George W. Jones

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 541, RELATING TO RAILWAY ALONG PENNSYLVANIA AVE., WASHINGTON, D. C., WAS NOT PASSED.

TO PASS H. R. 550. (P.1639, P.1641)

TO AMEND H. R. 713, SO AS TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO BE SPENT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS FOR REPAIRS TO LONG BRIDGE OVER THE POTOMAC RIVER. (P.1623, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 888 (11 STAT. 409, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH THE YANCTON AND TONAWANDA INDIANS FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1860, AND OTHER PURPOSES, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS AND CONTRACT WITH LOWEST BIDDER, NOT IN EXCESS OF $50,000 A YEAR, FOR SHIP MAIL TRANSPORTATION FROM CHARLESTON, S. C., VIA SAVANNAH AND KEY WEST, TO HAVANA AND RETURN, FOR PERIOD JULY 1, 1859 TO JUNE 30, 1863. (JP.459)

TO AMEND H. R. 713, BY MEANS OF AN ADDITIONAL SECTION SO AS TO INTERPRET THE LAWS PASSED TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE 9TH ART. OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN AS TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO INDEMNIFY PEOPLE ENTITLED TO DAMAGES AS AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES JUDGES IN EAST FLORIDA, AND PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY MAY AT HIS OPTION PAY THE SAID CLAIMS IN STOCK CERTIFICATES. (JP.455)

TO AMEND H. R. 713, SO AS TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO COMPLETE PUBLICATION OF THE RESULTS OF WILKES'S EXPEDITION INCLUDING SALARIES AND CONTIGENT EXPENSES AND REPLACING WORKS DESTROYED BY FIRE. (JP.444, P.1616, COL.1)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL H. R. 872 WAS REJECTED. (P.1647)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 550 (11 STAT. 423, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIGHTHOUSES, LIGHT BOATS, BUOYS, ETC., AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ERECTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SAME, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS H. R. 441 (11 STAT. 569, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO ASSIGNEES OF HUGH GLENN FOR PROVISIONS FURNISHED AT MILITARY POST IN NORTHWESTERN STATES AS PER CONTRACT JAN. 20, 1817. (P.1646)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, SO AS TO CONTINUE EXISTING MAIL CONTRACTS BETWEEN NEW YORK AND NEW ORLEANS ONLY TO THE END OF JUNE 1860, AND LIMITING COST OF SAID SERVICE. (P.1613, COL.2; P.1614, COL.2; P.1615, COL.2; P.1616, COL.1)

TO AMEND H. R. 713, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE REVENUE COLLECTORS TO COLLECT IMPORT DUTIES IN KIND WHENEVER PRACTICABLE.

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 550, SO AS TO STRIKE OUT SECTION WHICH AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO TO DISCONTINUE IN HIS DISCRETION SOME SPECIFIED LIGHT-HOUSES AND IN GENERAL TO AUTHORIZE HIM TO DISCONTINUE SUCH LIGHTHOUSES AS BECOME USELESS ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE LIGHTHOUSE BOARD. (P.1639, COL.3)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR BY WHICH AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713 RELATING TO PAYMENT FROM THE UTAH JUDICIARY FUND WAS RULED OUT OF ORDER.

TO RECEDE FROM AMENDMENT TO CIVIL EXPENSE APPROPRIATION BILL H. R. 713, WHICH AMENDMENT REINSTATED THE ORIGINAL APPROPRIATION WHICH WAS THE HOUSE AMENDMENT. (P.1655, COL.3)

TO PASS H. R. 713.

TO TABLE APPEAL TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH THE CHAIR WAS SUSTAINED IN ITS DECISION THAT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, PROVIDED FOR A PRIVATE CLAIM, AND THEREFORE WAS OUT OF ORDER. (P.1625, COL.2-3)

TO SUSTAIN DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH HELD OUT OF ORDER THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, TO AUTHORIZE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO MAKE PAYMENT FROM THE UTAH JUDICIARY FUND TO GILBERT AND GERRISH FOR MONEY ADVANCED BY THEM TO THE U. S. ON REQUEST OF THE MARSHAL OF UTAH, BECAUSE IT DIRECTS PAYING MONEY FROM THE TREASURY FUND TO INDIVIDUALS AND IS THUS A PRIVATE CLAIM. (JP.447)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, (INSTEAD OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE CAPITOL EXTENSION), TO MAKE EXPENDITURE FOR FURNITURE FOR THE NORTH CAPITOL EXTENSION.

TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT, IN ORDER TO BRING THE MINDS OF BOTH HOUSES TOGETHER ON H. R. 713, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES POSTMASTER GENERAL TO CONTRACT FOR MAIL TRANSPORTATION FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO, VIA ASTORIA AND PANAMA, AND TO CONTRACT WITH U. S. AND MEXICAN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY FOR MAIL TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN U. S. AND MEXICO FOR 4 YEARS. (JP.474)

TO SUSTAIN DECISION OF THE CHAIR, THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, RELATING TO THAT PART OF TREATY OF 1819 BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN WHICH PROVIDED SETTLEMENT FOR THAT PORTION OF THE DAMAGE AS WAS AWARDED BY THE UNITED STATES JUDGES IN EAST FLORIDA, WAS NOT EXCLUDED BY THE RULES, AND WAS IN ORDER. (P.1618, COL.1-2; JP.446)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, AS MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND WHICH PROPOSES TO AUTHORIZE REISSUE OF $20,000,000 IN TREASURY NOTES. (P.1627, COL.3; P.1632, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 713, SO AS TO MAKE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PAYMENT OF FLORIDA VOLUNTEERS CALLED INTO SERVICE IN THE YEARS 1857 AND 1858 BY REQUISITION OF THE PRESIDENT, SUCH PAY TO BE NO GREATER THAN THE ONE AUTHORIZED BY LAW FOR SIMILAR TROOPS OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.1612, COL.2)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT WITHOUT UNANIMOUS CONSENT H. R. 887 COULD NOT BE READ THE THIRD TIME, WHICH BILL GRANTS A PENSION TO MARY J. HARRIS WIDOW OF COLONEL THOMAS S. HARRIS AND PLACES HER NAME ON THE INVALID PENSION ROLL FROM NOVEMBER 25, 1858.

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE REISSUE OF $20,000,000 OF TREASURY NOTES BY RESTORING THE ACT OF DECEMBER 23, 1857, WITH INTEREST NOT TO EXCEED 6%. (P.1556, COL.3; P.1571, COL.2)

TO DECIDE POINT OF ORDER, RAISED DURING DEBATE ON THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL, H. R. 713 (11 STAT. 425, APP. 3/3/1859), WHICH POINT WAS THAT THE AMENDMENT ALLOWING REVENUE COLLECTORS, ON SUSPICION OF UNDER-VALUATION ON IMPORTS, TO EXAMINE ANY PORTION OR THE ENTIRE SHIPMENT IN JUDGING QUANTITY, IS A REVENUE-RAISING MEASURE AND THEREFORE CANNOT ORIGINATE IN THE SENATE ACCORDING TO THE CONSTITUTION. (P.1557, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 713, SO AS TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO CONVERT SENATE CHAMBER AND ADJACENT 12 ROOMS FOR SUPREME COURT USE AND TO CONVERT THE FORMER SUPREME COURT ROOM FOR USE OF THE LAW LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ACCORDING TO PLANS PREPARED AND EXECUTED BY THE SUPREME COURT. (P.1379)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 713, SO AS TO ALLOW REVENUE COLLECTORS TO ADJUDGE QUANTITY OF IMPORTS BY EXAMINING PORTION OR ALL OF A CARGO AT VALUATION STATED BY OWNER, THIS TO AN AMENDMENT GIVING THE PRESIDENT POWER TO REISSUE TREASURY NOTES.

TO AMEND H. R. 713, SO AS TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATION FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE CUSTOM-HOUSE AT NEW ORLEANS. (P.1574, COL.3)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872 SO AS TO INCREASE MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH, MO. AND PLACERVILLE, CALIF., TO REQUIRE THE MAILS TO BE TRANSPORTED THROUGH IN 125 DAYS AND FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $130,000. (P.1508, COL.25; P. 1511, COL.2)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES TO STOP OVERLAND MAIL ROUTES UNLESS OPERATED WITHIN THE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE HERETOFORE MADE FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC COAST. (P.1520, COL.1)

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 712, SO AS TO GIVE OFFICERS OF THE NAVY WHO HAD BEEN REMOVED AND THEN REINSTATED, THE PAY OF THE RANK TO WHICH THEY HAD BEEN RESTORED, LESS ANY PAY THEY MAY HAVE OTHERWISE RECEIVED DURING THE PERIOD OF REMOVAL. (P.1522, COL.1)

TO AMEND H. R. 872 SO AS TO PERMIT BUTTERFIELD CO. TO CARRY THE MAILS BETWEEN ST. LOUIS , MO. AND SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. BY WHATEVER ROUTE THEY MAY SELECT. (P.1505, COL.1)

TO AMEND H. R. 712 (11 STAT. 404, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE YEAR ENDING TH 30TH OF JUNE, 1860, SO AS TO EQUALIZE DUTY PAY OF COMMANDERS IN THE NAVY WITH THEIR SEA-SERVICE PAY. (P.1521, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 712 SO AS TO LIMIT HEREAFTER THE NUMBER OF SURGEONS IN THE NAVY TO SEVENTY-NINE AND OF ASSISTANT SURGEONS TO NINETY. (P.1521, COL.3)

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 712, WHICH GIVES SUCH OFFICERS OF THE NAVY AS WERE DROPPED FROM THE SERVICE BY THE ACTION OF THE LATE RETIRING BOARD AND SUBSEQUENTLY RESTORED THE PAY OF THE RANK THEY NOW HOLD. (P.1523, COL.1-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 872, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR 6 YEAR'S MAIL SERVICE FROM ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA AND THE HEAD OF LAKE SUPERIOR IN WISCONSIN TO SEATTLE IN THE TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON, AND SET LIMITS OF COST AND STANDARDS OF SERVICE, AND TO FURTHER PROVIDE RIGHT OF PRE-EMPTION TO CONTRACTORS FOR LAND NECESSARY FOR STATIONS WHICH SHALL BE NOT LESS THAN 10 MILES APART, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P.1509, P.1513, JP.409)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DISCONTINUANCE OF MAIL NOW CARRIED ONCE A MONTH FROM KANSAS CITY, MO. TO STOCKTON, CALIF. AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE PRESENT QUARTER, EXCEPT BETWEEN ALBUQUERQUE , NEW MEXICO AND TEJON, CALIF., AND THE CONTRACTORS SHALL CARRY THE MAIL ON THAT PORTION OF THE ROUTE AT A PRO RATA RATE OF THE PRESENT COMPENSATION. (P. 1518, VOL. 1)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 872 WAS PASSED. (JP.415)

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 712, WHICH EXTENDS SUCH BENEFIT TO ANY OFFICER TRANSFERRED FROM THE FURLOUGH LIST TO THE LEAVE OF ABSENCE LIST BY THE PRESIDENT WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE. (P.1522, COL.1-2-3)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872 SO AS TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE TO ISSUE PATENTS TO SAID CONTRACTORS WHO HAD PREEMPTED LANDS, AND PAID FOR THEM AT RATE OF $1.25 PER ACRE, AS PART CONSIDERATION FOR CARRYING THE MAIL WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. (P.1518, COL.2; P.1519, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 872, SO AS TO ESTABLISH SIX YEARS OF MAIL SERVICE FROM ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA AND THE HEAD OF LAKE SUPERIOR IN WISCONSIN TO SEATTLE IN THE TERRITORY OF WASHINGTON. (P.1513, COL.3)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872, AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WHICH PROVIDES THAT AFTER JULY 1, 1859, THE RATES OF POSTAGE FOR LETTERS, FOR EACH 1/2 OUNCE OR LESS WILL BE 5 CENTS FOR A DISTANCE NOT EXCEEDING 3000 MILES AND 10 CENTS OVER 3000 MILES, AND ALL FOREIGN MAIL TO BE 10 CENTS, AND ON ALL DROP LETTERS THE POSTAGE SHALL BE 1 CENT PER 1/2 OUNCE. (JP. 412)

TO PASS H. R. 872.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WHICH DIRECTS ITS POSTMASTER GENERAL TO REDUCE SERVICE UNDER CONTRACT WITH BUTTERFIELD CO. FROM MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO SAN FRANCISCO, TO WEEKLY TRIPS AT A COMPENSATION OF $450, PER ANNUM, SAID REDUCTION TO COMMENCE WITH THE NEXT QUARTER. (P.1516, COL.3; P.1517, COL.1)

TO AMEND H. R. 872 SO AS TO INCREASE THE RATES OF POSTAGE. (P.1497, COL.2 AND 3)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WHICH PROVIDES FOR IN INCREASED MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN ST. JOSEPH, MO. AND PLACERVILLE, CALIF. AND ON THE GROUND OF ECONOMY TO REQUIRE THE MAILS TO BE TRANSPORTED THROUGH IN 25 DAYS FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $130,000. (P.1517, COL.1-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 872, SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO DIRECT SERVICE BETWEEN SALT LAKE OR HUMBOLDT RIVER NEAR CLOVER VALLEY TO ROSEBURG, OREGON AND FROM SALT LAKE TO DALLAS, OREGON, TO BE PERFORMED WEEKLY INSTEAD OF SIMI-MONTHLY AT SUCH ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AS MAY BE RIGHT AND PROPER.

TO PASS H. R. 324, A BILL RELATING TO COMPENSATION TO LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF SAMUEL JONES. (P.1432, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 872, BY AN INSERTION PROVIDING THAT CONTRACTS FOR THE PRINTING OF POSTAGE STAMPS AND STAMPED ENVELOPES SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

TO POSTPONE H. R. 324, A BILL TO PAY LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LATE CAPTAIN SAMUEL JONES, OF VIRGINIA LINE ON CONTINENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, 5 YEARS FULL PAY IN LIEU OF HALF-PAY FOR LIFE, AND TAKE UP H. R. 72, A BILL TO SECURE HOMESTEADS TO ACTUAL SETTLERS ON THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. (P.1432, COL.3)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872, SO AS TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO ROUTE AGENTS, EXPRESS ROUTE AGENTS, LOCAL AGENTS AND MAIL MESSENGERS, THEIR NUMBER NOT TO EXCEED NUMBER EMPLOYED ON JUNE 30, 1858.

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 872, A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1860, SO AS TO STRIKE OUT PROVISION THAT UNEXPENDED SUMS FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR ERECTION OF POST OFFICE BUILDINGS ARE TO BE REAPPROPRIATED FOR SAME PURPOSE, AND NO FURTHER APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE BUILDINGS THAN THOSE ALREADY MADE.

TO AMEND H. R. 667 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO REPAY TO THE STATE OF TEXAS MONEYS ADVANCED BY THAT STATE FOR THE PAYMENT OF SIX COMPANIES OF MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS, CALLED INTO SERVICE BY GENERAL PERSIFER SMITH, NOVEMBER 1, 1854. (JP.388)

TO AMEND H. R. 667 SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT TO STATES OF INTEREST DUE THEM ON THEIR EXPENSES FOR MILITARY PURPOSES DURING OR SINCE WAR OF 1812, TO REEXAMINE CLAIMS ON WHICH INTEREST IS ALREADY PAID, AND APPLY TO SETTLEMENTS RULES ESTABLISHED BY LAW OF MARCH 3, 1857, RELATING TO PAYMENT OF INTEREST TO MARYLAND. (P.1403, COL.3; P.1404, COL. 1 AND 2)

TO AMEND H. R. 667 (11 STAT. 431, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING THE 30TH OF JUNE 1860, SO AS TO INCREASE APPROPRIATION FOR ARMAMENT OF FORTIFICATIONS, INCLUDING EXPENSES ON HEAVY ORDINANCE FOR THAT PURPOSE. (P.1387)

TO PASS H. R. 667.

TO AMEND H. R. 667, BY ADDITION OF A STATEMENT TO REPEAL 8TH SECTION OF ARMY APPROPRIATIONS ACT APP. MARCH 3, 1855, WHICH SECTION PROVIDES FOR ADDITION OF TWO REGIMENTS OF INFANTRY AND TWO REGIMENTS OF CAVALRY TO THE ARMY. (P.1402, COL.1)

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. R. 667, WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN SPECIFIC FORTIFICATIONS.

TO AMEND H. R. 667, SO AS TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BENICIA ARSENAL FOR A STORE HOUSE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE PACIFIC COAST. (P.1388-3)

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION S. 497, A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA BY NEGOTIATION. (P.1326, COL.2)

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE H. J. RES. 36, GIVING CONSTRUCTION TO THE SECOND SECTION OF THE ACT OF FEBRUARY 3, 1853, "TO CONTINUE HALF PAY TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND ORPHANS."

TO PASS H. R. 874. (JP. 379)

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 874, A BILL TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROUTES. (JP.371)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 874 BY SUBSTITUTING FOR FIRST SIX SECTIONS OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT A PROVISION TO ABOLISH FRANKING PRIVILEGE FROM JULY 1ST NEXT, EXCEPT WHEN CONFERRED BY CONGRESS AS A PERSONAL PRIVILEGE. (JP.372)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 874, BY STRIKING FROM PROPOSED AMENDMENT THE PROVISION RELATING TO PROCUREMENT OF POSTAGE STAMPS TO BE FURNISHED TO EACH MEMBER OF CONGRESS AT COMMENCEMENT OF EACH REGULAR SESSION, TO BE PAID FOR OUT OF CONTINGENT FUNDS. (P.1295, P.1298)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 874, BY STRIKING FROM PROPOSED AMENDMENT THE SECTION WHICH FIXES POSTAL RATES PER HALF OUNCE FOR MORE OR LESS THAN 3000 MILES, AND FIXES DETAILS OF MAIL CARRIED BY SEA.

TO ADJOURN. (P.1219)

TO POSTPONE PRIOR ORDERS AND CONTINUE DISCUSSION OF H. R. 711.

TO AGREE TO COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 711 (11 STAT. 410, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING THE 6/30/1860, BY RESTING THE APPROPRIATION FOR LABOR ON THE MINT AT PHILADELPHIA WHICH HAD BEEN REDUCED BY THE HOUSE. (P.1204, COL.2)

TO AMEND H. R. 711, SO AS TO ELIMINATE APPROPRIATION FOR SALARIES OF OFFICEERS AND CLERKS, AND WAGES OF WORKMEN OF THE NEW YORK ASSAY OFFICE, THUS ABOLISHING THE OFFICE.

TO AMEND H. R. 711 SO AS TO ELIMINATE APPROPRIATIONS FOR SALARIES OF SUPERINTENDENT, COINER, ASSAYER, CLERK AND WORKMEN OF THE BRANCH MINTS IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA AND IN DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA. (JP.356)

TO PASS H. R. 666.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND H. R. 666 IN ORDER TO TAKE S. 497 MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA BY NEGOTIATIONS. (P.1178, COL.1)

TO AMEND H. R. 666 BY ADDING: "THAT THE SALARIES AND COMPENSATION PROVIDED IN THIS ACT SHALL BE COMPUTED IN THE LEGAL CURRENCY OF THE U. S. AND PAID IN THE SEVERAL COUNTRIES TO WHICH THE OFFICER, IS ACCREDITED; AND IN NO CASE SHALL THERE BE ANY ALLOWANCE UPON ANY DRAFT DRAWN FOR SALARY."

TO TABLE RESOLUTION THAT ON AND AFTER SATURDAY NEXT THE HOUR OF MEETING OF THE SENATE SHALL BE TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON, OF EACH DAY UNTIL OTHERWISE ORDERED. (P.1139, COL.3)

TO BRING UP FOR ADOPTION THE RESOLUTION THAT AFTER THIS DAY THE HOUR OF MEETING OF THE SENATE SHALL BE 12 O'CLOCK NOON OF EACH DAY, UNTIL OTHERWISE ORDERED.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 666, IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 497, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISTION OF CUBA BY NEGOTIATIONS. (P.1146, COL.3)

TO AMEND H. R. 666 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT NO OTHER AMBASSADOR ENVOY EXTRAORDINARY, MINISTER PLENIPOLENTIARY, MINISTER RESIDENT COMMISSIONER, DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVE, OR CHARGE D'AFFAIRES, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ANY COMPENSATION DURING SAID FISCAL YEAR. (P.1147, COL.3)

TO AMEND H. R. 666, SO AS TO ELIMINATE AUSTRIA AND PRUSSIA FROM LIST OF COUNTRIES TO WHOM THE U. S. WILL SEND MINISTERS PLENIPOTENTIARY.

TO AGREE THAT AT ONE O'CLOCK THE SENATE WILL PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 500, A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO USE THE PUBLIC FORCE OF THE U. S. IN THE CASES THEREIN PROVIDED.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 72. (JP.344)

TO POSTPONE ALL ORDERS AND TAKE UP H. R. 666, THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION BILL. (P.1108, COL.2)

TO ADJOURN SO AS TO TERMINATE DEBATE ON S. 497, A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF CUBA BY NEGOTIATIONS.

TO AMEND H. R. 666 BY REDUCING APPROPRIATION TO BE USED FOR SUPPORT OF U. S. FLEET STATIONED ON AFRICAN COAST FOR SUPPRESSION OF SLAVE TRADE, NO PART TO BE USED FOR SUPPORT OF CAPTURED NEGROES RETURNED TO AFRICA.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION H. R. 666 (11 STAT. 402, APP. 3/3/1859), A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC DEFENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 6/30/1860. (P.1052-2)

TO AMEND S. 560, A BILL TO REGULATE PAY OF ARMY OFFICERS, BY REPEALING THE ACT OF FEB. 21, 1857 INCREASING THE PAY OF ARMY OFFICERS AND TO REDUCE THEIR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES TO THOSE PREVAILING BEFORE THAT DATE, SUCH REDUCTION TO TAKE EFFECT FROM JUNE 30, 1859. (P. 1032)

TO AGREE TO AMENDED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION RELATING TO INDIANA CONTESTED ELECTION, SO AS TO AFFIRM RIGHT OF GRAHAM N. FITCH AND JESSE D. BRIGHT AS SENATORS FROM INDIANA.

TO PASS H. R. 245, A BILL TO COMPENSATE A. BAUDOUIN AND A. D. ROBERT FOR DAMAGES DUE TO SINKING OF A FLAT BOAT OF ICE AT NEW ORLEANS, BY A STEAMBOAT IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.1012-3)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION FROM COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY RELATING TO THE INDIANA CONTESTED ELECTION, SO AS TO AFFIRM RIGHT OF GRAHAM N. FITCH AND JESSE D. BRIGHT TO BE SENATORS FROM INDIANA UNTIL MARCH 4, 1861 AND MARCH 4, 1863 RESPECTIVELY, RESOLVED JUNE 12, 1858, AS A FINAL DECISION, INSTEAD OF GIVING LEAVE TO HENRY S. LANE AND M. MC CARTY TO OCCUPY SEATS PENDING DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE REPORT ON MEMORIAL OF INDIANA LEGISLATURE DECLARING THEM DULY ELECTED SENATORS.

TO RECOMMIT ALL PAPERS IN CASE OF THE INDIANA CONTESTED ELECTION TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY.

TO AGREE TO RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, SO AS TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF MEMORIAL FROM INDIANA AND AFFIRM RIGHT OF G. N. FITCH AND J. D. BRIGHT TO SIT AS SENATORS, THE RESOLUTION OF JUNE 12, 1858 BEING A FINAL DECISION.

TO ADJOURN. (P.1004-2)

TO PASS H. R. 576 (11 STAT. 559, APP.2/14/1859), A BILL TO COMPENSATE CAPTAIN DOUGLAS OTTINGER FOR USE OF HIS INVENTION OF LIFE OR SURF-CARS AND TO ENABLE HIM TO FURTHER TEST CAR FOR POSSIBLE USE IN SEA RESCUE. (P.956-2)

TO TABLE THE COMMITTEE REPORT ON THE MEMORIAL OF INDIANA IN RELATION TO CONTESTED ELECTION OF SENATORS OF THAT STATE ALONG WITH PENDING AMMENDMENTS.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY ON THE MEMORIAL OF THE STATE OF INDIANA IN RELATION TO THE REPRESENTATION OF THAT STATE IN THE SENATE OF THE U. S.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND TAKE UP S. 497, A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO FACILITATE ACQUISITION OF CUBA BY NEGOTIATION. (P.904, COL.1)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 497, A BILL TO MAKE APPROPRIATION TO FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF THE ISLAND OF CUBA BY NEGOTIATION.

TO POSTPONE THE PREVIOUS ORDERS OF THE DAY AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 666 (APP.3/3/1859), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1860.

TO AMEND H. R. 541, BY INSERTING SUBSTITUTE AFTER ENACTING CLAUSE, THAT THE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD COMPANY BE AUTHORIZED TO EXTEND THE RAILROAD THEY ARE TO CONSTRUCT IN MARYLAND INTO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO GO THROUGH THE CITIES OF WASHINGTON AND GEORGETOWN.

TO POSTPONE PRIOR ORDERS OF THE DAY AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION THAT CREATION OF A LARGE PUBLIC DEBT IN TIME OF PEACE IS INCONSISTENT WITH TRUE POLICY OF THE U. S., AND AS PRESENT REVENUES ARE INSUFFICIENT TO MEET EXPENSES, CONGRESS SHOULD PROCEED TO RE-ADJUST REVENUE LAWS SO AS TO MEET CURRENT DEFICIT AND PAY OFF PRESENT DEBT.