Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-12-22
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For Afternoon report see list Pare.
CONGRESSIONAL.
WAsHHsToH, Dec. Al, 1854.
SENAPE.


| OF February lst. II was objected that such
a change Of legislation indicated instabii-
~ in Congress. Il Was in effect taking q
judgement upon manufacturers aud seri-
ously interfering with their regular ar
rangements. On the other hand il makes
il so that the manufacture of the article
would be greatly Increased if the bill
should not pass aud that an immense guam
tity would be uadeuPou which only a dol
lar would be paid.
Mr.. McDougall, objected that Il would
interfere with contracts.
Mr.. Powell, asserted that the neglect to
tax whisky had already deprived thecoun-
try of more than enough 70 pay up the ar-
my to date.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner the Senate
proceeded to the consideration of the reso-
luton to repeal the reciprocity treaty.
Mr.. Sumner, said: had intended on the
consideration of this proposition to renew
the whole subject; TO exhibit at length the
history of the reciprocity treaty, but after
/ the debate q few days ago, and consider
ing the apparent unanimity in the Senate
have telt unwilling to occupy the time by
any prouacted remarks. They are not need
ed j. There was feeling that 1t was more
advantageous TO Canada This feeling has
oflate ripened into controVersy. At the same
time the exigenciOs Of the present war re-
ouires SO large an expenditure, it makes II
unreasonable for Us to continue q treaty by
which the..resOurces of the country uuques
| tionablV suffer. It is such considerations
as these which have brought the public
mind to its present position. The unsmi-
able feeling manifested towards US by the
people of Canada has had little influence
on the question, unless, perhaps, they may
have compelled us to look at it in the light
of reason other than of sentiment. The
question of fisheries is included in this
treaty. Some arrangements here by re-
ciprOcal legislation or by further negotia
tions, can be made in this matter so far as
is needed, The Committee, after a careful
consideration at a full meeting, aud as the
Committee represents all parts of the cOun-
try, all the sentiments of the Senate,
have thought perhaps there might be
similar unanimity among the SenatOrs.-
Therefore, foTbear all further remarks,
and ask for a vote.
Dir. Hale expressed himself opposed to
the repeal of the treaty aud asked for the
postponement of the resolution to the 9Th
of January next, thaG he might have an
opportunity to address the Senate on the
subject.
Messrs. Trumbull. Davis. Foster, Conness
and Foot, while in favor of the resolution,
were also in favor of Its postpOnement, in
asmuch as Mr.. Hale desired to speak on
| the subject.
Mr.. sumner said after the explanation Of
Mr.. Hale, he would leave the subject en-
tirely in his hands. He had supposed that
Mr. Hale had already stated his objection
10 the proposition in his remarks few
days ago, but if such was not the case, he
was perfectly willing that the postpone
meut should take place.
So the resolution was postponed to the
9th of January.
jOurued.
HOUSE.
Mr. Worthiugtou, member from Nevada,
Was qualified to-day and took bis seat.
Mr.. KassOn introduced bill leVying
duty on tobscco aud its manufacture,
which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means.
The House took up the pending resOlu
ton calling on the Secretary of War to
communicate what obstacles exist to the
general exchange of prisoners.
| A debate ensued, in which the subject
Of retaiiating the came treatment on rebel
prisoners as the rebels bestOw on ours was
discussed.
| Mr.. Scheuck said that the Committee
on Military Affairs was gathering infOrma.
ton on the subject Of the harbarOus treat
ment of our prisoners and expected soon
to report.
The House adopted resolution that if
not incompatible with the public interests
all Communications in reference to the ex-
change Of prisoners, not heretofore pub
llished, be communicated to the House by
the Secretary of War.
The House then proceeded to the con-
sideration of the bill to supply over ninety
million dollars of the deficiency in the aP
propriation for the present fiscal year.
On motion of Mr.. AnconA it was re-
solved to inquire iuto the expediency Of
reducing or suspending the import duty on
printing paper, and they be and are hereby
requested 10 report by bill or otherwise at
en- early day.
On motion of Mr.. CoEroth, the Commit
tee on Military Affairs were instructed 70
inquire as to the expediency of amending
the enrolment act 80 as to allow any per-
son drafted to put in a substitute at any
place where . mastering officer is stationed,
TO be credited to any part Of the congress
ionaI district in which the person resides
at the time the substitute is accepted.
Daring q brief discussion on the appro-
priation for printing paper for the Govern
msnt Printing Bureau, Mr.. Rice (Mass. J
said there was no evidence to show that
the paper manufacturers have combined
TO advance the price of paper. he had
heard it charged but had never got at the
substantial facts. One reason for the adj
vance in it was the scarcity AID tax on the
raw material.
Mr.:.Washburne said the duty:on paper ID
lprohibiJory. He had understood from the
best authority that there is a combination
of paper manufacturers who control the
whole matter and who have brought nm the
price from IL and IS TO 25 aud &c cents q
pound. That there hss been such an ad,
vance in paper gentlemen could not deny.
Mr.. Dawes said this was the result IL
part of the tax on raw mAterieI and the
rate of foreign exchange