resolution calling upon the President to inform the Senate on what charges Jefferson Davis Is confined, and why he Is not brought to trial. The resolution was adopted.

The following Committee on Reconstruction on the part of the Senate was announced :— Messrs. Fessenden, of Maine;-Grimes, of Iowa; Howard, of Michigan; Johnson, of Ma ryland, and W-ilUams, of Oregon. *

Mr. Sumner presented the petition of colored citizens of Tennessee, protesting against the