Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-04-30

vested in or based on o. s. Bonds, the
amendment was rejected by % to IL.
The Senate adjourned
HOUSE.
The consideration Of the tax bill was
resumed.
Fernando Wood, of New York, offered
an amendment repeating the act Of March
last, which imposes tax on foreign Ii
quors on hand.
Mr.. Wsshburne, Of Illinois, moved to
tax domestic liquors on hand thirty cents
per gallon.
These amendments were reserved for
future sction. All the others are being
acted on.
The bill was passed, and the House, at
quarter TO nine, adjourned.
1t is said by members Of the Executive
Committee that there is no probability Of
postponing the time for the meeting Of the
Baltimore Convention.
Mr.. Highly, Of Cal, Of the Select Com
mittee on charges against Blair, Of Mo,
moved that the evidence be printed.
Mr.. McClurg reminded the House ths
when the report was made he waived his
remarks in order that the tax bill might
be acted on. He regretted that the mill.
tary member, Blair, was not now present.
| This military member had the audsoity to
attack four radical members from Missouri
| in clandestine manner, and made per-
sonsl illusions against them, that he
| blair never uttered in his printed speech.
The Speaker reminded the gentleman Of
Missouri (MoClurg) that his remarks were
not in order.
On motion of Mr.. Stevens, MeClurg had
permission to proceed. He denied that
ne had made direct charge against the
military member, Blair, Of liquor speeu-
lstion. The latter could not control his
vindictive character, and said that Mr..
Powers was Treasury Agent, which was
not fact, nor was Mr.. Bonner Treasury
Agent until some weeks after the liquor
transactions. He (MoClurg) was q great
simirer Of Secretary Chase, whom he COM
pared to an iron clad plated with 6-inch
iron, and the individual Blair pursuing
him, to 8 Major General firing paper Wsds
from q pop gun and the sentinel not
aroused from his slUmber.
Mr.. clay ofKy. from the Select Commit
tee, reminded the gentleman, cClurg, that
there was nothing in the evidence to show
that Mr.. Blair was engaged iu q liquor
speculation. The military member and
the eight officers Of his staff who signed
the original order, were cognizsnt Of the
fact that it had been altered. They were
not only morally but legally bound by the
act Of the forger, Michael Powers. he
was the agent he repeated. Thsy ratified
the act, and it will not do now to repudiate
the act OF their agent. BE was satisfied
| kloE 4 tkn IL a. La
conclusion.
Mr.. Highly maintained that the chsrgt
against the Treasury officials was not sus-
tained by the facts.
Mr.. Clay, member Of the Select Com
mittee, said Mr.. Blair was completely ex-
q9srsted from the charge against him.
Mr.. Highly, SIS to the treasury ttthggfg.
He concluded by saying that Powers was
the forger, and Bonner furnished him with
work. The report and evidence were or
dsred printed.
Mr.. Davis, of Massachusetts, offered
resolution, calling upon the President "a
communicate TO the House copies Of all
letters, notes, kilograms, orders, and other
documents, which are referred to in bis
message Of yesterday, and which have
connection with the answer 10 the resolu'
ton, asking whether F. P. Blair holds any
appointment or commission in the military
service.
On motion to lay the resolution on th'
table, it was negstiVed by vote Of 80 Il
, a.
Mr.. Brooks, Of New York, offered al
amendment which was read, viz: That tn
! President communicate to the House q
. | all or-d
| tions in his possession, or in the posses
, sion Of the Treasury Department, respect
j ing the fitting up of a bureau in the Tres
| sury Department building for printinI
money bonds or other obligations for tn
e United States.
: Mr.. Schenok emphaticslly objected
. its being acted upon. It had nothing to d
with the pending resolution.
f Mr.. Brooks commenced 10 speak and e1
T plain his object in Offering the amend
|. ment but was called to order.
The speaker decided that Mr.. Brook
8 wss not in order.
i Mr.. Brooks offered snvther resolution
preceded by preamble, calling for II
RI appointment Of Committee to examine il
8 to and report on the condition Of Ii
j. Treasury Department, especially ss to th
o bureau wherein are printed notes, bono
le and other obligations Of the United State
with power to employ experts, and th'
T. the Committee suggest or recomend sue
lie changes for facilitating business and f
the protection Of the public interests
le may be necessary. Objections were mad
10 Mr.. Brooks said he would abandon Il
floor if he WAS permitted to publish
t. speech in to-morrow's Globe, and askG
to permission of the House.
d. Several gentlemen on the Republics
1t side objected, and discussion ensued.
". Mr.. Brooks:then said, millions Of publ
IN money had been sacrificed in the Bures
Id of Printing, and much evil produced
is the conversion Of the Treasury buildiI
ic into house of orgies and bacchansls.
be the galleries were cleared so that langusI
IL could be used not ft for female ears,
Of could show that every word he said "
IN more than true.
ID The Speaker again called upon Brool
Id to take his sest
Schenck, Cox, and johnson, Of Pennsy
O. vsnis, and others, on both sides, were 6
On talking ct the same time, while the Speak
Of was hsmmering with his gsvel to enfor
order. Schenck on one side of the hl
,h and Brooks on the other INDUCED in hu
is ried and brief colloquy, but owing to I
MS confusion, its purport was not heard in I
of reporters gallery further thsn Mr.. Broo
said to schenck, "this is not Baltimol
d. but the Capital Of the United States
z. Mr.. Schenck's reply was not heard. 7
he Speaker ordered Schenek and Brooks
We take their seats.
Oh On motion Of Mr.. Miller, Of Pa, BroO
st was allowed to proceed in order-yei
IS "a; nays, 80.