Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-23
LAST NIGHTS REPORT.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.


WASHINGTON, Dec. u.
HOUSE.
The Military Academy bill appropriating nearly
SlSl ,000 was next taken up.
Mr.. Giddings said that while some gentlemen
were scrupulous about voting for the soldiers Pen
sion bill paying those who had fought, the bill be-
fore them proposed paying men to learn to fight.
He complained of appropriations for purposes Of
war, our mission being Peace, and a standing ar
my not having been contemplated by the trainers
of our Government They would soon be called
to vote large sums to Notifications, which in a
quarter of century will be as useless as the old
castles on the Rhine.
Mr.. Lovejoy of Illinois, asked him whether he
believed the soldiers Pension bill right?
Mr. Giddings was glad his Reverend friend had
asked him that question, as the pension system had
been adopted, he would deal out its benefits with
even handed justice. Congress had squandered
money on Gen. Scott, while there were men in his
District not worth 500, who feaght as calamity.
Mr.. Lovejoy said his theology was tn at two
wrongs cannot make right. Gems. Scott and Cass
were pensioners by the bill just passed as well as
the venerable General from Ohio. 1t was like Oil
yer Twist presenting his bowl and asking for more
soup. (Laughter) The new pension system was
inaugurated to-day, opening sluice-way 10 bot
tomless ocean of corruption. Hthe vote had been
| by ballot, there would not have been so votes in
| its favor. 1aughter.) But the old soldiers af-
forded an occasion for "highfalutin" and "hum-
bug, and hobby, like boys riding on brOomsticks.
| Laughter.) He would vote against the Military
Academy bill and all military bills. That was good
theology as well as Christianity.
| Mr.. Giddings replied tDat the house had not in
augurated the new system of pensions 1t was in
augurated in 1918, and had been maintained to the
present day.
Mr.. Lovejoy responded that it was new system
TO pension well men. After while Congress will
be called upon to pension those engaged in the
Mexican, Florida, and every other petty war.
The Military Academy bill was laid aside to be
reported to the House
Mr.. Phelps, Of Mo-, offered resolution referring
to the various branches of the Presidents Message
to the appropriate standing committees.
Mr.. Comns. of Mass, remarked that there was
much in the Message to approve and much to con
| denim, while there, the President was anxious to
enforce measures against Spain and other countries
for satisfaction of our claims even to war; he had
nothing to say of the delinquency of our own gov
eminent, and the neglect OF Congress TO do justice
to the claims of its own citizens founded on justice
| He then explained and advocated the bill for the
| relief Of Nathaniel and Benjamin Goddard, claim
| growing out of the ship Arieadno in 1872.
| Mr.. Geo Taylor of n. Y, reviewed the cores
pondenee on the subject of our Central American
relations showing the inconsistency and cOntradic
| tory course pursued by England, and her object
which he believed to be to defeat our policy and
secure a hrmer footing on the lsthmns. He
doubted their good faith in seeming TO avoid di
rect issue OF the Clayton BulweF treaty by nego-
tiating with the weak States Of Central America
and not directly with this Government. He adVO
Gated the abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty
and more decided policy on our part as due tC
the interests and honor of this nation. He review
ed the history Of the Monroe doctrine and explained
the circumstances under which that was announced
and the necessities of it at the time as to its mpor
tance,-noW he sustained the Presidents Message
throughout
Mr.. Morris, of Illinois, explained his bill, givini
the people of the organized Territories authority
to elect their Judges, Governors and all other OH
GERS, and provide for the formation of State Con
stitution when there is sufficient population Il
elect one Representative in Congress. He haC
hoped the Old issue on Lecompton would have beel
allowed to stop, but it had been revived by th
President.
The Democracy Of Illinois had been always brav
and faithful, aud yet hostile policy had been pur
sued towards them by the administration. Tn
guiotne has been at work, and the places of goot
men have been supplied by miserable scoundrel
and sycophants, and this he could prove
Mr.. Washburne, Of H., asked-Do understand
such persons have been appointed by the presen
Administration
Mr.. Morris replied that he did not assert tina
the character of those individuals was known Il
the heads of the Department, but it is a fact tina
they were appointed TO the Office. The passing O
this bill would quiet the slavery agitation in Con
gress.
Mr.. Richie, of Pa, characterised the election O
Judges and Governors in the Territories as absurd
and referred to Utah to show what would be it
unfavoIable operations then.
Mr.. Morris said that Mr.. Richie could offer a
amendment exemptiug Utah from the operation
the bill.
Mr. Davis, of Miss asked and obtained leave {
print his speech It's subject was not mentioned.
Mr.. Wilson, of Va, gave some reasons why
was opposed to the revival Of specific duties. Th
| a.
valid pension and West Point Appropriation bill
Ar. Morris, of Pa, gave notice Of his intentio
to introduce bill laying specific duties on q ce
tain class Of imports, and 80 amendatory of Ii