New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-02-19
xxxVHlta CONGREss-Third Session.
SENATE. WASHINGTON. Feb. IL, 1907
PRESIDENT PRO TEN,

PRESIDENT PRO TEN.
The SECRETARY presented communication
from, the icePresident, stating that he enouiu Oe
absent for the remainder of the session. 4,
On motion of Mr.. FESSENDEN (Rep., Me. J, the
Hon. SOLOMON FOOT rep, VII was chosen
President pro TEN.
PAY OF CUsToM-HOUSE OFFICERS.
Mr. SUMNER Rep., Mass.l presented memorial
from the Inspectors in the Boston Custopi-house,
asking for an increase OF compensation.
United STATES COURTS IN INDIANA.
Mr.. LANE rep, Ind.l called upthe bill to change
the time of holding the United States Courts in
Indiana. Passed.
RELIEF FOR THE MONITORS CREW.
Mr. GRIMES (Rep., Iowa., from the Naval
Committee reported Joint resolution to compensate
the crew of the United States steamer Monitor for
the loss of clothing. &c. Passed.
MEDICAL OFFICERS IN THE NAVY.
Mr.. KENNEDY (Un., Md introduced a bill con.
cernng the rank of medical officers in the United
States Navy. Referred to the Naval Committee.
GRADE OF LINE OFFICERS IN THE NAVY.
MIR. ARNOLD (Rep., r. H. introduced a bill to
nd the act to equaize the grade Of line officers
In the United States Navy. Referred to the Naval
COMMITTEE.
TAXES IN THE REBEL STATES.
NJ. WILSON rep, Mass.), from the Military
Committee asked TO be discharged from the further
confederation of the bill TO amend the act for the
collection Of taxes in the insurrecionary districts
THE BANKS EXPEDITION TRANSPORTS.
COMMITTEE, presented letter from the Secretary OF
War, covering letter from Charles H. Haswell III
relation to the Banks Expedition. Ordered TO be
printed.
PAYMENT OF SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS.
Mr.. WILSON (Rep., Mass.l introduced JOINT
resolution 10 facilitate the payment OF the sex ana
wounded soldiers in the hospitals and conyalescent
camps The resolution directs the Psymaster- Cen
ersl 20 take measures for their payment within thirty
days after It's passage.
THE APPOINTMENT OF MlDsHIPMEN.
Mr.. DAVIS (Un., ky.] called up the bill to regu'
hath the appointment OF midshipmen In the Navy
Passed.
CREDENTIALS PRESENTED.
Mr.. WILSON I'm, MOI presented the creden-
tias of the Hon. John B. Henderson, elected United
States Senator by the Legs Stature of Missouri, to AL
vacancy expiring the 4th OF March next.
CLAIMS FOR WAR DAMAGES.
Mr. CLARK rep, n. H. called up the bill for
the settlement OF claims for damages done by the
Union troops.
The dill provides for three Commissioners and o
Solicitor to hear and examine all such claims, and
claims for property taken by the Union troops that
the claims shall be advertised publicly, and shall be
presented within three years; no damages to DC paid
on account Of slaves taken escaping the findings
Of the Commissioners 10 % returned 10 Congress
through the Secretary of War.
The bill was postponed until tomorrow.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONs.
Mr.. FESSENDEN rep, Me- called up the bill
making appropriations for Notifications.
MIR. GRIMES rep, Iowa. said he thought that
the events of this war, and the improvements in
naval warfare, had shown the inefAeiency OF all
these Notifications and, at present advised, he
should vote against the bill.
No amendments We're offered, and the bill passed.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
Mr.. HARLAN rep, Iowa. called up the bill 70
establish the gauge Of the Pacific Railroad and its
branches, fixing the gauge at feet 81 inches.
II was discussed at some length by Messrs. La
THAN, POMEROY, GRIMES, McDOUGALL,
Mr.. KING CRep. n. " moved to amend 90 as to
make the gauge feet. Rejected.
The bill was passed by vote Of 26 Yeas against
SNays.
THE ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN MILITARY ROAD
Mr.. CHANDLER lRep., Mich called up I'M
bill donating lands to Michigan and Wisconsin FOR
military road. Passed.
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURTS:
Mr.. HARRIS Rep, n. " called up the bill or
Ganizng the Courts of the District of Columbia.
Mr.. HARRIS offered an amendment, which was
adopted, aboisbing the Orphans Court Of the
County of Washington, District OF Columbia, and
transferring the Jurisdiction TO the Judges provided
Tor in the bill.
Mr.. SALISBURY Dem, Dell moved TO recon-
nit the bill to the Judiciary Committee. He said
there had been no petitions from the District asking
for any change and he understood that the bill met
the opposition of all the members of the bar in the
District The object of the bill was simply to get
appointed. lie was opposed to the change in the
get rid Of Judge because he differed with him
In political opinions.
Mr. HARRIS disclaimed any motives Of the kind.
He would not legislate TO turn out any Judge. But
the judicial system Of this District was established
In 1901 and Congress had been patching it up since
shat time until how. 1t was complicated and in
eongruous.
Mir. Saulsbury's motion was rejected-YeaS Is,
Nays -.
Mr.. DAVIS hoped the bill would be postponed.
TIE members Of the bar wished 10 DO beard in re-
molstrance.
Mr.. COLLAMER Rep., VIZ thought they ought
90 have the privilege oi being heard. 1t would be
only fair and proper.
Mr.. HARRIS said the postponing of the bill at
this late day Of the session would be equivalent TO
throwing it over until the next session. lie UNDER
stood that the bar of the District had been for years
asking for such change as was proposed, and the
bar generally would favor it.
Executive session. Adjourned.
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