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

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA,

WASHINGTON, DAN. IA.
HOUsE.-Mr. Stevens reported a 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, $780,
100000 United States notes, in such form
as he may deem expedient, not bearing
interest, payable on demand, in denomi-
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 on 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
bill 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.
Mr.. Loyejoy suggested that the resolu-
ton be amended, SO as to provide for the
issue of 500, ,O00,0 900 United States Treas
ury notes. The amendment was agreed to,
and the joint resolution was then passed.
Mr.. Holman offered resolution stating
that Simon Stevens, while before the Sc
lect Committee appointed to investigate
Government contracts, had refused to an
swer a question propounded to him as to
the terms and conditions of tie labor con-
tract for storing and delivering foreign
goods in New York, and as to how much
he (Stevens) had received for the same ;
and directing the Sergeant-at-Arm to
bring the said Simon Stevens before the
bar Of the House of Representatives for
contempt of its authority. The resolution
was passed.
WAslIINGTOS, Jan. Is.
SENATE.-The Vice President present
ed the credentials of Chas. A. Buckalew,
elected Senator from Pennsylvania
Mr.. Dixon offered resolution request
ing the Secretary of the Treasury to in
form the Senate what amount of compen-
sation is paid collectors of customs in emu
merated and nOn-enumerated districts I'M
der the act of May 9TH, 1922, and March
5, 1S4l, and also from what source the
funds are derived out 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.--1he bill pending before the
House, providing for the raising of 90O,-
100000, in the different modes mentioned,
directs the Secretary of the Treasuy y to
receive certificates of indebtedness at par,
in payment of loans, whatever may be the
price obtained.
Mr.. Walker, of Massachusetts, examined
the bill under consideration. The author
ity given to the Secretary of the Treasury
to borrow $900,OOO,OOO 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 il
could
Mr. Clements presented the credentials
of Jennings Piggal, claiming seat as q
Representative from North Carolina.
Mr. Dawes presented the protest OF
Chas. Henry Foster, against his admission
Referred to the Committee on Elections
The House went into Committee to pro-
vide ways and means to support the Gov.
ernment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.
SENATE.-In the Senate the Vice Presi.
dent presented communication from the
Secretary of the Interior, asking for The
appropriation Of $5,000,O00 for capital ex
tension, and 5000, 600 for a new dome.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Military Commit.
tee, reported back the bill to suspend the
sale of lands on the coast of Georgia, an(
in and about Port Royal, with an amend
ment as substituted.
Mr.. Howard, from the Committee on th'
Judiciary, reported back the bill to amend
the act amending the judicial system.
WASHINGTON, January 19.
SENATE-Mr McDougal, of California
offered the following concurrent reso
lutlons:
Resolced, That the present attempt of tn
French Government to stbjugate the Republi
of Mexico to her authority by armed force, is
violation of the established rules of nternationa
law and that it is, moreover, q violation of th
faith of France pledged by the treaty made a
| London, on the 31st Of October, 1861. betwee
/ the allied Governments of Spain, France an
England.
Reso!ce3. ttyfher, That the attempt to subjec
! the Republic of Mexico to French authority.
an act not merely unfriendly to this Reput
! lie, but to free institutions everywhere; and
regarded not only as unfriendly, but as hostile
I,esoycec!, turtber, That it is the duty of thi
! Republic to require of the Government c
France that her armed forces shall be with
/ drawn from the territory Of Mexico
Resolce9 further, That it is the duty an
! proper Office of this republic now and at a
times to lend such aid to the Republic of Me,
leo as may be required to prevent the forcibl