Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-14
CONGRESSIONAL.
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luton was adopted spproprIsting $2b,Oot
for a contract with William q. Powell, tt
paint q picture illustrative Of some nava
victory, to be placed at the head OF tn
grand staircase of the capitol.
| Mr.. Ashley offered preamble that
WHEREAS, In consequence of the Rebel
lion, and since the Proclamation of En-
ancipation, large number Of persons o.
color have been brought from the States Of
Maryland, Virginia, and other States, and
left in and around the National Capital
and, whereas, it is reported that many Of
them have died for want of food; and,
whereas, it is reported that from ten to
twenty thousand are in want; and, where
Rs, it is reported that hundreds are In the
service of the United States and AghtiAg
in defence of thegovernment; therefore,
Resolved, That the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs inquire into the truth Of said
reports, and that the Committee report
Whist action, if any Is necessary in the
premises, and report by bill or otherwise.
| The proposition was sgreed to.
Mr. Dawson offered q resolution declar-
ing that the war has been progressing for
four years with frightful destruction of
life, and the imposition Of an enormous
public debt, and thst the members of Con-
gress are bound by their oaths and solemn
pledges to conduct the war for the re-es-
tablishment of the just supremacy of the
laws, therefore
Resolved, That the President be request
ed to use all honorable and just means to
bring about lasting peace and the re-es-
tablishment of frsternRl relations with all
the people on the simple basis Of the Con-
stitution and laws, and with every proper
guarantee to the Southern States, which
shall protect them in the enjoyment of
their rights and local institutions in the
manner the Constitution secures.
Mr.. Thayer moved the resolution be laid
upon the table, which was agreed to.
Yeas 78, nays AZ.
Mr.. Williams offered series of resolu-
tions declaring that there is nopower un-
der the Constitution that warrants US to
treat with the Southern States, either for
q severance of the Union or the alteration |
of any article of the fundamental law, that |
inasmuch as the Confederate States have |
taken up arms against the Government of |
the United States, without just proYoca.
tion, and for the avowsd purpose of asso-
cIating and maintaining their independ-
snce and still persist by armed resistance
10 the authority of the United States, and
rs our public authorities have declared
that it was not their duty to
decline or TO accept Of any terms short
Of absolute submission TO its laws;
and, whereas, with 3 magnanimity almost
an amnesty was promised to all
except the chief conspirAtors, it is hereby
declared that the government has already
Exhausted all the measures of 8 just and
wise statesmanghip, except SO far as regards
IN earnest prosecution of the war, to effect
restoration of peace, and to that end has
lone all that proper regard to our inter-
sts 6llows and which decent respect to
he opinions of the world could demand
md, therefore, no further cYertures, public
" private, official or unofficial, looking to
treaty or compromise with the conspirs-
ors at Richmond would be incongistent ]
With our rights and dignity and expose Us
o misconstfuction az to our ability ocom-
,el the rebels to obedience
On motion of Mr.. Kldridge, the resolu-
ions were laid on the table. Yeas, Il;
ays, 81.
The House went into committee on the
Amendstory Revenue Biz.
Mr.. Nelson moved an amendment to lay
tax on maple sugar and maple molasses.
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SENATE.
Mr.. Oonness calico up the Dill 70 estsb-
81 mail steAmanlp service between the
lnited StStes and Ohine.
The 6l4 provides tnss the postmaster c
eneral shall nave power to centracs With
ny company who VIII agree Tor the low
It price to establish line OF steamships, 2
make twelve round trips between San :
Francisco and China per year. The con-
act to go into effect on the lst Of JAN I
Ary, 1857. Bill passed. Yeas zo, maya II, 7
A special order, being the report OF the q
Inference bV the Committee on the Freed o