The Portland daily press., 1864-03-15
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Portland Daily Press.
XXXVIII O0NGREss---rirst Session.
WASHINGTON, March IA


| SENATE. '+A
The Senate passed the House bill relating
to Chaplains. ..-1.
1t provides that Chaplains shall not suffer
diminution or loss Of pay or allowance when
absent on account OF sickness, disability. or
when held as prisoners, and granting pen
sion OF twenty dollars per month for total dis
ability, and applying its provisions also to the
widows, mothers and sisters OF Chaplains who
| have died since the 4ih of March, 1861.
Mr.. Davis presented resolution of inquiry
as to the part taken by Col. T. w. Higginson,
Colonel OF MASSACHUSETTS colored regiment
in the rescue of Anthony Burns in the city of
Boston, from the custody of the United States
officers, which rescue resulted in the killing of
one of the deputies of United States court.
Laid over and ordered to be printed.
The bill making appropriations for the West
Point Academy was taken up. @
Mr.. Wilson reported back from the Military
Committee the bill for the protection of over
land emigration. Also the House bill to
amend the act of July 18th, 1862, defining the
rank, pay and emoluments, which was passed
Mr.. Grimes introduced bill in relation to
naval supplies, which was referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
The West Point Academy appropriation bill
came up in order, the pending amendment
being that of Mr.. Anthony, providing for a
competent examination under the direction
of the Secretary of War.
Mr. Anthony's amendment was rejected
IL to 20.
Mr.. Hale offered an amendment, providing
that no cadet shall receive any part of the
appropriation unless appointed according to
the laws of Congress. ....esl
Mr.. Dootte offered an amendment. pro-
viding that, until the suppression OF the re-
bellion, the President shall be authorized To
annoinf fran ont tod - l.
serving young soldiers in the army of the
United States as he may select.
MIR. Grimes opposed Mr.. Anthony's amend
ment providing for complete examination of
the Cadets.
A running political debate arose on the
West Point Academy bill on the proscriptive
policy of the administration. 4 -
Mr.. Fessenden called up the consular and
diplomatic appropriation bill
After a debate on an amendment of Mr..
Sumner, to create a Minister Plenipoientiary
at the Court Of Belgium, without action the
Senate adjourned. XII ..ss,.s
Mr.. Mcbride introduced bill granting
lands to aid in the construction of railroad
from Salt Lake City to the head waters of the
Oregon, and secure the use OF the same for
postal and military purposes. This, together
with other propositions relating to the Pacific
tee on that subject ~
Mr.. Arnold introduced bill providing for
permanent peace by removing the cause of
the war. 1t provides that from and after the
passage of the bill, slavery shall be abolished
in all the States and Territories where it now
exists. Referred to the Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Ashley introduced bill extending the
time in which States and Territories may avail
themselves OF the act donating public lands
fort In fabl -
Referred to the committee on Public Lands
The House agreed to the report of the con-
ference committee on the deficiency bill. i, %
On motion of Mr.. Smithers, 1t was resolved
that the committee on naval affairs in deter
mining the Location of a naval department, to
inqnire into the propriety of fixing the site on
the Delaware river, at or near the town of
New Castle. 49,
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, asked leave 10
offer resolution instructing the Ways and
Means committee in their next revenue bill to
tax stocks of domestic liquors on hand for
sale, sixty cents per gallon. M @r
Mr.. Stevens objected.
Mr.. Washburne moved suspension Of the
rules.
The House refused to suspend the rules, "a
against 81. yM
Mr.. Cox, Of Ohio, introduced bill, which
was referred to the Judiciary Committee, to
PAS'Nhs OihSSAs Va tuC army anu HdVy, ana
other persons engaged in the military and
naval service OF the United States, from inter-
ferring in elections in States
Mr.. Rice, OF Me-, introduced resolutions,
declaring slavery to be the progenater of
social and political evil, tending to the demon.
alization Of free labor, and, therefore, slavery
should be entirely extinguished. At his own
instance 1t lies over. E-Da
On motion of Mr.. Miller, of N. Y, it was
hat& ~.
fairs be instructed to inquire into the expedi-
| ency and necessity of Increasing our army BY
Immediately raising $1,000 volunteers for that
army OF the service, and that the committee
have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens the House took
up the gold bill.
Mr.. Stevens moved to concur in the Senate's
amendments. ---.z. SEQ
Mr.. Keenan, hoped not, as it was surely q
proposition to enable the government to
| shave its own paper at u rninous discount. 1t
was not recommended by the President or by
any head OF the departments, and as similar
proposition had been reported by the commit
| tee on Ways and Means, it ought not to pass.
Mr.. Pruyn, of New York, argued that the
only result Of this measure would be mischief
and he objected to placing such power as was
| proposed in the hands of any man.
Mr.. Cox, of Ohio, favored standing by the
ptOposttiOtf vi tue house, merely au-
| thorizing the Secretary to anticipate the pay
| ment of the public debt Nothing done here
would permanently regulate the laws of trade
Mr.. Boutwell,, of Massachusetts,, said he still
stood by that measure which was originally
introduced by him. -. :
Mr.. Alley, of Mass, said he would support
| the Senate's amendments, believing they were
for the interests of the government, the coun-
try and the people.
Mr.. Hubbard, Of New York, opposed the
| Senate's amendment
Mr.. Boutwell, said he believed that they had
no right to grant power to sell surplus gold
and If they had the right it would be unwise
to execute it. II the war continued there
would be a demand for the years 1864 and
1865 of So, 000,000 ~ H. ''--'0
Mr.. Hooper, Of Mass, produced figures 10
show that the Secretary of the Treasury may
dispose of S20,0o0,0 600 OF gold between now
and July, without impairing obligations to
meet all liabilities. i. l.s ....s
The House adjourned without any action
on the gold bill. --,4- .L s'''1-''--'
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