Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-05-09
Thirty-soventh Congross--lst Session
wAsmNoroS. Wednesday, April 80.
SENATE.


SENATE
Mr. Harris presented memorial from the New York
Chamber Of Commerce relative to the system " taxation
Mr Wade from the Committee on the conduct of the
War reported relative the bsrbarous treatment Of the
dead bodies Of Federal soldiers at Manassas ordered
90 be printed
Mr. Wilson of Massachusetts introdnceds bill f1r the
better organization Of the Adjuant Generals depart
mont Referred
The Homestead bill was then taken up.
Mr.. Carlisle offered substitute.
The further consideration Of the bin was postponed TN
tomorrow.
for a military hospital Tor invalid soldiers
Ma Powes resolution calling the secretary of state
br information concerning the arrest Of persons in Ken
HOUSE.
Mr. Elliot Of Mass. submitted two bills one 10 confs
cate rebel property and provide for the payment Of the
expenses Of the present And the other proposing
90 nee the slaves Of rebels Referred
Mr. Wickde Of Kentucky asked leave 20 introduce a
resolution nquiring by what authority Gen Hunter is
sued an order 10 emancipate slaves IN the
pressed.
Msssrs Hutchina. Loveoy and others objected
wAsHNoroS, Thursday, May
SENATE
Mr Wilson Of Massachusetts offered resolution in
ourug Of the Secretary of War whether Frederick Fm-
ery who wounded William Philips at Leayenpofth 1855
or 6S has been appointed to any place IN The department
u Kansas. Laid over.
HOUSE
The bin for the appointment Of board for forfcatons
un Tuesday week
Mr. Dunn of Indiana. from the Military Committee,
reported h flr the better organization Of the Adiu-
thut Generals department
Mr. Loyejoy u M. from me Committee on Terrific
RES reported bin to render freedom national and
slavery sectional.
The House then went into committee Of the whole
on the Pacific Railroad bill
wAsHNoroSIF Friday May p
SENATE.
Mr.. Nesmith offered resolution that the Sec. War Of
I0 afUIf fu fHf Oft fa mo
Military Asylum amount of funds received and the
uuai expenses Of supporting the inmates. Adopted
Mr. Gumes introduced bill 20 limit the appointment
of Major Generals and Brigadier Generals n the army
and volunteers, the former to twenty and the latter TO
two hundred. Referred.
NJ Carlisle offered substitute br the whole bill en-
utng al officer. and tn the army, navy and voun
tecr serving against the rebels instead Of SiOl houndty
60 enter 100 acres Of lands at 81 p per acre OF 50 acres
Al - 80 per acre.
HOUSE.
Mr. Washburne. from the Committee on Commerce. re-
ported 1.l granting powers 20 The Secretary o. the
last, f1r the collection " duties ou Imports
lie read letter from the Secretary ~ the Treasury,
urging the immediate passage of th blu h being mpor
tut in vicWuf our occupation Of New Orleans The
provides haf any vessel or other vehicle shall be
refused clearance permit by the Secretary Of the
Treasury hy hs ORDER and shall prutced any for
cgn or domestic port, it shall be forfeited 20 us.
When permits ur oclrauces shall be granted, bonds
may be required IN penalty equal 10 she value Of the
vessel and cargo for On adherence e the conditions
uoSed The cargo Is 90 be delivered a. The port OF des
huaon, and no part thereof On De used to give aid and
canla 20 any part o the country in insurrecou against
tna United States.
The Secretary is further empowered % prohibit the
Importation OF goods aud ndmcrchandse into any
pat N the United States, any railroad turnpike,
Whenever there Is sansiactory 90 believe the
goods for the of the insurgents, may fall into
their possession The Secretary authorized make such
general special regulation may be proper carry
into effect the purposes u this act
II these rules should be violated attempt be made
20 do the goods shall be forfeited 90 the United States
The penalties may be ntgated iu accordance with the
auG Oh section Of the act NJ July last which this
bll is supplementary. All penalties and orfiiures are
90 be disposed ofa required by The at N March, 1870
regulating the duties ofimpors and tonnage