Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-03-09

to promote enlistments. Mr.. Brown pro
oeeded to address the Senate at length in
support Of his amendment, and the freeing
Of the slaves as 9 war measure, and elsimd
the existence Of the power to free them, in
Congress and the Executive. He con-
cluded his remarks in favor Of general
emancipation policy.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill TO provide
for the better organization Of the Quarter
masters Department, which was referred
to the Committee on Military Affairs.
This bill organizes divisions charged
with duties as follows
1st. The purchase and disposition Of
horses for the service.
I'd. The purchase and issue Of clothing,
knspsacks, camp and garrison equipsge
and sccoutrements.
Sd. The charter Of vessels Of transpor-
tstion.
4th. The western transportation and tel
egrsphs.
9th. The purchase Of forage.
9th. Erection Of hospitals, barracks,
store houses, stables and bridges.
7th. Purchase and disposition Of Wsg-
ons, smbulsnces and forges.
oth. Inspections and reports.
9th. Correspondence, returns and REQ
ords.
Except in cases of urgency or in pur-
ohasss sgainst the Secretary Of War, sdyer-
Using for proposals is required.
The bill provides also for the more
economical distribution Of supplies, and
for the punishment Of frauds or bribery in
suoh penslties as Congress may prescribe.
On motion Of Lane, Of Kansas, reso-
luton was adopted directing the Commit
tee on the Pacific railroad to inquire into
the expediency Of constructing 8 railroad
from Fort LeaVenWorth to Lawrence, Kan
sss.
Mr.. Carlisle reported back from the
Committee on Public Lands, bill to con-
firm certain land claims in California
Referred to Post Office Committee.
The Senate went into executive session,
and adjourned.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Kssson presented the resolution Of
the Iowa Legislature in favor Of soldiers
who are discharged in consequence Of
wounds and disabilities being employed In
situations which they are competent to fill
under the Government, and heartily en-
dorsing the policy Of paying soldiers and
seamen Of African descent the same as Civ
en- to whites for similar service.
The resolution was referred to the Mill
tsry Committee.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the Gold bill.
On motion Of Mr.. Boutwell, the bill was
amended so as to authorize the Secretary
Of the Treasury to anticipate the payment
Of interest on the public debt from time to
time, either with or without rebate Of in
teresL as he may deem expedient.
The gold bill as above explained, passed,
80 against "a.
The Deficiency bill was taken up. The
House concurred in the larger number Of
the Senate's amendments, including $780,
OOO, 900 for transportation and SIS, SOC, 900
for regular supplies Of the QusrtermAstsr's
Department. 0oWing to disagreement on
other amendments, the bill will be return
ed to the Senate.
Mr.. Sohenck reported from the Military
Committee, bill to drop unimployed Ma
jor and Brigsdier- Generals, So.
Mr.. Cox opposed the present consinera-
ton Of the bill, when its consideration was
postponed till Tuesday next
The House resumed the consideration Of
ths hill aStherlHing the oeereSHry VI tno
Treasury to sell from time to time, ct his
discretion, any gold in the Treasury, over
and above the amount, which in his opin-
ion may be required by the Government
for the payment Of interest on the public
debt, or for other purposes.
Mr.. Bo1tWelPs amendment, heretofore
offered, was adopted in lieu Of this, and a.
8 substitute for the original bill.
It authorizes the payment Of interest on
the public debt from time to time, with OF
without rebate Of interest upon the coupons
as to him may seem expedient.
The bill in this amended form was then
passed, 80 against 81.
The bill estsblishings uniform smbul-
snce system, was slightly amended.
The bill increasing the rank Of Provost
Marshal General to Brigadier General was
passed.
A bill was reported to secure the home,
stead to soldiers and sailors on confscated
rebel land. Ordered to be printed
| Adjourned