Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-06-09
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, May 80.
SENATE

SENATE.
The bill to expedite the title to land
claims In California was brought up,
and, after long discussion, was laid
over. An amendment to the clause In
the Tax Bill relative to banking, was
offered by Mr.. Sherman. Several other
We're also offered but not
acted upon.
HOUSE,
The Committee on the District of Co.
lumbia was directed to inquire into the
financial and general affairs of the WASH
ington National Monument Society. The
House then resumed the consideration
of t.e resolution submitted by Mr. Rol-
Inns, favoring an earnest and successful
prosecution of the war. bill appro-
propriating $3.50 900 for the repairs and
preservation of the works for the benefit
OF commerce on the Lakes, rnd 100000
for similar, purposes on the seabord, was
passed. Mr.. Schenck moved suspen-
sion of the rules In order to report a bill
for the summary punishment of guerril-
las. The House refused to suspend the
rules. In the Kentucky contested cleo
ton case, the House decided Mr.. Yea
man entitled to retain his seat by a
vote of 90 against %. 1t was resolved
that the Military Committee be instruct
ed to inquire by what authority the
rebels are interspersed with Union sol
diers in the various Hospitals and also
the treatment they both receive.
WASHINGTON, June 2.
SENATE.
The committee on pensions was in
structed to inquire whether any fur
ther legislation was necessary TO pro-
vide relief for the families of colored SOL
diers who were massacred at Fort Pill
low.
The committee on foreign relations
was directed to inquire and report
whether if the Reciprocity Treaty with
Great Britain continued in force, it
would be desirable to include the Pacific
coast in its operations.
The Tax bill was then brought up, aud
several amendments were adopted.
The bill to relieve the Professors of
the West Point Academy from liability
to military orders, was passed.
The joint resolution rendering the
thanks af Congress TO Lieut.. Col. Bailey,
Acting Engineer of the Nineteenth Ar
my Corps, was passed after the adop-
ton of an amendment offered by Mr..
Grimes, striking out the clause author
izing gold medal to be struck.
The consideration of the Internal Rev
enue bill vas resumed, and the reading
of the bill as in Committee of the Whole,
was completed.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Stevens reported a substitute for
the Senate bill amendatory of the Pacific
Railroad Act passed July, 1862, the con-
sideration of which was postponed till
Thursday.
The tariff bin was then brought up for
discussion and occupied the attention of
the House during the entire day
Speeches were made by Messrs Morrill,
Cox and others.
WASHINGTON, JUNE 4.
SENATE.
No important business was done du-
ring the morning hour, and the tax bill
came up in order at two O'Clock. Quite
a number of amendments were adopted
but without coming to a vote on the
bill, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE.
Considerable time was occupied in
personal explanation between Messrs.
Garfield and Spaulding of Ohio and the
House went into Committee of the whole
on the tariff bill.
large number of amendments were
adopted, when the committee arose and
reported the bill to the House. All the
amendments were concurred in and the
bill passed.
Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, June 6.
SENATE.
The President was called upon for in
formation concerning the present con-
| dition of the slave trade in Cuba, and
what efforts are being made for its sup
! preston.
The bill giving ten thousand acres of
land to the state of Wisconsin, to aid in
constructing ship canal from Green
| Bay to Lake Michigan, was passed
The Internal Revenue bill came up
and the clause in the old bill establish
ing collection districts according to the
basis of representation in Congress was
adopted. An amendment making tax
| on passage tickets of $500, fifty cents,
and on passage tickets S25 to Sl00 one
| dollar was also adopted 1t was also
voted to increase the income tax on
sums from 5000 to $4,000, to five per
| cent. #.#.....
HOUSE.
The select Committee on the subject
of the defences Of the North eastern
frontier was continued during the pres
ent Congress. ~
Mr.. Garfield reported bill for the
more speedy punishment of guerrillas as
murderers, and violators of the laws and
customs of war
Mr.. Eldridge moved to lay the bill ON
tie table. Disagreed to-35 against 81.
The bill was passed under the operation
OF the previous question-72 to 81.
Mr.. Cox offered Il resolution condemn
Ing the extradition of Arguellis. 1t was
referred to the committee on the Judi
ciary-72 against 46.
Mr.. Wilson reported back the Senate
bill for the summary trial of minor of.