The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-09
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T SENATEAMr. Foster of Conn.,, pressn-
ted a resolution from the Legislature Of Con-
necticut in .aYor of the establishment Of a
Navy ard sl New London, Connecticut
He spoke briefly IN favor Of The advantage OF
New London as compared with the proposed
site at League Island.
Mr.. Powell, from the Judiciary Committee
reported BACK bin to punish persons giving
or offering 10 give . consideration to members
Of Congress or officers Of the Government Ibr
procuring contracts or place. T
Mr.. Wright, Of Ind, offered resolution
setting brth that BY report OF Secretary Of
War, Of June 21st, 1869, it nppeared that J q.
+. Simm had used his official influence to
procure contracts for one C.. b. Schnberth,
for which he agreed to ieceiye the sum oI
$4,000, therefore resolved that said James
Il. Simmons be expelled from his seat 10 the
Senate. Laid over.
lThslbilfappropfiating $500 for relief Of
Brigadiers Gen. Totten, was taken up and
passed.
Mr.. Sherman offered resolution adjourn
ing Congress on the 14nh Of July. Reterred
TO oCohmittee on Finance. itf I3s}f Z
Mr.. Sumner presented resolution remon-
strating against proposed change of tariff on
Russia iron.
On motion Of Mr.. Fessenden, the bill au
thorizing an additional issue of Treasury
Notes. was taken up. The amendment Of
the Committee on Finance ressrving $751;
100000 for the prompt payment of deposits,
was adopted. graev taNr-a a4. ..-.. -
Mr.. Fessenden offered an amendment au.
thorizing that notes issued under this act
be paid IN coin at the direction of the Sec
retary OF the Treasury. Adopted. m
The bill establishing grade ofline officers
in the navy, was taken up. The bill provides
for Admirals and Commodores. additional to
present grades, not to be more than nine Ad-
mirals and eighteen Commodores. Students
at Naval Academies are. to be called Mid
shipmaur till they pass final examination,
when they are to be called Ensigns.
Mr.. Sherman, Of Ohio, made a report from
the Conference Committee. on Inland Appro-
priations which was agreed to.
On motion ofMr. Hale the Navy Grade bill
was amended so as to have the students OF
Naval Academies called passed Midshipman
instead Of Ensigns aiier the final examina
ton. .as.ya,t d 'erH r.-
ZHOUSE.--The Speaker laid before the
House a message from the President, recon-
mending vote Of thanks to Capt. Foote and
others, for gallant services. Referred to the
committee. ON Naval Affairs, with power to
report any time. a.
Mr.. ,Washburne from the committee on
Contracts, reported resolution
that committee make a full ivestigation into
the alleged issue OF patents for land in the
military reserve at Fort Leavenworth. OBJ
lection was made.
Mr.. Mallory, from the committee on Roads
and Canals reported bill to aid in the con-
struetion Of the Pittsburg and Connelsville
Railroad. Referred to the committee Of the
Whole. ~
Mr.. Maynard introduced bill relative to
holding District Courts in Western Tennes-
see. "'' h"7S#
The House concurred in the Senate's a.
raepdment to the army appropriation bill
Among The items is twenty million dollars
Tor the payment Of o bounty to volunteers.
or to the widows or legal heirs of such as
may die Or be killed in the service.
Mr.. Blair, OF Mo-, offered a resolution,
which was adopted, calling upon the Secreta
ry or War to communicate any information
received by the Government rom Gen. Nc,
Clellan on the subject of the occupation OF the
White House by the troops under his com :
mand.
Sheffield called up his motion to reconsid
sr the vote tabhng the bill for the enlarge
ment OF the canals; but after getting it before
the House. dilatory proceedings bept it until
the hour arrived for the special order viz
the consideration of naval affairs.