Mr. Sumner submitted the following resolution, which was
considered by unanimous consent and adopted.
RESOLVED, That a Special Committee of seven be appointed by the Chair
to take into consideration all propositions and papers concerning
Slavery and the treatment of Freedmen, with leave to report by bill or
otherwise.
January 14th, the Vice-President appointed on this Special
Committee, Mr. Sumner, Mr. Howard of Michigan, Mr. Carlile of
Virginia, Mr. Pomeroy of Kansas, Mr. Buckalew of Pennsylvania,
Mr. Brown of Missouri, and Mr. Conness of California. Reports
from this Committee will appear in subsequent pages.