Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-02-27
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XxxYlIItIl CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 26.

| SENATE.-Mr. Sumner introduced q bill to
exclude disloyal persons from the public
lands of the United States. Referred to the
| committee ON Public Lands.
| Mr.. Wilson introduced bill which pro-
| vides that future enlistments in the regular
army shall be for three instead of five years,
and soldiers in the regular army who en-
listed prior to July 22d, 1861, shall have
the privilege of re-enlisting until the lst OF
May next, with existing bounties. Ordered
to be printed. tl
On motion of Mr.. Collamer, the bill to
remove disqualiilcations on account of color
in carrying the mails, was called up. Con-
siderable debate ensued on the amendment
of the Postofiice committee, which provides
that there shall be no exclusion of witness
es in the courts of the U. s.. on account of
color.
Mr.. Lane and Hendricks of Indiana, and
Powell and Salisbury opposed the amend
ment. Hs
Mr.. Sumner, Collamer and Harlan sup
ported it.
The Senate without concluding the sub
jectof removing the disqualificatio against
colored persons carrying the mails and al
lowing them to testify in courts, resolved
to adjourn until Monday.
HoUsE:-On motion of Mr.. Stevens the
committee ON Military Affairs were in
structed to inquire into the expediency OF
increasing the number of cadets at the mill
itary academy, and also the expediency OF
repeating so much of the enrolment act cS
gives pay to officers absent with leave. AT
the suggestion of Mr.. Stevens tomorrow
was exclusively set apart for general debate
or buncombe speeches.
Mr.. Higbey, of California, introduced a
bill to exclude traitors and public enemies
from the courts and settlement on the pub
lie lands. Referred to the committee ON
the Judiciary. .ss.5.l.ss
Mr.. Schenck, from the committee on Mil
itary Affairs, reported the following joint
resolution: That the bounties authorized
to be paid under existing laws and the reg
ulatiOns and orders of the War Depart
ment to veterans re-enlisting, or persons
enlisting in the regular or volunteer service
for three years or during the war, shall be
paid from the 1st of March to the LIST OF
April, any law or regulation to the contra
ry Notwithstanding, and that the said boun-
ty be paid out Of money already appropri-
ated for that purpose.
Mr.. Coffroth suggested an amendment
crediting veterans to their respective locali-
| ties.
| Mr.. Schenck said that was already pro-
vided for in the enrolment bill.
Mr.. Coffroth replied that the Provost Mar
shal had issued an order antagonistic to it.
Mr.. Schenck said then that officer must
be held to responsibility.
The House passed joint resolution to
extend the time for the payment of boun-
ties. aa
The House passed resolution of thanks
| tn A Adr1ira1 nrta ,1f tha Mis-
| sissippi squadron, and his officers and men,
operating with the army in reopening the
Mississippi river; also resolution of thanks
to Commander Ringgold, officers and men,
for their daring ana skill in rescuing the U
5. troops from shipwrnck during 1868.
Mr.. Blair, of Missouri, from the committee
on Military Affairs, reported bill which
after debate was passed, allowing persons
in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama
and other southern States to be enlisted ir
the army with all privilege under the eX.
isting law in regard to pay, bounty, etc.
such volunteers to be credited to such States
or sub-districts.o of States as they may elect
The bill was passed-S1 to A.
The Virginia election case was then taker
up.
Mr.. Washburne of Illinois made re-
port from the Conference committe on the
disagreeing amendment to the Lieutenant
General bill. Mr.. Washburne explained
that the House committee had agreed to tht
Senate's amendment striking out the rec
ommendation that Gen. Grant be appointed
Lieutenant General, for the reason that they
had every reason to believe if the repOr
should be concurred in Gen. Grant woult
be selected to fill the position by the Presl
dent. ,iiiiaH
Mr.. Cox of Ohio accused Mr.. Washburnt
of deserting his old friend, Gen. Grant, by
yielding to the striking out of the recon-
mendation. ,ooc t- gb u
The report was then adopted by vote O.
70 against AZ.
Adjourned.