Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-05-03
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xxxvIIth CONGREss-FIrst session.
WAsHINGToN, May 2.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, May z
SENATE.
Mr. WILSON, of Massachusetts, reported
back the bill to facilitate the discharge of en-
listed men for physical debility. MIR. HALE
offered resolution that the naval committee
inquire into the expediency of providing for
appointment to the marine corps the same as
to the naval academy. Adopted.
Mr. SUMNER gave notice OF bill TO abolish
the coastwise traffic in slaves, and to prevent
the transportation Of slaves through the Uni.
ted States The homestead bill was taken
up. Amendments were adopted, excluding
any person using arms against the United
States or giving aid and comfort to its enemies
from benefits of the bill.
MIR. CARLISLE offered substitute for the
whole bill, emitting all officers and men in
the army and navy, and volunteers serving
against the rebels, Instead OF 500 bounty, TO
enter l60 acres of land at one dollar and
twenty-five cents per acre, or 50 acres at two
dollars and fifty cents per acre. On motion
OF MIR, Pomeroy the bill was postponed to
Monday.
MIR. NEsMTH offered a resolution that the
secretary of war be requested to report the
present condition of the military asylum, the
amount of funds received, and the annual eX.
pense of supporting the inmates. Adopted.
Mr. GRIMES introduced a bill to limit the
appointment OF major generals aud brigadiers
in the army and in the volunteers
The vice president pro tenn presented the
message from tue president in relation TO the
arrest of Gen. Stone, which has already been
reported. lie will be allowed a trial without
unnecessary delay, and the charges and speci-
fications furnished him, and every facility ior
defense will be afforded him by the war de-
partment.
The contiscaiion bill was taken up and dis.
cussed by Messrs DooLITTLE, CowAN, and
WADE. After an executive session, the sem
ate adjourned till Monday.
HOUSE.
FRIDAY, May 2.-lhe Washburne commit
tee on commerce reported bill granting
to the secretar. Of the treasury powers
additional to those conferred by the bill of
18th of July last, for collecting duties Oh i'm
ports.
a letter was read from the secretary of the
treasury urging the immediate passage of abe
bill, it being important in view OF our occupa-
ton of New Orleans. Tho bill passed. 1t
provides that if any vessel or other vehicle
shall be refused clearance or permit by the
secretary OF the treasury, or by his order, and
shall proceed to any. foreign Or domestic port,
it shall be forfeited to the United States
When permits or cearauces shall be granted,
bonds may be required i'll penalty equal to
the value Of the vessel and cargo for an ad
herence to the conditions annexed. The car
20 is 10 be delivered at the port OF destinations
aud no part thereof is to be used to give aid
and comfort to any part of the country in in.
surrection against the United States. The Sec
rotary is further empowered to prohibit the
importation Of goods, wares and merchandise,
into any part OF the United States, over any
railroad or turnpike whenever there is salts
factory reason 10 believe the goods are for
the use of the insurgents, or may fall into their
possession. The secretary is authorized TO
make such general or special regulations as
may be proper to carry into effect the puT
poses of this act Ii these rules should be
violated, or any attempt be made TO do 50,
the goods shall be forfeited to the United
States. The penalties may be mitigated, in
accordance with the 9Th and 9th sections of
the act OF July last, to which this bill is sup
Elementary. All penalties and iorieitures are
10 be disposed of as required by the act of
March 1890, regulating The duties on imports
and tonnage.
Private bills were considered. MIR. Nor,
RILL of Vermont, Mr.. BIDDLE, and Mr..
voorhees,, spoke. The first named, having
risen to personal explanation, made remarks
eXculpating Gen. Smith from the charge of
drunkenness. Mr.. WAsnBURNE also defend
ed Gen. Grant from similar charges.
Mr.. RICHARDSON thought that all these
things ought to be left to the military authori.
ties. If the riot act were read dispensing con-
gress the army would get along much better.
daughter.
Mr.. FISHER vindicated Delaware from tine
remarks of senator Salisbury. Adjourned
till MONDAY