Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-23
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xxXvTmTII CONGREss.

XXXvIIITII CONGRESS-.
WAsniSerox, December 22.--SEvArr-- On
,otion Of Mr. Wilson, the additional provis.
On ofS5 200, to supply dehcieucios IN printing
ras stricken out
Mr.. Fessenden moved that a proyiso DO in
erted, that no part OF thh sum be paid 90
nv enlisted man after the 9Th Of January
ext which was adopted
Mr.. Fessenden moved that the proviso be-
ow amended, that no bounty be paid
iter the 9th Of January, except such as is
ow provided for BY existing laws.
Mr.. Sherman opposed tae policy of paying
ounties, and favored adherence TO the present
ounties offered.
Mr.. SPINNER asked bow are We 10 procure
he re-enlistmen,s Of soldiers, If these boun-
o. are not offered 1r Nt
Mr.. sherman replied that the enlistments
ia not expire till in July or August next,
Hording anlpla lime TO GIL the ranks anew.
The vote upon Fessenden's amendment
as taken as follows; Yeas 25--nays 3.
The resolution was then reported TO the
enate.
Mr. Wilson offered an additional section,
the effect that the money received from
RATED person should be paid into the Treasu-
uisition as other money, and be appropria-
dtothe payment Of bounties, and the procure
ent Of substiiules. After few remarks
10 amendment was adopted The resolution
as then read third time and passed with
ut dissenting voice. SJ.j
House resolution fer adjournment on We'd
to Thursday, 9th Of january, was Ia
nd OF motion Of Fessenden was
NtI.
Vr Wilson the Enrollment
ia. ts.. u.ns the Committee samend-
nent, ge.t the cigfh section
dopted
Mr. Dyon oxempting
lesgymf9 aud sui tspeech
pie wa, lhen taken o.. lendment re-
hltnqSiu yeas g, nays ~,
Mr.. Trumbul submitted The following;
Re.oiped, That the Secretary. Of War be
irecied to furnish the Senate the namos of
the Mejo.s and Brigadier Generals who
o without commands, stating how long such
I'VE been without commands, and whether
ich has staff and If SO, how nnmarous
ID Of what rank what amount Of pay, in
pdiug commntation and rations for each, to-
hher with with the members OF his stall
I'VE been receiving and also that the Seore-
u
Ajors and Brigader Generals are in command
departments, districts and posts in loyal
Rtes, and whether my necessity exists that
luires these districts, departments and posts
ould be commanded by officers of such
yh rank, with their numerous aud experien
a slails. i5Ilu
Mr. Stevens from the Ways and Means
immittee reported the Post Office hppropri-
ion bill which was made the special order
the 9th of january iaet
The House resumed the consideration of
bill reported yesterday, to pay the officers
d men called on for home defense in the
stern or Missouri department.
Messr5. McClurg, Boyd, Blow and King,
of Missouri, earnestly advocated the bill
the course of the debate, it was said that
Home Guard Of Missouri were the first to
ar the hardships aud privations of n soldiers
J.; and had il not bOen for them, Missouri
uld now be rebel State Speculators,
false representations, were buying the
inns for 30 to 40 per cent discount, and
'ly passage of the bill would end this swiud-
E.
Mr. Coxs amendment was adopted 1t Sc
'es payment of money TO those interested,
mediately. fa
Ater further debate, the bill was passed.
. appropriRtes over seven hundred thou-
d dollars to the officers and men in the
stern, or Missouri Departments
he Military Academy bill then passed.
\ resolution was adopted instructing the
nmttee on Military Affairs to make an
mediate Inquiry into the expedieney of
ending the Enrolment Law, so as to com
the Provost Marshals to hold their exam
ions for phyaieal disability &c, at the
nty towns
Ir. Johnson of Pa, offered the following
amble aud resolution s..l.. s..i1
fHEREAsi The supreme judicial tribunal of
& Stata Of pennsylvania has decided solemn
lat the actof March Sd, 1868, commonly
ed the ConsSription, is contrary to, and a
alton of the provisions Of the Constitution,
therefore nullAnd void therefore,
'esoiped, That it's the sworn duty OF the
'eutive departmental the Government eth
paequiese in the deeision Of that State,
ring the question Involved before the
RENE Court of the United States for final
idieaton, to the end that il Congress shah
suehiegislation necessary, . bill shall
lrepared not subject TO constitutional OBJ.
ions. .a0a
ne resolution. was laid ON the table by q
iof 80 To ls. --T'
he house then concurred in the Senate's
'admenls to the appropriating S2O, ,O0O.-
Tor the pay Of bouutes and premiums