Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-12-22
FROM CANADA.
Re-arreSt of two Raiders
CONGRESSIONAL.
Farragut made Vice-Admlral
CONGRESSIONAL.
SDNO OhAl9SAONAAs
WAsHEGTOE, Dec. Il.

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SENATE.
Mr.. Coleman presented the memorial OF
Harper & Bros, and other publishers, pray
ing for modification of the laws relative
to carrying periodicals in the mails.
Mr.. Sherman reported the House bill
taxing whisky, and asked immediate ae-
tion upoa it. He said the bill proposed to
anticipate the additional tax by making
its operation commence January lst in
stead of February 1st. It was objected
that such q change of legislation indicated
instability in Congress. It was in effect
taking judgment on manufacturers, and
seriously interfering with their regular ar
rangements. On the other hand it was
asserted that the manufacture Of the srti-
Gle would be increased if this bill should
not pass, and that an immense quantity
would be made upon which only dollar
would be paid.
Mr.. McDougal objected that it would
interfere with contracts.
Mr.. Farwel asserted that the neglect
to tax whisky had already deprived the
country of more than enough to psy up
the army to this date.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of the reso-
luton to repeal the reciprocity treaty.
Mr. Sumner-I had intended on the con-
sideralion of this proposition to renew the
-zzhsla sr1hjoot and 20 o-hibiS- - length SL~
history of the Reciprocity Treaty, but after
the debate of few days ago, and consid-
ering the apparent unHnimity in the
Senate have felt unwilling to occupy
the time fy any protrscted remarks. They
are not needed. The people oftbe United
States have been uneasy under the Reel
procity Treaty for several years, may
almost say from its date. There was 8
feeling that It was more advantageous to
to Canada. This feeling has of
late ripened into q conviction.
At the same time the exigencies Of the
present war requiring so large an eXpendi-
ture make it unreasonable for us 70 coun-
tenance treaty by which the resources of
the country unquestionsbly suffer. 1t Is
such considerations as these, which have
brought the public mind to its present po-
sition. The feelings manifested towards
tn United States, by the people of Cana
da have had but little influence in the Ques-
ton unless, perhaps, they may have COM
PEELED US to look at it in the light of reason
rather than of sentiment. The question of
fisheries is included in this treaty. Some
arrangement, either by reciprocal legisls-
ton, or by further negotiation can be made
on this matter SO far as it may be needed.
The Committee after careful considers-
ton at full meeting, was unanimous on
its report, and IS the Committee represents
all parts Of the country, and all the seuti-
ments Of the Senate. have thought that
perhaps there might be similar unsnimi-
ty smong the Senators, therefore forbsar
all further remarks, and ask for vote.
Mt Hale expressed himself opposed to
the repeal of the treaty, and asked for the
postponement of the resolution to the 9Th
Of January next, that he might have an op-
portunity to address the Senate On the
subject.
Messrs. TrumbuIl, Davis, Folter, Conness,
and Foote, while in favor of the resolution,
were also in favor of its pOstPonement, in
ssmuch as Mr.. Hale desired to speak on
the subject.
Mr.. Sumner said after the explanation
Of Mr.. Hale, he would leave the subject
entirely in his hands. BE had supposed
that Mr.. Hale hsd already stated his OBJ
jections to the proposition, in his remarks
a few days since, but if Auch was not the
case, he was perfectly willing that the
postponement should take place. The
resolution was postponed to the 9Th Of
January.
After executive session, adjourned.