Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-08
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HOUSE.
Mr. 0Neil was appointed on the com
mittee on bankrupt law, in place of Mr.
Kelley.
Mr.. Wilson introduced q bill for the
consolidation Of the statutes Of the United
States. Referred to Judiciary committee
Mr.. Spsulding introduced bill to ex.
empt from payment Of postal communities.
ton from Soldiers Aid Society. Referred
to the Post Office committee.
Mr.. Blaine Of Maine offered q resolution
which lies over, directing the Secretary OF
the Treasury to ascertain and report the
amount Of debt incurred by the several
States to suppress insurrection, and de-
claring it ss the judgment Of the House
that all such deb:s should ultimately be
liquidsted by the General Government.
Mr Baldwin, Of Massachusetts, offered
a presmsble setting forth tb~s UrgsnIzed
treason, having It's headquarters at Rich
mond, exists in defiant violation Of Con-
gress, and has no claim to be treated other
wise thsn as an outlaw; therefore,
RESOLVED, That any proposition or me-
| gotiation with rebels ought to be rejected
without hesitation or delay.
The resolution was adopted by SO yeas
to "A nays.
Mr.. Rogers offered a resolution declar-
ing for vigorous prosecution of the war,
but at the same time asking for Peace
Cancellation and Compromise so far as
consistent with honor, and most earnestly
recommending the cooperation Of the
President and the Senate in sending Com
missioners 10 Richmond in order that the
war may be brought to an honorable
close.
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens the Bill was
laid on the Table by vote of II to AZ.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole on the Consular and Diplomatic
Appropriation Bill.
The Senate presented q memorial from
ministers Of the Gospel, asking that when
drafted they may be employed ss Chan
= mr.. rConeId 6ffered q resolution which
lies over, requesting the Secretary Of the
Treasury to inform the House whether
under existing Legislation the seven-thirty
Treasury Notes, due August the 10Th and
October lst 1864, will be repaid in coin
Of the United States, also whether any
additional Legislation is necessary to
make the interest and principle the twen-
ty year bonds into which the seven-thirty
notes are convertible, is payable in coin.
The Consular and Diplomatic Appro-
pristion Bill was passed, when the House
adjourned until Monday.
SENATE.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition of
Colonel T. W. Higgins, praying for infor-
nation as to the pay Of colored troops,
compared with that of privstes in the reg
ulsr army, and asking for the same pay
IS volunteers.
Mr.. Grimes offered resolution request
ing the Secretary Of War to furnish the
names and grades of officers in the
United States militia service now station
ed in and around Washington, who draw
Communication for their quarters and fuel.
Agreed to.
On motion Of Mr.. Davis the Secretary
Of War was requested to furnish the pa
pers relating 10 the exchange Of prisoners
Mr.. Csrlisles offesed lengthy resolu-
tion, stating as q result Of q compact Of
States each State for itself adopted the
| Constitution Of the United States as it
adopted its own Constitution. Laid over.
Howard's resolution that the Committee
on Judiciary consider the propriety OF re-
| peslipg the joint resolution Of July II,
1862, which prohibits forfeiture Of real
estate beyond the natural life Of the Of
fendor, was adopted.
The House bill making appropriations
for the POstofice Department for the fiscal
year was referred to the Financial Com
mittee.
Mr.. Howe. offered a resolution that the
President be requested to call out million
men for ninety days to carry freedom to
every captive in the rebel prisons, and
that General Grant be assigned to the COM
msnd Of said troops. Referred to the
Military Committee and ordered to be
printed.
The bill for continuing the bounties to
volunteers was taken up and on motion OF
Mr.. Fessenden, it was referred to the Com
mittee on Finance with the understanding
that it should be early reported.
The message Of the President and docu-
ments on the same subject, we're referred
to the same Committee.
Mr.. Wilson moved to take up the bill
enrolling the national forces.
The Senate proceeded to act on tha
| VI luo
which were all adopted, save section 20
repeating the 35 eOmmutstion clause
which will be considered hereafter.
Mr.. Davis opposed the 4th section Of the
Enrolment Bill, providing for furnishing
Of substitutes. He denied that the secre-
tsry Of War had any power to remit any
portion Of the time Of the veteran soldiers
and he Davis called it an act Of injus.
tice to the country. The veterans had
stipulated for the term Of three years.
Mr.. Wilson replied that the veterans
we're mustered into the service for three
years unless sooner discharged.
The Senate agreed to take up the S30C
clause Of the Enrolment Bill tomorrow
MIR. Sumner presented 8 substitute fol
the clause.
Executive session. Adjourned.