Martin F. Conway

TO TABLE THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON THE AMENDMENTS TO S. 554 (12 STAT. 795, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U. S. AND THE REPUBLIC OF PERU FOR SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS.

TO EXCUSE MR. JOHNSON FROM VOTING ON S. 359. (P.1538-2)

TO PASS S. 359. (P.1537-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 732 (12 STAT. 744, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF MILEAGE TO SENATORS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND DELEGATES. (P.1539-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 401, A BILL RELATING TO CLAIMS FOR LOSS AND DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO LOYAL CITIZENS, CAUSED BY TROOPS OF THE U. S. DURING THE PRESENT REBELLION. (P.1532-2)

TO TABLE RESOLUTIONS PROVIDING THAT ANY FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN THE PRESENT REBELLION IS AN UNREASONABLE, INADMISSIBLE, AND UNFRIENDLY ACT; AND THAT COPIES OF THESE RESOLUTIONS BE TRANSMITTED TO MINISTERS OF THE U. S. IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (P.1541-2)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE REPORT ON S. 467 (12 STAT. 696, APP. 3/2/1863), A BILL TO PREVENT AND PUNISH FRAUDS UPON THE GOVERNMENT OF THE U. S. (P.1551-2)

TO CONCUR IN AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 770 (12 STAT. 713, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO PROVIDE INTERNAL REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT, PAY INTEREST ON PUBLIC DEBT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE SALARY OF ASSESSORS. (P.1533-3)

TO SUSPEND THE RULE REQUIRING A BILL CONTAINING AN APPROPRIATION TO HAVE ITS FIRST CONSIDERATION IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON STATE OF UNION; MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 439, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE MISSOURI RIVER TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. (P.1542-3)

TO TABLE S. 359 (12 STAT. 762, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO REORGANIZE COURTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.1537-3)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTIONS PROVIDING THAT ANY FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN THE PRESENT REBELLION IS AN UNREASONABLE, INADMISSIBLE AND UNFRIENDLY ACT; AND THAT COPIES OF THESE RESOLUTIONS BE TRANSMITTED TO MINISTERS OF THE U. S. IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (P.1541-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONSIDER S. 523, A BILL TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF COLORADO TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT, AND TO ADMIT THE STATE INTO THE UNION ON AN EQUAL FOOTING WITH THE ORIGINAL STATES; AND S. 524, A BILL TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF NEVADA TO ENJOY THE SAME PRIVILEGES AS THOSE IN COLORADO. (P.1549-1)

TO TABLE S. 544, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY AND FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDS IN INSURRECTIONARY DISTRICTS WITHIN THE U. S. (P.1543-1)

TO PASS H. R. 768, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES TO CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, WITH THE AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING THE SAME FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA. (P.1483-2)

TO AMEND S. 554 (12 STAT. 795, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE U. S. AND THE REPUBLIC OF PERU, FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS; WHICH AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4 OF THE BILL DECREASES THE SALARIES OF COMMISSIONERS. (P.1486-1)

TO TABLE S. 359 (12 762, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO REORGANIZE THE COURTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.1480-2)

TO REFER S. 359 TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 359. (NO QUORUM VOTED.) (P.1482-1)

TO AMEND S. 509, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF A SIGNAL CORPS TO SERVE DURING THE PRESENT WAR; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS THAT THE PAY OF THE PRIVATES OF THE REGULAR ARMY AND VOLUNTEERS AND MILITIA IN THE SERVICE OF U. S. SHALL BE $15 PER MONTH. (P.1479-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H. R. 591 (C81-12 STAT. 755, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO INDEMNIFY THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER PERSONS FOR SUSPENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND ACTS DONE IN PURSUANCE THEREOF; WHICH REPORT PROVIDES FOR SUSPENDING RULES WHEN PUBLIC SAFETY REQUIRES IT FOR A LIST OF NAMES TO BE MADE OF PERSONS IMPRISONED BY U. S. AUTHORITY OTHER THAN PRISONERS OF WAR, THAT JUDGEMENTS MAY BE APPEALED TO THE SUPREME COURT, AND THAT NO SUIT SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR ARREST UNLESS BEGUN WITHIN 2 YEARS AFTER ARREST. (P.1354-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON DISAGREEMENT WITH THE 33RD AMENDMENT OF THE SENATE TO H. R. 659. (P.1351-3)

TO CONSIDER THE REPORT RECEIVED ON H. R. 591 (C87-12 STAT. 755, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO INDEMNIFY THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER PERSONS FOR SUSPENDING THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS, AND ACTS DONE IN PURSUANCE THEREOF, AS THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE. (P.1354-3)

TO AMEND S. 515 BY STRIKING OUT THE PROVISION THAT NO GENERALS BE APPOINTED BEYON THE NUMBER AUTHORIZED BY THE SAID ACT. (P.1309-2)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H. R. 659 (C73-12 STAT. 709, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT; WHICH REPORT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE TREASURY NOTES ON U. S. CREDIT. (P.1313-1)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO S. 515 WHICH INCREASES THE NUMBER OF BRIGADIER GENERALS TO 100 INSTEAD OF 50. (P.1309-2)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO S. 515 (12 STAT. 699, APP. 3/2/1863) A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE INCREASE IN NUMBER OF GENERAL OFFICERS FOR THE U. S. FORCES; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT APPOINTMENTS SHALL BE BASED ONLY ON GALLANT AND MERITORIOUS SERVICES IN THE FIELD. (P.1309-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, H. R. 685, A BILL GIVING AID TO THE STATE OF MARYLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROCURING THE ABOLISHMENT OF SLAVERY IN THE SAID STATE. (P.1294-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR THAT THE REFERENCE OF A BILL TO A COMMITTEE GIVES THE COMMITTEE CONTROL OF THE SUBJECT TO WHICH THE BILL RELATES; WHICH DECISION RELATE TO DEBATE ON H. R. 634.

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, THE CASE OF G. W. BRIDGES, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM TENNESSEE WHO WAS ARRESTED AND DETAINED IN TENNESSEE AFTER GETTING OUT OF KENTUCKY BY STRATEGY. (P.1295-3)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION CONCERNING S. 511, PROVIDING FOR DRAFTEE SUBSTITUTES, AND PROVIDING THAT PERSON NOT COMPLYING WITH ORDERS OF DRAFT SHALL BE DEEMED DESERTERS. (P.1292-1)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 13 THEREOF, WHICH SECTION CONCERNS SUBSTITUTES FOR DRAFTEES. (P.1292-1)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO S. 511, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE GOVERNOR OF EACH STATE SHALL ORGANIZE THOSE CALLED INTO SERVICE, AND THAT OFFICERS SHALL BE APPOINTED AND COMMISSIONED BY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ACCORDING TO THE LAWS THEREOF. (P.1292-2)

TO PASS S. 511. (P.1175-1)

TO AMEND S. 511 BY STRIKING OUT FROM SECTION 25 THE PROVISIONS FOR ARREST. (P.1291-2)

CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 511. (P.1248-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND POSTPONE ACTION ON S. 511.

TO PASS A AMENDMENT TO S. 492 PROVIDING FOR THE FREE PASSAGE OF THE MAIL OF ANY OFFICER IN THE U. S. SERVICE WHICH HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY A CHAPLAIN. (P.1167-3)

TO PASS S. 346, A BILL FOR THE EXTENSION OF A PATENT TO JANE B. EVANS. (P.1170-2)

TO AMEND S. 492 (C71-12 STAT. 701, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ALL SOLDIERS IN MILITARY SERVICE, ON DUTY IN HOSPITALS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO TRANSMIT AND RECEIVE ALL MATTERS FREE OF POSTAGE. (NO QUORUM VOTED.) (P.1154-2)

TO ORDER THE THIRD READING OF S. 486. (P.1141-1)

TO TABLE S. 486. (P.1113-3)

TO PASS S. 486. (P.1113-3)

TO TABLE H. J. RES. 115 (C94-12 STAT. 828, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO RELEASE PENALTIES IN CERTAIN CASES OF UNFULFILLED CONTRACTS WITH THE NAVY DEPARTMENT. (P.1107-3)

TO TABLE H. R. 591, ALONG WITH THE SENATE AMENDMENT THERETO PROVIDING FOR THE LEGAL PROCEDURES OF INDEMNIFICATION. (P.1056-3)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 591, PROVIDING FOR THE LEGAL PROCEDURES OF INDEMNIFICATION. (P.1056-3)

TO PASS THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 695 (12 STAT. 656, APP. 2/20/1863), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A DEPUTY REGISTER IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; WHICH AMENDMENTS STRIKE OUT "DEPUTY" AND INSERT "ASSISTANT;" AND PROVIDE THAT THE DUTY OF SUCH ASSISTANT SHALL BE SUCH AS MAY BE DEVOLVED ON HIM BY REGISTER OF THE TREASURY, AND THAT IN ABSENCE OF THE REGISTER, SAID ASSISTANT SHALL ACT IN HIS STEAD. (P.1054-3)

TO AMEND H. R. 746, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROADS AND AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE AT THE FALLS OF THE OHIO; WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS CONCERNING THE SAID BRIDGE. (P.1054-7)

TO PASS H. R. 746, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN POST ROADS AND AUTHORIZE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE AT THE FALLS OF THE OHIO. (P.1053-1)

TO REFER H. R. 634, A BILL GIVING AID TO STATE OF MISSOURI FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING THE ABOLISHMENT OF SLAVERY IN THE STATE, TO THE COMMITTEE OF EMANCIPATION BILL. (P.10552)

TO PASS THE LOUISIANA ELECTIONS RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT B. F. FLANDERS AND MICHAEL HAHN ARE ENTITLED TO SEATS IN THE 37TH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE FIRST AND SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS OF LOUISIANA. (P.1030-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION, THE LOUISIANA ELECTIONS CASE OF B. F. FLANDERS AND MICHAEL HAHN; WHICH AMENDMENT RATIFIES AND CONFIRMS THEIR RIGHTS TO SEATS IN THIS HOUSE AS REPRESENTATIVES FROM LOUISIANA. (P.1030-1)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT TO THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR REAPPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ANNUITIES OF MIAMI INDIANS FOR THE YEARS 1854 AND 1855. (P.1029-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR DAILY RECESSES BEFORE THE EVENING SESSIONS. (P.1010-2)

TO PASS H. CON. RES. 111 (12 STAT. 87 OF PRIV. ACTS, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL FOR RELIEF OF O. B. AND OLIVER S. LATHAM. (P.962-2)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF A SPEECH BY A. RIDDLE. (P.971-3)

TO PASS H. R. 622, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF FRANCIS DAINESE.

TO PASS A SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE 11TH AMENDMENT TO H. R. 708, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT WHILE THE REBELLIOM LASTS, THERE SHALL BE ONE ADDITIONAL MIDSHIPMAN APPOINTED FROM EACH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN THE LOYAL STATES. (P.946-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 738 (12 STAT. 808, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF MONTANA, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO STRIKE OUT AFTER THE 6TH SECTION, THE WILLMOT PROVISE THERETO, WHICH PROHIBITS SLAVERY IN THE SAID TERRITORY. (P.914-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 149 (12 STAT. 92 OF PRIV. ACTS, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR RELIEF OF KATE GAITHER AND OTHERS. (P.886-1)

TO PASS H. R. 718. (P.830-3)

TO PASS AN AMENDMENT AS A SUBSTITUTE TO H. R. 718. (P.830-3

TO AMEND H. R. 718 BY ASSURING REIMBURSEMENT TO THE U. S. FOR MONIES SPENT AND CONVEYING A GRANT OF JURISDICTION BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT. (P.830-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING A REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS AS TO THE ENROLLMENT OF CERTAIN BILLS. (P.816-2)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 718, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO LAKE MICHIGAN, AND TO ENLARGE THE LOCKS OF THE ERIE AND OSWEGO CANALS. (P.806-2)

TO TABLE H. R. 726 (12 STAT. 88 OF PRIV. ACTS, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO FRANCES H. PLUMMER. (P.765-1)

TO PASS H. R. 726 (12 STAT 88 OF PRIV. ACT, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO FRANCES H. PLUMMER. (P.765-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE 8TH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 635 (12 STAT. 682, APP. 2/25/1863), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ONE CITY NEWSPAPER BE SUBSCRIBED TO, NOT SPECIFYING WHICH ONE. (P.741-1)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 145 (12 STAT. 825, APP. 3/3/1863), A BILL FIXING THE PAY OF THE NAVAL COMMANDANT AT MARE ISLAND, CALIFORNIA. (P.746-3)

TO COMMIT H. R. 137 (12 STAT. 641, APP. 2/7/1863), A BILL TO AUTHORIZE THE RAISING OF A VOLUNTEER FORCE FOR THE BETTER DEFENCE OF KENTUCKY, TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION. (P.725-1)

TO PASS H. R. 715, A BILL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBMARINE CABLE. (P.717-1)

TO TABLE H. R. 387, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, ALONG WITH THE AMENDMENT THERETO. (P.696-3)

TO PASS H. R. 684, A BILL TO INCORPORATE THE WASHINGTON THEATRE COMPANY. (P.697-3)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H. R. 387, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U. S., WAS TABLED.

TO TABLE H. R. 715, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SUBMARINE CABLE. (P.702-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 714. (P.701-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 714 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. (P.701-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR REGARDING THE 5TH SECTION OF H. R. 714, A BILL TO CONSTRUCT A SHIP CANAL BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND LAKE MICHIGAN, AND TO ENLARGE THE ERIE AND OSWEGO CANALS; WHICH 5TH SECTION CONCERNS THE REVENUES OF THE CANALS.

TO PASS H. R. 675. (P.690-1)

TO COMMIT H. R. 675, ENTITLED THE NEGRO SOLDIERS BILL, A BILL TO RAISE ADDITIONAL SOLDIERS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. (P.689-2)

TO PASS A HOUSE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 610; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR IMPROVING NAVIGATION ON THE MINN. AND THE RED RIVERS AND FOR THE BUILDING A CANAL CONNECTING THEM. (P.680-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE 32ND SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 610 (12 STAT. 642, APP. 2/9/1863), A BILL FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1864; WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $50,000 FOR MEDICAL ATTENDANCE FOR NEGRO REFUGEES, COMMONLY CALLED "CONTRABANDS." (P.679-3, P.680-1)

TO ORDER THE MAIN QUESTION ON ADJOURNMENT, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.574-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO EXCUSE MR. FOUKE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5801)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5782)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE MAIN QUESTION WAS ORDERED ON H. R. 675. (P.577-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBAT ON H. R. 675. (P.573-1)

TO TABLE A APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.581-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5763)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5741)

TO TABLE H. R. 675, ENTITLED THE NEGRO SOLDIERS BILL, A BILL TO RAISE ADDITIONAL SOLDIERS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P.572-1)

CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P.569-3)

CALL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.577-3)

TO EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF MR. FOUKE OF ILLINOIS, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.579-3)

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS, IT BE TO MEET AGAIN ON FRIDAY NEXT. (P.578-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5783)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO ADJOURN; MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (NO QUORUM VOTED.) (P.579-1,2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5773)

TO REFER H. R. 675 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS. (P.572-2)

TO AMEND A MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT, BY PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE MEET AGAIN ON SATURDAY NEXT; MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.578-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 675. (P.5722)