The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1864-02-24
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lands IN Texas for the use of persons 81
Of African descent.
Mr. Lane addressed the Senate at
length on his bill.
After the conclusion of Mr.: Lanes
remarks the regular order. Sa5 taken
up, the question being on SIr. Cowan's
amendment, giving all soldiers similar
pay, &c. aT .4-.. ..e,
Mr.. Wilson proposed hh amendment,
giving all soldiers the same pay. ra-
tions, clothing, emoluments and bounl
ty, from March /, 1864.
Mr.. Davis proposed an amendment
to disband and disarm all colored
troops; that if colored men were en-
ployed i'll the army it be as teamsters
and laborers, and that loyal owners
be paid for slaves taken, and receive
full value in case the slave dies in thd
service of the United States. p.
He supported his amendment in
long speech, condemnatory of slave
troops, and the policy or the Admins
istration, and said even if our armies
are successful in the coming campaign,
the rebellion was not subdued, az the
rebels would carry on a partisan war.
A message from the House, anounc-
ing their adherence to their amend
ment to the EnfbllheHt; and asking
for Conference Committee, was re-
ceived. ..
The Senate adhered to its amend
ments, ana authorized the chair to ap-.
point Conference Committee. -.
Without voting on the pending
question, the Senate adjourned.
HousE.-Mr. Dawes regaded it ex-
traordinary that Mr.. Davis, of Mary
land, should have formerly moved to
lay these credentials on the table,
without even giving Arkansas fair
heatitig. s.@r
Mr.. Davis, of Maryland, said his
obj ction was, that their credentials
assumed the pre-existence of State
Government in Arkansas, which was
not true in point of fact. They must
first ascertain whether there is State
Government there before they enter.
tain the question of admitting a Rep
rescntatiye. -...
Mr.. Boutwell, concurredin the views
of Mr.. Davis, of Maryland, saying
that we should wait until Arkansa5
shall reorganize without military CO.
,rcion.
Mr.. Boutwell, then offered series
If resolutions, as declaratory of the
sense of the House, in regard to re>
of the Union, among the
of which are freedom to-
he Llack as well as the white man.
MIR. Herman appealed to the House
% devote themselves to practical ques-
ivns instead of discussing humbug
Mr.. Dawes argued in favor of the 3
credentials of Mr.. Johnson and the
Committee on Elections, and that it
'e considered without reference to the
question Of reconstruction.
After an Intellectual motion to refer
o Select Committee of Reconstruc-
ion, with instructions, they were res
erred to the Committee on, Elections.
The House then resumed the con-
Iteration of whisky amendments to
he internal Revenue Bill.
The Sena te's amendment, taxing all
quor distilled after the passage of.
his act, or sold between the 10th of
uly and LIST Of January next, seven
ents per gallen; also, taxing all lis
uors distilled or sold on and after
anuary 1st next, 80 cents per gallcn,
ere disagreed to-yeas, 81; nays,
05. :.
The Senate amendment, striking
ut the additional tax of twenty cents
n adulterated spirits, was agreed to.
The amendment striking out the
roposcd tax on all spirits now on
and, was agreed to. Without final
the House adjourned.