Being engrossed, it was accordingly read the third time and passed. Mr. Stratton moved that the vote last taken be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in the said bill. On motion of Mr. Stevens, by unanimons consent, Ordered, That the hour of the meeting of the House to-morrow be fixed at 11 o'clock a. m. Mr. Wilson, by unanimous consent, from the Committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred the bill of the House (H. R. 678) to enable the district courts of the United States to issue executions and other final process in certain cases, reported the same without amendment. Pending the question on its engrossment, Mr. Granger, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled bills and a joint resolution of the following titles, viz: S. 208. An act granting lands to the States of Michigan and Wisconsin to aid in the construction of a military road from Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor, Keweenaw county, in the State of Michigan, to Fort Howard, Green Bay, in the State of Wisconsin; S. 494. An act to give greater efficiency to the judicial system of the United States; and S. Res. 131. Joint resolution to facilitate the payment of sick and wounded soldiers in the hospitals and convalescent camps. When The Speaker signed the same. And then, On motion of Mr. Frederick A. Conkling, at 11 o'clock and 42 minutes p. m., the House adjourned. TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 1863. The following memorials and remonstrance were laid upon the Clerk's table, under the rule: By Mr. Watts: The memorial of the legislative assembly of New Mexico, in relation to Indian depredations; which was referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Also, the memorial of the legislative assembly of New Mexico, in relation to the establishment of a military route from the Rio Grande. to Western Arizona; which was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Cox: The remonstrance of citizens of the District of Co lumbia, against the act legislating their judges out of office; which was laid upon the table. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Hickey, their chief clerk: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have agreed to the report of the committee of conference on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the bill of the House (H. R. 591) to indemnify the President and other persons for suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus, and acts done in pursuance thereof. The Senate have concurred in the amendment of the House to the concurrent resolutions of the Senate in relation to the joint committee on the conduct of the war. The Senate have passed a bill of this house of the following title, viz: H. R. 770. To amend an act entitled "An act to provide internal revenue to support the government and pay interest on the public debt, approved July 1, 1862, and for other purposes, with amendments; in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of the House. The Speaker, by unanimous consent, laid before the House the following messages received yesterday from the President of the United States; which were severally read, laid on the table, and ordered to be printed, viz: To the Senate and House of Representatives: I transmit, for the consideration of Congress, a despatch to the Secretary of State from the United States consul at Liverpool, and the address, to which it refers, of the distressed operatives of Blackburn, in Englaud, to the New York relief committee, and to the inhabitants of the United States generally. WASHINGTON, February 28, 1863. To the Senate and House of Representatives: ABRAHAM LINCOLN. I transmit to Congress a copy of a preamble and joint resolution of the legislative assembly of the Territory of New Mexico, accepting the benefits of the act of Congress approved the 2d of July last, entitled "An act donating public lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts." WASHINGTON, March 2, 1863. ABRAHAM LINCOLN. The Speaker also, by unanimous consent, laid before the House executive communications, as follows, viz: I. A letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of the 18th ultimo, a copy of the report of Major General Pope. II. A letter from the Postmaster General, submitting his report of offers received and contracts made for carrying the mails, additional allowances, curtailments, &c. III. A letter from the First Comptroller of the Treasury, transmitting reports from the Second and Third Auditors of the Treasury of unsettled balances standing on the books of their respective offices. Ordered, That the said executive communications be laid on the table and printed. On motion of Mr. Fouke, by unanimous consent, Ordered, That the Committee on Naval Affairs be discharged from the further consideration of the bill of the House (H. R. 575) to legalize certain payments made by Wm. H. Peters on account of wages due by the United States to mechanics, laborers, and other employés of the Norfolk navy yard, and that the same be laid on the table. Mr. William H. Wallace, by unanimous consent, presented "Union resolutions" of the legislative assembly of the Territory of Washington; which were laid on the table, and ordered to be printed. On motion of Mr. McPherson, by unanimous consent, leave was granted for the withdrawal from the files of the House of the petition of Thomas B. Price and sister, of Maryland, for payment of damages sustained by the troops composing the army of the Potomac; and the petitions from citizens of Franklin and Adams counties, Pennsylvania, for payment of damages sustained at the hands of rebel troops under General Stuart. The above-mentioned papers were thereupon delivered to Mr. McPherson. Mr. Ashley, by unanimous consent, subinitted the following resolution; which was read and referred to the Committee on Printing, viz: Resolved, That five thousand (5,000) copies of the official report of Major General John Pope's campaign in Virginia be printed for the use of the members of this House. The Speaker having announced as the regular order of business the bill of the House (H. R. 678) to enable the district courts of the United States to issue executions and other final process in certain cases-the pending question when the House adjourned yesterday being on its engrossment Ordered, That the said bill be engrossed and read a third time. Being engrossed, it was accordingly read the third time and passed. Mr. Wilson moved that the vote last taken be reconsidered, and also moved that the motion to reconsider be laid on the table; which latter motion was agreed to. Ordered, That the Clerk request the concurrence of the Senate in the said bill. Mr. Fenton moved that the rules be suspended, so as to enable the House to take up and consider the bill of the House (H. R. 401) relating to claims for the loss and destruction of property belonging to loyal citizens, and damages thereto, by the troops of the United States during the present rebellion. And the question being put, Yeas. It was decided in the negative, {Nes .... ... 47 63 Two-thirds not voting in favor thereof. Mr. Cyrus Aldrich Joseph Baily Portus Baxter Jacob B. Blair Mr. George W. Bridges Mr. Jacob P. Chamberlain Ambrose W. Clark Mr. Granger, from the Committee on Enrolled Bills, reported that the committee had examined and found truly enrolled bills and joint resolutions of the following titles, viz: S. 536. An act to incorporate the Institution for the Education of Colored Youth in the District of Columbia; S. 548. An act to provide circuit courts for the districts of California and Oregon, and for other purposes; H. R. 226. An act to amend an act to establish a court for the investigation of claims against the United States, approved February 24, 1855; H. R. 591. An act relating to habeas corpus, and regulating judicial proceedings in certain cases; S. 557. An act to provide for issuing an American register to the steam vessel "Maple Leaf;" S. Res. 133. Joint resolution to grant a portion of Judiciary or Armory square for a home for destitute newsboys; S. 435. An act for the grant of lands to the State of Kansas, in alternate sections, to aid in the construction of certain railroads and telegraphs in said State; H. R. 523. An act to promote the efficiency of the corps of engi neers and of the ordnance department, and for other purposes; S. 483. An act to establish the gauge of the Pacific railroad and its branches; S. 565. An act for the removal of the Sisseton, Wahpaton, Medawakanton bands of Sioux or Dakota Indians, and for the disposition of their lands in Minnesota and Dakota; S. 537. An act to grant the right of pre-emption to certain pur chasers on the "Soscol Ranch, " in the State of California; S. 526. An act to authorize the appointment of an Assistant Treasurer of the United States, and to fix the pay of the Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, clerks and messengers in the office of the Treasurer; S. 562. An act to facilitate the taking of depositions within the United States to be used in the courts of other countries, and for other purposes; S. 534. An act for the relief of Caroline T. Renshaw; S. 540. An act to authorize the brevetting of volunteer and other officers in the United States service; S. 543. An act to provide for the disposal of certain lands therein named; S. 564. An act to amend an act entitled "An act to authorize the employment of volunteers to aid in enforcing the laws and protecting public property, approved July 22, 1861; and S. Res. 129. Joint resolution authorizing the collection in coin of postages due on unpaid mail matter from foreign countries. When The Speaker signed the same. Mr. Granger, from the same committee, reported that the committee did this day present to the President of the United States bills of the following titles, viz: S. 492. An act to amend the laws relating to the Post Office Department; S. 511. An act for enrolling and calling out the national forces, and for other purposes; and S. 512. An act to disapprove of the 26th section of the act of the legislative assembly of the Territory of Nevada, and for other purposes. A message from the Senate by Mr. Forney their Secretary: Mr. Speaker: The Senate have disagreed to the amendments of the House to the bill of the Senate (S. 554) to carry into effect the convention between the United States and the republic of Peru, signed at Lima on the 12th of January, 1863, for the settlement of claims; ask a conference on the disagreeing votes of the two houses thereon, and have appointed Mr. Sumner, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Hicks the said committee on the part of the Senate. On motion of Mr. Stevens, (the rules having been suspended for that purpose,) the bill of the House (H. R. 770) to amend an act entitled "An act to provide internal revenue to support the government and pay interest on the public debt, approved July 1, 1862, and for |