The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-28
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wAsHfYcroS. Feb. 81, 1858.

WAsaNcroS. Feb. 81, 1858.
TIN DUTY on PAPER
communication was received from tho Secretary OF
the Treasury transmitting an additional report from the
Collectors concerning the duties on paper.
the NUMBER MAJOR BslGADIER GENERALS.
committee OF conference appointed the bill to
/. limit the number Of major and brigader generals.
ARTICLES
Mr. WIsoS. (rep) OF Mass from the Military Commit
see reported back bill TO establish and articles Of
war, with amendmsnts
TEE PRIZES NEW YORK
Mr. KISs, (rsp) Of N. ", presented a memorial from
the merchants and shpownsrs Of New York city refe
to the sale OF prizes district asking
vestgaton ard for tho passage OF acts to
speedy and lees expensive sale and distribution Of the
proceeds. Referred to the Naval Committee, with In
structens To Inquire the proprety OF appointing
committee Of investigation into the matter.
ERE TON OF A BRIDGE ACROSS TIE ONO
Mr.. CoLIAxER, (rep) Of VI, from the Committee on
Post Offices and Roads reported back the bill to allow tho
Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company to build .
bridge the Ohio river less than hundred
feet above low water mark, with Two hundred feet span
Mr.. WILSON, OF M,ss offered Joint resolution
relative the pay OF the volunteers and militia Of
the United States Referred 70 the Military Committee.
NrnrTioS FOR CoIoRsD CHILDREN.
Mr. GRIMES, frep Of Iowa called up the bill 70 ncor
porss the institution OF coored children in the District
Mr. CARIux (Union) OF Va, wished TO know II those
NEGROES lud be educated without act Of incorpo
ratOny In his State they educated whte chidrcn win
any such act OF Congress Indeed, he
for the government TO 80 into this business o. educating
these persons any way lie took the ground that as tho
President had coupled colonization with his eBancpa
tion scheme II the negro H. remain In this country
he could only remain in subordinate capacity slave,
and legislative body hal right EDUCATE children Of
the state might be lis duty educate
who TO take part In the government and he trusted
had net reached that poit where proposed 70
elevate the negro 10 the condition OF voter and one OF
the governors OF the country.
Mr. GRIMES said the very crude notions OF the Senator
from Virginia the subject Of education explained
things which might not otherwise be understood 1t
might be the plan the Senator section educate
any one-ony those Who 10 take part In governing
tho nation But he thanked God that he came from
secion whore they entertained different ideas sub
ject Of education and where nober and locr sentiments
prevailcd-where they believed that every should
be taught read the laws by which he u be 20.
verned. and read the Word II God. They did
terrain any such low and groveing ideas the subject
Or education.
RMr. MORRILL,, {rcp) Of Me-, was astonshed hoar
the objections against this bill and that senator from
Virginia should get up and make argument against
popular education. CIR, Cod had IL to the point
that this day Senator Of The United states de
argument against popular education when every civilized
nj The woriu bad given 1t their serious attention
and deemed OF the highest mportsnce' He from
section where they educated AL children, and New
England had anything To boast Of was her system Of
public instruction. which every child whether high
or low born a fair chance IN life.
Mr. CARrrx asked IL the Legislature Of his State had
EVER Incorporated Companies for the education colorcd
Mr. MORRILL, said his State had incorporated a system
which educated every child without reference color
complexion Tho negro was put upon equal footing In
that respect. The state knew distinction In m duty
Of education.
NJ; DAVIS, t0pp 2, Ky; moved TO postpone the bill.
Harding, Kennedy. Nesnitn. Powell saulsbuary. wan,
Wilson Of Mo-.
Mr. FHssEypEN, (rep OF Ne from the Committee OF
Conference the bin TO provide ways and for
support Of the government. made report, which
agreed TO- and committee OF conference ap.
pointed amendment In relation 70 the banks
THE wAsHISGToS ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
The bin 70 extend the Washington and Alexandria Rail
Mr. TEs ErcI, trsp) Of N. " opposed the bin a. some
length
MILITIA
Mr. WILSON, Of Mass moved to postpone tho bill and
take up the bill 10 enrol and call out tho militia
The motion was rejected by the following vote;-
Too,a. Poster orimes. Harlan Henderson,, Hicks Howe
nepousAll sumner Ten Eyck. Trumbul Wilson Of Mass :
sars,Msssr. Anthony. Arnold, Bayard, Garlic, cowan
roy rersi Tsh.rd:oa, saai.sury Turpe, wade wlkln.
RAILROAD MILL Rrsrxrp.
br. SUMNER, lrep) OF Mas, offered amendment tha
person shall 30 excluded from the oars on account
color.
Adopted by the following vote
Y1.iM s, AnSs Sssnd.. c.rt ye.send.n FOO.
POM srpy sumner Eyi rra%su wsa. ' ws mHps
wiluiot Wilson Of Mass-s "''A
eDoass PoS cbardsoa, saasSars TSr a 1 wsss
Mr. CLARK, trep lot H. opposed the bin. and refer
letters from the secretary Of War against the mcs
sure.
ATTACK on rHr sycSErAu oy WAR.
Mr. McDouoALi- (opp) Of CAL, said the person At tn
head Of the War Department was a base man. He ha,
promised tho President Of the United states In bis owl
house. that he would deuounce the Secretary Of War
There ought TO be President OF the United States
Mr.. hoHRirL osed the senator 10 order, N his
were not relevant>
The cHaR CMr. anthony decided that the point wa
well taken.
Mr. McDoroAiI-I declare hero, in my place, befor
The Senate, on my own responsibility that THE wh
~ at the head Of the War Department rs a who he
wronaed the country.
The CHAN called the Senator TO order
Mr. McDoraAfiI appeal from the dscison of tho cha 4
want 10 know WHISTLER Senator q the United states
DSual TO tbs Secretary Of War.
Mr. THuxrrIL. rep.) Of M, appealed 70 the Senator
Withdraw tho call for an appeal.
hr. hoDocoAlI--wsi win withdraw Il. But I stoul
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