Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1862-05-16
CONGRESSIONAL.



| o WAsAINsToS. May 10.
On motion of Nj. Feuton, of n, Y. the
house proceeded to the consideration OF
the bill introduced by him, for the adjud;.
cation Of claims for the loss and destruc-
lion OF property belonging to loyal citi-
Eens, and the damage done thereto by the
troops of the United States, during the
present rebellion. 1t provides for the ap-
Polntment by the President and the Senate
Of three commissioners, together with u
clerk aud marshal. The Commissioners
are prohibited from taking coguizauce OF
claims for slaves, while the bill is guarded
20 prevent disloyHl citizens from being
benefited by the act. The claims asceF-
tanned are TO be reported 10 Congress. 10
the end that such provision may be made
for their relief as shall be deemed Just and
proper.
Mr.. Fenton said this bill had been ma
turely considered by the Committee of
Claims, and was based on principles of
equity aud justice.
Mr.. Webster of Md, moved an amend
ment, making it the duty of the Commits
stoners to take cOgnizance of the losses of
slaves which the bill as reported prohibits.
Sir. Morrell of VI, moved a postpone
ment of the bill till Monday week. Il
should be matureIy considered as it in
VOWED an expenditure of hundred mil
lion OF dollars, and if passed might super
sede the court of claims.
Mr.. FentOn explained that all adjuiicated
claims have to be reported to Congress,
who 10 to control the appropriations.
Mr.. Aorrill's motion was adopted.
Mr.. Elijah Wood of New York, from the
Committee on Commerce, reported a bill
establishing coinage department in the
United States Assay Office at New York
ordered to be printed and re-=ommItted to
the committee
The House passed the Senate bill, au-
thorIzing the appointment ofmedical store.
keepers for the Amy and hospital chap
The House then proceeded to the consid-
Grafton of the special order, namely; bust
ness pertaining to tie District of Colum.
6ta Among the measures passed were the
following: The Senate bill setting apart
ten per cent OF the taxes paid By colored
Persons, TO be appropriated to educating
coIored children in the District.
The Senate bill requiring the oath of
allegiance 70 be administered 70 persons
Offering to vote, whose LOYALTY shall he
challenged. The House bin required the
oath OF allegiance to be taken by ATTORNEYS
and solicitors in the Courts within the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Mr. Potter, from the Committee on Con-
ference on the Homestead bill, made re-
port which was adopted.
Ar. Thomas Of Massachus sets, ANNOUNCE
ed the death of his colleague, Mr.. Gold.
smith F. Bailey, il terms of fitting elo-
queuce, and suqmitted the usual resoIu-
tons OF coincidence and respect.
Sir. Ashley of Ohio, and Messrs Train
and Elliott OF Massachusetts, also paid
tribute of respect. The resolutions were
adopted and the House adjourned.
SENATE.
Mr.. Wade of Ohio presented petitions il
favor of the ConfscaIion measures.
Mr.. Grimes of Iowa, presented a petit
ton for the construction of a ship canal
from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi
river.
Mr. Wade from Committee On Terrific
rirs, reported back the House bill provid-
lug temporary government for the Terri
tory Of Arizona.
Mr.. wilkins from the same Committee
reported back the bill to amend the act
providing territorial government for Col
orado. The bill which makes the Cover
nor's veto qua flied Instead Of absolute was |
passed.
Mr.. Browning of ILL.,, from the same
Committee reported back the House bill to |
10 secure freedom to the people of the Ter
ritOries, with anameudmeut which changes /
The language Of the bill to that ordinance
of 1897.
Mr.. Morrill, from Committee of Confer
ence, reported the bill for the iucorporA-
lion OF the City Railroad from Washington
10 Georgetown
Messrs. Grimes and Fesseuden and 9th
theirs opposed the adoption of the report,
hut after a lnnu diecnasiop the rano., -,
agreed to--yeas %, nays %.
A message from the President WAS re-
seived recommending vote of thanks TO
Capt. D. 5. Farragut and to the other OIL !
GERS commanding the expedition against
New Orleans.
A message was received from the Hous
the death OF Goldsmith Fe |
Bailey, of Mass.
Mr.. Sumner delivered a brief eulogy, |
and after passing the customary resoIu. |
lions the Senate adjourned. el |
From the Southwest.
CHICAGO, May l6.-A special to the Tri-