The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-07

The Committee on Military Affairs pur-
sue q regular course toward other States.
Mr.. KING, Of Mo-, made few remarks
to show that the gentleman was mistaken.
Mr.. ODELL referred to facts to show
that $500. 900. as the result Of the commits
sion would be paid the Morehouse guards.
Mr., BLAIR, of Mo-, said that he saw no
difference between Pennsylvania and the
position Missouri occupied before this bocy
last December.
Mr., GARFIELD said the House ha1 con-
fined itself to paying only for Postmaster
and Commissioner claims. The claims
have been audited and adudicated like
those Of Pa.
Mr.. SMITH of KY. advocated the pend
ing amendment. Ninety-nme out OF one
who were called out in his State
were taken from the pillow, the anvil, and
machine works.
Mr.. HALE of Mo. explained the reason
why a commission was appointed concern
ing the Home Guard of that State. They
had been mustered into the service neither
of Missouri nor the United States, but
went into the service in defense of law, un-
der q pressing emergency. In the case
now before them there was nc occasion Tor
q committee for the militia o. Pennsylva-
MIA. That State had produced the proper
vouchers.
Mr.. RANDALL advocated the bill and
paid high compliment to the gallantry Of
the Militia of Pennsylvania, said no had
good authority for saying that the recent
order of Genl Meade about the insubOrdi-
nation of troops did not relate to the Penn.
reserves. He mentioned the fact in order
that the common rumor, or talk that the
military order referred to the Pa. reserves
might be stopped and the truth made
known to the country.
Mr.. STEVENS made q few remarks to
show that the claims of Pa. had BEEN adju-
dicated and payment recommended by the
War Department and endorsed By the Pre-
sident. The troops went into acepsl service:
Mr.. SCHENCk, opposing the bill, said
that it would be better to appoirt COM
mission to ascertain the amount If all the
claims, instead OF taking them upby piece
meal, and in future make appropriations
for their payment.
Mr.. WHALLEY presented the claim Of
West Virginia.
Mr.. ONEIL, Of New York, offered an
of the Loyal States to three Commissioners
to examine and ascertain Ill the amounts
Claimed for future adjustment.
Mr.. COA'S amendment was rejected by
43 to "a. The Committee, when the Ques-
ton was stated, and the passage Of the bill
which appropriates $7O0, OO> to reimburse
individuals and institutions, who had ad-
vanced money to pay the Pa. reserves cal
led out by the President AMI Governor of
Pa. to repel invasion in the summer of 1853,
and who were in actual service of the Uni
tea States, provided no part of the money
be paid to any militia Of any State who re-
fused to be mustered into the service Of the
United States.
Mr.. SPAULDING moved TO lay on the
table. carried IS against 80.
The House then, by 2 majority, refused
to lay on the table.
On motion to reconsider the vote by
which the bill was defeated, Mr.. ROBI-
SON of Illinois moved to reconsider the
vote by which the bill was laid on the
table.
Mr.. SPAULDING moved 10 Law Mr..
RObisOn's motion on the table. 1t was de-
cided in the negative by 5 majority.
The House then reconsidered he vote by
which the bill was laid on the liable, by
vote Of 81 against 81. .t
Mr.. SCHENCk moved to retar the bill
to the Committee on Military Affairs. 1t
was disagreed to, by vote of 81 against
80. II.
The question now came up ON tae passage
Of the bill as given ab~ve, app,opriating
81 200, 900 for the Pennsylvania Militia,
which was amended by appropriating 81
OOO. 900 to defray the expenses Of other
loyal States in repelling raids. t##
Mr.. MORRELL moved to lay tie bill on
the table. Decided in the negative, 50 to
-.
The bill then passed, by vote Of Il to
g..
Mr.. MORRELL moved that Evening
Sessions be discontinued. leaving the
House to take such hours as it NAV see fit.
Mr.. WILSON moved that the evenings
be devotedt to business. This was disagreed
to, and Mr.. MORRELL'S motion was
adopted.
Mr.. sPAULDING, from the Committee
on the Conduct of the War, made g report
on the Fort Pillow massacre, aud moved
that 46, 900 copies be printed.
House adjourned.
SENATE Bishop Oaks Of r. I. made the
opening prayer.
Mr.. CALLAGER, reported FINN the
Committee on Post Offices and Pox Roads,
the House bill to establish Ocean Steam
ship service between Brazil and the United
States, with an amendment.
Mr.. WILKINSON desired further to
amend the Bill, and not having his amend
ment prepared, asked that the subject be
laid over. Agreed to.
Mr.. WADE, from the Committee on Ter
ritories, reported Bill to amend the ena-
bling act for the people of Nevada. The
bill changes the time for Election IN Neva-
da to the "a Tuesday in September. The
bill was passed.
Mr.. HOWE addressed the Senate at some
length, in support of the bill to pay Wis
consin five per cent. OF the grant Of lands
made to her in 1898.
The National Currency Bill came up in
order, and the Senate proceeded to act
upon the amendments heretofore adopted
in Committee.
Mr.. SUMNER, presented substitute 70,
the committees amendment 10 the Nation.
al Bank Bill, increasing the tax Oh circ,lla.
ton to per cent, on deposits to j Der cent
and on capital stock, beyond amount IA.
vested in United States bonds, to half b
one per cent. each half year, after January,
1864.
The clause in the bill affecting the Bank
of Commerce of New York, was on motion
Of Mr.. SHERMAN amended SO as to allow
the Comptroller Of the Currency to close its
affairs when its capital shall be less thar,
five millions, and its surplus less than %
per cent. Adjourned. 7p - :
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has the following special dispatch from,
A deserter has arrived from the rebel ar.