Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-03
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Last Nights Repert,
CONGRESSIONAL.

Mr.. Washburne. from the Committee on Com.
meree. reported 4 bill granting powers to the
Secretary Of the Treasury additional 70 those
conferred By the bill Of the 18th Of Juiv last Uro.
%sla'1s VI 10y me oonectlon 81 duties and interest,
and Tor other purposes. He caused letter to be
read rom the Secretary urging the immediate
passage Of the bill, the same being inporfant 10
the public interests In view Of the fact Of our CO.
oupauon OF New Orleans. The bill was passed
M. Stevens, from the Committee on WAYS and
Means, bill making appropriations for the sup
PsoTt OF the army for the year ending with June,
The House then took up and briefly discussed
the bill granting pensions
Mr.. Goodwin said the bill had been carefully
prepared, and was unanimously reported from
the Committee on Invalid Pensions after being
submitted TO the Commissioner Of Pensions. for
all persons, whether regular or volunteer en-.
gagged II the military and naval service who have
been disabled or wounded since the 4th Of March
1881. and thereafter. while In the sesViee OF the
United States and in line Of duty, &C., shall re-
ceive pensions.
The further consideration of the subject was
then postponed until Tuesday next
Mr.. Odeu presented q memorial from the
Chamber Of Commerce. IN favor OF tax upon all
sales Of merchandise BY which Il a egtimated
that Sis 600 900 can be annually collected.
House went into the confederation Of private
Messrs. Morrill,, Of Vermont, and BIddIe and
worries the inst named having risen to s personal
exclamation made remarks exoulpating Gen.
lAAAtA AlnA-A lAlr DuAEke OF uTunNeumelh Gal
burne also defended Gen. Grant from similar
oharges Mr.. Richards thought all things ought
TO be left 70 the military authority II the riot
act was read dispensing Congress the army would
get along much better. Fisher vindieafed Del
aWgfe from remarks Of senator SaulehurV At
the conclusion ofMr. Fisher's remark the House
adjourned till Monday.
1ENATB.
Mr.. Harlan presented petitions In favor Of an
emancipation OF the slaves He also presented a
large number Of petitions IN favor Of Ship Ca
nal from Lake Michigan 70 the Mississippi river.
BIT. Wilson, OF Mass, from the Military Com
mlttee, reported back the bill to facilitate the
discharge Of enlisted men for physical disability
Mr.. Bale offered G resolution that the Naval
Committee inquire into the eHpediencY OF pro
vidng for appointments 70 the Naval Corps the
same as 70 the Navel Academy. Adopted.
Mr.. Sumner gave notice that he should intro
duce bill 20 abolish ooastWise traffic in slaves
and to prevent the transportation Of slaves
through the United States.
On motion Of Mr. Wade the Homestead Bill
was taken up. An amendment was adopted eX.
cluding from the benefits of the bill anv person
who has borne arms against the United States, or
On motion OF Mr.. POmeroy the bill was post.
poned fiIl Monday
The Vice President pro TEN. presented mes.
sage trom the President in regard to the arrest
OF Zen Stone, which has already been reported.
The Presidentsays he will be allowed a trial
without unnecessary delay, and charges and
specifications furnished him and every facility
for defense Afforded him By the war Department
The c0nhsoation bill wa taken up and discuss
ed by Eessrs, DOolittle, Gown and Wade.
Adjourned until Monday