New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-02
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..
THE DUTY on SALT.

Mr.. WAsgBURYR (Un., III. ) caused TO be read
n letter from the Secretary " the Treasury saying that
81 Is ascertaned from authentic sources that many yes
y employed IN the cod fishing obtain salt TO their
sh froin the British Provinces thereby avoiding the
payment of the duty on salt incorporate WIN 'e msn
salt which had paid duty in our own ports 10 pre-
vent this there appeared 10 be no provision OF law
Therefore the Secretary requested that an act be passed
"a the effect that hereafter no fishing bOunes DO allowed
nness tho claimants satisfactorily show that the salt
which they have used has paid duty TO the United States
objection was made to the Introduction OF such Dill
On motion of Mr. briggs (Un., Mieh.), the Commit
1eo Of and Means instructed 70 inquire into
she Justice and expediency OF leyilng yen cents per
busbe OF salt imported into the United States.
TRANSFER OF GOVERNMENT BONDS.
FREEMAN CLARKE (Un.. n. ~ offered the following
resolution which was passed: 49,
Ksasef That the Committee OF Ways and Means he in
,ructsd 10 naure into the e1podency OF establishing trans
fr oce IN the City New York under Ire direction OF the
tanser of Oovenmen; bonds and also the eSpedieucy
OF authorizing the exchange Of coupon ana registered bonds
the other holders may desire ana fof' oy p OF
THE ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. BRASDAGEE (Un. Conn., offered resolution that,
She senate concurrng both Houses adjourn on the goth
NJ. SrEyENs Gun. Pa suggested the 3lst Of May
MIR, BR.NpAGEH accepted the modification remarking
that be desired to fix time in order that Congress
may work up to 1t.
attempts were made to prevent discussion, and being
unwilling to encourage the continuation OF such prae-
tce. DO moved to lay the resolution on the taDle.
This was disagreed TO- and the resolution was passed
Yeas. SO; Nays not counted.
PAY AND BOUNTY OF DECEASED SOLDIERS.
On motion of Mr.. FENoN On. \. y It was re-
solved that the Committee Military Affairs Dc re-
quested 70 ascertain what legislation, If any is neces
sry TO authorize and require the payment Of the cet
Gates issued by the Second Auditor and Second Con-
froer o. the Treasury for arrears OF pay and bounty
due deceased soldiers, presentation thereof TO any
Paymaster Of the Army In Washington as well as in the
district where the claimants reside.
PREKDMENs BUREAU.
The House resumed the consideration OF the bill to
establish bureau for frecdmen's affairs when
Mr.. KNAPP Oem., ILL., expressed his views against
Mr. PRICK Un. Iowa. advocated the bin.
THE WHISKY TAX.
Mr. PFSDLEFOy Dem, Ohio commenced his remarks
against the bin, but was interrupted by message from
the Senate stating that the Committee Of Conference
on the whisky bill had been unable to agree.
Mr.. WAsBBURSE Qll) without referring to what
occurred In the Committee was free to say he did not
think tie Committee would have any difficulty in
ing to az agreement on the subject. The gentleman
from Pennsylvania DAWSON wss OF opinion that, In
order 70 adjust the difference between the two Houses
tax of 20 cents might be laid upon stock spirits Oh hand
This gas the material point OF the controversy.
Mr. STEVENS (Un., Pa said his colleague (DaWson)
who The Committee, did NOT represent the ma
MI WAsHsURSE replied that Ne believed Mr.. Dawson
voted with the gentleman (eteyens) In the House
against taxing stock hand II insisted by part
OF the Committee OF Conference that the House has de-
Cded against any tax on spirits on hand, while the
OlherS tne mouse utClQcu
40 cents gallon. In order TO test the strength Of the
House. Mr.. Washburne offered a resolution that the
House insist its disagreement 10 the Senate amend
ments and request of the Senate another conferences
and hereby declared the Judgment q the House
that 10 tho adjustment Of the difference there should be
an additional tax Of not less than 20 than AZ
cents per gallon upon spirits Oh hand for sale.
Mr.. STEVENS raised the point that the Committee OF
Conference could report the fact Of disagreement and
nothing more.
The SPEAKER held that while Cormlttee must re.
port the fact the House has power to instruct any Com.
inittee 20 DO appointed.
MI STEVENS earnestly said the gentleman offered his
instructions an individual member.
Mr.. WAsaYURsK hoped the gentleman wonld not get
excited.
Mr. SrRvEss-Eot ct all
Mr. PEsDLET0S moved that the House recede from its
disagreement 70 the Senate's amendments
Mt. WAsHBUREg said IL this motion prevailed there
will be no tar On spirits ON hand
Mr.. PEsDLBr0s-That Is 3d.
Mr. WAsaBuRSK said IL his own motion prevail then
the Committee OF Conference can &linst their differ.
saoes by taxing spirits hand. Mr. w. moved and the
House seconded the demand for the previous question
Mr. Pendeton's motion WA disagreed to. 50 against
Mr. WashbJrne's amspdInent was then adopted;
Yeas 10; Nays 81, as follows;
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