Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, April le.
HOUSE.

The House ooneurred it in the Senate
| amendment to the House resolution, SO as
to read thst the Committee on the Conduct
Of the War inquire into the truth Of the
rumors attending the recent attack on
Fort Pillow, and whether that post could
have been sufficiently reinforced, and re-
inforced, and report the facts as soon as
possible.
The House went into COmmittee-Mr.
Wsshburne, Of nliaois, in the chsir-on
the consideration Of the internal tax bill
Mr.. Morrill, explained the measure, and
spoke in its favor.
Mr.. Stebbins also spoke in favor Of the
bill. In the course Of his remarks he
said the National Banks must take the
place Of the State Banks, as they could
not eo-exist, and expressed himself in ia
vor Of tax on sales Of gold and sterling
exchange as a source Of revenue.
Mr.. Brooks and Fernando Wood spoke
against the bill.
Mr.. Kssson spoke in its favor.
The Committee arose when Mr.. Garfield,
Of Ohio, proceeded to make good his former
assertions by producing q letter from
Judge Eckles, Of Indiana, which came into
his possession, recommending a young
man to John c. Breckenridge, as desirous
Of entering the service Of the Confederstes
IN some capacity, and safely recommend
! ing him as a faithful man. The writer
said that the hesrer Of the letter was form
erly connected with the Union army but
became disgusted with it.
Mr.. Garfield also produced similar let
ter from John G. Davis, remsrking that
Mr.. Davis was formerly q member Of Con-
gress from Indiana, and the predecessor Of
Voorhees,.
Mr.. Voorhees, replied. He said what the
gentleman from Ohio (Gsrheld) had pro-
duced were not original letters, but only
| what purported 10 be copies. He would
| say to Mr.. Garfield that Mr.. Davis is one
/ Of the most distinguished men in Indiana,
and perhaps at this time is lying on a bed
Of sickness. There was nothing traitOrous
about him. He (Voorhees) might pro-
nounee these letters false and furious.
Mr.. Garfield replied that he wished the
gentleman, Voorhees,, would.
Mr.. Voorhees, said in reply hstitwould
not suit him to do 30. He would not pur-
sue that course.
1t being now 4:S0 P. NJ, the House took
q recess until o'clock this evening.
EvENING SESSION.
The House passed the bill authorizing
the construction Of bridge over the Falls
Of the Ohio, near Louisville.
The House resumed the consideration
Of the bill, right from the Select Commit
tee, providing for the reconstruction of the
rebellious States.
J. C. Allen, from that Committee, made
lengthy speech in opposition to the mes-
sure.
After speech explanatory Of the bill
by Mr.. Smither, the House adjourned.
SENATE.
The Senate Pacific Railroad Committe
hsys authorized the chairman to repor
some important amendments to the Paeii
railroad act Of 1852.
After few unimportant amendment
the bill was passed and sent to the House
Mr.. Sumner moved to take up Ike bill t
repeal the Fugitive Slave Law.
Mr.. Davis objected.
On motion Of Mr.. Trumbull the aye
and nays were called on Summers motto
with thefollowing result-ayes 26, nays l2s
The bill was then passed to q second read
ing. -,
Mr.. Sherman moved to amend the bi
respecting the set of February u, 1895.
johnson regretted the proposed actor
and long colillaquy ensued betwee
Sumner and Johnson, after which Shel
) mans amendment was adopted "a to /
Congress moved to lay the bill on the t.
Die, it was rejected 81 to 8, q motion to st
journ was lost, subsequently,, however, th
J Senate adjourned.