Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-03-11
Thirty-eighth Congress-First Session.


On Monday in the SENATE the bin authoriz-
Ing the President 10 negotiate a treaty with GER
tain Indian tribes Of Oregon, was on motion Of
Mr. Nesmith, called up and passed.
ON motion Of Mr. summer, the bill repeating
all acts for the rendition Of fugitive slaves was
made special orler for Wednesday next at
1890 O'Clock
Mr.. Sherman offered the following resolutions
Rs,olr.d, That n quorum Of the senate consists Of
a majority q senators, duly chosen and qualified
Rsfotst- That II majority OF the Presidential
electors, duly appointed ami qualified vote for one
person, ne }, Tie President
Rsssbsd, That il the election Of the President de-
wolves upon the House q Representatives, and the
votes OF mtilrity Of the states represented in the
House be cast ier one person be- Is the President
Referred % the judiciary Committee and or
dered to be printed
In the Horsr. Mr. Alley of Nassachu-
sets. from the Committee Of the Post
Office and post roads, reported bill re-
curing al sailing and stesm vessels between the
United States and foreign countries % carry the
mails on such reasonable compensation ls may
be deemed proper, and authorizing the Pos'mss-
Ter General 20 contract for four years carrying
o. the mail matter other than letters 20 the Pa
ciic coast. by sea, sc. Passei
The House proceeded To the consideration Of
senate 4AAlH...i--lll-' t'' A--- ----tA Nl-ls
and went into committee Of the whole, and spent
most Of the day over it.
Mr. Brooks stated that among the aprropra-
tons for the Quartermaster department were
items Tor transportation Of troops to different
states. who were thus sent IN the interest Of the
Administration 10 control elections by out-voting
the conservative power lie appealed from the
majority Of the House TO Almighty God 90 repro
bate such proceedings.
Mr. Stevens replied, saying that as 20 his
Mr. Brooks's) appeal from the majority Of the
House to another tribunal, he (S;evensl did not
know that either party hal a standing IN that
Court 70 Try the issue He explained tie bill.
saving that when u was first reported, the call
for 10000 more troops hal NOT been made, AMI
the Ssuates amendments were made 90 provide
for the equipment. feeding AMI payment ~ these
troops He urged the consideration Of the SEN
ate's amendments eighty IN number and said
the idea that We are 10 paralyze the arms %
Government and starye our brave soldiers might
oecome the other side Of the House, but would
be isyraceful TO patriots.
Tuesday was occupied in the SENATE with the
consideration Of suniry resolutions and special
order on an amendment proposed by Mr.. Brown
Of No. 10 the enlistment bin He was 10 favor
Of 4 general emancipation policy
IN the HOUSE the Senate amendments TO the
deficiency bin were again under consideration
Most Of them were concurrred in.
The bin for authorizing the Secretary Of the
Treasury 90 sell from time to time any gold ia
the treasury not needed o. meet demands was
changed for substitute bin offered hy Mr.
Boutwell,, which merely authorizes the Secretary
q the Treasury 90 anticipate the payment Of
interest on the publ, debt, from time to time,
with or without a rate Of interest.
The bin IN this amended form was then passed,
4o against %.
Mr. Schenck reported from the military COM
mittee bin 10 drop unemployed MAJOR aud
Bri-adisr Generals. &c.
Mr.. Scheuck explained the provisions Of the
bin and long debate ensured. involving the
question as 10 whether It was intended 10 strike
a blow at certain unemployed officers, TO which
S,henck replied 10 was not aimed al any partic-
u.ar persons, but was for the general good Of
the service. After considerable debate the bin
was made the special order for Tuesday next.
The Senate bill establishing a uniform smbu-
lance system was slightly amended and passed..
The bin increasing the rank Of Provost Mar
shall General TO Brigadier was passed.
4 bin was passed. providing that chaplsins
shall not lose pay when absent on leave or hy
sickness, or as prisoners, ard providing for -
per month if disabled in the service
A bill was reported securing homes,eiis %
soldiers and sailors on coniscated rebel lands
ordered TO be printed. Adjourned