Francis Preston Blair Jr.

TO AMEND H.R. 4051, BY APPROPRIATING A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT TO PAY THE REPRESENTATIVES FROM GEORGIA TO THE 41ST CONGRESS AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THAT RECEIVED BY P. M. B. YOUNG.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1228, A BILL RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF BOUNTIES TO THE 5TH REGIMENT CONNECTICUT VOLUNTEERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 4051, THE DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL 1872, BY APPROPRIATING A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT FOR SALARIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI MEMBERS OF THE 41ST CONGRESS FROM MARCH 4, 1869 TO NOVEMBER 30, 1869.

TO PASS H.R. 3844, A BILL REMOVING DISABILITIES OF ROBERT HUNTER.

TO UPHOLD DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT MR. HAMILTON OF MARYLAND IS SPEAKING ON A POINT OF ORDER, NOT IN THE MERITS OF A PROPOSITION TO RECOMMIT.

TO AMEND H.R. 4051, BY STRIKING OUT A CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO INVEST MONEYS DUE THE CHEROKEES THROUGH THE TREATY OF 1866 IN U. S. REGISTERED STOCKS.

TO AMEND H.R. 4051, BY APPROPRIATING $4,000 FOR THE CONTESTED ELECTION OF J. H. SYPHER IN THE 41ST CONGRESS.

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 4051, TO THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT.

TO CONCUR IN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4051.

TO AMEND H.R. 4051, BY APPROPRIATING $3,000 TO FRANK MOREY FOR HIS CONTESTED ELECTION IN THE 41ST CONGRESS.

TO TABLE RESOLUTION FOR 135,000 COPIES OF THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE FOR 1872 TO BE PRINTED.

TO AMEND H.R. 3922, BY STRIKING OUT A PROVISO THAT THE LOCKS AND DAM ON THE WABASH RIVER MAY BE PURCHASED AT A PRICE NOT EXCEEDING THEIR FAIR VALUE.

TO RECEIVE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3921, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS TO BE PRINTED ON A CONTRACT WITH W. J. MURTAGH FOR THE TERM OF 1 YEAR.

TO RECONSIDER PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3921, WHICH PROVIDES FOR LAKE CHAMPLAIN TO BE INCLUDED IN A LAKE SURVEY.

TO TABLE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER REJECTION OF S. 1621.

TO POSTPONE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR, IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE TWO PERCENT BILL.

TO AMEND H.R. 2991, BY INCREASING THE SALARIES OF CONGRESSMEN TO $7,500 PER YEAR.

TO CONCUR IN HOUSE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH APPROPRIATES $50,000 AS PRESIDENTIAL SALARY, $10,500 FOR SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE, $10,000 FOR EACH PRESIDENTIAL CABINET MEMBER, $6,500 FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARIES AND CONGRESSMEN, $10,000 FOR THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE, AND SEVERAL OTHER INCREASES FOR ASSORTED COMMITTEE CLERKS AND OFFICERS.

TO AMEND H.R. 3922, THE RIVER AND HARBORS IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1873, BY STRIKING OUT A CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ASXUME CONTROL OF THE LOUISVILLE AND PORTLAND CANAL.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3921, WHICH APPROPRIATES $913,000 FOR COMPLETION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN STREETS AND AVENUES AROUND GOVERNMENT PROPERTY.

TO AMEND H.R. 2991, THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL 1873, BY STRIKING OUT ALL PROVISIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES EXCEPT THAT OF THE PRESIDENT.

TO AMEND H.R. 3921, BY APPROPRIATING $1,600,000 TO REIMBURSE THE CITY OF WASHINGTON FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF STREETS.

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3921, WHICH PROVIDES FOR PRINTING THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH W. J. MURTAGH.

TO RECEIVE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3921, THE SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL 1873, WHICH AUTHORIZES A CONTRACT WITH W. J. MURTAGH FOR PUBLICATION OF THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS.

TO AMEND S. 1540, A BILL AIDING IN THE EXECUTION OF THE LAWS IN UTAH, BY STRIKING OUT A SECTION WHICH PERMITS A WOMAN WITH CHILDREN NOT LEGALLY MARRIED, TO TAKE COURT ACTION TO FREE HERSELF FROM THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MAN.

TO AMEND S. 693, BY REDUCING THE TOTAL AMOUNT FOR ANY ONE STATE TO $625,000.

TO TABLE S. 693.

TO TABLE S. 693.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 693.

TO POSTPONE CALENDAR AND CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF S. 693.

TO AMEND S. 693, BY ADDING A PROVISO THAT CONGRESS MAY AT ANY TIME CHARGE OR REPEAL THIS ACT, AND THAT THE APPROPRIATION IS NOT NECESSARILY PERMANENT.

TO TABLE S. 693.

TO REFER S. 693 TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS.

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3498, WHICH IS A PROVISO THAT $67,000 IS APPROPRIATED TO ISSUE STAMPED LETTER-SHEET ENVELOPES AT 2 CENTS EACH.

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3498, WHICH INCREASES THE MAIL STEAMSHIP SERVICE WITH BRAZIL TO TWICE MONTHLY.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SENATE, DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION, TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M., AND TO RECESS FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M., BY EXTENDING THE RECESS FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SENATE, DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE SESSION, TO MEET AT 11:00 A.M., BY ADDING THAT THE SENATE RECESS FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

TO POSTPONE H.R. 3498, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.J.RES. 195, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION AND REPORTING OF THE DEBATES OF CONGRESS.

TO PASS S. 836.

TO TABLE S. 836.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 195, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE REPORTING AND PUBLICATION OF THE DEBATE OF CONGRESS.

TO TABLE S. 836, A BILL DECLARING THE TRUE CONSTRUCTION OF A STATUTE.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 836.

TO POSTPONE THE CALENDAR, IN ORDER TO CONSIDER H.R. 3255, THE TWO PERCENT BILL.

TO AMEND H.R. 3351, BY STRIKING OUT A PHRASE THAT REAR ADMIRALS PROVIDED FOR IN THE ACT OF 1872 SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS HAVING BEEN RETIRED AS REAR ADMIRALS.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3351, WHICH ADDS THAT OFFICERS OF THE RANK OF FLEET CAPTAIN FROM 1861 SHALL SHARE IN THE NAVY PRIZE LAW.

TO RECONSIDER CONCURRING IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3351, WHICH ADDS THAT OFFICERS OF THE RANK OF FLEET CAPTAINS FROM 1861 SHALL SHARE IN THE NAVY PRIZE LAW.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3351, WHICH APPROPRIATES $150,000 FOR PURCHASE OF THE RIGHT TO MANUFACTURE SELF-PROPELLING TORPEDO-BOATS.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3351, WHICH ADDS A PROVISO THAT NO OFFICER ON THE RETIRED LIST SHALL BE EMPLOYED ON ACTIVE DUTY EXCEPT IN TIME OF WAR, AND SETS RETIREMENT PAY FOR OFFICERS AT 75% OF PRESENT SEA PAY OF THE RANK WHICH THEY HELD AT THE TIME OF THEIR RETIREMENT.

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER CONCURRING IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3351, WHICH ADDS THAT OFFICERS OF THE RANK OF FLEET CAPTAIN FROM 1861 SHALL SHARE IN THE NAVY PRIZE LAW.

TO PASS H.R. 3351.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION THAT IT IS IN ORDER AT ANY TIME TO MOVE A RECESS, TO LIMIT DEBATE ON APPROPRIATION BILL AMENDMENTS TO 5 MINUTES, AND TO RECEIVE ONLY GERMANE AMENDMENTS, BY ADDING THAT THE RESOLUTION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS IN THE NATURE OF GENERAL LEGISLATION.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION THAT IT IS IN ORDER AT ANY TIME TO, RECESS, TO LIMIT DEBATE ON APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENTS TO 5 MINUTES, AND TO RECEIVE ONLY GERMANE AMENDMENTS, BY ADDING THE RESOLUTION DOES NOT AUTHORIZE AMENDMENTS IN THE NATURE OF GENERAL LEGISLATION UNLESS IT DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE APPROPRIATION BY INCREASES OR DECREASES.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3351 UNTIL TOMORROW.

TO TABLE H.R. 3351.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION THAT IT IS IN ORDER TO MOVE A RECESS AT ANY TIME, TO LIMIT DEBATE ON APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENTS TO 5 MINUTES, AND TO RECEIVE ONLY GERMANE AMENDMENTS, BY ADDING THAT GERMANE LEGISLATIVE AMENDMENTS TO APPROPRIATIONS BILLS ARE TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE LIGHT OF THEIR DISPOSITION, LIMITATION AND PROTECTION OF THE APPROPRIATIONS.

TO AMEND H.R. 3351, BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL SECTION THAT THE ACT OF 1864 PROMOTING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO RETIRE ANY OFFICERS UNDER 62 YEARS OF AGE.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION THAT IT IS IN ORDER TO MOVE TO RECESS, TO LIMIT DEBATE ON APPROPRIATIONS AMENDMENT TO 5 MINUTES, AND TO RECEIVE ONLY GERMANE AMENDMENTS.

TO AMEND H.R. 3351, BY ADDING A PROVISO THAT RETIRED OFFICERS SHALL BE EMPLOYED IN ACTIVE DUTY EXCEPT IN TIME OF WAR, AND THAT RETIRED OFFICERS ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A PENSION OF 75% OF THE PRESENT SEA PAY OF THE RANK WHICH THEY HELD AT THE TIME OF THEIR RETIREMENT.

TO AMEND H.R. 3351, THE NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR FISCAL 1873, BY APPROPRIATING $10,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF GASWORKS AT THE NORFOLK NAVY YARD IN PORTSMOUTH, VA.

TO AMEND H.R. 3351, BY APPROPRIATING $1,500 EACH FOR SALARIES FOR THE CLERK OF PAY ROLES AND THE MUSTERING CLERK.

TO AMEND H.R. 3351, BY STRIKING OUT A PROVISO THAT PENSIONS FOR RETIRED OFFICERS SHALL BE 75% OF THE PRESENT PAY OF THE RANK WHICH THEY HELD AT THE TIME OF THEIR RETIREMENT.

TO RECEIVE AMENDMENT TO A RESOLUTION THAT THE VOTES CAST FOR HORACE GREELEY BE COUNTED, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE 2 HOUSES IN COUNTING VOTES IS MINISTERIAL, AND INDEPENDENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE VOTE.

TO RECEIVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION THAT ELECTORAL VOTES FOR HORACE GREELEY BE COUNTED, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THAT THE FUNCTION OF THE 2 HOUSES IN COUNTING THE VOTES IS MERELY MINISTERIAL, AND THAT THE QUESTION OF COUNTING GREELEY'S VOTES IS INDEPENDENT OF THE EFFECT OF VOTES OR THE COUNT.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION THAT THE ELECTORAL VOTES OF GEORGIA CAST FOR HORACE GREELEY AS PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. NOT BE COUNTED, BY STRIKING OUT THE WORD "NOT".

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION COUNTING THE ELECTORAL VOTES CAST FOR HORACE GREELEY.

TO PASS H.R. 1325, A BILL FOR THE REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF CERTAIN PERSONS.

TO POSTPONE S. 1203 UNTIL TOMORROW AT ONE O'CLOCK.

TO PASS S. 420, A BILL CONFERRING JURISDICTION ON THE COURT OF CLAIMS TO SETTLE THE SUIT OF CARONDELET VS THE U. S.

TO TABLE S. 1313.

TO TABLE S. 49.

TO TABLE S. 49, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OCEAN STEAMSHIP MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN THE U. S. AND AUSTRALIA.

TO RECONSIDER PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH IS A PROVISO THAT A SPECIAL APPROPRIATION IS TO BE MADE BY CONGRESS FOR PAYMENT OF CLAIMS UNDER AN ACT OF 1863, IF THE CLAIMANT HAS MET THE LOYALTY REQUIREMENTS.

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH IS A PROVISO THAT CLAIMS MADE UNDER AN ACT OF 1863 ARE TO BE PAID BY A SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF CONGRESS, IF THE CLAIMANT HAS MET THE LOYALTY REQUIREMENT.

TO RECONSIDER PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH SETS SALARIES FOR THE ASSISTANT SECRETARIES, SOLICITOR, REGISTER, SUPERVISING ARCHITECT OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, CUSTOMS, AGRICULTURE AND THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE TO $4,000 PER YEAR.

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH REDUCES THE NUMBER OF CLASS ONE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT CLERKS TO 66 FROM 71, AND REDUCES THE SALARY APPROPRIATION FOR THEM TO $79,200 FROM $85,200.

TO RECONSIDER REJECTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH INCREASED THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE BUREAU OF EDUCATION.

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH IS A PROVISO THAT CLAIMS ARE TO BE PAID BY A SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF CONGRESS, IF THE OTHER CONDITIONS OF LOYALTY ON THE PART OF CLAIMANT HAVE BEEN MET.

TO AMEND H.R. 2991, BY STRIKING OUT A PHRASE APPROPRIATING $22,500 FOR ADDITIONAL CLERKS IN THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY'S OFFICE.

TO AMEND H.R. 2991, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS 4 CLERKS IN THE BUREAU OF EDUCATION FROM 1 TO 2.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2991, WHICH IS A PROVISO THAT CLAIMS ARE TO BE PAID BY A SPECIAL APPROPRIATION OF CONGRESS, IF THE OTHER CONDITIONS OF LOYALTY ON THE PART OF THE CLAIMANT HAVE BEEN MET.

TO AMEND H.R. 827, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY NEW BRIDGE ACROSS THE OHIO RIVER BELOW THE MOUTH OF THE BIG SANDY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE SPAN OF A HEIGHT OF 100 FT. ABOVE LOW WATER AND AT LEAST 40 FT. ABOVE HIGH WATER.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2116.

TO AMEND H.R. 2109, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COLLEGE SCRIP TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, BY ADDING ADDITORIAL SECTIONS THAT PERSONS NOT HAVING PREVIOUSLY MADE THE SETTLEMENT REQUIRED BY THE HOMESTEAD ACT OF 1864 ARE NOT TO FORFEIT THEIR LANDS, THAT HOMESTEADS ABANDONED AND RETURNED TO ARE STILL VIABLE CLAIMS, AND THAT MINOR FAILURES TO COMPLY WITH THE HOMESTEAD LAWS SHALL NOT BE CAUSE FOR FORFEITURE.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS.

TO CONCUR IN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2705.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION REGARDING FINAL ADJOURNMENT, BY RESCENDING THE JOINT RESOLUTION SETTING ADJOURNMENT FOR JUNE 10TH.

TO CONSENT TO NOMINATION OF JAMES S. POLLOCH AS POSTMASTER AT PULASKI, ARKANSAS, LITTLE ROCK COUNTY.

TO TABLE H.R. 2109, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF COLLEGE SCRIP TO THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.

TO PASS S. 1163, A BILL REMOVING LEGAL AND POLITICAL DISABILITIES OF CERTAIN PERSONS.

TO AMEND H.R. 827, BY ADDING A PROVISO THAT ANY COMPANY AUTHORIZED BY W. VIRGINIA AND OHIO ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONSTRUCT A BRIDGE ACROSS THE OHIO RIVER FROM WHEELING, W. VA.

TO CONSENT TO NOMINATION OF STEPHEN R. HARRINGTON AS UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS.

TO CONSENT TO NOMINATION OF GEORGE S. SCOTT AS ASSESSOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE, SECOND DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS.

TO TABLE H.R. 2247, A BILL GIVING CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL TO THE TERMINI AND ROUTE OF THE ANACOSTA AND POTOMAC RIVER RAILROAD, AND REGULATING ITS CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION.

TO CONCUR IN CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 2208, THE RIVERS AND HARBORS IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL 1871.

TO CONSENT TO NOMINATION OF ISAAC C. MILLS AS MARSHALL FOR FOR EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION ENTITLING G. VICKERS OF MARYLAND TO RECEIVE SENATORIAL PAY FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING MARCH 4, 1867.

TO SUSTAIN DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT ONLY AN AMENDMENT MAKING LEGISLATIVE PROVISIONS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE APPROPRIATIONS IN THE BILL MAY BE RECEIVED, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 2705.

TO ADJOURN.

TO RECEIVE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2705, WHICH PROVIDES AN APPROPRIATION TO RESTORE CERTAIN FUNDS TO THE CREEK INDIAN ORPHANS UNDER THE TREATY OF 1832 WITH THE CREEK NATION.