The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-03-01

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Cosps. end sAoG0 q oehss invites speeseeote mo
msnbsnsf 0oagseea ~ a.p9. =.
iSInns1iassly over ths Speakers Chair. there
wo lAsge painting It Washingeoa ssrnosased
81 great kAele and oves this . gsldsa stasfed
imseisan sNsG, while from each ~ eae upper
eesnsn Of ths painting, huag bssosss q snal-
aCrovds continued - penetrate tie capitol
and many psssons wsss unable 70 obtain adnis.
AIS O'Clock, the Speaker called he House
toordsr, whom the Journal of yesterday WAS read.
AZ he request OF the Speaker, the uembers
proceeded 70 occupy seats on the lsfs Of ~ hall,
leaving the front circles for invited guests. sbs
II. BLAIR, Of Missouri, made an insAsctual
suggestion, that the ladies in the Hobbies, be I'D :.
mitted 70 the unoccupied space on The 1ooe.
The Speaker requested those in the gallsr;ca
70 preserve order. saying that il decofun shesld
be violated, Il wenld DO bic disagreeable duty 10
hive them CLEARED. -, ~ :, - +
n. CRITTENDEN said the Joint resolution
regarding the celebration, did not contemplate
the T9esentasiop Of aaes. He therefore, moved
that this be emitted ~ . part Of the ceremonies
Mn LOvEJOY. supposed from the gsnssst
tenor OF Nj. Crittenden's remerks, that he would
not oppose What any Military desired, and this
flag presentation had been arranged By the See
retAsy Of War.
NJ. DAWES Inquired, how could tho flsgs
be prsssnssd, il Congress will not take them.--
He did NOT propose to magnify the rebel fags 10
this way, and hoped they would respectfully de-
cline them. 80 -
Mr.. CAMPBELL said these vero trophies
won By our troops and brave soldiers, in hotly
contested battles. He would not magnify the
Aags, bus wonld magnify the deeds Of our afmies.
He trusted those badges or Gags would ,bs re :
viewed With respect .tsl
n. ROSCOE OoNKLING remarked that
these Gags werc not trophies to be treated either
with respect or reconsideration by the government.
He submitted that they were badges or tokens
carried BY armed rebels-men red.hsnded with
the murder Of citizens Of the conntry-men who
were not entitled to posssss or carry any dag
and men whom We do not recognize in any ma
lot Of formidable dimensions. and the NUM-
cipal Authorities had succeeded In quelling II,
and that a meeting Of the Common Council
It should be proposed that public assembly
should be called to receive the Gags or tokens
Of the conspirators, did any one suppose they
could be received with sslf-respect or public de-
cenoy9 IF not, why should Congress accept
the presentations Of these fagss They we're
nothing more than tokens coming simply from
the febsls and Of no national standing. He
would 90 a. far as other gentlemen In this
ton Of those who have left their homes 70 sue-
tain on distant battle fields the existence of this
Government, but be wished on this occasion to
act In manner consistent with selfrespect and
oflcial propriety. t05I l7F
Mr.. CAMPBELL presenting that his previous
remarks had been misunderstood. proceeded to
explain. $3.50 ,p5 ~ fru
Mr.. LovEJOY caused to be read law Of
1914 and 1873 to the effect that the Secretary
Of War and the Secretary of Navy be directed
TO cause 10 be collected and transmitted TO them
all Hags, banners and color, which may have
been taken from tie enemy and them together
with those In possession Of these Departments
he delivered to the President for the purpose Of
being displayed in such public places AZ ne may
deem proper. 3as oy5M 3
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.--SEsArK. The Sen.
ate met at l2 o'clock The journal of yeatcr-
day was read, when the Vice President present.
ed communication, signed by the Cabinet, that
in view of the recent affection Of the President
the illumination be omitted. ng'
Mr.. HALE offered resolution expressing
the sympathy Of the Senate and requesting the
Commissioner Of the public buildings to omit
tho illu nination. fFa - ~
Mr.. WILSON, from the Military Committee
reported back the bill for the better organiza-
ton Of the Medical Staff Also the bill rela
ting to certain railroads in Missouri.
The Senate then took recess for half al
hour, after which the Senate was again called to
order, when message was received from the
House that they were ready to receive the Sen
ate, whereupon the Senate proceeded in . body
to the House. 7,.s-...e, 80
After the proceedings In the House The Sen.
ate adjourned until Monday.
FIRST sEssION..s7TH CONGREss.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--SENATE-Mr. WILL
kINSON, presented memorial from the Mime
s,ta Legislature asking grant Of land for a
railroad from st. Paul to Lake Superior. AtS ~
Mr.. WILMOT thought that the Senate should
act on the bill for the abolition of Slavery in
the District Of Columbia; that covers the whole
ground. The Senate would be more direlict ia its
duty than any other body of men il It adjourned
without abolishing Slavery In the District 81
MI. KING presented Q memorial from ship
owners and builders in New York stating that
there was scarcity of timber, owing to large
orders from abroad, and asking Congress that
the expectation ofship timber be prohibited du-
ring the war - .v,r,,A 1, r.
On motion Of Mr. WILSON, of Mo-, the
Joint Resolution In relation to certain railroads
in Missouri was taken up. The resolution pro
vides that the Secretary Of War pay the St.
Joseph l. Hannibal & Pacific Railroad for trans.
portation, the roads having originally received
grants of land, for which il was agreed to,
transport troops, munitions of war, &c.
Mr.. HALE opposed the resolution az special
legislation, and as opening the door to an i'm.
mense amount of claims.
Mr.. HENDERSON commended that the land
actually realized but a small amount, that the
railroad has done an immenee amount OF trans
port.tion for the Government, and the compa-
MES hsa no money to 80 on any further, unless
nm nj hal, -. a.
SESATr.-On motion of Mr.. FESSENDEN,
the motion agreeing to the report Of the com,
mittee Of conference on the Treasury note bill
was reconsldered, and the Senate disagreed to
report and the bill was recommitted to the
committee of conference. k4fsfA q.
Mr.. CHANDLER presented petition asking
that John 9. Fremont be appointed Lieutenant
General Of the Amy.
Mr.. SUMNER, from the Committee on For
eign Affairs. reported resolution to carry into
eject the convention between New Grenada
and Costa Rico Passed.
Ar CRIMES offered resolution, asking the
secretary OF War whether any contracts had
been made or steps taken towards contract
Tor toe construction of any Railroads by the
War Department, and If so BY Whist authority
with whom and by authority of what Law
they have been mxde.
Mr.. Wade, fromshe Committee on Territories |
reported back the bill for occupation and cul |
tivation of certain cotton lands in possession OF
the United States. rs.l q lgazs
:, n. hale offered an amendment, limiting
the appropriation to $4,000 Adopted.
Mr.. CARLISLE said the bill involved some |
very Important principles of the Constitution
ana OF expectancy. and be wanted time TO ex.
anime. and moved to lay on the table. 81
Mr. HALE hoped they would pass this bill, |
and several othere, especially the bills for con.
hscaton. There we're thousands Of millions Of /
10 lars 10 this very city belonging to the rebels
which ought to be attended %
On motion Of Mr.. DOOLITTLE the bill was
postponed till tomorrow and made the special
,rder e.Fs,ss- 80, ~ sss'@>''s
NJ. TRuABULL moved to take up the bill
or the confse,tion Of the property Of rebels
Housr.-Mr ROSCOE CoNKLIN, of New
FORK, Altered the following.
Resolved by the Senate and House Of Rep.
That the thanks Of Congress are
lae and are hereby presented to Mai. Generals
tallcck and Grant for planning the recent
movements within their respective divisions,
ooth these Generals as well as to the officers
nd man Acdnr tha4r onvrcn.rJ |