Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1864-06-09
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 1864.

THURSDAY, JUNE z, IoOf
In the SENATE resolution was offered by Mr.. MoDoU.
GALL instrucDg the Committee Foreign Relations to
iGqure what legislative action necessary regard to the
reciprocity treaty with Great Britain and that the CON-
mttee alec inquire and report upon the commercial results
thereof SO far. The resolution was adopted.
Mr. FOSTER offered resolution instrucng the Com
mttee on Pensions to inquire into the necessity of relief
to the families of the coored soldiers in the service of the
United States recently massacred at Fort Pillow The
resolution adopted.
On motion of MIR CoNNEss the House bill to expedite
the settlement of land titles in California Cat San Francisco
and other pcints) was taken up and passed.
The bill to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to
spuate for the release from attachment other process
of property claimed by the United States passed
bill in relation to Professors of the West Point Aca-
denny also passed 1t simply relieves them from liza
blity TO military orders
The joint resolution rendering the thanks of Congress to
Lieut. Col. Joseph Bailey acting engineer Nineteenth
Army Corps taken up and, after the adoption Of
amendment striking out the clause authorizing gold
medal to be struck, was adopted
The bill to empower the Superannuated Fund Society of
the Maryland Annual Conference to hold property in the
District of Columbia, under the will OF the late William
Doughty, was passed.
The consideration of the bill increasing the internal
venue occupied the remainder of the days session. which
having been taken in the afternoon continued
till half past nine O'Clock at night.
In the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the contested
election from the first district of MissouriKnox
Blair-was called up by Mr.. DAWES, and afterwards
postponed for one week
On motion of Mr.. MORRILL,, the House then took up
the amended tariff BILL with the understanding that it
should be regularly debated during the days sttiog and
also during night session. which ordered and after
wards be discussed under the five minutes rule.
Mr. MORRILL,, of Vermont, in explaining the bill, said
he had no idea the would be protracted moment
beyond the annihation of the rebel army The primary
object of the till to increase the revenue and at the
same time culture and nurture domestic products from
which we will draw larger amount of revenue.
Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, delivered speech, in which he
argued that the bill would be detrimental to the Western
States whilst it would benefit the interests of Penn
syvsnia and the manufacturers of New England
Mr.. GRIHNELL, of Iowa, made speech in favor of
the bill.
Mr. F. WooD, of New York, characterized it as a crude
and improper measure.
The House adjourned at about 81 o'clock.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1864.
In the SENATE memorial was presented by Mr. Nor
from the New York Chamber Of Commerce in favor
necticut Alec, by Mr. WILSON memorial setting forth
that great many Disasters in army result from the
use of ntoxcsng drinks, and sskng some remedy from
Congress. They laid on the table
MIR. CARLILE, from the Committee on Public Lands
reported the House bill extending for five years the time
for the completion of the Marquette and Ontonason rail
road in Michigan; which passed.
Mr.. VAN WISKLE called up the bill TO prevent and punsh
the countereng Of the coins of the United States and it
was passed.
Mr.. HOWARD, from the Committee on Commerce, re-
ported back the bill to amend the act to facilitate COM
merce between the Atlantic aud Pacific States by tele
graph and otherwise with an amendment.
Mr.. HENDRICKs called up the bill for the relief OF the
State Of Wisconsin paying her the five per cent on
served public lands her borders aud it was discussed
till the close of the morning hour.
The consideration in Committee Of the Whole Of the
internal revenue bill resumed and occupied almost
the entire sitting The items Of taxation which elced
the most discussion those relating to spirtuous
liquors. cigars and tobacco. An amendment adopted
to increase the tax cigars over the rates proposed
the b the tax on tobacco was permitted to stand at
thrty6ve cents per pound and Of the amend
ments proposed in reference to the whiskey tar st
undetermined The Senate remained in session till 10
o'clock at night.
The HOUSE OF hEPRESENTATTVES laid on the table a
resolution reported by Mr.. DAWES from the Committee
Elections which proposed to pay mileage and salary
Messrs McHenry of Kentucky, and Birch, of Missouri
who unsuccessu contested the seats of Messrs Yeaman
and King respectively up to the time their claims were
decided by the House. 1t laid the table by vote
Of yeas GO, nays 50.
bill passed amendatory OF the act heretofore PASS
ed granting alternate sections of lands to Michigan for
railroad purposes.
Mr.. STEVENS from the Committee Of Ways and Means,
reported bill making appropriations for sundry civil
penses Of the Government for the year ending June 30
1865 and the consideration of the same postponed till
next Wednesday.
Mr. SMITH asked leave TO offer resolution that, in
and prepare the hall for weather." the House, the
Senate consenng adjourn until Monday the 18th instant
Objection was made.
The House then resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole and resumed the consideration Of the tariff BILL
which was discussed on proposed amendments until the
hour Of recess
Among the amendments adopted was one reducing the
duty proposed moases from sugarcane to eight instead
of twelve csnts gallon.
Another amendment provides that all mtao Of brandy
or spirits Of wines imported by any whatever
shall be subject to the highest rates of duty provided for
the genuine article respectively intended to be represent
cd aud in less than one dollar gallon.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1864.