Congressional Serial Set Volume 1179 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 Excerpt: ...Colorado, against the seigniorage act and against taxing gold and silver mines; which were referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Freeman Clarke: The remonstrance of manufacturers and other citizens of Rochester, in the State of New York, against the tax on liquor in its present form; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Charles E.Cole: The petition of Robert S. Thorton, relating to land claims in California; which was referred to the Committee on Public Lands. By Mr. William G. Brown: The petition of John H. King for relief; which was referred to theCommittee of Claims. By Mr. Pomeroy: The petition of citizens of the State of New York, praying for the abolition of slavery. By Mr. Eliot: The petition of citizens of the State of Massachusetts, praying for the abolition of slavery. Ordered, That the said petitions be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. Windom: The memorial of D. M. V. Stuart for allowance of claim for recruiting; which was referred to the Committee of Claims. By Mr. Eldridge: The memorial of the legislature of the State of Wisconsin, for increased military and commercial transportation; which was referred to the Committee on Roads and Canals. By Mr. William G.Brown: The petition of John Biggs, for a pension; which was referred to the Committee on Invalid Pensions. By Mr. Spalding: The petition of citizens of the State of Ohio, praying for the abolition of slavery; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mr. Kernan: The memorial of W. B. Storm, praying for relief; which was referred to the Committee of Ways and Means. By Mr. Francis Thomas: The petition of citizens of the State of Maryland, praying for mail route from Woodville to Ridgeville; which was referred to the Commit...