Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-02-04
xxXyn CONGREss.-FJRsT SESSION

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SENATE-Mr. Wade presented a ioint re,olu-
lion from the legisa uIe Of Ohio, instructing
the members Of Congress to use their efforts 70
secure such amendment Of the naturalization laws
as will grant naturalization 10 those of foreign
birth who served during the war. Referred.
Mr.. Wade also introduced a resolution for
National Armory in the State Of Ohio. Passed
Nr. Chandler presented resolutions from the
egis!aturc OF Michigan, re Affirming their LOYALTY
10 the Government and hatred of traitors. and
asking the Government 10 speedily put down the
instruction; favoring the conG.caton OF the
property Of rebels, and asking that - slavery is
the cause Of the war, i be swept from the land
Mr.. Harris presented petition from the citizens
OF New ork q, king that Congress take speedy
measures to repea! the present reciprocity treaty
between Canada and the United States
Mr. Harris also presented resolutions from the
Legislature Of New York, asking mod dcstien
.. the Ian for raising revenue, so that any
amendment may be raised by any State by any
mode Of taxation except duties on imports. and
that each State ba allowed to assume the amend
ment II tax, and assess for the payment and col
iect he same according TO its own laws and By IL
owe officers. Referred.
Mr.. Pomeroy offered resolution asking the
Secretary Of War for all orders il relation TO tho
force in the military command 0. Kansas, and
whether the same be commanded By zen. Lane
and whether any change has been made in the
military orders since Gen. Lane lett the Senate
and took charge Of the force, and whether Gen.
Hunters order already published, j. in accordance
with the orders Of the War Department here.
Laid over.
Mr.. Chandler offered resolution that the Com
mi,tee on Commerce inquire into the expeilency
Of immediate notifying Great Britain that the
Reciprocity Treaty is not reciprocal and that il be-
term; mated al the earliest possible moment. Laid
over.
MIR. Simmons. from the Committee on Patents
| reported back the joint resolution aIpfoIriating
$50 Tor the purchase u cotton seed for general
distrlbution, WITH amendment approTrating
s 900 for the purchase of tobacco seed. The
amendment Of the committee was adopted and ,he
resolution passed.
Mr.. Ant ony oiivred resolution that 'the com-
miitee on Patents Inquire into pciiency ot max
/ ing anaflroifiaiion to aid in the experiment Of
manufacturing fax substitute f9s cotton
Adopted.
Nj johnson moved to take up the bill proyid-
ing for the construction Of a military r.iioad in
the States OF kentucky and Tennessee. Dis
| agreed to.
Mr. Cowan offered a joint resolution relative tc
the Lake and RIVER DeteLces Of Pennsylvania
, Referred
/ After an Executive session the Senate ad
| iourned.
Iou.B MIR. Lovei3y offered tie following
WHEREAS, 1t has been Learned in this House
| that five Illinois regiments did, On learning Tho
contents OF the rep,r, OF Secretary Cameron lay
down tt cir arms in token Of their refusal to hgh
r. so{r.d, That tie Committee On The Conduct
OF the Wsr, inqlire into to alleged tact anl re
por. the same T. Cpngrc. J.
Mr.. Fouke desiring - discuss the subject, j
went under the fu'ss
On motion Of Mr. Baker, il was
| Resoire,t That TIC Committee On Post Office
and Pos, Road lie required to inquire INC th
pyorrieiy Il e:tabl.. hiug BY law, system Tor tn
free receipt and delivery, by pos men, oil al mai
mater IN cities containing uiwa.ds ot lo,h00 IN
hf5 tants, IL conformity with the admirable an
economical Post Office system of the ptnciY c
ties Of Europe.
I'll, House then proceeded to act on the Senate
amendmen. to the ii use bill, making appropri.
tions for conf letting the defencts of Nashingtol
which amendment lrouldes that no volunteers
II ltia in any State shall be mustered into se.viC
on any ground or condition, ard confined With
the limits Of any State or yicfity, and II An
volunteers or militia have thus been mustered il
70 service they shall be discharged.
A running discuss on followed in whic
i, was maintained one side that HON
Guard was necessary In Aissoeri, kcr
tueky aai Maryiani, efi.i}a provision havn
already been made To that eni, ami another ,hf
no trools had the right tO ask for siecial priyl
eyes but all sheuli Re lacet On the same fao'in,
Ire House finally disagreed 70 The above Setat
amendnen by vote I. 55 against 81.
The House then went into Committee ei II
Whole Gu Tracys note bill.
Mr. Valian1l ram then made speech on Ia
schitct.
Adournei