New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-26
xxxyIIyth C0YGREss-Second Session.
SENATE. WASHINGTON, Jan. ~ Aeo''
PAY OF CUAPLAINS.

SENATE. .WAsHlNeToN, VHn' - N0''
PAY OF CUAPLAISS.
NJ, TprNpuIL presented the petition oi Chap-
S,ns IN the srmy asking that they have the sae pa!
that is allowed 70 line officers OF The sam, ran ..
me netition was referred 20 the Nsyal O'uii''V0'
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION ~
W. coax nresentod the petition of civzens OF Penn,
,xixsnia asking that the Constitution OF the Oniseo
States be 80 amended as TO recognize INC u
ha o,;,i"n va, referred to the Select Committee
having this subject under consideration. ,,
puuADELPHIA AS A PORT OF ENTRY.
NJ cn,y.S introduced bill 10 enlarge the port OF
49,, and delivery of Philadelphia which was referred
20 the Committee on commerce:
A. uryrrPsoy presented the remOnstrance Of GIL,
mems of Missouri and Maryland against TIE PIoloseu
tai on leaf tobacco, which was referred to the Ooi'
zee Oh Finance.
Mr. POSTER, from the judiciary Committee fePo''ou
the House bankrupt bill with amendments. -, ,o,
Mr. FOSTER explained that The comini'ee ,. Zero so
made any radical changes in the BILL but tnele W.
aval aterntons made in it, they had concluded
10 offer new bill by way OF a SUBSTITUTE
The Hill was ordered TO he printed. s.,r
~ U.,p cxnIoined that he az r member OF the ju'
ported although he had agreed to It's beng reoreu 10
n 1t was not changed Ia the oeh"'e a' ne "'9" "
BE- he would vote against IT,
CAsr oF sURGEoN-GENERAL HAMMOND.
Mr. NILSSON from the Military Committee reported
back the memorial OF ~. nrcnmstances Of
his court martial and asked that the Committee ue us
charged from further consideration OF tne su''''
and it was ordered.
M FARwFIL offered n resolution lnsuuStihS 'nS
Finance Committee TO inquire into the eNeu'ehe! VI
relieving the tunnage Of the country nom ue IieOi"s
1ax and reducing the duty on chains ana anchors.
MIR FARwELL stated that the tax upon tuhhago wa
heavy to be very injurious 10 m FnSand and
Franoe the materials used in the construction OF snip
we're free from ali tax 1t heavy here as TO be
almost prOhibtOry.
Tho TesolutiOn was agreed TO-
COMPENSATION FOR SLAVES.
Mr. POWELL asked that the Senate take mp the reso'
tuition calling upon the Secretary OF War 10 know WY
BE had not appointed Commissioners 70 compensate
kya owners for slaves enlisted In tie military service
The resolution was taken up and adopted
RETALIATION.
Mr.. WADE called up the resolution OF the Military
Committee advising retaliation upon the Rebels.
Mr. CLARK offered IN amendment, TO TIE erect that
Congress earnestly calls the attention Of the President
20 the condition and treatment OF our prisoners IN 'he
Rebel prisons and If for satisfactory they can
not be exchanged Congress desires that the Ireslueh
employ all the means In his power lnclndlnS sueh re-
talfstion as shall seem just and proper as shaL
prevent the continuance and recurrence OF sucl
harbarities, and compel the insurgents 10 Cd
serve the laws Of civilized warfare.
Mr. HENDERSON spoke on the subject OF reclamation
He favored the appointment Of commissioners 10 confer
with the Rebel authorities to secure better treatment
for our prisoners the South. If the Rebels refused
90 received such commissioners the President should
adopt such stringent measures OF retaliation consistent
with the rules OF civilized warfare ana not deroghOr
20 the national honor would eiectuaLy stop such
conduct on the part of the Rebels. He intended he
said 10 offer amendment 10 this effect. lie was IN
favor of retaliation but not at all times IN KIND. lie
would not siarve Rebels 10 death because they starved
our men, nor give them poisonous food nor expose
them 10 be frozen to death. 49,
Mr. SALISBURY proposed that Mr.. Henderson modify
his amendment 10 give the Rebel authorities me
privilege Of sending commissioner to look INTO the
condition Of Southern prisoners in Northern prisons
Mr.. HENDERSON was willing TO accept sneh mouth
cation but he believed the Rebel prisoners were hu'
nanely treated In the North
Mr.. BROWN, of the committee that had re-
ported the resolution, advocated the provision
DISAGREEMENT on TEE DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr.. CLARK, from the Committee Of Conference on the
Deficiency Bill reported that the House still refused to
strike the proposition 10 increase the salary OF s
smploy6s He moved that the Senate still adhere 10 Its
amendment to strike ON the proposition Tor thus In
creased compensation, which he said was contrary to
law. This would defeat the blu he said, but the re-
spsnsibity would be upon the House.
The yeas and nays were called for and the Senate
eecided adhere to its Amendment by vote Of g
yeas to nay viz Mr. Garlic.
The PREsirrG OPFIcER-Thc motion prevails ard III
bill fails on account Of disagreement between the tw
houses. -
INHALATION RESUMED.
Mr.. BROWN resumed his remarks on retaliation, sup
porting the resolution OF the Military Committee.
Mr. WADE moved an amendment making the resolu
zion mandatory instead of advisory, and oompeiIg n
president and officers OF the ormy 70 fealate IN KIND
Mr. FOSTER was surprised that any Senator shout,
say that the Rebels had not treated our prisoners Will
inhuman cruelty. After mentioning several Instance
opposed retasting in kind to the extent OF starving
20 death any such severe measures. he beneFed Al
fhe Rebels took our prisoners and shot them dehber
sfey we should shoot equal number Of theirs but
he did not believe should carry retaliation o. the ex
sent Of tortnring all the prisoners in hands because
tAe Rebels tortured our men In their hands.
Mr. DAVIS opposed the resolution, and spoke length
sgsinstit. .,,,,.
Pending the consideration OF this Jet tie Senate
adjourned.