Orville Hickman Browning

TO AMEND H.R. 649 (12 STAT 638, APP. FEB. 4, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE SLAVERY OF THE CONSUL AT GUAYAMAS.

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 649 (12 STAT 638, APP. FEB. 4, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864. (P. 569-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 610 (12 STAT 642, APP. FEB. 9, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT NO NEGRO, SLAVE OR FREE, IS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS OF THIS APPROPRIATION. (P. 564-3)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF THE RESOLUTION WHICH AMENDS THE THE 34TH RULE OF THE SENATE BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING WORDS: A COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE TO CONSIST OF 5 MEMBERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY PROVIDING THAT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THOSE IN THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE, NO PERSON ARRESTED OR TO BE ARRESTED FOR AIDING IN THE REBELLION, AFTER PASSAGE OF THIS ACT, SHALL BE HELD IN CUSTODY FOR MORE THAN 10 DAYS; UNLESS SUCH CHARGES ARE PRODUCED IN WRITING AND FILED IN A U. S. DISTRICT COURT, SUCH PERSON SHALL BE ENTITLED TO BAIL OR DISCHARGE. (P. 551-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 SO AS TO BAR A DEFENDANT FROM SETTING UP THE DEFENSE OF PROBABLE CAUSE. (P. 546-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY PROVIDING THAT ANY STATE OR POLITICAL PRISONERS IN CUSTODY OF ARMY OFFICERS BE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OVER TO THE JUDICIAL TRIBUNAL HAVING JURISDICTION IN THEIR CASES, SO THAT THEY MAY BE TRIED BY LAW. (P. 553-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 TO RENDER THE PRESIDENT AMENABLE TO THE CONSTITUTION AND TO DISALLOW ARBITRARY ARRESTS. (P. 552-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY PROVIDING THAT ALL CIVILIANS UNDER ARREST BE RELEASED WITHIN 30 DAYS UNLESS A WRITTEN COMPLAINT IS MADE AGAINST THE PERSON HELD. (P. 554-2)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION WHICH REQUESTS THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO TRANSMIT TO THE SENATE COPIES OF THE RECORD AND ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE COURT MARTIAL OF MAJOR GENERAL F. J. PORTER. (P. 527-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY PROVIDING THAT IF AT THE TRIAL THERE APPEARED TO BE CAUSE FOR ARREST, OR IF THE DEFENDANT ACTED IN GOOD FAITH OR UNDER PRESIDENTIAL ORDERS, SUCH ACTS SHALL CONSTITUTE A COMPLETE DEFENSE AND THE JUDGE SHOULD SO INSTRUCT THE JURY. (P. 546-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 (12 STAT 755, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL TO INDEMNIFY THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER PERSONS FOR SUSPENDING THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND ACTS DONE IN PURSUANCE THEREOF; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO EXTEND TO CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS PROVISION FOR THE TRANSFER OF SUITS AGAINST GOVERNMENT OFFICERS ACTING UNDER PRESIDENTIAL AUTHORITY FROM THE STATE COURTS WHERE THEY MAY HAVE COMMENCED TO THE U. S. COURTS. (P. 534-1)

TO PASS H.R. 591. (P. 554-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY PROVIDING THAT PROBABLE CAUSE BE A COMPLETE DEFENSE IN AN ACTION FOR FALSE ARREST, AND THE JURY BE SO INSTRUCTED BY THE COURT. (P. 554-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY SUBSTITUTING 3 YEARS IN PLACE OF 2 YEARS AS THE PERIOD OF TIME TO PERMIT INSTITUTION OF PROCEEDINGS. (P. 553-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 SO AS TO PREVENT THE REMOVAL OF CASES FROM STATE COURTS TO THE NEXT CIRCUIT COURT OF THE U.S. (P. 540-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 591 BY PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT BE EMPOWERED TO EMPLOY COUNSEL OR TAKE ANY STEPS NECESSARY FOR THE DEFENSE OF ANY OFFICER OR PERSON BEING SUED OR PROSECUTED, UPON APPLICATION OF THAT PERSON OR OFFICER TO THE PRESIDENT FOR HIS ASSISTANCE. (P. 553-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 582 (12 STAT 652, APP. FEB. 16, 1863), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS FOR DAMAGES SUSTAINED BY REASON OF DEPREDATIONS AND INJURIES BY CERTAIN BANDS OF SIOUX INDIANS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO DECREASE THE APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 513-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO S. 463 (12 STAT 641, APP. FEB. 7, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPOINTMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT FIXES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SUPPLIES. (P. 503-3)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 430 (12 STAT 642, APP. FEB. 7, 1863), A BILL WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE PROTECTION OF OVERLAND IMMIGRANTS TO THE STATES AND TERRITORIES OF THE PACIFIC. (P. 504-2)

TO PASS S.J.RES. 124, A BILL WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE DIRECTED NOT TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT LEAGUE ISLAND, NEAR PHILADELPHIA, UNLESS CONGRESS SHALL OTHERWISE DIRECT.

TO AMEND S. 463 (12 STAT 641, APP. FEB. 7, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPOINTMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT FIXES RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SUPPLIES. (P. 501-1, 2)

TO AMEND S. 470, AN ACT TO PROVIDE GREATER COMFORT FOR SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS AND TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTION 5 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENTS AND ARMIES IN THE FIELD AND THE SENIOR SURGEON ON DUTY IN THE SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE, SHALL HAVE THE RANK, PAY AND EMOLUMENTS OF A COLONEL OF CAVALRY. (P. 469-1)

TO AMEND S. 448, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PUT TO THE GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA, EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUPPRESSING INDIAN HOSTILITIES WITHIN THAT STATE, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE PRESIDENT APPOINT ONE OR MORE COMMISSIONERS TO ADJUST AND SETTLE CLAIMS BETWEEN THE U. S. AND ANY STATE THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE PRESENT REBELLION. (P. 444-3)

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF HIRAM PAULDING TO BE A REAR-ADMIRAL IN THE NAVY.

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, S.J.RES. 124, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE DIRECTED NOT TO RECEIVE AND ACCEPT LEAGUE ISLAND, NEAR PHILADELPHIA, UNLESS CONGRESS SHOULD OTHERWISE DIRECT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINE AND REPORT THE ADVISABILITY OF ACQUIRING THIS ISLAND. (P. 438-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY STRIKING OUT ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE, REPEALING THE SAME. (P. 414-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY PROVIDING THAT ANYONE HAVING A CLAIM AGAINST THE U. S. MAY INSTITUTE SUIT IN ANY FEDERAL COURT, SUBJECT TO THE RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT. (P. 426-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY PROVIDING THAT NO PAYMENT BE MADE ON ANY CLAIM OVER 6 YEARS OLD, UNLESS CONGRESS MAKES A SPECIAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE SAME. (P. 426-2)

TO AMEND H.R 226 BY ELIMINATING SECTION 1 WHICH PROVIDES FOR TWO ADDITIONAL JUDGES. (P. 426-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 226. (P. 414-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY PROVIDING THAT THE CONCURRENCE OF THREE JUDGES SHALL BE NECESSARY TO THE RENDERING OF FINAL JUDGMENT. (P. 426-3)

TO PASS H.R. 226.

TO AMEND H.R. 226, BY STRIKING OUT THE WORDS "GENERAL APPROPRIATION MADE," AND INSERTING MONEY WHICH MAY THEREAFTER BE SPECIFICALLY APPROPRIATED BY LAW, AND ALSO STRIKING OUT "PRIVATE CLAIMS" AND INSERTING "THE SAME", IN SECTION 8.

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY PROVIDING THAT THE CONCURRENCE OF THREE JUDGES SHALL BE NECESSARY FOR THE RENDERING OF A FINAL JUDGMENT, AND THAT THE SAME SHALL BE PAID FROM A FUND SPECIALLY APPROPRIATED BY LAW. (P. 398-2)

TO POSTPONE SPECIAL ORDERS AND CONSIDER H.R. 226. (P. 395-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 226. (P. 401-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 226. (P. 401-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE MOTION MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO CONSIDER H.R. 226. (P. 394-3)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 226 (12 STAT 765, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COURT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE UNITED STATES.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS TO INQUIRE INTO THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF IRON CLAD VESSELS. (P. 348-3)

TO PASS H.R. 611 (12 STAT 636, APP. JAN. 23, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864. (P. 334-2)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 123 (12 STAT 822, APP. JAN. 17, 1863), A BILL WHICH PROVIDES FOR IMMEDIATE PAYMENT OF THE ARMY AND NAVY OF THE U. S. (P. 323-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY PROVIDING THAT THE CONCURRENCE OF THREE JUDGES IS NECESSARY FOR THE RENDERING OF FINAL JUDGMENT, AND THAT SAID FINAL JUDGMENT SHALL BAR ANY FURTHER CLAIM OR DEMAND AGAINST THE U. S. (P. 309-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 226, BY PROVIDING THAT THE U. S. MAY PLEAD IN BAR OF THE ACTION OF ANY CLAIMANT, THAT HE DOES NOT BEAR TRUE ALLEGIANCE OR IS AN ENEMY ALIEN OF THE U. S. (P. 312-3)

TO POSTPONE ACTION ON H.R. 226 (12 STAT 765, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A COURT FOR INVESTIGATION OF CLAIMS AGAINST THE U. S.

TO AMEND H.R. 226 BY PROVIDING THAT ANY JUDGMENT UP TO $2,000 RENDERED IN THIS COURT SHALL BE FINAL, BUT IF IT EXCEEDS THIS AMOUNT, APPROVAL OF CONGRESS SHALL BE REQUIRED. (P. 312-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 137 WHICH PROPOSES THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY ORGANIZE A VOLUNTEER FORCE IN ANY STATE, WHICH SHALL BE CONFINED TO THE LIMITS OF THAT STATE, BUT WHICH IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, SHALL BE USED BY THE PRESIDENT AGAINST ANY ENEMY OF THE U. S. (P. 274-2)

TO PASS H.R. 137.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL MONDAY NEXT, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 137. (P. 275-3)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE EXPULSION OF JEWS FROM THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT. (P. 246-1)

TO RATIFY THE TREATY OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION BETWEEN THE U. S. AND THE REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA, CONCLUDED AT LONDON ON OCT. 21, 1862.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND TO CONSIDER H.R. 137 (12 STAT 641, APP. FEB. 7, 1863), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE RAISING OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE BETTER PROTECTION OF KENTUCKY. (P. 249-2)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 137 WHICH PROPOSES THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. HAVE THE POWER TO ORGANIZE A VOLUNTEER FORCE IN ANY STATE, WHICH SHALL BE CONFINED TO THE LIMITS OF THAT STATE, BUT WHICH, IN CASE OF ANY EMERGENCY, SHALL BE USED BY THE PRESIDENT AGAINST ANY ENEMY OF THE U. S. (P. 254-1)

TO PASS S. 427, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CHARLES ANDERSON. (P. 139-1)

TO AMEND S. 324 BY PROPOSING TO EXEMPT IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AS ARE EXEMPTED IN THE STATE WHERE THE BANKRUPT RESIDES.

TO PASS THE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION, AS AMENDED, WHICH PROVIDES THAT WHEN THE TWO HOUSES ADJOURN TODAY, THEY MEET AGAIN ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN JANUARY NEXT. (P. 170-3)

TO AMEND S. 324, A BILL WHICH PROVIDES FOR A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U. S., WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON HAVING COMPLIED WITH THIS ACT MAY BE DISCHARGED FROM HIS DEBTS, EXCEPT THOSE ACCURED THROUGH PERSONAL SERVICE. (P. 173-3)

TO AMEND S. 324 BY PROPOSING THAT BANKING AND RAILROAD CORPORATIONS SHALL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (P. 174-3)

TO PASS S. 427, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CHARLES ANDERSON. (P. 139-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 592 (12 STAT 632, APP. DEC. 25, 1862), A BILL TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT AND PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT; WHICH AMENDMENT EXEMPTS FROM DUTY, ALL OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS, AND PAPERS USED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT AND STATES. (P. 109-2)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION AND AMENDMENT THERETO, WHICH PROVIDE FOR CENSURE AND CONDEMNATION BY THE SENATE AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE OF FORMER PRESIDENT JAMES BUCHANAN, AND THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE SERVED ON HIM AND HE BE NOTIFIED HE IS AT LIBERTY TO DEFEND HIMSELF BEFORE THE SENATE.

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION AND THE AMENDMENT THERETO, WHICH PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR BE DIRECTED TO INFORM THE SENATE WHETHER DR. JOHN LAWS OR WHITCLAY MEREDITH, CITIZENS OF DELAWARE, HAVE BEEN ARRESTED AND IMPRISONED IN FORT DELEWARE. (P. 102-3)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION TO ASCERTAIN GRIEVANCES OF CERTAIN CITIZENS OF DELAWARE, DUE TO THEIR ARREST. (P. 26-2)

TO CONSENT TO THE NOMINATIONS OF SEVERAL MEN AS TAX COLLECTORS.

TO CONSIDER THE NOMINATION OF ALONZO S. UPHAM AS SECRETARY OF THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO.

TO TABLE THE NOMINATION OF J. B. TURCHIN, TO BE A BRIGADIER-GENERAL IN THE VOLUNTEER FORCE.

TO TABLE H.R. 365 (12 STAT 796, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF THE USEFUL ARTS. (P. 3403-3)

TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LOUIS BLENKER OF NEW YORK AS A BRIGADIER-GENERAL IN THE VOLUNTEERS.

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 110 (12 STAT 589, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A RESOLUTION EXPLANATORY OF AN ACT TO SUPRESS INSURRECTION, TO PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE FORFEITURE OF AN ESTATE OF AN OFFENDER AGAINST THE UNION, SHALL NOT GO BEYOND HIS NATURAL LIFE. (P. 3374-1)

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES S. JACKSON AS A BRIGADIER-GENERAL IN THE VOLUNTEER FORCE.

TO AMEND H.R. 362, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCHARGE OF STATE PRISONERS AND OTHERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE JUDGES OF THE U. S. COURTS TO TAKE BAIL ON RECOGNIZANCE TO SECURE THE TRIAL OF SAME; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 1 AND 2 WHICH PROVIDE THAT A LIST OF POLITICAL AND STATE PRISONERS BE FURNISHED TO THE DISTRICT COURT JUDGES BY THE SECRETARY OF WAR, THOSE INDICTED TO BE ABLE TO SECURE THEIR RELEASE ON FURNISHING OF BAIL, THOSE NOT INDICTED TO BE FREED FORTHWITH, AND THOSE NOT LISTED TO BE ABLE TO PETITION THE COURT FOR THEIR RELEASE. (P. 3359-3)

TO PASS H.J.RES. 107 (12 STAT 628, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 3377-3)

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362. (P. 3392-3)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 110 (12 STAT 589, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A RESOLUTION EXPLANATORY OF AN ACT TO SUPPRESS INSURRECTION, TO PUNISH TREASON AND REBELLION, TO SEIZE AND CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT AN OFFENDER UNDER THIS ACT SHALL FORFEIT HIS REAL ESTATE ONLY DURING HIS LIFETIME. (P. 3374-1)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 107 (12 STAT 628, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A BILL TO FURTHER PROVIDE FOR THE COMPENSATION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY MEMBER LEAVING HIS SEAT IN ANTICIPATION OF ADJOURNMENT, WHO DOES NOT RETURN TO HIS SEAT BEFORE ADJOURNMENT, SHALL FORFEIT HIS MILEAGE MONEY HOME. (P. 3377-3)

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF HENRY CONNELLY OF NEW MEXICO TO BE GOVERNOR OF THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO.

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 362 GRANTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. THE PRIVILEGE OF SUSPENDING THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, IF THE PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIRES IT. (P. 3384-3)

TO TABLE THE NOMINATION OF JAMES S. JACKSON, TO BE BRIGADIER-GENERAL OF THE VOLUNTEERS.

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 362, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCHARGE OF STATE PRISONERS AND OTHERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE JUDGES OF U. S. COURTS TO TAKE BAIL OR RECOGNIZANCE TO SECURE THE TRIAL OF SAME. (P. 3358-3)

TO AMEND S. 384 BY PROVIDING THAT ANY SLAVE RENDERING WAR SERVICE FOR THE UNION SHALL BE DECLARED FREE, BUT SUCH FREEDOM SHALL NOT EXTEND TO HIS MOTHER, WIFE OR CHILDREN, EXCEPT IF THEY ARE HELD IN SLAVERY BY ANY PERSON WHO HAS BORNE ARMS AGAINST THE U. S., OR HAS GIVEN AID OR COMFORT TO THE ENEMY. (P. 3342-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 390 (12 STAT 588, APP. JULY 16, 1862), A BILL RELATING TO THE COMPETENCY OF WITNESSES IN TRIALS OF EQUITY AND ADMIRALTY; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO WITNESS IS TO BE EXCLUDED ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR. (P. 3354-3)

TO AMEND S. 384 BY PROVIDING THAT SLAVES OF ANY PERSON BEARING ARMS AGAINST THE UNION, OR GIVING AID OR COMFORT TO THE ENEMY, SHALL BE RENDERED FREE. (P. 3338-3)

TO PASS S. 385 (12 STAT 592, APP. JULY 17, 1862), AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE ACTS PROHIBITING THE SLAVE TRADE. (P. 3359-2)

TO AMEND S. 384 (12 STAT 597, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A BILL TO AMEND THE ACT CALLING FORTH THE MILITIA TO EXECUTE THE LAWS OF THE UNION, SUPPRESS INSURRECTIONS AND REPEL INVASIONS, APPROVED FEB. 28, 1795; WHICH AMENDMENT DENIES FREEDOM TO ANY SLAVE OF A MASTER WHO HAS BORNE ARMS AGAINST THE U. S. DURING THE PRESENT REBELLION. (P. 3351-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 390 (12 STAT 588, APP. JULY 16, 1862), A BILL RELATING TO THE COMPETENCY OF WITNESSES IN TRIALS OF EQUITY AND ADMIRALTY; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON AIDING IN THE REBELLION AGAINST THE UNION SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A FINE, IMPRISONMENT, OR BOTH. (P. 3358-2)

TO AMEND S. 384 BY PROVIDING THAT ANY SLAVE RENDERING WAR SERVICE FOR THE UNION, SHALL BE DECLARED FREE, BUT SUCH FREEDOM SHALL NOT EXTEND TO HIS MOTHER, WIFE, OR CHILDREN. (P. 3341-1)

TO PASS S. 384. (P. 3351-3)

TO CONSIDER S. 365 (12 STAT 633, APP. DEC. 31, 1862), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA, AS A STATE IN THE UNION. (P. 3308-3)

TO AMEND S. 365 BY PROHIBITING SLAVERY OR INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE IN THE STATE, EXCEPT AS PUNISHMENT OF A CRIME FOR WHICH THERE WAS A CONVICTION. (P. 3308-1)

TO POSTPONE S. 365 UNTIL THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER. (P. 3317-1)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF S. 350 (12 STAT 600, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A BILL TO REPEAL AN ACT TO PREVENT AND PUNISH FRAUD ON THE PART OF OFFICERS INTERESTED IN THE MAKING OF CONTRACTS FOR THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 3306-1)

TO AMEND S. 365 BY PROVIDING FOR THE ADMISSION OF WEST VA. AS A STATE, WITHOUT CONDITIONS. (P. 3316-1)

TO PASS S. 365. (P. 3320-2)

TO AMEND S. 365 BY STIPULATING THAT ALL SLAVES UNDER THE AGE OF 10 SHALL BE FREE UPON REACHING THE AGE OF 21, AND ALL SLAVES OVER 10 BUT UNDER 21, SHALL BE FREE UPON REACHING THE AGE OF 25. (P. 3316-1)

TO PASS THE AMENDED RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS ADJOURN ON JULY 16, 1862. (P. 3284-3)

TO TABLE THE NOMINATION OF ALONZO S. UPHAM OF NEW YORK TO BE SECRETARY OF NEW MEXICO TERRITORY.

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS CHANGE THE DEBATE OF ADJOURNMENT TO JULY 16, 1862. (P. 3284-3)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 471. (P. 3275-1)

TO PRINT AND TABLE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE ON H.R. 471 (12 STAT 589, APP. JULY 17, 1862), A BILL TO CONFISCATE THE PROPERTY OF REBELS FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE EXPENSES OF THE PRESENT REBELLION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3275-2)