The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1864-05-28
THIRTY.RIGHTH CONGRESS.

THIRTY.EIGHTH CONGRESO.
WAsHINaToN, May d. HOUSE. - Mr..
DAVIS, from the Committee on Elections,
reported resolution that members Chan
seats from Virginia, which have been re-
jeoted, be allowed mileage for one session,
and monthly pay till the passage Of the
resolution in their respective cases.
Mr.. DAVIS said Chandler is District At
torney In the Eastern District Of Virginia,
but receives NO salary, his compensation
being paid in fees, amounting probably to
Mr.. Chambers name was stricken out,
and the resolution, rs thus amended, was
adopted by four majority. ta
On motion Of Mr.. CAFFRITH, it was
RESOLVED, That, the Senate concurring,
both Houses adjourn on the sixth or June
next, at noon. s
Mr.. KINNEY, delegate from Utah, Of
adopted, declaring, as the sense Of this
House, that the present crisis in this cause
lesg and unjustifaable rebellion, calls loudly
on Congress for united and patriotic leGis.
lation; that the self-sacri6cing services of
our soldiers, unsurpassed III ancient or
modern warfare, should be sustained in the
tield, and are entitled to our thanks. And
RM0U
Of Congress TO sustain the Constitutional
authorities of the country in their endeavors
to suppress the rebellion. 4
Mr.. GRINNELL, Of Iowa, offered q res
olution requesting the President to inform
the House whether, BY order Of the Gov
eminent, the publication Of the World and
the Jo'rnol. Of Commerce, Of New York,
proceeding be communicated. An objec-
ton being made, the resolution lies over.
On motion Of Mr.. ARNOLD, of Illinois,
. resolution was introduced, which WIS
adopted, instructing the Committee of the
Judiciary to enquire whether and what
legislation t !, necessary 70 Pqni.h the forge.
and also, what legislation IL necessary to
punish those who, through the press, Or
otherwise, give information and comfort to
Mr.. HUBBARD, Of Iowa, offered . rsso-
luton, providing that the House meet
Ut II, instead Of II o'clock.
Mr.. WASHBURNE, or Illinois. objected
saying that we have too much time AZ
ready.
On motion Of Mr.. PENDLErON tho
resolution was tabled-9l to 70.
Mr.. PRUYN, Of n. r., asked on behalf
Of his friends Of the New York delegation
kind permission Of the House, like to say
= few words in explanation Of the reasons
which induced them to request action by
this body. The resolution was then read
for the Information Of the House and Is, ~
follows:
Resolved, That the conduct Of the Exec
utive authority Of the Government in pla-
cation of the World and Journal Of Com
xserce, Of New York, under the circum-
stances which have bsen placed before the
public, was an act unwarranted In itself,
dangerous to the cause Of the Union, in
violation Of the Constitution and subver-
sivs Of the principles Of civil liberty, and
oSscton SsiSs made H. :0' PRT 0Sis
moved Z suspension 81 the rules In order
that he might introduce tho resolution,
but the question was decided In the mega
tive BY the following vote: Yeas s., nays
Mr.. STEVENS reported the joint *
providing that the late law for the tempo
rary increase on duties on imports, shall
take effect on the 30th inst, instead Of the
18th Of April-duties improperly paid 70 b
~. DAVIS, Of Maryland, offered the
'' ws.aEAs, n. following announcement.
ciaa paper, namely:
we'd from That Of the Omitted State. yatis-
factory evidence OF the sense Of bearing Of
the resolution Of the House Of Representa-
tives at Warrington, relative to Mexico,
and it is known besides that the Senate has
the question. WHICH IN s On osse the Exc =
cutive would not sanction" therefore.
Resolved, That the President commune
cate to this House, II not inconsistent with
the public interests. any explanation given
bv tho Government Of the United states to
France. relative to the bearinR md aense al
the resolution relative to Mexico, which
unanimously passed the House on the 4th
Of April, 1854. The resolution was passsd
almost unanimously, under suspension
of the rules. -
Mr.. PRUYN asked leave to print state
mont or opposition members from New
York, relative to the suppression Of tho
Word and Josy~alef ObmMeree.
Mr.. WILSON, Of Iowa, objected.
MI. STEVENS reported . bill to aid in
the construction Of . railroad from Lake
Superior to Pugst's Sound. Recommend
cd to . special committee, WI. HI. .i ta
The House considered the Senate's
amendments TO the general appropriation
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