The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-27

be cent VIII the Of tho first words
words exceeds twenty cents, three cents Tho tax
insurance policies modified so az " DO twenty hvo
cents on each policy, except life insurance
An amendment adopted that the act Of August 5,
1861 imposing direct tax OF twenty millions of dollars
shall be only held 70 authorize the collection Of tax
Of that amount
This finished tho direct consideration OF the amend
msnts one Ell by the Committee Finance leaving the
bill open TO further amendment.
Mr. SHERMAN, (rsp) Of Ohio moved TO amend 80 a. to
reduce the on lard, nseed and mustard oils from
I've cents to two cents per gallon. Agreed to.
Mr. HENDERSON moved TO strike out twenty cents and
insert fifteen the tax tobacco, contendng that
twenty cents 0 OF hundred per cent
poor qualities az tobacco
Pending the motion the Senate adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON. May 20. 1862
PASSAGE OF THE coNp1scAnoH BILL.
Tho House resumed the consideration OF the ConHsca
tion bills
Mr. ELIOT, (rsp) OF Mass. In closing the general de-
bate, remarked that it pretext legal fiction to
say these bills designed TO punish treason. They
are designed for such purpose, but weaken the
power of the enemy, to bring about speedy and per
nansnt peace They proposed to take from tho enemy
the instruments Of war; without which they could
carry the rebellion six months longer.
Mr.. NonL, (opp.) Of No., wished 70 make few 10
marks
EAAOf-Ahhs
select committee who reported the bil-y!elded tho
1oor; but
Mr. KnAiSGER. (rsp) of Pa, objected 10 further de-
base, inasmuch As he compelled to print his re-
marks, and had opportunity 70 deliver them Debate
hore was useless but our people as homo had right 70
understand our position on these great questions. His
speech would advocate connscation . measure OF in
dsmntv for the past and as military necessity for the
Let srsry sIs care c as N RS So
stood on the Lincoln platform OF compensation and colo
nzation. ne was against negro worship and negro lcg
Iation pr Sc He was opposed 70 negroes swarmng in
Pennsylvania, and protested against them being sun
ported by government libcrality.
Mr.. NoxiL obtained permission 70 print his remarks.
Mr. Eur resumed, explaining and advocating the
bills reported from the committee, and examining
the pending substitutes. The House first voted OF
classes mentioned in the Select Committees report
on the tonfscation BILL whose property is 10 be con-
6seated namely
Provided that such persons shall have accepted their
appontm nts since the date Of the pretended ordinance
OF secession, taken the oath OF allegiance the
called Confederate States This amendment referred TO
any person acting Governor OF member OF Cen
yention or Legislature, judge any person hereafter
holdng any Office agency under tho called Confede
rate Sta'es.
The amendment adoptod-1to against 80.
The House next voted on Mr. Maynards substitute,
which proposed to punish oil persons Ia any way aing
abettngth rebe.ian, by fine aud Imprisonment and
empowering tho President wherever in his opinion tho
pubic safety may ers It, 10 grant an AMNESTY to any
~ all offenders within the provisions OF this act
cepng only such as having held Offices q homer
profit under the government " the United Statcs have
any engaged In the rebellion against its authority
and while engaged have borne any Office civil militia
Mr.. Maynsrd's substitute was reected-l4oto9
Tie sub SIT to OF Mr. MORRILL, OF VT, next voted
il d.cares all tho estate and property, money,
stock, sfts and credit OF pers acting officers in
any acty the cal oil Confederate States
feed ard 10 be law vi subjec or seizure and prize
and pture wherever found indemnity OF the United
States against the expenses OF snppressing the rebellion
Ths substitute also deationa1es such pcrsens forever
and ipca acitaes them from voting holding any sce
Of profit trust under the United States Of America
Mr. Mprrfps substitute was rejscted--26 against 10.
vote WINS taken the Connscaton bin IL provides
70 adopt the synopsis a. furnished on the l3h Of May
adding tile following at the end OF the ath class the
Provided tho persons thirdly and nfthly above de-
scribed, who shall have accepted their election ap
secession Of such State shall have taken the
oath OF allegiance 70 the called Confederate States
The bill passed-s2 against s2--as follow1:-
s.ass bal, n's 'fss
cs DER COMING SSssa
Davis Dusn damn Edserton, Edwarls Eliot Ely Fenson
hs.sss RS s:ff h s..ss
& s aSYsi lei. SS. o .%% ' sf e. SaS1
Soe S rA No rss rgs: rpss ,e
sh.ass sssn, sp.sidias STRATUM imsS, Trsn
ss s: s;S n sss x: ws xs S y :s
Wilson, window aad " orcea,sr--a0
4s G.y. ss oB stSs si. ss
S Ssas ps.S ban .s .SSs D
Hash Hall. Hardin Harrison Holman, Horton Johnson
Kerriaan, knapp Law. Lazear Leary, Lehman, Mallory
kc Pendieton, Perry, Phelps No. Mass Rich
ard4on, Robbins Rollins OF M. S.gar Sheneli. shcl
Smith, sec,e OF n. " Steele OF N. j. Thomas Of Mass
Tbouas slMd. Train, vallandsham Voorhees, Wadsworth
Ward. Webster, wisiife. Wood, Woodrua-S1
SLAVES RURuA
The House proceeded TO tho consideration Of tbs
bill reported from tho select committee from scr
vtuds the slaves Of rebels engaged in or aiding tho
istng rebellion against the government of the United
States.
Mr. scDowrcx, (rep.) Of N. r., hal submitted an
smeHdm sut, making Is the duty Of every commanding
embrace my portion Of the socalod Cor sderats States
70 invite all loyal persons TO come within his lines
and be enrolled ia tns servcs OF tho United State
W be empbnyed may be necessary; loyal porsons,
minor or married women whose slaves shat
be thus made freq 70 be reasonably compensated for
their clai "a 70 the service labor OF such slaves
Mr.. BLAIR, (rsP) Of No, proposed an ansndment TO
declared by district also making 1t the duty
q the Coumiss n each SKATE ~ take chrge Of all
pcrssns liberated under tho provisions " this act
hold them for military service, or bind ihdeniture
them as apprentices 70 loyal pfoprsctors Of land
70 mechanics for term Of years authorizing tho
President acquire lands In As4co, Central Amorca,
South America " tho Islands Of Gulf Of Mexico for
colonizips them.
hr Blsr's amendment was rejectcd--52 against o5.
Mr.. Ssdgwicks amendment WAS rsjecvcd. Tbs fol-
lowing WAS tho Affirmative vote
YEAshessrs Alarich, Babb4tt Baxter Beaman Blair OF
ELss E.s..nacn rrsnk r,ss mar nd,sln. Jaan Ian
Rollins OF IT, Riddle ssss lick sloan Trowbridse, Van
vsitenbureh, ws,son, Of VI, Wilson, Window.
The negative vote was lle.
Mr. WAros, (rep) OF W., proposed as substitute for