The New York herald., 1862-03-04

the United states who are permanently involved in the
OF present form OF government without
Mr. IovEIor. ep Of ILL.,. moved to lay it on the table.
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GEORGETOWN STREET RAILROAD.
Tho House passed substitute for the Senate Dill, IN
cooperating the Washington and Georgetown street rail-
way. -
The House passed the Senate joint resolution providing
for the payment Of tho awards Of the commissions for
claims growing out Of military movements in the Depart
mont Of tho West. west.
Mr. RosooE CoNKING offered resolution which he said
he wanted 70 debate requesting the Secretary OF War TO
suspend all unexecuted orders for firearms 10 companies,
manufacturers individuals, until the further action OF
Congress- until they shall be either suspended or an
pulled by its authority
Tho resolution, at Mr. Conklings request, lies over.
HOME FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS.
On motion q Mr. Dunn, lrepl Of Ind, the Committee
port the establishment of homo for disabled soldiers
at Madison, Indiana
On motion Of Mr.. PEsDLEroN. (opp) Of Ohio 1t was re-
solved that the Secretary Of the Treasury be directed to
communicate to the House the amount Of the subscrp
tions o tho national loan authorized by the act Of the
17h OF july 1851 the amounts OF money paid such
subscriptions and the purposes to which they have been
MEXICAN AFFAIRS.
Mr. vAILANpIGHAx, (opp.) of Ohio, offered the follow.
ing, which, at his own request lies over to be debatcd
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public whether offer has been made by the Ex
.as
any Sf has been made By G
or unmited and in either case to communicate the
THE CoSFfscATloN BILL
Mr. ALDRIcH, (rep.) Of Min. offered resolution d.
bill for tho conscaton OF all property Of rebels their
adors and abcttors and for the liberation Of their slaves
and enjoning on all military commanders the seizure Of
all enemies property made subject to capture by said
bill
Mr. vAlIAxDNeHAx proposing to debate tho said reso.
luton, It lics over.
Mr. ALDRcH also offered resolution instructing tho Ju.
dietary Committee TO report back tho bill subectng GER
tain persons to military trial and punishment
1t lies for reasons similar 10 those above named.
MARITIME RIGHTS.
Mr. Coz, (opp OF Ohio, introduced the Following joint
resolutions In relation to maritime rights -
Whereas international cannot acquire any consdera-
ss c0issys wo..
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the France ssndsred %
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rights q 1 Ks upon the S see. be T.
the United States s IN S consres. r Assem- Assembled.
r:-rhat the national legislature asknowledgss the
the French In said interposton m
70 as
The liberty Sf psutra and multiply the cause;
Il a M ss% Sa sns to
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on q neso.iaon. e secure these objects and especially
the declarations Of the Congress Of Paris OF the 18th Of
April 1885, with the amendment proposed by Mr. Marcy,
Prvatcerng and remains abolished, provided that
sern on the high seas shall be from seizure By
public armed vessels Of the other begeren except 1t be
The neutral flag covers enemys goods with the excep.
Neutral goods with the exception of eonratsnd of war;
Ssas S Ss nan be effective
Fo.MThat the people Of the United States entertain the
growing
III advised recognition Of States es
the United States have constantly invited and NJ. Marcy
1885, with such liberal 81 Of them he
private property contrabsnd Of citizens and subjects Of
nations in collision should be exempted from confscaton
equally in warfare waGed the land in warfare wsged
upon the seas which the highways Of the no
tions.
h-That the efforts OF late Secretary Marcy and the
Secretary Of State to have the maxms engraed
liked principles Of International law, emnenty wise
and just sanctioned BY our tradiiionary policy and condu
Give to the welfare Of the republic and TO the highest in
tercsts Of peace and civilization:
Sr-That for the accomplishment Of this result II would
be both courteous and wise for government 70 consider
the proposal Of the eminent pubcst OF France NJ Haue.
feuie for Congress OF the maritime Powers which, BY
uniting body the scattered forces Of all neuras may
obtain while remaining Isolated and that thus they be
enabled to maintain lasting element OF the law OF
tons that maritime equilibrium long sought by the United
Of America and important the freedom Of COM
On motion Of Mr. Cox the resolutions rscommit-
ted and ordered to be printed
INpEAylrIcATIoN STATES FOR WAR EXPENSES
Tho House passed the Senate joint resolution declara
tory of the intention Of the Of July ndemnyng the
loyal States for expenses incurred in raising troops
only apply dcbts contracted before but since
the passage Of the act
TREATIES.
Mr. WATTS, delegate from New Mexico, introduced q
bill, which was referred authorizing the making Of
treaties with the Apaches Navaoes and Utahs In thai
Territory. 90,
OF PREEs
Mr. THOMAS, (Union) of Mass. called up the bill to fa
cate judicial proceedings in adudications on captured
property and for he better administration Of the law
prizes, which was passed.
Adjourned.
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