Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-05-08
see'y Cameron LEFT for Russia.
Last nights Report
CONGRESSIONAL
WAsHINoEoR. Nay 6.

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sENArR
Mr. Sumner offered resolution for the expul-
sion Of Mr.. Starke of0regon.
Mr Kennedy presented petitions from citizens
Of Maryland, asking for the immediate ana un-
conditional repeal of the law sbolishing slavery
N N me Dls1Elet OF Columbia, and the better en-
torcement OF the fugitive slave law also, peti-
ton OF w B. Bowie asking for com psnsation for
q slave who was appropriated to the military ser
vice Of the Government
Mr, Fesssnden, from the Committee on Fl
nance, reported bill making appropriations to
reimburse the sinking fund Of the ofieeFs of the
Secretary Of the Treasury, and for the temporary
clerks Of 1855 passed.
Also, the House bill to provide for the descien.
oy Tor payment Of volunteers and for the pay
ment Of troops in the Western Department.. The
bill apProprtates 80 600 900 Of dollars,
IL. aad1aes s-sAed hVr sliiiiy tlas
Wilson Of Massachusetts,. thought there
were from 10000 to $40 900; be couldn't say ex-
Mr. Trumbull thought It rather basty legislation
to attempt TO pass bill like this. II would be
better to wait till the bill was printed
Mr.. Fessenden said the bill was printed and had
been on the table three weeks
Mr.. Irumbull said it was the Houss bill that
was on the table, and that the bill Just reported
was from the Committee this morning He tho't
we ought notrO appropriate the peoples money
Mr.. Fessenden said this was the manner Of ap-
pLoprlaung which had always been pursued. The
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How many men were in the army the DEPART
ment could not tell exactly No more of the Rp-
preparation viii be used than Is Absolutely necss-
saIy ane I. = q perfectly safe way Of making the
appropriation. If the Senate was 90 careful OF
the Treasury he should examine into these facts.
There was no foundation ror anything like gen
eral splurge against the Finance Committed for
carelsssness il making appropriations.
Mr Wilson of Massachusetts,, claimed that It
was absolutely impossible for the Department to
Keep = strict account Of the exact number in the
| and loOsing men by disease, &C., and the Depart
ment cannot tell at any moment the precise num-
Der.
Mr Grimes-That if the officers of the army
were obliged to make proper returns promptly
the difficulty would be obViated.
| The bill was laid over.
| Mr.. FessendeR, from the Committee on Fl
nance, also reported the House bill to provide
increased revenue. Passed.
/ Mr.. Wilson, of Mass, sent TO the Clerks desk
| dispatches from Gen Mcclellan concerning the
occupation Of Williamsburg also q dispatch
i from Gen Hartstuf.
Mr.. Fessenden offered q resolution that the
| Committee of Commerce inquire whether any
legislation is necessary in relation 20 vessels be-
longing to loyal citizens heretofore, which had
been seized and conhscated by the rebels, and re-
captured at New Orleans and other places
| ADOPTED.
Mr.. Salisbury objected to the consideration Of
| Mr.. Summers resolution to expel Mr.. Starke and
il was laid over. Mr.. McDcugal from the Nava
Committee reported bill for the relief of Capt
d. G. Fanagul The bill authorizes the payment
Of advances made by him while in California
The bill passed
A committee from the House appeared and i'm
peached Judge Humphrey Of Tennessee. Th'
President said the Senate would take proper
order in the premises.
The Senate disagreed to the House amendment
/ to the Georgetown railroad bill, and cOmmittei
| Of Conference was appointed
Mr.. Wilson, of Massachusetts, introduced g bn
| for the appointment of military stOrekeepers.
The bill TO limit the number Of Brigade
Generals and Major 3snerals, was debated with
out action.
me President announced the selection on tn
cOnhscation bill, as follows: Mr.. Clarke, chair
man, and Messrs. COllamer, Harlan, CoWan
Wilson, Harris, Sherman, Henderson, an
| Wiley.
HOUsa.
Mr.. Elliott, from the Committee on Commercs
reported : Ill establishing port Of entry an
delivery in the collection district Of Beaufort
N c.. at or near Hilton Head, to be called IN
Port Of Port Royal, and providing for the ap
pointuaent Of Collector st 4 salary OF u 800 pc
annum, and for Weighers, guagers, Sc
Mr. Elliott remarked that letter from N
, / Secretary had been sent to the Committee, stat
: ing the importance Of this measure The oi
y" II Crisleld caused to read the resolutions {
/ the Maryland Legislature, appEoprlating $40
600 for the relief Of the families Of those Of n
Massachusetts, 6th, who suffered BY the 18th
] snril riot in Baltimore and the response OF q
. Massachusetts Legislature in acknowledgment
Of the generous sympathy and kind and interni
fesling theyexhibited which should always pr
! vail among the States Of the Union. Mra. Cri
field said these proceedings Afforded some sign
restoration OF peaceful relations, while We a
\ receiving accounts Of the glorious success Of o.
aims.
The House resumed the consideration of 9
Nebraska contested election case.
Considerable debate ensued. which was par
| cipated IN BY Mr., Norton the contestant, VI
II ~ kse 60 - hn1a HrTM
Daily
Mr.. Daily supported his claim TO the seat.
e Both parties oontended that the other had
sorted TO fraudulent votes.
1t MT. Davis replied to Mr. voorhies speech
II M. Washbufne moved to table the whole 50
T. ieet Carried-yeas % nays Ss
This vote retains Mr.. Daily In his seat,
~ Adionrned