Preston King

TO CONSIDER S. 162, AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONS OF PROPERTY BY U. S. TROOPS. (P. 1524-3)

TO PASS S. 524, AN ACT TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF NEVADA TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT, AND FOR THE ADMISSION OF THE STATE INTO THE UNION ON AN EQUAL FOOTING WITH THE ORIGINAL STATES. (P. 1512-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 732 (12 STAT 744, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTION 3 WHICH PROVIDES THAT MILEAGE ALLOWANCES TO CONGRESSMEN BE PAID OUT OF THE TREASURY FROM MONIES NOT APPROPRIATED. (P. 1515-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE SEND TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES REQUESTING THE RETURN OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON H.R. 591. (P. 1494-2)

TO CONSIDER S. 522, AN ACT TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF NEBRASKA TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND FOR THE ADMISSION OF THE STATE INTO THE UNION ON AN EQUAL FOOTING WITH THE ORIGINAL STATES.

TO POSTPONE H.R. 768 UNTIL A SPECIFIED TIME TODAY.

TO AMEND H.R. 732 BY MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL ARTICLES TO AND FROM EXHIBITS HELD AT HAMBURG, GERMANY. (P. 1523-1)

TO CONSIDER S. 200, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 1500-2)

TO AMEND S. 541, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND EQUALIZE THE GRADES OF LINE OFFICERS OF THE U. S. NAVY; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT NO OFFICER IS TO BE PROMOTED TO THE GRADE OF REAR ADMIRAL WITHOUT HAVING BEEN RECOMMENDED BY THE PRES. AND HAVING RECEIVED THANKS FROM CONGRESS FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICES RENDERED. (P. 1503-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 732 BY PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE, FOR PUBLIC LANDS NOW IN POSSESSION OF PERSONS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 4 OF THE TREATY OF 1842, BETWEEN THE U. S. AND BRITAIN.

TO POSTPONE UNTIL TOMORROW, ALL PRIOR ORDERS, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF S. 200.

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 200. (P. 1507-3)

TO PASS THE HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT PROPOSITIONS BY FOREIGN POWERS LOOKING TO PACIFICATION OF THE CIVIL WAR WILL BE HEREAFTER INTERPRETED AS AN UNFRIENDLY ACT TO THE U. S., AND THAT IT IS THE UNALTERABLE PURPOSE OF THE U. S. TO PROSECUTE THE WAR UNTIL THE REBELLION IS OVERCOME.

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF S. 523, AN ACT TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT, AND FOR THE ADMISSION OF SUCH STATE INTO THE UNION ON AN EQUAL FOOTING WITH THE ORIGINAL STATES. (P. 1512-3)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF S. 522, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PEOPLE OF NEBRASKA TO FORM A STATE GOVERNMENT.

TO POSTPONE H.R. 768. (P. 1528-3)

TO PASS H.R. 738 (12 STAT 808, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT AND A JUDICIARY. (P. 1509-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 732 BY MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO BE EXPENDED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO ENCOURAGE IMMIGRATION FROM EUROPE TO THE U. S. (P. 1523-2)

TO PASS S. 523, AN ACT TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND FOR ITS ADMISSION INTO THE UNION ON EQUAL FOOTING WITH THE ORIGINAL STATES. (P. 1523-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 715, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBMARINE CABLE. (P. 1496-3)

TO TABLE H.R. 768. (P. 1528-3)

TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 768, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS FROM THE STATES OF TENNESSEE AND LOUISIANA. (P. 1527-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 732 BY MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO MINNESOTA FOR EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUPPRESSING INDIAN HOSTILITIES IN 1862. (P. 1522-2)

TO AMEND S. 544 BY PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES TO U. S. ARMY OFFICERS WHO PLUNDER OR AID OTHERS IN TAKING PROPERTY OF ANOTHER PERSON. (P. 1430-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 591 (12 STAT 755, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO INDEMNIFY THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER PERSONS FOR SUSPENDING THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND ACTS DONE IN PURSUANCE THEREOF. (P. 1464-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 523 BY PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON OF AFRICAN DESCENT SHALL BE COMMISSIONED OR HOLD OFFICE IN THE ARMY OF THE U. S. (P. 1446-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 523 BY PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON OF AFRICAN DESCENT SHALL RECEIVE A COMMISSION IN THE ARMY, EXCEPT AS AN OFFICER IN A COMPANY COMPOSED EXCLUSIVELY OF NEGROES. (P. 1447-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 770 (12 STAT 713, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT AND PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED JULY 1, 1862; WHICH AMENDMENT IMPOSES A TAX ON ALL SHIPS OTHER THAN STEAMBOATS. (P. 1455-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 591. (P. 1470-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 523 (12 STAT 743, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS, THE ORDNANCE QUARTERMASTER DEPARTMENTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 5 AND 6 WHICH PROVIDE FOR AN INCREASE OF MEMBERS AND THE RANK OF OFFICERS IN THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS OF THE ARMY, FOR THE DURATION OF THE REBELLION ONLY. (P. 1438-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 591. (P. 1465-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 591. (P. 1477-1)

TO AMEND S. 544 (12 STAT 820, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF STAPLES, AND FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDS IN INSURRECTIONARY DISTRICTS WITHIN THE U. S.; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 2 AND 3 WHICH PROVIDE THAT ALL ABANDONED AND CAPTURED PROPERTY BE TURNED OVER TO THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, AND PERMITS THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FROM PERSONS IN THE REBELLIOUS STATES. (P. 1428-1)

TO TABLE S. 544.

TO AMEND S. 544 BY PROVIDING THAT ALL ABANDONED OR SEIZED PROPERTY OBTAINED BY THE U. S. NAVY OR MARINES IN NAVAL SERVICE, BE TURNED OVER TO AN APPOINTED AGENT OF THE U. S. (P. 1431-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 523.

TO AMEND H.R. 523 BY ELIMINATING SECTION 13 OF AN ACT FOR THE ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ANY PERSON PAYING THE SECRETARY OF WAR FOR PROCURING A SUBSTITUTE SHALL BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER LIABILITY UNDER THE DRAFT.

TO AMEND S. 544 BY ELIMINATING SECTION 2 WHICH PROVIDES THAT AN AUTHORIZED TREASURY DEPARTMENT AGENT MAY PURCHASE COMMODITIES IN INSURRECTIONARY DISTRICTS, PROVIDED PRICE DOES NOT EXCEED MARKET VALUE WHERE PURCHASED. (P. 1432-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 591. (P. 1474-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 770 (12 STAT 713, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, PAY INTEREST ON THE PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES FROM SECTION 1, A TAX ON CERTAIN TOBACCO PRODUCTS. (P. 1457-2)

TO PASS H.R. 523.

TO POSTPONE S. 511 (12 STAT 731, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT FOR ENROLLING AND CALLING OUT THE NATIONAL FORCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1371-1)

TO CONCUR IN A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 511, PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSONS CAUGHT ACTING AS SPIES AROUND MILITARY ENCAMPMENTS, FORTS, OR FORTIFICATIONS, DURING TIME OF WAR, SHALL UPON CONVICTION OF A GENERAL COURT MARTIAL OR MILITARY COMMISSION, SUFFER THE DEATH PENALTY.

TO AMEND S. 511 BY REDUCING THE PAYMENT FOR BUYING EXEMPTIONS FROM MILITARY SERVICE. (P. 1390-1)

TO PASS H.R. 11 (12 STAT 919, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF O. B. AND O. S. LATHAM.

TO AMEND S. 511 BY PROVIDING THAT IN TIME OF WAR ALL PERSONS CAUGHT ACTING AS SPIES SHALL, UPON CONVICTION BY A GENERAL COURT MARTIAL, SUFFER THE PENALTY OF DEATH. (P. 1390-2)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY PROVIDING THAT ANY DRAFTED PERSON UNABLE TO CONSCIENTIOUSLY PERFORM SERVICE OR PAY COMMUTATION ON ACCOUNT OF RELIGIOUS BELIEF, SHOULD BE EXEMPT, IF JUDGE SO DECREES, BUT THAT SUCH PERSON MUST AID PUBLIC HOSPITAL SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH HIS MEANS. (P. 1390-1)

TO PASS S. 536 (12 STAT 796, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCATION OF COLORED YOUTHS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1326-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 468 BY PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON IS TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE CARS ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR.

TO AMEND S. 544 (12 STAT 820, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY, FOR THE PURCHASE OF STAPLES, AND FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDS IN INSURRECTIONARY DISTRICTS WITHIN THE U. S.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY PROPERTY SEIZED OR CAPTURED BY THE U. S. NAVAL FORCES. (P. 1332-2)

TO TABLE S. 528, AN ACT TO ORGANIZE THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS. (P. 1306-1)

TO TABLE S. 528. (P. 1306-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE REJECTING THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK HOWARD OF CONNECTICUT AS A COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE.

TO CONSIDER S. 531, A SUPPLEMENT TO AN ACT FOR THE ADMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA AS A STATE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 1303-2)

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM MASTEN OF NEW YORK AS A COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE.

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND CONSIDER S. 324, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY FOR THE RELIEF OF HONEST BUT UNFORTUNATE DEBTORS AND THE DISTRIBUTION OF THEIR PROPERTY AMONG THEIR CREDITORS. (P. 1306-3)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE CONCURRING IN THE AMENDMENT TO S. 528 WHICH AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO CONFER UPON THE SENIOR OFFICER OF THE MARINE CORPS, THE RANK, PAY AND EMOLUMENTS OF BRIGADIER GENERAL.

TO AMEND H.R. 731 (12 STAT 774, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO TREATIES WITH THE KANSAS INDIANS TO SURRENDER THEIR TITLES TO LAND AND FOR THEIR REMOVAL TO SUITABLE LOCALITIES OUTSIDE OF THE STATE LIMITS. (P. 1282-1, 2)

TO AMEND S. 556, AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, COMFORT, AND EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMIES OF THE U. S., WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT TOBACCO BE FURNISHED TO ENLISTED MEN AT THE COMMISSARY. (P. 1276-1, 2)

TO AMEND S. 439, AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, AND TO SECURE TO THE GOVERNMENT THE USE OF THE SAME; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE COMPANY BE PERMITTED TO ENLIST LABORERS UNDER A VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION, TO BE MAINTAINED AND ENFORCED BY THE COURTS AND MILITARY AUTHORITY OF THE U. S. (P. 1240-2)

TO AMEND S. 439 BY PROVIDING THAT A PERCENTAGE OF BONDS GRANTED TO RAILROADS REMAIN IN THE TREASURY OF THE U. S. AND SUCH AMOUNTS SHALL BE PAID TO THE RAILROADS UPON COMPLETION OF SECTIONS OF THE ROAD. (P. 1245-2)

TO AMEND S. 439 BY PROVIDING THAT UPON FAILURE OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS TO SUPPLY IRON AS QUICKLY AND CHEAPLY AS THE DEMANDS OF THE RAILROAD REQUIRE, THE COMPANY BE PERMITTED TO PURCHASE SAME FROM ANY MARKET IN THE WORLD. (P. 1247-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 362 BY ELIMINATING SECTIONS 2 AND 3 WHICH PROVIDE THAT PRISONERS BE RELEASED AS SOON AS THE CASE IS ADJUDICATED IN THEIR FAVOR AND THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE IS GIVEN. (P. 1206-1)

TO PASS H.R. 362.

TO AMEND H.R. 362, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISCHARGE OF STATE PRISONERS AND OTHERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE JUDGES OF THE U. S. COURTS TO TAKE BAIL OR RECOGNIZANCE TO SECURE TRIAL OF SAME; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT AT NO TIME IS THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS TO BE SUSPENDED OR A PERSON ARRESTED DURING THE REBELLION, UNLESS ON AN OATH DESCRIBING THE ACT OF DISLOYALTY. (P. 1205-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 362 BY PROVIDING THAT THE PRESIDENT MAY SUSPEND WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS BY PROCLAMATION, THAT A PRISONER MAY BE DISCHARGED BY THE JUDGE IF THE GRAND JURY FAILS TO INDICT AT THE TERMINATION OF THE SESSION, AND THAT A JUDGE MUST ADHERE TO EXISTING LAWS REGARDING A PRISONER'S RIGHT TO BAIL OR RECOGNIZANCE. (P. 1205-2, 3)

TO AMEND H.R. 362 BY PROVIDING THAT NO PERSON IS TO BE ARRESTED FOR TREASON OR OTHER ACTS DURING THE REBELLION, UNLESS THE ACT OF DISLOYALTY IS DESCRIBED UNDER OATH.

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM MASTEN OF NEW YORK AS A COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE. (NO QUORUM)

TO PASS S. 359. (THE TITLE WAS AMENDED TO "AN ACT TO REORGANIZE THE COURTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.") (P. 1140-3)

TO AMEND S. 526 BY REDUCING THE SALARY OF THE TREASURER OF THE U.S. (P. 1125-2)

TO AMEND S. 359 BY PROVIDING THAT JUDGES BE ELECTED BY THE LEGAL VOTERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, RATHER THAN APPOINTS BY THE PRESIDENT. (P. 1140-1)

TO AMEND S. 526 (12 STAT 761, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE U. S., AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE THIRD SECTION AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF THIS ACT AND INSERTS A PROVISION FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THE ASSISTANT TREASURER. (P. 1175-1)

TO RECESS, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 359. (P. 1130-3)

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 359 (12 STAT (62, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE REMODELING OF THE COURTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1130-3)

TO AMEND S. 359 BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A WARDEN OF THE JAIL FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON. (P. 1139-3)

TO AMEND S. 526 BY REDUCING THE SALARY OF THE ASSISTANT TREASURER. (P. 1125-2)

TO AMEND S. 359 BY ELIMINATING SECTION 1 OF THE BILL WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUPREME COURT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND BY SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR THE PROVISION THAT 2 ADDITIONAL JUSTICES BE APPOINTED TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TO AMEND H.R. 708 (12 STAT 814, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE PROVISION FOR A DOCK FOR THE RAISING OF ANY VESSEL NOW BEING BUILT. (P. 1098-3)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE, ON H.R. 635 (12 STAT 682, APP. FEB. 25, 1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH REPORT INCREASES THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES AND FOR CLERKS IN VARIOUS GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS, AND AFFECTS A COMPROMISE ON MILEAGE ALLOWANCES TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1095-2)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 357 (12 STAT 664, APP. FEB. 24, 1863), AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. (P. 1102-3)

TO AMEND H.R. 708 BY PROVIDING THAT CONGRESSMEN BE PERMITTED TO APPOINT TWO MIDSHIPMEN TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY, AS VACANCIES OCCUR. (P. 1100-3)

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 357 (12 STAT 664, APP. FEB. 24, 1863), AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ARIZONA. (P. 1102-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 362, A BILL TO DISCHARGE STATE PRISONERS AND OTHERS, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE JUDGES OF THE U. S. COURTS TO TAKE BAIL OR RECOGNIZANCE TO SECURE TRIAL OF SAME; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE THE SECTION PERMITTING THE PRESIDENT TO SUSPEND THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS DURING THE RECESS OF CONGRESS. (P. 1091-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY, S. 359 (12 STAT 762, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), A BILL PROVIDING FOR REMODELING AND ABOLISHING SOME OF THE COURTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 1051-3)

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF MARK HOWARD OF CONNECTICUT AS A COLLECTOR OF INTERNAL REVENUE.

TO PASS S. 483 (12 STAT 807, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE GAUGE OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD AND ITS BRANCHES. (P. 1049-1)

TO PASS S. 452, AN ACT TO REGULATE THE APPOINTMENT OF MIDSHIPMEN TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY. (P. 1042-3)

TO POSTPONE ALL PRIOR ORDERS AND CONSIDER S. 393 (12 STAT 758, APP. MAR. 3, 1863), AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF MARQUE, PRIZES, AND PRIZE GOODS. (P. 1019-2)

TO AMEND S. 393 BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE AUTHORIZED TO HIRE ANY VESSEL, PLACE COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN CHARGE, AND GIVE THEM THE CHARACTER OF NATIONAL SHIPS. (P. 1027-3)

TO AMEND THE SUBSTITUTE FOR S. 393 PROVIDING THAT IN ALL DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN WARS, THE PRESIDENT IS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE TO PRIVATELY ARMED VESSELS OF THE U. S., A LETTER OF MARQUE AND GENERAL REPRISAL, TO MAKE ALL RULES FOR THE CONDUCT THEREOF AND FOR THE ADJUDICATION AND DISPOSAL OF THE PRIZES AND SALVAGES MADE BY SUCH VESSELS; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE "IN ALL DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN WARS" FROM THE SUBSTITUTE. (P. 1026-2, 3, 1027-1)

TO PASS S. 393. (P. 1028-2)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO S. 511 EXEMPTING FROM MILITARY SERVICE, THE GOVERNORS AND MEMBERS OF THE JUDICIARY OF THE SEVERAL STATES, JUSTICES OF THE PEACE NOT INCLUDED. (P. 999-1)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY PROVIDING FOR THE DRAFTING OF MEN INTO MILITARY SERVICE FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR, INSTEAD OF 3 YEARS OR THE DURATION OF THE WAR. (P. 1002-1)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY ELIMINATING FROM EXEMPTION FROM MILITARY DUTY, THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S., JUDGES OF VARIOUS U. S. COURTS, AND HEADS OF VARIOUS EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1001-1)

TO AMEND S. 452, AN ACT TO REGULATE THE APPOINTMENT OF MIDSHIPMEN TO THE NAVAL ACADEMY; WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT APPOINTMENTS BY THE PRESIDENT BE BASED ON MERIT AND QUALIFICATIONS, AS ASCERTAINED BY AN EXAMINATION PREPARED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, AND THAT RECOMMENDATIONS BE MADE BY THE REPRESENTATIVES, SENATORS AND DELEGATES. (P. 974-3)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY APPORTIONING THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA, CREDITING THE STATES AND DISTRICTS WITH MEN IN THE FIELD SINCE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE REBELLION. (P. 999-2)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY PROVIDING THAT MEMBERS OF STATE LEGISLATURES SHALL NOT BE EXEMPT FROM MILITARY SERVICE. (P. 979-3)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON OF FOREIGN BIRTH WHO HAS DECLARED, UNDER OATH, HIS INTENTION OF BECOMING A CITIZEN, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MILITARY DUTY UNDER THIS ACT. (P. 1001-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO S. 511 PROVIDING THAT IN APPORTIONING THE NUMBER OF MEN TO BE DRAFTED FROM THE SEVERAL DISTRICTS, THE PRESIDENT CONSIDER THE NUMBER OF MEN TO BE FURNISHED TO THE NAVY. (P. 999-3)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY EXEMPTING FROM THE DRAFT, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, GOVERNORS, STATE JUDGES, AND MEMBERS OF STATE LEGISLATURES. (P. 1000-2)