The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-01-23
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WASHINGTON. Jan. II.

NASHINGToN, Jan. II.
iloUsR.-Mr. Stevens reported . Joint
resolution to provide for the immediate
payment OF the army and navy.
The Joint resolution authorizes the Sec
retary OF the Treasury, if required by the
eXigencies of the public service, to ISSUE
on the credit OF the United States, $50
OoO,O United States notes, in such form
as he may deem cXpedient not bearing
interest, payable OF demand. in denonli-
nations not less than one dollar, which
notes shall be a lawful and legal tender.
like similar notes heretofore authorized. and
receivable in payment OF all debts, public
or private, except duties or imports, and
the payment of the principal and interest
on the public debt.
The issue OF notes herein provided for
must be deducted from the amount in any
BIZ now pending, or which may hereafter
be passed by Congress.
Mr.. Stevens said he had learned. both
here and in the Senate, that the main bill
providing ways and means for the support
OF the Government. would not probably be
passed within two weeks Hence. this bill
was introduced
MI LoycIoy suggested that The resolu-
ton be amended, 50 Us to provide for the
Issue OF 800. 900, 600 United States Treas
ury notes. The amendment was agreed TO-.
and the lolnt resolution was then passed.
Mr.. Holman offered q resolution stating
that Simon Stevens, while before the Sc
Iect Committee appointed to investigate
Government contracts, had refused to an
sWer question propounded to him as to
tie terms and conditions Of Ike labor con-
tract for storing and delivering foreign
goods n New i Ork, and as to how much
he (Stcvcn>) had received for the same;
and directing the Sergeant at Arms to
bring The said Simon Stevens before the
bar OF The House of Representatives for
contempt OF its authority. The resolution
Was passed.
NAsnINGToS, Jan. -.
SENATE. THE Vice President present
cd the credentials OF ChaS a. BUckalew,
elected Senator from Pennsylvania
Mr. Dixon offered a resolution request
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to in
| torn the Senate what amount OF compen-
s}tion is paid collectors of customs in emu
merated and non-enunerated districts I'M
der the act OF May 9TH, 1922. and March
5, 1911, and also from what source the
| funds are derived ont Of which said COM
pensation is paid. Adopted
On motion OF Mr. Sumner. papers re-
lating to the French spoliation claims were
referred TO the Committee on Foreign Re-
| latiOns.
HoUSE.--'ihe bill pending before the
House, providing ior the raising of 900
600, 000, in the different modes mentioned.
directs the Secretary OF the Treasu V to
receive certificates of indebtedness at par,
III payment OF loans, whatever NAV be the
price obtained
Mr.. Walker, Of Massachusetts,, examined
the bill under consideration The author
lty given TO the Secretary OF the Treasury
to borrow $500, 900, 600 was a legitimate
mode OF raising money, but he objected
that the bonds were not to be sold at less
than par. The Government should come
into the market like any other borrower.
and raise money on the best terms it
could
Mr.. Clements presented the credentials
of Jennings PigSal, claiming a seat as a
Representative from North Carolina
Mr.. Dawes presented the protest of
Ciias. Henry Foster, against bis admission.
Referred to the Committee Oh Elections
The House went into Committee to pro-
vide ways and means to support the Gov
eminent.
WAs!INGr"S, Jan. 16:
SENATE.-In the Senate tie Vice Pres-
dent presented communication from the
Secretary OF the Interior, asking for the
appropriation Of s., 000,0O0 for capital ex-
tension. and $500, 600 for a new dome
NJ. Wilson, from the Military Commit
tee, reported back the bill to suspend the
sale OF lands On the coast Of Georgia, and
in and about Port Royal, with an amend
, ment as substituted.
Mr.. Howard, from the Committee Oh the
Judiciary, reported back the bill to amend
the act amending tie judicial system.
WASHINGTON january -
SENATE Mr. McDougal, OF California,
offered the following concurrent reso-
( IU,lunS:
l.! ;o'ret, That the present attempt Of the
French Government TO s!lijugate the Republic
of Mexico to her authority by armed force is n
violation oftnc established rules Of international
law ANA that ii is. moreover, = violation Of the
faith OF France. pledged by the treaty made at
London, on tie 3l>t OF October, 1861. between
the allied Governments OF Spain, France and
England.
if,.,,'c,t ta,'def That tie attempt to subject
tie Republic oi Mexico to French AUTHORITY is
an act not merely uiriendly to this Rei.,l,
lie. bat 10 free Institutions everywhere; and is
regarded not only as untriendly, but as hostile.
i'4solre%, Juntrr, That it is the duty OF this
Republic to require Of the Government of
France that her armed forces shall be with
drawn from the territory Of Mexico.
Res,}ce'! ,".t4er That it is the duty and
proper Office OF this republic now and at all
times to lend such aid to the Republic of Mex.
leo as may be required to prevent the forcbe