Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-06-20

WASHINGTON, june rs.

1
SENATE.--The joint resolution autboriz
ing an extension OF tile contract with tll,
overland mail company, was passed a,
amended, limiting the time to sixteen day,
during eight months Of the year, and TWEEN
DAYS during the remaining four months
also compensation to $820,00O beyond ti,
! amount paid for carrying printed matter
! Dy water. The resolution goes to the
| House.
! Mr.. Chandler called up the bill TO faeili.
tate telegraph communication between tho
eastern and western continents. This bill
grants to Perry Med. Collins, of California
| the rightto maintain and construct line OF
lines OF telegraph from any point or points
on the line Of the Pacific telegraph. Messrs
Grimes and Ten Eyck opposed the bill, and
offered various amendments.
The entire session, after the morning
hour, was occupied with the bill to encour.
age and facilitate telegraphic commnnlca-
ton between the eastern and western con-
tinents OH the plan OF Mr.. Collins, Of Cali
Iornia. Without action, the Senate, at five
O'Clock, adjourned. ~. r., (
HoUsE.--The bill establishing a large
number of new post routes was passed.
Inc Conference committee reported on
the bill increasing the pay of priyates to
Sl6 per month, and non-commissioned off,
GERS In proportions; explaining that one
hundred day men and all others, will re-
ceive the same rate OF pay. Report agreed
to. .. - '.E
The heSpeaker announced the business to be
to vote on the passage of the bill to appoint
commissioners to adiudicatc claims for
property lost or destroyed by the armies of
the United States. Passed-69 to 54.
A District of Columbia railroad bill was
taken up and motion to strike out the pro-
vlso that no regulation shall be made ex-
cluding colored persons from the cars
negatiyed 90 to 70. The bill was passed
80 to 4G.
The Senate amendments to the Indian ap-
preparation bill were acted on. On motion.
Mr.. Stevens bill amendatory of the Pacific
raliroad act was postponed till Tuesday
evening.
Inc senate bill providing that an act of
December, 1861. to promote the efficiency
OF the navy, shall not be construed to retire
any officer under 62 years of age, who has
been in service 45 years after he ar
rived at the age Of 16, was passed; also
that the bill providing corps of command
ers in the navy on the active list shall tenn
porarily embrace all appointed to such
grade prior to the commencement of the
present session of Congress.
MIR. Rice reported the House bill giving
assimilate rank to warrant officers of the
navy; after five years service, they are to
rank as ensigns, and after ten years as mas
tiers.
The House bill regulating prize proceed
lngs and the distribution Of prize money,
passed.
The House bill authorizing the Secretary
OF the Navy to provide for the education OF
naval constructors and steam engineers, the
candidates to be under Is years of age, was
passed.
Mr.. Rice reported a resolution authori-
Zing the Secretary Of the Navy to alter the
contract of Capt. Ericsson for the construc-
ton of the impregnable vessels, the Die
tator and Puritan, so that Capt. Ericsson
may be relieved Of his contract for the Pur-
ltan, and the Government take it at the
amount of valuation, and finish it accord
ing to recently demonstrated improve
ments. Nothing contained in this resolu-
tlon Is to be coQstrued to effect the con-
tract for the Dictator. Mr. Rice explained
the intention of the resolution, saying the
Dictator is to be completed without addi-
tional cost to the Government. The Joint
resolution was passed-85 to SO.
Mr.. Rice reported bill, which was Or |
dered to be printed, relative to the appoint |
ments of Admirals and the increase of line |
officers of the navy by the appointment of |
volunteer officers to the regular list
The House took up joint resolution, re-
ported from the committee on Naval Affairs,
That the President be authorized to give no.
lice to the Government of Great Britain
mat lt is the wish and the intention of the
government Of the United States to termi-
late the treaty of arrangements of 1917, in
respect to navy forces on the lakes. at the
End OF six months.
MIR. Brown, of Wisconsin, said the report
hg OF this resolution grew out of the pro-
posed establishment of a naval depot on the
AXE. The Secretary of State had said, i'm a
with him (Brown), that he
lad no idea that any difficulty with En-
gland would arise by the adoption of the
s ~ = 800 ~ =
The resolution was passed.
Mr.. Brandagee, from the Naval commit
ee, reported bill authorizing a survey TO
'e made of the land at New London, dona-
ed by that city for naval depot and for
he construction, docking and repairs of
ron clads, and when good title has been
lVen, the Secretary to accept the same for
hese purposes. - t.4 ff5f I
Mr.. Kelly, of Pa. from the minority of
ne committee on Naval Affairs. reported o !
nbstitute for the bill authorizing the Sec
etary. of the Navy to accept of League
sland from the city of Philadelphia for
avy yard purposes.
Mr.. Pike, of Maine, moved. and the House
greed to postpone the whole subject till the
,cond Monday in December, by vote Of /
to 20.
A motion to reconsider the vote was laid
n the table by voteof SO to Al.
Mr.. Rice. of Mass from the committee
n Naval Affairs, reported joint resolu-
on authorizing the Secretary of the Navy :
appoint commissioners to select site for
navy yard or naval depot ON the western ,
'aters. .or ..-
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, offered sub
itute, authorizing the Secretary of the
avy to accept OF a site at Cairo for the
.me purpose. Pending which the House !