaware, to construct a pier in the Delaware bay, at Lewes, in Delaware.—[ By Mr. Saulsbury. ]

Referred, 3238; reported, 3387; passed, 3434,

In House: Received from Senate, 3464; referred, 4363; reported, 5455.

S. No. 889—

To provide for holding special terms of the circuit and district courts of the United States for the northern and for the southern districts of Ohio.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 3238; reported adversely, 3273.

S. No. 890—

To reduce taxation.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Reported, 3238; notice, 3278; discussed, 3289; amendment, 3606, 3747.

S. No. 891—

To regulate the fees of the register of wills for the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3289; reported, 3650; passed, 3907; passed House, 4547; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3930; referred, 4104; reported and passed, 4530; enrolled, 4599.

S. No. 892—

To provide for a building suited to the use of the post office, the pension and revenue officers, and the judicial officers of the United States in Trenton, New Jersey.—[ By Mr. Stockton. ]

Reported, 3289; passed, 3914.

In House: Received from Senate, 3954; passed over, 4958, 5595; motion to take up, 5655.

S. No. 893—

To establish an additional land district in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 3289; reported, 3650; passed, 3660; passed House with amendment, 4988; conference, 4992, 5092; conference report, 5146; agreed to by Senate, 5146; by House, 5146; enrolled, 5270; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 3725; passed with amendment, 4956; conference, 5012, 5065; conference report, 5143; agreed to by House, 5143; by Senate, 5179; enrolled, 5241.

S. No. 894—

For relief of the Oneida Indians residing in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3289.

S. No. 895—

Requiring the publication of unclaimed dividends and deposits.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 3289.

S. No. 896—

Relating to the duties on Russia and other hemps.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Reported, 3315; report printed, 3915.

S. No. 897—

For the relief of William Spence.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported, 3315.

S. No. 898—

To aid in the maintenance of the Arkansas Institute for the Blind.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 3316; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3650.

S. No. 899—

To regulate the pensions of disabled officers and enlisted men.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Referred, 3316.

S. No. 900—

To incorporate the Loan and Trust Company of the United States.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 3316; referred anew, 3650; reported, 3798.

S. No. 901—

For relief of Sarah N. Eagleton, executrix, &c.—[ By Mr. Ferry. ]

Referred, 3316; reported, 3387.

S. No. 902—

Granting lands to the State of California to aid in the construction of a railroad and telegraph line from the town of Vallejo to Humboldt bay, in California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 3316.

S. No. 903—

To extend the provisions of an act for the final adjustment of private land claims in Florida, Louisiana, and Missouri.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 3316.

S. No. 904—

Granting a pension to Elizabeth A. Spurgeon.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Reported, 3348.

S. No. 905—

To extend Winder's building for the use of the War Department.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Reported, 3348.

S. No. 906—

For the relief of Charles Spencer and Henry W. Spencer.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 3349; recommitted, 3915.

S. No. 907—

To aid in establishing and developing commercial intercourse and provide for carrying the mails between the United States and the countries lying on the west coast of South America.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 3349; reported, 3828.

S. No. 908—

To grant lands to the Alabama and Tennessee Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 3349.

S. No. 909—

For the relief of Albert Tracy.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3349.

S. No. 910—

For the relief of John E. Wheeler.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 3349; reported, 3476.

S. No. 911—

Exempting from taxes certain property in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 3387; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3799.

S. No. 912—

Granting the use of a public reservation in the city of Washington to the Island Institute.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 3387.

S. No. 913—

Granting the right of way to the Green Bay and Lake Pepin Railway Company for its road across the Oneida reservation, in Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3387; reported, 4704.

S. No. 914—

For the relief of Sebastian Reichert.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 3434; reported adversely, 3798.

S. No. 915—

For the relief of Mrs. Louisa H. Hasell.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 3434.

S. No. 916—

Supplementary to an act to protect the citizens of the United States in their civil rights, and to furnish the means for their vindication, passed April 9, 1866.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 3434; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 917—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a railroad and a branch road in the Territory of Dakota, and a certain railroad in Minnesota.—[ By Mr. Norton. ]

Referred, 3434.

S. No. 918—

For relief of the East Tennessee University.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Referred, 3434.

S. No. 919—

To prevent an appropriation therein named from lapsing because of delay in adjustment.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Referred, 3476; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5428.

S. No. 920—

For the relief of John Wilson.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3476.

S. No. 921—

Granting jurisdiction to the Court of Claims in a certain cause involving the use of a patent.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Referred, 3477; leave to report asked, 3970, 5044.

S. No. 922—

Granting a pension to Jacob B. Cuyle.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 3506.

S. No. 923—

Granting a pension to Leann Cox.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Reported, 3505.

S. No. 924—

Making a grant of lands to the North Louisiana and Texas Railroad Company to aid in the construction of a railroad from Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the Texas State line.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 3506; reported, 4447; passed, 5335.

In House: Received from Senate, 5344; passed over, 5596.

S. No. 925—

To authorize courts to obtain evidence from the Departments and officers of the United States Government.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Referred, 3506; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 926—

To confirm the title of Benjamin E. Edwards, his heirs, assigns, or legal representatives, to a certain tract of land in New Mexico.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Reported, 3554.

S. No. 927—

To make legal a certain act of the councils of the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3555; reported, 3650; passed, 3907; passed House, 4553; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3930; referred, 4104; reported and passed, 4531; enrolled, 4599.

S. No. 928—

To settle the claims of the Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3555; reported, 3914; passed, 3916.

In House: Received from Senate, 3954; referred, 4104.

S. No. 929—

To facilitate the transmission of Asiatic, Australian, and European merchandise into and across the territory of the United States.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 3555; substitute reported, 4488.

S. No. 930—

Amendatory of the preëption laws.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 3606.

In House: Received from Senate, 4973; passed over, 5596.

S. No. 931—

To regulate the seizure of books and papers, and the disposition of the proceeds of fines, penalties, and forfeitures incurred under the laws relating to the customs.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 3606.

S. No. 932—

For the disposal of coal lands and other mineral lands in the public domain.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 3606.

S. No. 933—

To fix the price of gas furnished by the Washington Gas-Light Company.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3650.

S. No. 934—

For the relief of John B. Cornell.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 3650; committee discharged, 5532.

S. No. 935—

To secure the construction of a system of efficient levees for the protection of the alluvial lands of the Mississippi valley.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 3650; referred anew, 4652.

S. No. 936—

Granting a pension to Hiram R. Rhea.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 3741.

S. No. 937—

To incorporate the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fé Railway Company, and to aid in the construction of said railway along the line of the thirty-fifth parallel to the Pacific coast.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 3741.

S. No. 938—

To improve the navigation of the Mississippi river at its mouth.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 3741.

S. No. 939—

For the benefit of Bryan R. Young.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Reported, 3799.

S. No. 940—

Establishing the right of way to the Portage Lake and River Improvement Company, and providing for and making a grant of land to aid in the completion of said improvement.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 3799; reported, 5076.

S. No. 941—

Granting lands to the Great Nemaha Valley, Lincoln City, and Loupe Fork railway.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 3799; reported, 5315.

S. No. 942—

For the relief of Mrs. Susan A. Shelby.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Reported, 3827.

S. No. 943—

To grant increased facilities to Benicia, a port of delivery in California.—[ By Mr. Buckingham. ]

Referred, 3828; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 4488.

S. No. 944—

For the relief of Mrs. Lucy H. Carroll, administratrix, &c., and Mrs Hibernia Armstrong.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 3828.

S. No. 945—

For the relief of Dr. Marcus Reynolds, of South Carolina.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 3828; reported adversely, 3915.

S. No. 946—

To promote the cultivation of the public lands.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 3889.

S. No. 947—

For the improvement of water communication between the Mississippi river and Lake Michigan by the Wisconsin and Fox rivers.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3889; reported, 4125; discussed, 4425; passed, 4426; passed House with amendment, 5034; concurred in, 5073; enrolled, 5112; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; read, 4959; passed over, 4960; discussed, 5011; passed with amendment, 5012; concurred in by Senate, 5055; enrolled, 5070.

S. No. 948—

Amendatory of an act approved February 5, 1867, and joint resolution approved March 29, 1867, relative to judges and commissioners of elections in the cities of Washington and Georgetown, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 3889; reported, 3914; passed, 3916; passed House, 4547; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 3939; motion to take up, 3959; referred, 4105; reported and passed, 4528; enrolled, 4599.

S. No. 949—

Authorizing the construction of a bridge across the Arkansas river at Little Rock, Arkansas.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 3889; reported, 4245; passed, 4417; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; passed, 4959; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 950—

For the relief of inhabitants of cities and towns in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 3889; reported, 4652.

S. No. 951—

To provide for the sale of the United States court-house and grounds at St. Augustine, Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 3906.

S. No. 952—

To amend an act granting lands to the State of Oregon to aid in the construction of a military road from Albany to the eastern boundary of said State.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported and passed, 3914; passed House, 5624; enrolled, 5625; approved, 5625.

In House: Received from Senate, 3954; passed over, 4958; called up, 5590; passed over, 5595, 5599; passed, 5644; enrolled, 5654.

S. No. 953—

For the relief of L. Merchant & Co.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 3915.

S. No. 954—

To provide for a building suited to the use of the post office and United States courts in Raleigh, North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 3915.

S. No. 955—

Granting lands to the Ralston City and Gila River Railroad Company, of New Mexico.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 3916.

S. No. 956—

To encourage the building of ships for foreign trade.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 3942; reported, 5549; discussed, 5561, 5562, 5625, 5634, 5635, 5636.

S. No. 957—

To amend an act to remove the charge of desertion from certain soldiers of the thirteenth Tennessee cavalry, approved April 10, 1869.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 3942; reported, 4621.

S. No. 958—

To incorporate the Pacific Submarine Telegraph Company, and to facilitate telegraphic communication between America and Asia.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 3941.

S. No. 959—

For a grant of lands to the Preston, Salina, and Denver Railroad Company, and for the disposal of said lands to actual settlers.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 3942; reported, 4286.

S. No. 960—

To relieve certain sureties on official bonds.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 3971; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 4652.

S. No. 961—

To appropriate money for the repair of the United States piers at New Castle, Delaware.—[ By Mr. Bayard. ]

Referred, 3971.

S. No. 962—

Requiring a United States circuit court to be held at Wytheville, Virginia, and fixing the terms thereof, and of the district court.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Reported, 3999.

S. No. 963—

To encourage the construction of the International Pacific railroad and telegraph through Texas and Mexico.—[ By Mr. Flanagan. ]

Referred, 3999; reported, 4075.

S. No. 964—

Prescribing the quality and price of illuminating gas and for the inspection of gas meters in the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 3999.

S. No. 965—

For the relief of Arthur E. Reynolds, of Mississippi, from all legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Reported, 4043, 4044.

S. No. 966—

For the relief of Frederick Vincent, administrator of James Le Caze.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Reported, 4043.

S. No. 967—

For the relief of Fanny A. Thompson, surviving heir and legal representative of William Thompson, deceased.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Reported, 4043.

S. No. 968—

Making an appropriation to build a light-house at Dames Point, St. John's river, Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 4044; reported, 4753.

S. No. 969—

To relieve certain persons therein named from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Reported, 4075; motion to take up, 5319; discussed, 5368; passed, 5374.

In House: Received from Senate, 5441; passed over, 5598.

S. No. 970—

To authorize the Pacific railroads to take up coal lands necessary to operate their roads.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 4075.

S. No. 971—

To carry into effect the decree of the circuit court of the United States for the southern district of New York in the case of the schooner L. S. Davis and her cargo.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 4075; reported, 5319; passed, 5320.

S. No. 972—

To extend to the State of Nevada the provisions of the act of September 28, 1850, to enable the State of Arkansas and other States to reclaim the swamp lands within their limits.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 4075.

S. No. 973—

To prohibit contracts for servile labor.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 4126; reported, 4198; discussed, 4538, 4754, 5379, 5382, 5384.

S. No. 974—

For the relief of Nancy S. Ledford.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 4125.

S. No. 975—

Granting lands to the State of Alabama to aid in the construction of the Savannah and Memphis railroad from Opelika to Tuscumbia.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 4125.

S. No. 976—

To confirm certain entries of public land in Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 4126.

S. No. 977—

To grant the right of way through the public lands to the Arkansas and Delta railroad, and to aid in the construction of the same.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 4154.

S. No. 978—

To facilitate telegraphic communication between the United States and Bermuda Islands.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 4198; reported, 4703.

S. No. 979—

To carry into effect certain treaty stipulations with the Choctaw nation or tribe of Indians.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 4245; reported, 4703.

S. No. 980—

For the relief of Joseph L. Finch & Co., of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 4245; reported and passed, 4975.

S. No. 981—

To repeal the act approved March 17, 1800, declaring the assent of Congress to certain acts of Maryland and Georgia.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 4245; reported, 4488.

S. No. 982—

For the relief of A. M. Adams.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 4245; reported, 4286.

S. No. 983—

To establish the collection district of Biscayne, in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 4286; reported, 4753.

S. No. 984—

To enable officers of the Army to insure their lives in life insurance companies.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 4286; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5314.

S. No. 985—

To provide for a building for the use of the post office, custom-house, &c., at Hartford, Connecticut.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 4286.

S. No. 986—

For the relief of the widow of John A. Jackson and Samuel Nickleson.—[ By Mr. Brownlow. ]

Referred, 4286.

S. No. 987—

To renew a certain grant of land to the State of Alabama.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 4350; reported, 4414; discussed, 4635; passed, 4636.

In House: Received from Senate, 4673; passed over, 4960, 5596.

S. No. 988—

Regulating the manufacture of brandy from grapes, apples, peaches, and other fruits.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 4384.

S. No. 989—

To amend an act passed 2d of March, 1831, allowing the duties on foreign merchandise imported into Wheeling, Vicksburg, Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Nashville, and Natchez to be secured and paid at those places.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 4414; reported, 4753.

S. No. 990—

For the relief of the heirs of Ely Moore, deceased, late register of the land office at Lecompton, Kansas.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 4447; passed, 5475.

In House: Received from Senate, 5467; referred, 5597.

S. No. 991—

To regulate the issue and sale of bonds authorized by the United States.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 4447.

S. No. 992—

Supplementary to an act to authorize the extension, construction, and use of a lateral branch of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad into and within the District of Columbia, approved February 5, 1870.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 4489; reported, 4537.

S. No. 993—

To repeal certain provisions of an act to incorporate a company for making certain turnpike roads in the District of Columbia, approved April 29, 1810.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Referred, 4489; committee discharged, 4830; (see S. R. No. 231.)

S. No. 994—

For the relief of Marcus Otterburg, late consul of the United States at the city of Mexico and minister to Mexico.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 4569.

S. No. 995—

For the relief of purchasers of lands sold for direct taxes in the insurrectionary States.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Reported, 4569; discussed, 5428; passed, 5430.

In House: Received from Senate, 5448; referred, 5597.

S. No. 996—

To relieve Henry A. Badham from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Pool. ]

Read and passed, 4572; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4612; motion to take up, 4664, 4948; passed, 4962; enrolled, 5015.

S. No. 997—

For the relief of Michael Feutenhime.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 4569.

S. No. 998—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of the St. James and Little Rock railroad.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 4569.

S. No. 999—

To provide for the improvement of the bar at the mouth of the Appalachicola river, Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 4569.

S. No. 1000—

Granting a pension to Cynthia A. Mizell.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Reported and passed, 4621.

In House: Received from Senate June 21; referred, 4960.

S. No. 1001—

Granting lands to aid in the construction of a canal in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 4622; reported, 4830.

S. No. 1002—

To amend the judiciary act of 1789.—[ By Mr. Howell. ]

Referred, 4622.

S. No. 1003—

Granting payment of bounties, back pay, &c., provided by previous laws of Congress, to certain soldiers therein named who have been defrauded of the same by their attorneys without authority.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 4622.

S. No. 1004—

For the relief of Gideon F. Hodgson.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 4622.

S. No. 1005—

Granting a pension to Julia Traynor.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Reported, 4652.

S. No. 1006—

To authorize the people of New Mexico to form a constitution and State government, previous to their admission into the Union as a State, with the name of Lincoln.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 4652.

S. No. 1007—

Granting land to aid in the construction of the Suwanna and Inland Railroad Company, in Florida.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 4652; reported, 4804.

S. No. 1008—

To facilitate telegraphic communication between the United States and Belgium.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 4703.

S. No. 1009—

For the relief of Durfee and Peck.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 4753.

S. No. 1010—

Requiring passenger vessels to be provided with a boat-detaching apparatus.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 4753.

S. No. 1011—

To aid in the construction of the Mobile and Pensacola railroad.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 4762; reported and passed, 5473.

In House: Received from Senate, 5467; passed over, 5597.

S. No. 1012—

For the relief of the National Homestead at Gettysburg for the Orphans of Soldiers and Sailors.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 4804.

S. No. 1013—

To establish a transatlantic postal telegraphic service by an American cable.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 4806; reported, 5111.

S. No. 1014—

To abolish the tribal relations of the Miami tribe of Indians.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Referred, 4806.

S. No. 1015—

Authorizing the extension of telegraphic communication between the United States, the Spanish and British possessions, Mexico, and Central America.—[ By Mr. Gilbert. ]

Referred, 4806.

S. No. 1016—

To provide for additional representation in the Forty-Second Congress.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Read, 4806.

S. No. 1017—

Granting the right of way and lands in aid of the construction of a canal for irrigation in California.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Reported, 4830.

S. No. 1018—

Authorizing the establishment of water-meters for the Potomac water, and the laying of an additional water-main from the distributing reservoir of the Washington aqueduct.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Reported, 4830; passed, 5167; passed House, 5560; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5179; passed, 5596; enrolled, 5614.

S. No. 1019—

Incorporating branches of the contemplated Southern Transcontinental Railway Company, under the name and style of North Carolina and Extension Railway Company.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 4831; reported, 5265.

S. No. 1020—

For the relief of Mrs. Catharine Barry.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 4831.

S. No. 1021—

In amendment of the act establishing a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States.—[ By Mr. Thurman. ]

Referred, 4831; reported and passed, 5394; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5415; passed over, 5597; passed, 5599; enrolled, 5614.

S. No. 1022—

For the relief of Mary C. Lane.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Reported, 4882.

S. No. 1023—

To establish a certain post road in the State of Alabama, and for other purposes.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 4882.

S. No. 1024—

For the relief of Prudence Davis.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 4976.

S. No. 1025—

To divide the State of Tennessee into two judicial districts.—[ By Mr. Brownlow. ]

Referred, 4976; reported, 5344.

S. No. 1026—

To remove the legal and political disabilities of A. O. P. Nicholson and W. C. Whilthorne, of Maury county, Tennessee.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Referred, 4993.

S. No. 1027—

To promote railroad communications in the southern States.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 5033; reported, 5075.

S. No. 1028—

For the relief of Joshua Hill.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 5033.

S. No. 1029—

To amend the homestead acts for the benefit of soldiers.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 5033.

S. No. 1030—

To preserve the public faith and protect rights of persons under the laws and treaties of the United States.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Referred, 5033.

S. No. 1031—

To remove the legal and political disabilities of John Deavours, of Iuka, Mississippi.—[ By Mr. Revels. ]

Referred, 5076.

S. No. 1032—

To amend the laws relating to titles in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Referred, 5076.

S. No. 1033—

For the relief of Andrew J. Ringgold's representatives.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Referred, 5114.

S. No. 1034—

To relieve A. E. Reynolds from civil and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Revels. ]

Read and passed, 5114; passed House, 5537; enrolled, 5538; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5143; referred, 5144; reported and passed, 5513; enrolled, 5526.

S. No. 1035—

To incorporate the Bear River and Salt Lake Canal Company, and for a grant of lands to aid in the construction of a canal for irrigation and other purposes in Utah.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Reported, 5146.

S. No. 1036—

For the relief of John B. Weaver, late collector seventh district of North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 5147; committee discharged, 5556.

S. No. 1037—

To regulate appeals in proceedings in bankruptcy.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred 5147.

S. No. 1038—

For the relief of John B. Emerson.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported, 5147.

S. No. 1039—

To incorporate the Tehuantepec Railway and Ship-Canal Company.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 5202; reported, 5315.

S. No. 1040—

To amend an act to establish a police court for the District of Columbia, and for other purposes, approved June 17, 1870.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Read, 5202; passed, 5204; passed House, 5205; enrolled, 5205; approved, 5318.

In House: Received from Senate, 5179; passed, 5186; enrolled, 5194.

S. No. 1041—

To relieve certain persons therein named from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. McCreery. ]

Read, 5266; discussed, 5359; passed, 5367.

In House: Received from Senate, 5411; referred, 5597; leave to report asked, 5621.

S. No. 1042—

For the relief of Elbridge Gerry.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 5266.

S. No. 1043—

To provide for a building suited to the use of the custom-house, post office, United States courts, and the land and revenue offices of the United States in Omaha, Nebraska.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 5285.

S. No. 1044—

For the relief of Ethan A. Sawyers.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Reported, 5315.

S. No. 1045—

To relieve Daniel Trigg, of Washington county, Virginia, and others, from legal and political disabilities.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Read, 5315.

S. No. 1046—

To regulate rank in the Navy.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 5315.

S. No. 1047—

To extend letters-patent granted to John Bachelder.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported and passed, 5335; passed House, 5575; enrolled, 5586; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5344; passed over, 5596; motion to take up, 5613; passed, 5614; enrolled, 5620.

S. No. 1048—

To extend to the widow and children of Henry Jenkins, for seven years, from 6th March, 1868, letters-patent for an improvement in the process of manufacturing wire grating.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 5358.

S. No. 1049—

To provide for a building suited to the use of a post office, the United States courts, and the land and revenue offices of the United States in Leavenworth, Kansas.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 5367.

S. No. 1050—

For the relief of the third Arkansas cavalry.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 5394; reported and passed, 5473; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate 5467; passed over, 5597; passed, 5599; enrolled, 5614.

S. No. 1051—

For the relief of George C. Bestor.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Reported, 5400.

S. No. 1052—

For the relief of the heirs of Captain Williams Barker, deceased, Sarah L. Spring, and Harriet Spring.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Reported, 5400.

S. No. 1053—

To establish the eastern judicial district of Kentucky.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Reported, 5428.

S. No. 1054—

To incorporate the Japan Steam Navigation Company.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 5437.

S. No. 1055—

For the relief of the heirs of Captain Joshua Chamberlain, deceased.—[ By Mr. Fowler. ]

Reported, 5473.

S. No. 1056—

For the benefit of John Montgomery.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Reported, 5474.

S. No. 1057—

To remove the legal and political disabilities of M. C. Butler, of South Carolina.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Reported and passed, 5532; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5523; passed over, 5598; passed, 5598; recalled, 5600; passed, 5600; enrolled, 5615.

S. No. 1058—

To settle and adjust all claims of the Choctaw tribe of Indians against the United States.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Referred, 5531; reported, 5532.

S. No. 1059—

In relation to additional bounties.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 5533.

S. No. 1060—

Repealing an act granting a pension to Mrs. Ernestine Becker.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Read and passed, 5534; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5523; passed over, 5598; passed, 5598; enrolled, 5615.

S. No. 1061—

For the relief of W. B. Carpenter.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Reported, 5532.

S. No. 1062—

To establish a circuit court of the United States at Montgomery, in Alabama, and to take away the circuit court jurisdiction from the district court of the middle district of said State.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 5535.

S. No. 1063—

For the relief of John Dawson.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 5535.

S. No. 1064—

For the restoration of Major James Belger to his office and rank.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 5535.

S. No. 1065—

For the relief of Charles W. Whitney.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Reported, 5532.

S. No. 1066—

For the benefit of Louisa Kearney.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Reported, 5551.

S. No. 1067—

To remove all legal and political disabilities from George H. Bier, of Maryland.—[ By Mr. Robertson. ]

Reported and passed, 5555; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5598; passed, 5598; enrolled, 5615.

S. No. 1068—

For the relief of Nicholas P. Trist, negotiator of the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 5556.

S. No. 1069—

To aid in maintaining the Arkansas Institute of the Blind and the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 5557.

S. No. 1070—

To amend an act to establish certain post roads, approved July 14, 1862.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 5557.

S. No. 1071—

For the relief of purchasers and owners of lands sold for direct taxes in the insurrectionary States, and for amending previous acts in regard thereto.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 5623.

S. No. 1072—

To aid in the construction of the New Orleans and Selma Railroad and Immigration Association.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 5625.

S. R. No. 2—

For the relief of John E. Reeside.—[ By Mr. Harlan. ]

Passed House, 931; enrolled, 947; approved, 1322.

In House: Discussed, 918; passed, 919; enrolled, 960.

S. R. No. 3—

In relation to establishing the boundary line between Arkansas and the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 1534.

S. R. No. 6—

Enabling actual settlers to purchase certain lands obtained of the Cherokee Indians.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Reconsidered and referred, 29.

S. R. No. 9—

Granting the right of way to the Memphis, El Paso, and Pacific Railroad Company, from El Paso to the Pacific ocean.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Passed over, 2894; indefinitely postponed, 4305.

S. R. No. 10—

Directing the Secretary of War to sell the Bergen Heights arsenal.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Recommitted, 48; reported, 2232; passed, 3028.

In House: Received from Senate, 3074; passed over, 4955; referred, 4959.

S. R. No. 11—

Extending the time to construct a railroad from the St. Croix river or lake to the west end of Lake Superior and Bayfield.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported and recommitted, 2648; substitute reported, 5468; discussed, 5468.

S. R. No. 12—

Authorizing the sale of a portion of the Fort Leavenworth military reservation to the Kansas Agricultural and Mechanical Association of Leavenworth county for fair grounds in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Recommitted, 1584; reported, 2942; passed over, 3168.

S. R. No. 13—

To prohibit sales of gold belonging to the Treasury of the United States.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551.

S. R. No. 15—

Giving construction to the acts of Congress granting lands to the State of Wisconsin to aid in building railroads.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Discussed, 896; passed, 897.

In House: Received from Senate, 919.

S. R. No. 16—

For the relief of Benjamin Cooley and James W. Boswell.—[ By Mr. Vickers. ]

Passed with amendment, 3146.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; referred, 4350.

S. R. No. 23—

For setting apart a portion of the Fort Snelling military reservation for a permanent military post and the settlement of all claims in relation thereto.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Recommitted, 48; reported, 378; passed, 1099, 1100; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3298.

In House: Received from Senate, 1120; referred, 1698; reported and passed, 3120; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 25—

For the relief of Helen Lincoln and Heloise Lincoln, and for the withholding of moneys from tribes of Indians holding American captives.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Reported, 1127; discussed, 2906; substitute passed, 2907; (see joint resolution H. R. No. 85.)

S. R. No. 27—

Authorizing Commander Charles H. Baldwin to accept a gold medal from the king of the Netherlands.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed House, 970; enrolled, 1001; approved, 1076.

In House: Reported and passed, 974; enrolled, 1015.

S. R. No. 28—

Authorizing Commander W. A. Kirkland to accept a gold medal from the emperor of France.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed House, 970; enrolled, 1001, 1076.

In House: Reported and passed, 974; enrolled, 1015.

S. R. No. 31—

Authorizing Lieutenant Commander Arthur A. Yates, Surgeon Albert L. Gihon, Passed Assistant Surgeon Charles H. White, and Assistant Surgeon Jerome H. Kidder, of the United States Navy, to accept decorations from the king of Portugal.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Passed House, 3705; enrolled, 3740; approved, 3830.

In House: Reported and passed, 3691; enrolled, 3739.

S. R. No. 34—

Authorizing the Commissioner of Indian Affairs to appoint guardians or trustees for minor Indian children who may be entitled to pensions or bounties under existing laws.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Passed House with amendment, 5570; called up, 5571; concurred in, 5577; enrolled, 5586; approved, 5625.

In House: Reported and passed with amendment, 5610; enrolled, 5620.

S. R. No. 35—

Donating the Lincoln Hospital to the Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying-in Asylum.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Indefinitely postponed, 2895.

S. R. No. 38—

In relation to taking the ninth census.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Indefinitely postponed, 2893.

S. R. No. 39—

Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to audit and settle the accounts of William Y. Patch, late collector of internal revenue for the first collection district of California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Committee discharged, 5555.

S. R. No. 40—

Authorizing the Secretary of War to take charge of the Gettysburg and Antietam national cemeteries.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Recommitted, 48; reported, 505; passed, 1729; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 1764; referred, 3103; reported and passed, 5602; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 41—

Donating to the public schools of Washington, District of Columbia, a frame building.—[ By Mr. Fessenden. ]

Passed House, 1076; enrolled, 1097; referred, 1251.

In House: Reported and passed, 1044; enrolled, 1091.

S. R. No. 43—

To refer the claim of the administrator of the estate of Captain John Davis, deceased, to the Court of Claims.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3013.

S. R. No. 44—

Granting the right of way for the construction of a railroad from Portland, Oregon, to some point west of the Cascade mountains, in the Territory of Washington.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Indefinitely postponed, 2893.

S. R. No. 49—

To issue a patent to the Indiana yearly meeting of the Society of Friends for a certain tract of land in the Shawnee reservation.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Reported and passed, 3133.

In House: Received from Senate, 3159; passed over, 4955, 5594.

S. R. No. 51—

Exempting all the counties of West Virginia from the operation of the act of Congress to declare the sense of an act to restrict the jurisdiction of the Court of Claims, &c.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 377.

S. R. No. 52—

Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to refund penalty, interest, and costs illegally assessed and collected under direct tax laws.—[ By Mr. Cattell. ]

Committee discharged, 5555.

S. R. No. 62—

In relation to a site for a building for the State Department.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Enrolled, 96; approved, 137.

In House: Enrolled, 63.

S. R. No. 63—

Authorizing the President to appoint a commission to make a survey across the Isthmus of Darien for a ship-railway or ship-canal.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported and indefinitely postponed, 5033.

S. R. No. 64—

Appointing General Thomas Osborn a manager of the National Asylum for Disabled Soldiers.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Enrolled, 96; approved, 137.

In House: Enrolled, 63.

S. R. No. 65—

To extend the port of entry of the collection district of Oregon.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27; committee discharged and bill (S. No. 395) reported as substitute, 451.

S. R. No. 66—

For the relief of persons engaged in the late rebellion.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Read, 3; discussed, 30; referred, 31.

S. R. No. 67—

For the disposal of the public lands in Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Read, 3; referred, 27.

S. R. No. 68—

Declaring Virginia restored to her normal relations to the Union and entitled to representation in Congress.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Read, 17; referred, 27; reported and indefinitely postponed, 236.

S. R. No. 69—

Relating to amendments of the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 28; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3971.

S. R. No. 70—

Against leasing certain public lands in San Francisco, California.—[ By Mr. Edmunds. ]

Referred, 28.

S. R. No. 71—

In relation to lands withdrawn for the benefit of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Read and discussed, 45; referred, 46; reported, 136; indefinitely postponed, 2895.

S. R. No. 72—

Providing for the repair of the inclosure of the cemetery at Harper's Ferry, West Virginia.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 46; reported, 1250; passed, 2948.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; referred, 3256.

S. R. No. 73—

For the disposal of the public lands in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 46; reported, 725; discussed, 2212, 2897; passed over, 2897, 4306, 4311.

S. R. No. 74—

To extend the port of entry of the collection district of New Orleans.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 46; reported, 302; passed, 349; passed House, 777; enrolled, 806; approved, 970.

In House: Received from Senate, 369; passed, 794; enrolled, 804.

S. R. No. 75—

In relation to the printing for the use of the Department of State of additional copies of documents emanating from that Department.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 86; reported and passed, 1608; passed House with amendment, 2704; concurred in, 2704; enrolled, 2709; approved, 2741.

In House: Received from Senate, 1649; referred, 1760; reported and passed with amendment, 2679; agreed to by Senate, 2735; enrolled, 2736.

S. R. No. 76—

Extending the time for the completion of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 111.

S. R. No. 77—

Authorizing a distribution of the copies remaining in the Department of State of the Tributes of the Nations to Abraham Lincoln.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Read and passed, 136; passed House with amendment, 3134; concurred in, 3134; reconsidered and referred, 3135; reported and amendment concurred in, with amendment, 3238; conference, 3901; conference report, 4057; concurred in by Senate, 4058; by House, 4546; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4656.

In House: Received from Senate, 160; motion to take up, 294; referred, 919; reported and passed with amendment, 3118; concurred in by Senate, 3261; conference, 3413, 3870, 3930; conference report, 4519; agreed to by House, 4519; by Senate, 4186; enrolled, 4599.

S. R. No. 78—

Relative to the establishment of a light-station on the Choptank river, in Maryland.—[ By Mr. Hamilton, of Maryland. ]

Referred, 136; reported, 412; passed, 2155; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2194; passed, 3122; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 79—

In regard to rewards for the detection of any person charged with murdering or attempting to murder any officer of the internal revenue service.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 136; referred anew, 1250; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 4652.

S. R. No. 80—

To close the accounts of John W. Forney, late Secretary of the Senate.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Read and passed, 164; passed House, 931; enrolled, 947; approved, 1001.

In House: Received from Senate, 183; passed, 919; enrolled, 961.

S. R. No. 81—

Declaratory and amendatory of the act to provide for an American line of steamships between New York and one or more European ports, passed July 27, 1868.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 164; reported, 412; passed over, 2896, 4305.

S. R. No. 82—

In relation to the seizure of certain distilled spirits in California.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Read, 198; discussed, 452, 538, 725; indefinitely postponed, 807.

S. R. No. 83—

Relative to furnishing safes to collectors of internal revenue.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Referred, 197; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551.

S. R. No. 84—

Authorizing the President to strike from the rolls of the Army the names of certain officers.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 236; passed, 349; passed House, 3084; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 369; referred, 919; reported and passed, 3097; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 85—

Declaring Virginia entitled to representation in Congress.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Reported, 236; discussed, 325, 350, 380, 416, 450, 458, 465, 507; tabled and bill H. R. No. 783 read, 512.

S. R. No. 86—

To construe an act to amend an act to confirm certain private land claims in New Mexico.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 236; reported, 2286; indefinitely postponed, 3060.

S. R. No. 87—

Granting the use of the store-houses in Judiciary Square to the Women's Christian Association of Washington.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 264; reported, 505; indefinitely postponed, 2896.

S. R. No. 88—

Suspending existing provisions of law for taking the census.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Reported and passed, 268; enrolled, 299; approved, 325.

In House: Received from Senate, 292; passed, 293.

S. R. No. 89—

Providing for the sale of certain lands in Kansas ceded to the United States in trust by the Cherokee Indians.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 298; reported, 807; passed over, 2898; discussed, 4306; passed, 4307.

In House: Received from Senate, 4356; passed over, 4958, 5595.

S. R. No. 90—

For the relief of certain officers of volunteers.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Referred, 323; reported, 1186; discussed, 2945; passed, 2947; passed House, 3094; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3298.

In House: Received from Senate, 2996; passed, 3098; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 91—

To authorize payment for the loss and use of horses furnished by the men of the first, second, and third Indian regiments in the late war.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 323.

S. R. No. 92—

For the relief of certain contractors for the construction of vessels of war and steam machinery.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 323; reported, 696; discussed, 697; recommitted, 725; reported, 3387; passed, 5368.

In House: Received from Senate, 5411; referred, 5597; passed over, 5599; read, 5657, 5658.

S. R. No. 93—

In reference to State taxes upon railroad passengers.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 323; committee discharged, 1250; passed over, 2948; indefinitely postponed, 4308.

S. R. No. 94—

For the relief of J. R. Clark.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 323; referred anew, 837; reported, 1524; discussed, 1833; passed, 1834; passed House, 4572; enrolled, 4633; approved, 4833.

In House: Received from Senate, 1888; referred, 3103; reported and passed, 4590; enrolled, 4616.

S. R. No. 95—

As to the redemption of United States notes.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 323; referred, 324.

S. R. No. 96—

To place the name of Charles Pendleton on the Navy Register as lieutenant commander on the active list.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 323; reported and passed, 1389; passed House with amendment, 3447; referred, 3475; reported adversely, 3827; conference, 3827; conference report, 5374; agreed to by Senate, 5374; by House, 5367; enrolled, 5406; approved, 5482.

In House: Received from Senate, 1406; referred, 1698; reported and passed with amendment, 3459; disagreed to by Senate, 3853; conference, 4088, 4511; conference report, 5345; agreed to by House, 5345; by Senate, 5411; enrolled, 5420.

S. R. No. 97—

Authorizing the reappointment of William Poland in the engineer corps of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Spencer. ]

Referred, 537; reported, 1534; passed with title amended, 1727; passed House, 2537; enrolled, 2539; approved, 2606.

In House: Received from Senate, 1751; passed, 2415; enrolled, 2558.

S. R. No. 98—

To issue an American register to the bark Live Oak and to the ship Agra of Boston.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 561; reported, 806; passed, 1448; passed House, 4078; enrolled, 4088; approved, 4158.

In House: Received from Senate, 1460; referred, 1665; reported and passed, 4088; enrolled, 4095.

S. R. No. 99—

For the extension of the Union Pacific railroad, southern branch, and for a grant of land to aid in the construction thereof.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 562.

S. R. No. 100—

For the relief of Chauncey M. Lockwood.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 562.

S. R. No. 101—

For the relief of Lewis D. Smith.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Reported, 596; read, 2896; passed, 2897; passed House with amendment, 4624; concurred in, 4702; enrolled, 4756; approved, 4814.

In House: Received from Senate, 2932; referred, 4351; reported and passed with amendment, 4595; agreed to, 4700; enrolled, 4701.

S. R. No. 102—

For the relief of Major George P. Folsom.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 597.

S. R. No. 103—

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Read, 633; referred, 634; reported adversely, 5314.

S. R. No. 104—

Granting a pension to Mrs. Mary Lincoln, widow of the late President of the United States.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 697.

S. R. No. 105—

Authorizing the passport clerk at the Department of State to administer oaths and affirmations on applications for passports.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported and passed, 725; passed House, 931; enrolled, 947; approved, 1001.

In House: Received from Senate, 744; passed, 920; enrolled, 961.

S. R. No. 106—

To issue an American register to the schooner Miami.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 725; reported, 896; passed, 1449.

In House: Received from Senate, 1469; referred, 1700.

S. R. No. 107—

For the relief of Commodore S. B. Bissell.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 725; reported and passed, 1353; passed House with amendment, 4171; called up, 4804; concurred in, 4829; enrolled, 4919; approved, 4979.

In House: Received from Senate, 1376; referred, 1665; reported and passed with amendment, 4171; concurred in, 4850; enrolled, 4881.

S. R. No. 108—

To permit William L. Hanscom, late a naval constructor, to withdraw his resignation of that office.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 773; reported and passed, 838.

In House: Received from Senate, 854; discussed, 920; referred, 921.

S. R. No. 109—

In relation to settlers on the late Sioux Indian reservation, in Minnesota.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 838; reported, 1028; passed, 1391; passed House, 1653; enrolled, 1681; approved, 1922.

In House: Received from Senate, 1418; passed, 1665; enrolled, 1700.

S. R. No. 110—

In relation to bounties to colored soldiers and seamen.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Referred, 838.

S. R. No. 111—

Relating to the seizure of certain distilled spirits in California.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Read, 838; explanation, 1038; passed over, 2898, 4307.

S. R. No. 112—

Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to transfer to use in the Bureaus of Construction and Repair and Steam Engineering certain unexpended balances.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 911; reported, 931; discussed, 971, 993, 996.

S. R. No. 113—

Declaring Mississippi entitled to representation in Congress.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 931.

S. R. No. 114—

For furnishing complete sets of the Congressional Globe and Appendix to Senators, Representatives, and Delegates in Congress who have not received the same.—[ By Mr. Willey. ]

Referred, 931.

S. R. No. 115—

To provide for the payment of the claim of Martha A. Estill, administratrix of the estate of James M. Estill, deceased, Redick McKee, and Pablo de la Toba.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Reported, 964; discussed, 2899; passed over, 2901; passed, 3479; passed House, 4624; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3529; referred, 3739; reported and passed, 4598; enrolled, 4685.

S. R. No. 116—

Instructing the President to negotiate with the Indians upon the Umatilla reservation in Oregon.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Reported, 964; passed, 2817; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 2850; passed over, 3124, 3262, 4953; passed, 4956; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 117—

To pass to the credit of the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers the funds belonging to it for the relief of sick and wounded soldiers.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 1075; passed, 1356; passed House, 1568; enrolled, 1586; approved, 1611.

In House: Received from Senate, 1376; referred, 1386; reported and passed, 1572; enrolled, 1598; approved, 1649.

S. R. No. 118—

To place the name of Benjamin S. Richards on the Navy Register and to authorize the restoration of Benjamin S. Richards to the active list of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Sawyer. ]

Referred, 1076; reported, 2332; passed with title amended, 3064.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; passed over, 4955; referred, 5594.

S. R. No. 119—

To admit free of duty certain prepared chromos of Indian paintings.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 1075; passed, 1454; passed House, 4546; enrolled, 4573, 4623; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1700; reported and passed, 4526; enrolled, 4599.

S. R. No. 120—

To provide for the appointment of an examiner of claims for the Department of State and for additional clerks in the Department.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 1096; discussed, 1390; passed, 1391; passed House with amendment, 3705; discussed, 3712; concurred in, 3713; enrolled, 3747, 3798; approved, 4010.

In House: Received from Senate, 1418; discussed, 1699; referred, 1700; reported, 2403; withdrawn, 2404; reported, 3504; passed with amendment, 3726; concurred in, 3763; enrolled, 3767.

S. R. No. 121—

Authorizing the Northern Pacific Railway Company to issue its bonds for the construction of its road, and to secure the same by mortgage.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 1097; reported, 1389; recommitted, 1457; reported, 1477; discussed, 1584, 1624, (made special order, 1986,) 2480, 2491, 2539, 2569, (amendment, 2606,) 2833, 2867; passed, 2869; passed House, 3830; enrolled, 3901; approved, 3943.

In House: Received from Senate, 2913; passed over, 3125; discussed, 3263, 3267, 3270, 3343, 3345, 3346, 3365, 3786, 3793, 3850; passed, 3853; enrolled, 3882.

S. R. No. 122—

For the relief of Lorenzo Thomas, jr., and Henry C. Thomas.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Reported, 1127; passed over, 4308.

S. R. No. 123—

For the relief of C. E. Rogers.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Reported, 1168; recommitted, 2945; reported, 3387.

S. R. No. 124—

Amending an act for the relief of Henry C. Noyes.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Reported and passed, 1168; passed House, 1586; enrolled, 1624; approved, 1634.

In House: Received from Senate, 1196; passed, 1573; enrolled, 1614.

S. R. No. 125—

Concerning colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Referred, 1169; reported, 1608; discussed, 2155; passed over, 2956, 4310.

S. R. No. 126—

Recognizing the present existence of a state of war between Spain and Cuba.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 1206.

S. R. No. 127—

To authorize the President to restore to the active list certain officers of the medical department.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1279; reported, 2121; passed over, 3025.

S. R. No. 128—

Authorizing the issue of clothing to certain enlisted men of the fourteenth regiment of infantry.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1279; reported and passed, 1355; passed House, 3094; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 1376; referred, 1698; reported and passed, 3097; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 129—

To correctly enroll section ten of an act granting lands to the State of Kansas to aid in the construction of a southern branch of the Union Pacific railway, and a telegraph from Fort Riley, Kansas, to Fort Smith, Arkansas.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 1279; reported, 1477; discussed, 2387, 2538; passed with title amended, 2562.

In House: Received from Senate, 2589; passed over, 3123, 3262, 4952, 5594.

S. R. No. 130—

For the relief of James F. Joy.—[ By Mr. Yates. ]

Referred, 1320; reported, 2286; passed over, 3060.

S. R. No. 131—

To authorize the payment of the full salary of Alvin P. Hovey as minister in Peru.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported and passed, 1353; passed House, 3705; enrolled, 3740; approved, 3830.

In House: Received from Senate, 1376; referred, 1698; reported and passed, 3690; enrolled, 3739.

S. R. No. 132—

For the relief of John Graham.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 1355; referred anew, 2385.

S. R. No. 133—

Concerning the pay of customs officers in North Carolina.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 1355; reported, 1727; passed over, 2959, 2982; passed, 2991; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; passed, 4954; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 134—

To regulate the effect of a vote of thanks of Congress for promotions in the Navy.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 1355; reported, 2265; discussed, 2265; passed, 3060; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; passed over, 4955; passed, 4955; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 135—

To return to the executor of Thomas Jefferson certain private papers.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported and passed, 1419; passed House, 2388; enrolled, 2422; approved, 2448.

In House: Received from Senate, 1468; called up, 1760; read, 2359; passed, 2360; enrolled, 2415.

S. R. No. 136—

Declaring the ratification of the fifteenth amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 1444; committee discharged, 2738; passed over, 3142.

S. R. No. 137—

For the relief of Mrs. E. Grace Stevens.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 1444; reported, 1534; passed, 1535; passed House, 4078; enrolled, 4088; approved, 4158.

In House: Received from Senate, 1601; referred, 1700; reported and passed, 4089; enrolled, 4095.

S. R. No. 138—

For the sale of the “Black Bob” Indian lands in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1444; reported, 1818; recommitted, 1819.

S. R. No. 139—

To enable the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of George F. Werborn, a subject of the king of Prussia.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 1534; passed over, 2955, 4309.

S. R. No. 140—

Appointing managers of the National Asylum for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 1584; passed, 1729; passed House, 4131; enrolled, 4202; approved, 4253.

In House: Received from Senate, 1764; referred, 3103; passed, 4098; enrolled, 4190.

S. R. No. 141—

To provide for survey and estimates of cost of removing obstructions from the Bayou Teche, in Louisiana.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 1584; reported, 1651; passed, 1819; passed House, 3094; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 1847; passed, 3103; enrolled 3163.

S. R. No. 142—

For the relief of William M. Kimball.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 1584; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 2303; recommitted, 2562; reported, 3476.

S. R. No. 143—

Providing for the better observance of Sunday in the Military and Naval Academies.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1609.

S. R. No. 144—

For the relief of James C. Sloo.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 1624; reported, 2265; passed over, 3029.

S. R. No. 145—

For the relief of the first battalion, heavy artillery, of Massachusetts volunteers.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1727; reported, 2085; recommitted, 3024; reported, 4621; passed, 5344.

In House: Received from Senate, 5344; referred, 5596.

S. R. No. 146—

Giving officers of the Army detailed at literary institutions the same pay and allowances as those on active duty.—[ By Mr. Morton. ]

Referred, 1727; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3132.

S. R. No. 147—

To provide for the redemption of the legal-tender notes.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Referred, 1753.

S. R. No. 148—

For the relief of David T. Jackson.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1753; reported, 2232.

S. R. No. 149—

For the temporary relief of the poor of the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Referred, 1753; reported, 3434; discussed, 3920.

S. R. No. 150—

To transfer an appropriation for the public printing.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Read and discussed, 1753; referred, 1754; reported and passed, 1857; passed House, 2017; enrolled, 2054; approved, 2213.

In House: Received from Senate, 1911; referred, 1998; reported and passed, 2027; enrolled, 2037.

S. R. No. 151—

Excluding from the operation of the joint resolution of March 2, 1867, claims for land scrip for services in the revolutionary war.—[ By Mr. McCreery. ]

Referred, 1754.

S. R. No. 152—

In relation to the conduct of the Spanish Government in its treatment of captured Cuban insurgents.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Read, 1776; indefinitely postponed, 2983.

S. R. No. 153—

For the relief of certain settlers on land within railroad withdrawals.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 1819.

S. R. No. 154—

Authorizing the Secretary of State to adjust certain claims, and directing the payment thereof.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 1922; reported and passed, 2121.

In House: Received from Senate, 2142; referred, 2377; substitute reported, 3691; discussed, 3691; tabled, 3694.

S. R. No. 155—

To exempt from succession tax property in Baltimore intended to be conveyed by Mrs. Isabella Brown to the Presbyterian church in that city.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Read, 1922; passed over, 2986.

S. R. No. 156—

Declaratory of the meaning of the word “saltpeter” as used in section seven of the act of March 3, 1863.—[ By Mr. Cole. ]

Referred, 1948; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 5555.

S. R. No. 157—

Conferring upon the Court of Claims jurisdiction to hear and determine the claim of William B. Campbell.—[ By Mr. Pratt. ]

Reported, 1985; passed, 2989; passed House, 4656; enrolled, 4707; approved, 4756.

In House: Received from Senate, 3040; referred, 4350; reported, 4665; passed, 4666; enrolled, 4685.

S. R. No. 158—

For the relief of Brigadier General Gabriel R. Paul.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 2014; reported, 2085; called up, 2121; passed, 2211; passed House, 2537; enrolled, 2539; approved, 2606.

In House: Received from Senate, 2220; passed, 2521, 2522; enrolled, 2558.

S. R. No. 159—

Authorizing the Postmaster General to prescribe an earlier time for the execution of contracts by accepted bidders.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 2014; reported, 2210; read, 2211; discussed, 2864; passed, 2867; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2913; discussed, 3125; passed, 3126; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 160—

For a ship-railway or ship-canal across the Isthmus of Darien.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Read, 2015; referred, 2989; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5033.

S. R. No. 161—

For the survey of a ship-canal across the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 2052; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5033.

S. R. No. 162—

To restore to the city of New Orleans the property heretofore occupied by the United States as a branch mint.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 2052; reported, 3237; passed, 3888.

In House: Received from Senate, 3877; passed over, 4957; referred, 5595.

S. R. No. 163—

For the relief of certain officers of the Navy.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 2122; reported, 2210; passed over, 3028; discussed, 3055; passed, 3056; passed House with amendment, 4571; conference, 4620, 4833; conference report, 5033; agreed to by Senate, 5034; by House, 4992; enrolled, 5044; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3104; reported and passed with amendment, 4583; conference, 4612, 4693, 4799; conference report, 4961; concurred in by House, 4961; by Senate, 5025; enrolled, 5026.

S. R. No. 164—

To enable the Secretary of the Treasury to collect wrecked and abandoned property, derelict claims, and dues belonging to the United States.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 2122; reported and indefinitely postponed, 3971.

S. R. No. 165—

Extending the time for the completion of the first section of twenty miles of the Cairo and Fulton railroad.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 2122, reported, 2210; motion to take up, 2419, 2421, 2448; passed, 2478; passed House, 3134; enrolled, 3166; approved, 3279.

In House: Received from Senate, 2502; passed, 3123; enrolled, 3163.

S. R. No. 166—

Relative to a voyage to the Arctic regions.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 2211; reported, 2807; passed over, 3144.

S. R. No. 167—

Relating to officers of the Soldiers' Home.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported, 2232; passed, 2302; passed House, 2388; enrolled, 2422; approved, 2448.

In House: Received from Senate, 2330; passed, 2377; enrolled, 2415.

S. R. No. 168—

Explanatory of the provisions of the fourth article of the treaty of February 23, 1867, with the Shawnee, Quapaw, and other Indians.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 2234; reported and passed, 2418.

In House: Received from Senate, 2437; referred, 3123.

S. R. No. 169—

For the transfer of an unexpended balance of appropriation to the book fund of the Library of Congress.—[ By Mr. Cattell. ]

Reported and passed, 2265; passed House, 3057; enrolled, 3094; approved, 3242.

In House: Received from Senate, 2281; reported and passed, 3067; enrolled, 3102.

S. R. No. 170—

Construing and giving effect to the joint resolution for the relief of the State of Wisconsin, approved July 1, 1864.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 2515.

S. R. No. 171—

Extending the time in which certain parties may select and pay for lands on the Sac and Fox Indian reservation in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 2515; reported, 5314.

S. R. No. 172—

Directing the survey of a route for a railroad on the west bank of the Potomac river from a point opposite Georgetown to Harper's Ferry.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 2515; reported, 3013; passed, 3174; motion to reconsider, 3207; passed over, 4142, 4542.

S. R. No. 173—

In relation to the sale of the lands of the Black Bob Indians in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Reported, 2603; recommitted, 2867; motion to reconsider, 2904; passed over, 3137.

S. R. No. 174—

To extend the time for the completion of the military road from Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw county, in the State of Michigan, to Fort Howard, Green Bay, in the State of Wisconsin.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Referred, 2668; reported, 2830; indefinitely postponed, 3145.

S. R. No. 175—

In relation to the oath to be taken by assistant marshals for taking the ninth census.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Read, 2707.

S. R. No. 176—

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Read and discussed, 2739; referred, 2740; reported adversely, 5314.

S. R. No. 177—

For the sale of certain Indian lands in Kansas.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Reported, 2807; passed, 3144.

In House: Received from Senate, 3195; passed over, 4955; referred, 5594.

S. R. No. 178—

Relative to the suits of the United States against certain southern railroad corporations.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 2862.

S. R. No. 179—

Authorizing water-gauges to be established and observations to be made on the Mississippi river and its principal tributaries.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 2887; reported, 3238; passed, 4417.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; passed over, 4959, 5595.

S. R. No. 180—

For the relief of William Donnelly and Patrick Egan.—[ By Mr. Abbott. ]

Referred, 2942.

S. R. No. 181—

For the benefit of Wilberforce University.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Reported, 2978; discussed, 3171, 3799; passed, 3800.

In House: Received from Senate, 3849; passed over, 4957, 5595.

S. R. No. 182—

In relation to Indian reservations selected by the peace commissioners.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Referred, 3083.

S. R. No. 183—

For the relief of Edward B. Woodbury, Lucius K. Woodbury, and Sylvia M. McIntyre.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 3083; reported, 3971.

S. R. No. 184—

Respecting commerce between the United States and British North America.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 3084; reported and indefinitely postponed, 4652.

S. R. No. 185—

Placing the name of Commander James H. Ward as captain on the retired list, June 27, 1861.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 3083.

S. R. No. 186—

In aid of the manufacture of American cotton into yarn for export.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 3083; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551.

S. R. No. 187—

Extending the time to construct a railroad from the St. Croix river or lake to the west end of Lake Superior and to Bayfield.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Referred, 3134; reported, 3600; read, 3940; passed, 3941.

In House: Received from Senate, 3969; passed over, 4968, 5595.

S. R. No. 188—

To furnish medals to certain Pennsylvania and Massachusetts soldiers.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 3167; reported and read, 3704.

S. R. No. 189—

To enable the Court of Claims to hear and determine the claim of J. George Harris, paymaster United States Navy.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Reported, 3207; passed, 4919.

In House: Received from Senate, 4953; referred, 4961.

S. R. No. 190—

To compensate John L. Miles, late second lieutenant second Indiana battery, for one horse lost in the service.—[ By Mr. Sprague. ]

Reported, 3207.

S. R. No. 191—

Granting an American register to the British-built bark Busy.—[ By Mr. Trumbull. ]

Referred, 3207; reported, 3999; passed, 4426.

In House: Received from Senate, 4478; referred, 4858.

S. R. No. 192—

In relation to the claims of Ward B. Burnett.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 3274; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3970.

S. R. No. 193—

To admit round logs and dressed ship timber free of duty.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 3289; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551.

S. R. No. 194—

To enable the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad Company to relocate a portion of its road.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Referred, 3316; reported, 4245.

S. R. No. 195—

Authorizing the Midland Pacific Railway Company to build a bridge at or near Nebraska City, and connect its road with other railroads.—[ By Mr. Tipton. ]

Referred, 3316; reported, 3387; motion to take up, 3814; passed, 5367.

In House: Received from Senate, 5355; passed over, 5596.

S. R. No. 196—

Authorizing the President to withdraw his acceptance of the resignation of R. H. Lamson, late lieutenant United States Navy.—[ By Mr. Corbett. ]

Referred, 3387; reported, 5532.

S. R. No. 197—

Giving the consent of Congress to the reception of a certain bequest by the State of New Jersey under the will of the late Edwin A. Stevens.—[ By Mr. Stockton. ]

Referred, 3476; reported, 3815; passed, 3227; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3853; passed, 4957; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 198—

Authorizing the Secretary of War to place at the disposal of the commissioners of quarantine of New York the steamer Illinois for quarantine purposes.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Read and passed, 3555; passed House, 3612; enrolled, 3659; approved, 3705.

In House: Received from Senate, 3622; read and passed, 3622; enrolled, 3635.

S. R. No. 199—

Providing for the admission of photographs for exhibition free of duty.—[ By Mr. Sherman. ]

Referred, 3606; reported and passed, 3741; passed House, 4988; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 3768; passed, 4957; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 200—

For the relief of Captain John Faunce and other officers of the revenue-cutter Harriet Lane.—[ By Mr. Nye. ]

Referred, 3714; reported and passed, 3828; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 3853; passed over 4957, 5595; passed, 5599; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 201—

For the relief of Richard Field.—[ By Mr. Rice. ]

Referred, 3741; reported adversely and indefinitely postponed, 3941.

S. R. No. 202—

Referring the claim of Isaac W. Ingersoll and Joseph Granger for damages under contract for building a marine hospital at Detroit, Michigan.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Reported, 3799.

S. R. No. 203—

Authorizing the Secretary of War to furnish tents for a Masonic encampment at Williamsport, Pennsylvania.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 3828.

S. R. No. 204—

For the relief of Edward P. Johnson.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 3828.

S. R. No. 205—

To determine the construction of an act to provide internal revenue to support the Government, approved June 30, 1864.—[ By Mr. Buckingham. ]

Referred, 3916; reported and passed, 4652; passed House with amendment, 5482; concurred in, 5482; enrolled, 5489; approved, 5538.

In House: Received from Senate, 4679; referred, 4864; reported and passed with amendment, 5460; agreed to by Senate, 5467; enrolled, 5471.

S. R. No. 206—

For the relief of Lieutenant John F. Trout, United States Army.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 3971.

S. R. No. 207—

Authorizing the Postmaster General to continue to use a certain invention for post-marking mail packages and the cancellation of postage stamps.—[ By Mr. Conkling. ]

Referred, 3972; referred anew, 4004; reported, 4918; amendment, 5265; discussed, 5526; passed, 5527; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5523; passed over, 5598; passed, 5598; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 208—

Relative to claims of certain northern creditors.—[ By Mr. Kellogg. ]

Referred, 3999.

S. R. No. 209—

Authorizing the President to appoint Lyman G. Spaulding a master in the Navy.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 4044; reported, 5315.

S. R. No. 210—

Referring the claim of Joseph R. Brown to the Court of Claims.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 4044.

S. R. No. 211—

In relation to the claim of A. J. Campbell.—[ By Mr. Davis. ]

Reported, 4044.

S. R. No. 212—

In relation to the compensation of assistant marshals for taking the census of 1870.—[ By Mr. Williams. ]

Read, 4057; discussed, 4075, 4129; passed, 4131; passed House, 4171; enrolled, 4202; approved, 4253.

In House: Received from Senate, 4107; passed, 4175; enrolled, 4190.

S. R. No. 213—

Authorizing a change of location of a certain railroad in Minnesota.—[ By Mr. Ramsey. ]

Referred, 4154.

S. R. No. 214—

For the further relief of the officers of the fourth and fifth Indian regiments.—[ By Mr. Pomeroy. ]

Referred, 4154.

S. R. No. 215—

Granting condemned ordnance for a soldiers' monument at Providence, Rhode Island.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 4154; reported and passed, 5430; passed House, 5560; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5448; passed, 5597; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 216—

To dispose of broken sets of documents and odd volumes in the custody of the Department of the Interior.—[ By Mr. Anthony. ]

Referred, 4245; reported, 5033.

S. R. No. 217—

To pay expenses of delegations of Indians visiting the city of Washington.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Maine. ]

Reported, 4301; passed, 4332; passed House, 5437; enrolled, 5489; approved, 5538.

In House: Received from Senate, 4356; referred, 4958; reported, 5448; discussed, 5449; passed, 5450; enrolled, 5471.

S. R. No. 218—

Authorizing the First National Bank of Fort Smith, Arkansas, to change its location and name.—[ By Mr. McDonald. ]

Referred, 4414; reported, 4652; passed, 4664; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4700; passed, 4960; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 219—

Giving constructions to the acts granting lands to the State of Wisconsin to aid in building railroads.—[ By Mr. Carpenter. ]

Referred, 4415.

S. R. No. 220—

Appropriating money for the removal of a rock from the harbor of San Francisco.—[ By Mr. Casserly. ]

Referred, 4447.

S. R. No. 221—

Relative to a harbor of refuge and breakwater at the entrance of Cape Cod ship-canal.—[ By Mr. Chandler. ]

Reported, 4489.

S. R. No. 222—

Relative to applications for alterations of railroad charters.—[ By Mr. Howard. ]

Read, 4622.

S. R. No. 223—

Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to pay certain cotton claims, proceeds of which are at present covered into the Treasury, arising from the sales of cotton unlawfully seized after the 30th of June, 1865.—[ By Mr. Bayard. ]

Referred, 4622; referred anew, 4918.

S. R. No. 224—

Concerning telegraph companies.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Referred, 4622; reported and indefinitely postponed, 5551; called up, 5551; discussed, 5552.

S. R. No. 225—

For the relief of Sarah A. Ward.—[ By Mr. Drake. ]

Reported, 4652.

S. R. No. 226—

For the relief of Richard P. Hammond.—[ By Mr. Stewart. ]

Referred, 4652; reported, 5266; passed, 5367.

In House: Received from Senate, 5355; passed over, 5596.

S. R. No. 227—

Directing the return of certain moneys to the Government of China.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 4804.

S. R. No. 228—

Authorizing the Vernon Shell Road Company, of Georgia, to import free of duty an English traction-engine.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Referred, 4806; reported, 4918.

S. R. No. 229—

Authorizing the President to strike from the rolls of the Army the name of Levant W. Barnhart.—[ By Mr. Wilson. ]

Reported and passed, 4830.

In House: Received from Senate, 4850; referred, 4960.

S. R. No. 230—

To authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to change the name of the steam yacht Fanny.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Read and passed, 4832; passed House, 4992; enrolled, 5034; approved, 5076.

In House: Received from Senate, 4850; passed, 4960; enrolled, 5015.

S. R. No. 231—

Relative to certain turnpike roads in the District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Hamlin. ]

Reported, 4830.

S. R. No. 232—

Relative to the complaints of Davis Hatch against the Dominican republic.—[ By Mr. Schurz. ]

Read, 4831.

S. R. No. 233—

Authorizing the Secretary of War to donate certain buildings to the St. Aloysius Relief Society of Washington, District of Columbia.—[ By Mr. Warner. ]

Referred, 4882; reported and passed, 5367; passed House, 5560; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5355; passed, 5596; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 234—

Referring to the Court of Claims claims against the United States for the loss of the schooner William Carlton.—[ By Mr. Howe. ]

Reported, 4918; passed, 4919.

In House: Received from Senate, 4953; referred, 4961; recalled by Senate, 5601.

S. R. No. 235—

Ceding to the State of New York Oyster Island, in the harbor of New York.—[ By Mr. Fenton. ]

Referred, 4976.

S. R. No. 236—

Authorizing an exploration and survey of the route at Tehuantepec and Nicaragua for a ship-canal between the Atlantic and Pacific ocean.—[ By Mr. Sumner. ]

Reported, 5033.

S. R. No. 237—

In relation to enlistments into the Marine corps, and for other purposes.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 5076; reported, 5315.

S. R. No. 238—

For the relief of Lieutenant Commander John H. Quackenbush.—[ By Mr. Cragin. ]

Referred, 5076; reported, 5315.

S. R. No. 239—

To provide for the removal of Cherokee Indians in the State of North Carolina to the Cherokee lands west of the Mississippi river.—[ By Mr. Ross. ]

Reported, 5147.

S. R. No. 240—

Granting condemned guns to the Franklin County Monumental Association at Chambersburg, Franklin county, Pennsylvania.—[ By Mr. Scott. ]

Referred, 5202.

S. R. No. 241—

Transferring condemned ordnance to the Governor of West Virginia, to be placed in National Soldiers' Cemetery at Grafton, in that State.—[ By Mr. Boreman. ]

Referred, 5202.

S. R. No. 242—

Relative to the steamship Meteor.—[ By Mr. Patterson. ]

Reported, 5265.

S. R. No. 243—

In regard to grading the streets in the vicinity of the Capitol.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Reported, 5285; passed, 5285; passed House, 5560; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5296; passed, 5596; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 244—

For accepting the proposal of the International Steamship Company for constructing and placing iron steamships in transatlantic service.—[ By Mr. Cameron. ]

Referred, 5315.

S. R. No. 245—

For the relief of Mrs. Margaret C. Bell, widow of Rear Admiral H. H. Bell.—[ By Mr. Stockton. ]

Reported, 5367.

S. R. No. 246—

Granting the right of way to the Pensacola and Barrancas Railroad Company through the naval and military reservations near Pensacola.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Referred, 5394; reported and passed, 5473.

In House: Received from Senate, 5467; passed over, 5597, 5600.

S. R. No. 247—

Directing the Secretary of War to place at the disposal of the President certain bronze ordnance to aid in the erection of an equestrian statue of General John A. Rawlins.—[ By Mr. Buckingham. ]

Read and passed, 5430; passed House, 5560; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5448; passed, 5597; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 248—

Granting condemned cannon for the erection of a soldiers' monument at Omaha, Nebraska.—[ By Mr. Thayer. ]

Referred, 5476; reported and passed, 5534; passed House, 5563; enrolled, 5581; approved, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5523; passed, 5598; enrolled, 5615.

S. R. No. 249—

In relation to the purchase of sets of the Congressional Globe and Appendix.—[ By Mr. Harris. ]

Reported, 5535.

S. R. No. 250—

Fixing the terminus of the Shenandoah Valley railroad.—[ By Mr. Lewis. ]

Referred, 5535.

S. R. No. 251—

For the relief of George R. Wilson.—[ By Mr. Osborn. ]

Reported, 5556.

S. R. No. 252—

For the relief of Mary C. Lane.—[ By Mr. Morrill, of Vermont. ]

Read and passed, 5577.

In House: Received from Senate, 5618.

By Mr. Anthony—

For printing report of Smithsonian Institution.—[ March 31, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 2303.

In House: Received from Senate, 2330; referred, 2849.

For printing the Land Office report for 1869.—[ May 20, 1870.]

Reported, 3650; passed over, 4078, 4126, 4154, 4245, 4332; discussed, 5528; agreed to, 5529, 5532; passed House with amendment, 5624.

In House: Received from Senate, 5523; referred, 5524; reported and passed with amendment, 5645.

For printing extra copies of the act to enforce the right of citizens to vote.—[ June 29, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 4974.

In House: Received from Senate, 4954; referred, 4961.

For printing Coast Survey report for 1869.—[ June 23, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 4753; concurred in by House, 5283.

In House: Received from Senate, 4749; referred, 4961; reported and concurred in, 5252.

By Mr. Cameron—

For printing report on the diseases of cattle.—[ May 20, 1870.]

Referred, 3650; reported and agreed to, 4044; concurred in by House, 5622.

In House: Received from Senate, 4072; referred, 4961; reported and concurred in, 5618.

By Mr. Harlan—

Extending the session.—[ July 14, 1870.]

Objected to, 5571; agreed to, 5624; concurred in by House, 5625.

In House: Received from Senate and concurred in, 5653.

By Mr. Morrill, of Maine—

For printing the addresses on the death of Hon. William Pitt Fessenden.—[ December 16, 1869.]

Referred, 164; reported and agreed to, 233.

In House: Received from Senate, 241; discussed, 293; concurred in, 294.

By Mr. Ramsey—

On the death of Hon. Daniel S. Norton.—[ July 14, 1870.]

Agreed to, 5562.

By Mr. Sherman—

For printing the report of the Special Commissioner of the Revenue.—[ December 20, 1869.]

Referred, 232; reported and agreed to, 274; concurred in by House, 633.

In House: Received from Senate, 293; reported and discussed, 617, 620, 621; agreed to, 626.

By Mr. Stewart—

For printing the report of R. W. Raymond, Commissioner of Mining Statistics.—[ March 18, 1870.]

Referred, 2052.

In House: Received, 918.

By Mr. Sumner—

Accepting the statue of Major General Greene.—[ January 20, 1870.]

Read, 594; agreed to, 596; agreed to by House, 931.

In House: Discussed, 921; agreed to, 925.

By Mr. Wilson—

To prevent the publication in the Globe of speeches not delivered in Congress.—[ February 21, 1870.]

Agreed to, 1457.

In House: Received from Senate, 1483; referred, 1699.

By Mr. Abbott—

To inquire into the power of the Government to give protection to its citizens in the late rebel States, and the expediency of establishing a national police force for the better enforcement of law.—[ February 3, 1870.]

Agreed to, 992.

Calling for information in reference to certain suits now pending in the Court of Claims known as the cotton cases.—[ February 8, 1870.]

Agreed to, 1097.

For the purchase from J. H. Littlefield of an oil-painting likeness of Abraham Lincoln.—[ February 14, 1870.]

Referred, 1251; reported adversely, 1534.

On the death of Hon. David Heaton, late a Representative from North Carolina.—[ June 27, 1870.]

Read and agreed to, 4899.

By Mr. Anthony—

Authorizing Committee on Education to employ a clerk.—[ December 8, 1869.]

Agreed to, 27.

For printing the report of Special Commissioner Wells.—[ January 18, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 537.

To print extra copies of the report of the Postmaster General in relation to modifications of the present postal treaty with France.—[ January 26, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 773.

For printing the Navy Register.—[ February 7, 1870.]

Referred, 1076; reported and agreed to, 1389.

For printing the Army Register.—[ February 18, 1870.]

Referred, 1389.

For printing for the use of the Department of State five hundred copies of each document transmitted by that Department to either House of Congress.—[ February 28, 1870.]

Referred, 1584.

Proposing a rule of the Senate in reference to the order of business.—[ March 8, 1870.]

Reported, 1753; agreed to, 1819.

Abolishing all rules or orders setting apart particular days for particular classes of business.—[ March 8, 1870.]

Reported, 1753.

Authorizing Committee on Printing, charged with the investigating of charges against the Congressional Printer, to summon witnesses, to employ a stenographer, &c.—[ March 11, 1870.]

Agreed to, 1884.

To inquire into the expediency of constructing a line of telegraph between the Capitol and Government Printing Office.—[ April 14, 1870.]

Agreed to, 2668.

For printing the Army Register.—[ April 15, 1870.]

Referred, 2707.

Directing that the Calendar be taken up on Friday and Saturday next for the consideration of general orders not objected to.—[ April 18, 1870.]

Read, 2740; discussed, 2809; agreed to, 2862; continued, 2906.

To print two thousand copies of the Army Register.—[ April 26, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 2978.

For printing letter of the Secretary of the Interior in relation to the Indian tribes.—[ May 13, 1870.]

Reported and agreed to, 3434.

Calling for information concerning Bulkhead rock, in Providence river, Rhode Island.—[ June 23, 1870.]

Agreed to, 4753.

Calling for information relating to the emancipation of slavery in Cuba.—[ July 8, 1870.]

Agreed to, 5375.

Calling for correspondence relating to claims on Great Britain.—[ July 8, 1870.]

Agreed to, 5375.

To inquire into the expediency of connecting the Capitol and the Congressional Printing Office with a pneumatic tube.—[ July 15, 1870.]

Agreed to, 5624.

By Mr. Bayard—

Calling for information relative to the preparation and expense of the petitions for the abolition of the franking privilege.—[ February 7, 1870.]

Laid over, 1076; agreed to, 1099.

By Mr. Boreman—

Referring the account of the administrator of Alfred Caldwell, deceased, late consul to Honolulu, to the Committee on Commerce for their investigation.—[ January 24, 1870.]

Agreed to, 697.

By Mr. Cameron—

Calling for information in regard to the progress of the revolution in Cuba and the political and civil condition of that island.—[ December 8, 1869.]

Agreed to, 29.

In regard to taking the final vote on the Georgia bill.—[ April 4, 1870.]

Laid over, 2386.

In regard to a testimonial in honor of the volunteers of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts who marched through Baltimore to defend the capital of their country in 1861.—[ April 5, 1870.]

Read and discussed, 2419; referred, 2421.

By Mr. Carpenter—

In regard to the gun-boats built on behalf of the Government of Spain.—[ December 13, 1869.]

Laid over, 86; discussed, 140; passed over, 2479; tabled, 2668.

Calling for information in regard to affairs in Georgia.—[ January 31, 1870.]

Laid over, 911, 912; agreed to, 1029.

By Mr. Casserly—

Calling for copies of orders restoring the lands in California previously withdrawn for the uses of the Southern Pacific railroad, &c.—[ December 15, 1869.]