HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE rs.


A number of reports were received, mostly
Of private nature.


Mr.. Ramsay reported bill for the mount
ing of fortfcation al New Bedford.


Mr.. King reported bill amendatory OF the
act for the organization of the Navy Depart
ment. 1t provides for distinct department of
photography from the Bureau Of Ordnance,
and the appointment Of Chief OF Bureau Of
Provisions and Clothing from the line of Ma
val officers not beneath the grade OF Leuten
ant, and who shall have seen at least seven
years sea service salaries 10 be $4,000 per an
mum in lieu Of Naval pay, with clerk TO
each, with salary of $1,000


Mr.. Hunter, from the Committee on the
District Of Columbia, reported brl for the
retrocession of Alexandria to Virginia. 1t was
referred TO the Committee Of the Whole. Mr..
Hunter submitted with The bill an exceedingly
able report in its favor. Both were ordered to
be printed.


MIR. Payne reported bill that was passed
and sent TO Senate, and is noticed in the Sem
ate proceedings.


MIR. Holmes, from the Naval Committee,