The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-04-29

Washington, April 28.

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following special committee on the confis-
cation of rebel properly: DIN of New
York, Elliott of Massachusetts,, EoelI OF
Missouri, Hutchins of Ohio, Mallory of
Kentucky, Beaman Of Michigan. and Cobb
Of New Jersey.
Oliu SAID he had heretofore asked to
be excused from serving on this commit
tee, and he repeated the reasons for the
request, which wss now complied with.
On motion of Mr.. Mcpherson, it was
resolved the Secretary of War transmit
to the House copies Of reports Of the com.
manders Of regiments, b.igades and di.
visions engaged in the battle Of Shiloh,
Tennessee.
On motion Of Mr.. Gooch the Senate bill
for the recognition Of Hayti and Liberia
was referred to the committee on Foreign
Affairs.
On motion of Mr.: Colfax it was
Resolved, That the judiciary Commit
tee be instructed to inquire into the expe-
diency Of reporting blu for furnishing
all contractors guilty of dsfrauding the
Government with penalties similar to those
for grand larceny.
Mr.. Spaulding introduced joint reso-
luton. which was referred to the Com
mittee on Commerce, authorizing the ap-
pointment Of Commissioners TO negotiate
concerning the reciprocity treaty aud au-
thorizing the President to give the neces-
sary notice for terminating the present
unfair treaty.
SENATE.-The President pro tenn pre-
sented communication concerning the
number and ages of the slaves, &C., 10
the District of Columbus. The secretary
said the statistics were compiled some
years ago and were perhaps not available
now. The communication was referred
to the committee on the District of Col.
umbia
King and Sumner presented petitions
in favor Of the emancipation of the slaves.
Davis presented petitions from tobacco
manufacturers, asking for reduction of
the proposed tax on tobacco.
Wilson, from Massachusetts,, from Mil
itary Committee reported back the bill for
the organization Of the Signal Depart
ment, and moved its indefinite postpone
ment. Postponed.
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts,, offered
resolution that the Secretary of War
be requested to inquire into the condi-
ton Of the Harpcrs Ferry Armory, what
damage has been done to it, what is the
value of the properly Of the U. s. there
now. and what amount is necessary and
whether it is expedient to restore the
armory and re-employ the workmen.-
Adopted.
Mr.. Pomeroy introduced a bill to pre-
vent the importation of adulterous liquors
by providing punishment therefor.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, OF Massa-
chusetts, the resolutions of the Ohio Leg
islature, in regard to rebels keeping their
slaves at Camp Chase, were taken up.
Mr.. Sherman had read letter from
q member of the legislature concern
ing the rebel prisoners permitted to 90
about the city of Columbus. lounge at
thu hotels, and abuse the Government
with perfect liberty; also an article in the
Cincinnati Commercial to the same effect;
also another article in the Cincinnati Ga
zette, showing that Gov. Todd was taking
measures to have the negroes at Camp
Chase liberated and the rebel prisoners
removed to proper quarters. The reso-
lutions we're referred to the Military
Committee.
On motion of Mr.. Trumbull the bill for
the more convenient enforcement of the
laws for security to keep the peace and
for good behavior was taken up. After
some discussion the bill was passed by
yeas IS, nays 81.
Mr.. Wade presented several petitions
asking for a uniform system Of Taxation ac-
cording to the populatson Of State and
protesting against the passage Of the tax
bill from the House. Senate went into
Executive session.
Mr.. Ashley reported back from the
Committee on Territory the bill to pre-
vent and punish the practice Of polygamy,
and to annnl certain acts of the Territory
Of Utah establishing the same.
Mr.. Morrill,, Of Vermont, said this bin
was the same as introduced by him two
years ago, with the exception of the omis-
sion of its applicability 70 the District Of
Columbia. Tho bill was passed.
The House resumed the consideration
of the report on Government contracts.
The 6fst resolution reported by them was
postponed forstwo weeks. The next res
olution in the series was then taken up.
1t is as follows: That the Secretary of
the Treasury be requested to adjust the
claims Of the Government for the FIVE
thousand Halls carbines purchased thro'
Simon Stevens by Gen. John 9. Fremont.
on the 9th day Of August, 1861, and az
forwards reje,ted at the U. S. Arsenal At
the city Of St. Louis, on the basis Of sale
Of such arms to the Government for
$3.50 each, rejecting all other demands