Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1864-12-21
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.
SENATE.

ry Academy. 1t provides that hereafter the
President shall appoint, in addition to the
number already authorized, two cadets
from each State and fifty from persons who
have served not less than one year in the
army. No person shall be admitted who is
less than seventeen or more than twenty
years of age. The standard OF admission is
raised by an increase of studies, i'm which
applicants for admission must be proficient.
The bill was referred to the Military COM
mttee. H."..tt
Mr.. Grimes, from the Naval committee,
introduced bill to create the Office of Vice
Admiral in the navy. Itprovides that the
Vice Admiral shall be selected from the
active list of Rear Admirals, and shall be
the ranking officer of the United States
Navy. His relative rank with officers of
the army shall be that of Lieut. General
His pay shall be $1,000 per annum when at
sea, $4,000 when on shore duty, and $4,000
when waiting orders.
On motion of Mr.. Grimes, the bill was
Immediately considered and passed.
Mr.. Harlan introduced resolution in
structing the committee on the District of
Columbia to inquire into the eXpediency of
requiring all residents of the District of
Columbia to take and file with the Provost
Marshal of said District an oath of allegi-
ance and fidelity to the Government of the
United States, similar to the oath required
by law of Senators and members of Con-
gress and other officers of the Government,
and to prohibit all persons from doing busi-
ness in said District who shall not take said
oath. The resolution passed.
Mr.. Sumner, from the committee on For
eign Affairs, reported the following substi-
tute Tor the House resolution providing for
the termination of the reciprocity
treaty of June 9TH, 1854, between the Uni
ted States and Great Britain
WHEREAS, 1t is provided in the recproci-
ty treaty concluded at Washington, June
9Th, 1854 between the United States of the
first part and the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland of the other part, that
the treaty shall remain in force ten years
from date, at which time it shall come into
operation; and further until the expiration
of twelve months after either of the high
contracting parties shall give notice to the
other of its wish to terminate the same; and,
whereas, it appears bya proclamation of
the President of the United States bearing
date the 10th of March, 1855, that the treaty
came into operation on that day; and,
Whereas further, it appears that it is no
longer for the interest of the United States
to continue the same in force; therefore,
Resolred, By the Senate and House Of Rep
resentatiUes Of the United States Of Americd in
Congress assembled, That notice be given of
the termination of the Reciprocity treaty
according to the provision therein contain
ed for the termination of the same. The
President of the United States is hereby
charged with the communication of such
notice to the Government of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, the above was
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Wilkeson offered resolution declar-
ing that
WHEREAS, Our prisoners in the hands of
the rebels had been inhumanly treated, bad
ly clothed and subjected to exposure, ETC.,
therefore the Secretary of War be instruct
ed to extend like treatment to the rebel
prisoners in our hands.
Mr.. Wilkeson explained that it was not
mainly for the purpose of retaliation that
he desired the passage of the resolution. 1t
had been stated by rebels that the prisoners
turned over to us on exchange would never
be fit to enter the service again, while their
prisoners, released from confinement in the
North, would be fit for service Immediately.
He wanted the resolution passed for the
purpose of preventing the rebels from gain
ing any advantage over us in the field.
Mr.. johnson objected to the resolution
and it lies over.
Mr. Powell desired to call up his resolu-
ton asking for Information as to the cause,
of the arrest of Lieut.. Governor Jacobs and
Col. Wolford.
Mr.. Powell addressed the Senate on the
subject of his resolution. Governor Ja-
cobs had been spirited away to he knew
not where, and Col. Wolford was in Jail in
Covington, Ky. He thought the Senate
owed it to itself to call for Information as
to what offene sthere had been committed.
Mr w n N
the resolution. There was bill of far
more importance which he wanted acted
upon-a bill to free the wives and children
Of colored soldiers.
Mr.. Grimes hoped the Senate would call
for information as requested by the Sena-
tor from kentucky. He had no doubt in
formation would completely vindicate the
President and his Cabinet from charges
made by the Senator from Kentucky, and
he did not propose to sit with his
arms folded and hear the representative
of Kentucky in the Senate talk of
such privation. of personal liberty.
derson also took part in this discussion
After which vote was taken, and the Sem
ate took up the resolution.
Mr.. Wilson moved to amend by inserting,
/" If not incompatible with the public in
terest.' Il % .|
The amendment was adopted, and af-
forwards the resolution rs amended was
passed. .., .f...,..-. .-.-,
The House bill to amend the Revenue law
was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr.. Wilkeson, the resolu-
ton in reference to retaliation was referred
to the Military committee.
The President pro tenn. announced that
Mr.. Dixon would be chairman of the COM
mittee on the District of Columbia, vice
Hale resigned, and that Mr.. Hale would
supply the place of Mr.. Foote on the Judi
ciary committee. 'a.-8 F
Mr.. Lane of Kansas offered resolution
calling for Information as to the quantity of
lands sold under the treaty with the Sac
and Fox Indians, what price was obtained,
and what opportunity the people of Kan
sas had to compete in the purchase of said
land. ~ A
The resolution was adopted. 4
Mr.. Wilson called up the joint resolution
to, free the wives and children of colored
soldiers. ~
MIR. Davis opposed the resolution.
Pending the discussion on this subject,
the clerk Of the House announced the nom
concurrence of the House in the Senate's |
amendment to the bill to establish bureau
of Freedmen's Affairs.
Mr.. Sumner moved the Senate insist on
its amendment and appoint a committee OF !
Conference on the subject, and it was so
ordered.s Messrs. Sumner, Hawes and
Buckalew were appointed said committee.
On motion Of Mr.. Grimes, the Senate ad-
jotfrned. sff7t 9eitif fss l
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