The national Republican., 1862-03-13
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MEMORIALS. 2ta
Mr. DAVIS presented several memorials from
citizens Of Kentucky, asking Congress 10 ignore
emancipation resolutions, and encourage eli
loyal citizens to earnest and united efforts fol
The suppression Of the rebellion.
Mr.. McDOUGALL submitted four petition,
from the army, demonstrating sSaiast abolish
Ing regimental bands.
CASE on SENATOR POWELL.
Nr. TRUhBULL, from the Judiciary Com.
mittee, 10 which was referred tho resolution for
the expulsion Of Mr.. Powell, Of Kentucky, re.
ported against recommending its passage.
Mr.. DAVIS gave notice Of the Introduction
Of a resolution reversing the decision Of the
committee.
THAMES OF O0S0Rvss no 1T. woRDEN.
Mr. SHERMAN submitted Q resolution len.
dering the thanks Of Congress to 1t. J. L. wor.
den, for bic services at Hampton Roads. De
ferred till tomorrow.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. SHERMAN A bill to authorize the
President TO take possession Of certain persons
and property, and for other purposes. Referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr.. LATHAM: A bill 10 repeal oil law.
prohibiting foreign steamships from carrying
mails from New York to Aspinwall, and from
Panama 10 San Francisco. Referred to the
Committee on tho Poet Office and Post Roads.
Dy Mr.. SUMNER A bill 10 provide for the
administration Of the oath Of allegiance 70
American citizens 10 foreign countries. Re-
ferred to Committee on Foreign Relations.
EMANCIPATION RESOLUTION.
The House joint resolution declaring that
Congress ought TO cooperate with and aid
loyal States detirous Of institutipg policy Of
gradual emancipation, was read and referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary,
STATE CONTRIBUTIONS
On motion Of Mr.. WILSON (of Msss.), the
joint resolution authorizing the Secretary Of
War TO accept and apply az directed money
appropriated by States to the use of their 70.
spective volunteers, was taken up and passed
PAY AND EMoruNENrs
On motion 3! Mr.. WILSON. of Maesachu.
eetk, the army pay and emolument bill was
'',fs n. FREssEspEs II; opposed the bill. Som.
would be upjus. to reduce them. The salaries
Of Congressmen were not too high.
Mr.. FOSTER took the came position.
Mr.. WILSON, Of Massachusetts,, thought Off
cers ehould be willing 10 bear the burden Of
the war with the people The bill would prob
ably eave million per month.
Mr.. HALE was anxious 10 reduce 6rst Of all
the salaries Of Congressmen, and then the sol
aries Of Others Before putting upon the abodes
Of poverty the taxes proposed, disposition
should first 10 manifested to assume The bur-
den here.
Mr.. WILEY poke in favor Of reduction.
Mr.. HALE moved to amend the pending
amendment Ito strike out the ninth eection) by
prescribing tax Of ten per cent. on sal
aries over $4,000, and five per cent on sal
aries under that sum. Lost-yeas II, nays 23
Mr.. GRIMES moved u amend to except all
salaries under $500. Lost.
The original amendment was lost st-yess 20,
nays 20--the Vice President giving the casting
vote against II, aud tho ninth section was re.
tainedvote q, follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Browning, Clark, Colamer,
Cowan. Fessenden, Foot, Foster, Grimes, Hrr.
ris, Howe, Kennedy, Latham, MoDougal. Nor.
and Wilson Of Missouri-20.
NAYs-nessrs. Anthony, Chandler, Davis,
Dixon, Doolittle, Hale Harlan. Henderson, King,
Lano Of Indiana, Lane Of Kansas. Pomsroy,
Powell, Sherman, Ten Eyck, TrunbulI, Wade,
20.
The bill was then passed--yeas 81, paye 2.
ABOLITION OF SLAVERY IN the DISTRICT Oh CO.
LUNBIA.
On motion Of Mr.. MORRILL,, the bill "for
the release Of certain persons held TO service
or labor in the District Of Columbia " was
taken up.
Mr.. DAVIS made a yiolen! speech In opposi.
to The measure, when
Mr.. HALE obtained tho floor, and, on bis
motion, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THANKS TO CAPT. ERICSSON.
Mr.. EDWARDS. Of New Hampshire, offered
q joint resolution OF thanks to Captain Ericsson
for the design and construction OF the steamer
Monitor. Referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
STEAM MACHINERY
Mr.. RICE, Of Massachusetts, offered reso.
luton that the Secretary of the Navy inquire
into the failure OF contractors for eteamer ma
chinery to iulfll their engagements Adopted.
SLAVERY IN THIS DISTRICT.
Mr.. ASHLEY. Of Ohio, from the Committee
on the District Of Columbia, reported bill for
labor In the District Of columbia.
Mr.. CALVERT, Of Maryland, from the same
committee, presented u minority report on the
same subject.
Both reports were rccommited and ordered
to be printed.
MEr rICAL DEPARTMENT
Mr.. BLAIR, of Missouri, from tho Commit
tee on Military Affairs, reported q substitute 10
tho Senate bill to increase the efficiency Of the
medical department of the army. Postponed
to Tuesday next
SIGNAL SERVICE.
Mr.. BLAIR, from the same committee, re-
ported bill for the organization Of tho signal
service Of the army. Postponed TO TUESDAY
next
Mr.. PIKE, Of Maine, from the Committee on
Naval Affairs, reported an act amendatory OF
an act TO increase the efficiency Of the navy. 30
as to provide that the laborers at the various
navy yards shall perform the same number Of
hours Of labor per day as private employers
require.
PRESENTS FROM The KING OF SIAN.
The Committee on Forslgn Affairs repor ted
In favor Of depositing the letters and presents,
which the President recently received from the
King Of Siam, 10 the Department Of the Inte
rior. Adopted.
TERRITORIAL BILL,
Mr.. ASHLEY, Of Ohio, from the Committee
on Territories reported bill to establish a
Territorial government over the rebel States.
Messrs. CRAvENS, OF Indiana, and HARD
ING, Of Kentucky, each presented minority re-
ports on the came snhject, demonstrating
against the positions taken by the majority
as subversive Of the Constitution, and repug
nant To every feeling Of humanity or Christian.