Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-07-29
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WlsHIxefox July 8.
Mr. Grimes Of Iowa, moved = tate up the bill
to provide fer . new bridge across the Potomac.
The bill provides for the construction Of new
iron bridge near the present bridge, and also for
the repair Of the present bridge The bill passed.
Ar. sherman Of Ohio. reported from the Con-
mittee on Finance bill to provide Board Of
Commissiosers to sxsmins tho compensation Of al
officers Of the Government. The bill provides %
examine, regulate, and equalize the compensation
q al the employees Of the Government. The bill
passed.
Mr.. Clark Of New Hampshire, moved TO take up
the resolution offered yesterday in regard to the
bill vas taken mp and pssssd-yeas 81, nays II
Mr.. Breckenridge.
The bill 10 prevent and punish fraud ON tho part
Of officers making contracts for the Government,
was taken mp and PASSED.
The joint resolation approving the sets Of the
President was taken up and postponed till tO-n0r-
row.
The bill to define and punish conspiracy, w
taken up ani passed.
The bill to provide for the Suppression Of re-
bell;ou> Nas taken up and passed.
The bilI to S-cvide D. revenue was taken up, the
question being on iB.xs xs@enamenI r oneseo y ~.
Simmons, from the Comm. ~ la ,h I'll,
then postponed. Va :,
Committee on Elections, reported that Ar. Shiel
is entitled to the seat member from Oregon, i'm
stead Of Mr. Thayer, who now occupies it.
Mr.. vasdever OF Iowa, moved an adjournment.
- ~. t.nson o. New York, moved that when the
House adjourn IL be TIL Aonday.
Mr. Colfax OF Indiana, inquired of Mr.. Stevens
Tor the Committee on Ways and Means) when it
was possible tor the House to adjourn sins die
Mr.. Steve as replied. that depended some on the
Senate. he intended to move 10 60 into Go nmit-
ten q tt1aN 1.tA - ~
House, by its action on that measure, would be
able to deter mine As to whether Congress should
stay here any longer.
Mr. Stevens asked Mr.. Washburne whether the
Commit on Commerce Intended to report back
the bill repeating all laws which create ports Of
entry in the rebelIious States.
Dir. Washburne replied that the Committee
we've considering that measure, and had been in
consultation with members of the Cabinet con i.
cerning it. The subjec, is full Of embarrassments
De was unable to say whether the Committee
would or would not make report.
Mr.. Cox of Ohio, offered resolution that, the
Senate concu1ing, Congress adjourn on Tuesday
ext at. noon.
Mr.. Wright Of Pennsylvania, asked for an
amendment for Monday which Mr. Cox accepted.
Mr. McClernand hoped that Mr. Cox wsuld
withdraw the resolution, as Congress before ad-
tournament should make some provision for add
ional revenue, else the State credit would fail.
Mr.. Mright-it has failed already.
Mr.. McClcrnand-No, sir move to lay the
resolution the table.
This was carried.
Mr. Vandevsr withdrew his uotion to adjourn,
and the House negatived the motion for an ad-
journment till Monday.
Tha House then went into Committee on the
direct tax bill, Mr.. Colfax in the chair.
Mr. Diven Of New York, said this was the most
perfect bill that could be presented to tho House.
Mr.. Edgerton Of Ohio, argued that the times
did not demand the passage OF the bill, nor did
necessity dema it. II was unequal and unjust.
The farmers would pay the tax, while stock an /
money brokers go. Ii would be better for the
Government to experience temporary bankrupt
cy than pass odious measure, for il would re-
suit in discomfort and clamor against the war by
the 'arming interests, who would oppose the tax
to man. They would not, however, object to
taxation Of equal operation.
Various amendments were discussed, but with
out coming to any conclusion on the BILL t.e Com
mittee rosc.
Mr.. Blair Of Missouri, asked leave to report the
Senate bill providing for tho transportation and
delivery of arms to loyal citizens in rebellious.
etc.
Mr.. Burnett objected.