Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1864-01-15

w WAsHIkGroN. Jan. IA

WARRINGTON. Jan. IA.
| HoUsR.&Considerstio of the resolution
reported from the judiciary committee, wal
resumed, to make the coofscation oct con
form to the institution 20 that tie forfeiture
of estate shall continue only during the liis
time Of the offenders.
Mr. Oox argued that the condseation sys.
ten had proved an utter failure, and be.
cause shis failed the House was called on
to adopt another measure to stimulate the
rebellion and DESTROY Whist little Union
feeling there was in the South.
Mr.. Davis, Of Maryland, replied, saying,
from the course Of Mr.. Cox, and the ma
| jority on bis side, no support Of the Admin
istration Was to be expected from them,
aud when they rendered their support, be
(DAvie) would look upon it with suspicion.
Further proceedings were interrupted BY
the expiration Of the morning hour.
The Houss vrnt into committee OF the
whole on the bill to increase the internal
revenue, which bill was recently Published.
Mr.. Stevens moved on amendment, tax.
ing spirits distilled .ince August 3lst, 1862,
on hand and tor safe. Alter debate the
amendment was agreed to. No other
amendments Of importance were made.
Without action on the bill, the committee
rose and the House adjourned At 3:l5 D. N.
The resolution for the revival Of the
committee on the conduct Of the war
was referred to the committee on military
affairs.
SEkArE.-Mr. McDougall offered the
joint resolutions on the California Legisla-
sure in relation to a tax On native coins.
Referred to Committee ON Finance.
Senate then took up the enrolment bill.
Mr.. Wilkinson introduced . bill to ex
tend the Northern Indian Superintendent.
cy so that il may include the Territory Of
pacotah. Referred to Committee on Ter
ritories.
Mr.. Wilson withdrew Ls amendments
the Military Committee, striking out the
three hundred dollar clause, was rejected
by % to IL.
Mr.. Sherman's amendments came up
which strikes out section four OF tue origl-
nal bill, and provides that persons furnish
ing substitutes or money shall be liable to
the draft in future, and to raise tho com.
mutation to $500.
Mr.. Howaro's motion retaining the $500
clause of the old bill was adopted BY q to
IA in lieu OF Mr.. Sscrnan's amendment.
Various amendments and notifications
were made to the amendment Of Mr.. Will
son exemptns clergy men and persons who
were consciously opposed TO bearing arms
aud allowing them when drslted 10 serve
in hospitals or have clmLiutation. 6 A long
debate ensued Gn this clause. Mr.. Cowan
vas opposed to the amendment though be
had many constituents of this class The
exemptions under this class would be NOR,
numerous than Senators took occasion to
think. The Cri;arians might claim cx-
emption because the immortal Claiming
mad written the protpuajest essay ever
written illustrating tie horrors Of war
His regard tor the Qaakors was equal to
any other Senator's, cut in tLis war he
would take issue with Senators on the
question OF exemptiDg them. II t5ey re-
fuse to pay commutation it is q Quaker
war. They have claimed that slavery was
the curse Of the Earth and barbarous in.
stitut,on in the world, and this aggression
against the institution has been the object
Of their fostering care and direction for two
hundred years. Mr. Salisbury asked If be
understood the Senator to say that this
war was for the abolition Of slavery.
Mr.. Comes, knew the Senator from
Delaware would DO brought into this de-
bate. lie would fud out v hat bis opinions
we're at another snd better time, on
the subject, but as the Senator was pro
slavery, be desired him to understand that
be was anti slavery. lie said tia. this wa.
= Quaker war, and . war OF moral forces
sgainst the institution Of slavery. He was
opposed to this exemption for conscience
sake. lie believed tue safes. and truest
way to heaven was to strike a rebel where
ever you can reach him. lApplause
The amendment exempting clergymen
and non. com batants were passed. The
Senate considered and passed several minor
amendments to the bill. Adjourned.