The
Senate, yesterday, was opened with prayer by
the Rev. Dr. Leyburn, of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Semes, of
La., entered a motion, to reconsider the vote by which was passed the bill to create
Ensigns in the army,
House resolution of thanks to
Brig. General Ransom's brigade of
North Carolina troops, house joint resolution of thanks to certain
Florida troops, and
House joint resolution of thanks to the division commanded by
Mayor General Rodes, were severally taken considered and passed.
On motion of
Mr. Semmes, the Senate resolved into secret session.
The
House met at 11 o'clock, and was opened with prayer by
Rev. Dr. Duncan.
The
House resumed the consideration of resolution for the benefit of Wel-
Goddin, for the rent of Goddin's Hall, now used as the Post-Office Department.
After some discussion of the resolution a motion to-day it upon the table prevailed.
The Committee on Claims also reported back several other bills for claims against the
Government--one for the relief of
Major Livingston Manuals, and another for the relief of
Major Henry R. Hooper--which were unfair upon by the
House and passed.
Mr. Baldwin of
Va., from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported a bill to in the compensation of certain officers of the Treasury, which was considered and passed.
Mr. Chambers, of
Miss.
from the
Committee on Military Affairs, reported a bill to authorize the
President to establish additional military courts.
The bill authorizes the
President to appoint military court to any division of cavalry in the field, Where, in his judgment, such court may be necessary.
The bill was passed.
Mr. Conrad, of
La., reported from the on Naval Affairs Senate bill amendatory of the act to establish a volunteer navy, passed April 18th, 1863. The bill was passed.
On motion of
Mr. Gartrell, of
Ga., the house then went into secret session on the order.
