The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1864-12-22

Il may be needed. The committee afsr
oaresal eopsfderstion at 3 full nesting, was
unanimous in theirrepor The committee
represents 81 parts Of the country and ell
sentiments Of the Senate. l have thought
that perhaps there might be similar una
nimity among the Senators, therefore, for
bear al further remarks, and ask for vote.
Mr.. Hale expressed himself opposed %
the repeal ofthe treaty and asked for
postponement Of the resolution to the sixth
Of January next, that he mig ht have an OPP
Portunity to address the Senate on the sub
ject.
Messrs. Trumbuil, Davis, Foster, COnners,
and Foote, while in favor Of the resolution
were in favor Of the pOstpOnemsnt, in as
much as Mr.. Hale desired to speak on the
subject.
Mr.. Sumner said sGjer the explanation
Of Mr.. Hale, that he would leave the sub
ject entirely in his hands, he had supposed
Mr.. Hale had already stated his objections
to the proposition in his remarks few days
ago, but if such was not the case he was
perfectly willing that the postponement
should take place. The resolution was
postponed TO the 9th of January next.
After which the executive session ad
journed.
HoUsE.--In a debate on the resolution
calling on the Secretary Of War to eOmmu-
neate what obstacles existed TO general
exchange Of prisoners, the subject of retail
iatOry treatment OF rebel prisoners as rebels
bsstow on ours, was discussed. Mr.. Schenek
said that the Committee on Military Affairs
was gathering information on the subject of
the treatment Of our prisoners, and expect
ed to report soon.
The House finally adopted resolution to
the effect that, if not incompatible with the
public interest, all Communications in ref
erence to the exchange of prisoners, not
heretofore published, be communicated TO
The House by the Secretary of War.
The House then proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON Of bill to supply over ninety mil
lions # dollars deficiency in the appropria-
tons for the present fseal year.
On motion Of Mr.. Ancona, it was resolved
that the Committee on Ways and Means be
requested to inquire into the expediency of
reducing or su pending impost duty on
printing paper, and that they be requested |
to report by bill or otherwise at an early |
dly.
On motion OF Mr.. Coffroth, the Commit |
tee on Military Affairs was instructed 70 in |
quire as to the expediency of amending the |
enrolment act so to allow persons drafted |
to put in substitutes, at any place whore
mastering officers are stationed, to DO cred |
tied to any part of the Congressional dis
trict in which persons reside at the time
substitutes are accepted.
During brief discussion on spprOpria-
tions for printing paper for Government
printing, Mr. Rice, Mass, said there was
no evidence to show that paper manufac-
turers have combined to advance the price
Of paper. he had heard it charged but had
never got at substantial facts. One reason
for high prices was scarcity and tax on raw
material.
Mr.. Wsshburn said the duty on paper is
He had understood from the
best aui hority that there is combination
Of paper manufacturers, who control the
whole matter, and have brought up the
price from IL and Is to Is and % cents a
pounds that there has been such an advance
pspH gentlemen Q u / not deny.
Mr.. Davis said this was the result in part
Of the tax on the raw material, and not for
sign exchange.
Mr.. Washburn said ne knew this to be
.he case when one-half of the paper mills
in III were offered for sale for $500 because
will pay interest of 40 per cent. The tax
IN paper is a tax on knowledge and light,
and will destroy many newspapers of the
Mr. Morrill, asked, how high is the tariff
Pm paper.
Mr. Washburne replied that it was high
enough to prevent any paper being import
ed. He thought it was 20 per cent, payable
in gold. The committee then arose.
The House passed the deficiency bill with
slight amendment and then adjourned.
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