New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

LOUISIANA AND ARhANSAS CLAIMANTS.
Mr.. DAWES offered a resolution that there be
paid out Of the contingent fund.- to the five claimants Of
seats from Louisiana and three from Arkansas, $1,000
each, as mileage.
Mr.. DAWES said these gentlemen did not come here
as adyenturers, but In pursuance Of what they
thought to be the policy OF the Government. They had
been here three months prosecuting their claims and TO
vote this money would not commit the Government to
any policy.
The resolution was passed.
PRIVATE BILLS.
The House then acted upon private DIS
The bill TO prevent the enlistment OF persons charged
with crime in the District Of Columbia as substitutes 10
the Army Navy and to prevent frauds in the District
Jail in Washington. was passed
IL appears from the report accompanying the bill that
20 OF the prisoners In the jail recently let out ON
bail aud sold as substitutes.
CABINET MEMBERS IN CONGRESS.
The House then resumed the consideration OF the re-
port made by Mr.. PENDLRToS from the Select Com
mtee 10 admit members Of the Cabinet TO seats on the
foOr TO be Intercepted and furnish information con-
corning their respective departments. He proceeded
at length TO reply to the objections which had been
been accomplished by the discussion. 1t had shown
that the executive power ought not to be increased and
his object TO restrain it. Consolidation was despo
tism. The proposition was constitutional and If
adopted would elevate the character Of cabinet minis
ters, and this he proceeded 10 argue at length.
THE ENROLMENT BILL.
The House acted on the bill In relation to various
military matters, to which had been added the amenda
tory enrolment bill. The Committee on Military Az
fairs had recommended the striking out OF the section
yiding for the mastering out with their regiments OF
such had enlisted for unexpred terms; Dut the
House retained it.
The House refused to strike ont the provision hold
ing the principal in some cases responsible for an i'm
proper substitute.
The Senates amendments TO the bill were acted on.
THE FREEDMENs BILL.
Mr.. ScHESCK, from the Committee OF Conference,
reported the disagreeng amendments to the Freed
mems Bill which proposes the establishment OF bureau
in the War Department for refugees and freedmen's
affairs, and for the care o. abandoned lands.
The report was agreed to.
The House, at n O'Clock took recess until "a.
EVENING SESSION.
The galleries are densely crowded, and many
personpire unable to obtain entrance.
NAVY PAY DEPARTMENT..
Mr. RICE Mass called up the Senate bill regulating
the pay department Of the Navy.
Several members in great excitement moved that 1t
lie upon the table but no quorum voted, and then the
question taken by teers and decided in the mega.
tive.
the yeas and nays on this.
nays"
A message was received from the Senate, but the
voice Of the Clerk who announced its purport could
not be distinctly heard owing TO the general loud con-
yersation all over the Hall.
The Clerk commenced the roll call but before he had
proceeded far the Speaker raped and called TO order
This had the effect Of somewhat lessenng the noise
but 10 soon broke out anew.
- -. THE BrLE TABLED.
When the call was concluded. the SPEAKER announced
that the bill tabled by vote Of IS yeas against AZ
nays
THREE CENT PIECES.
Mr. KAssoS from the Committee on Coinage, report
ed bill TO authorize the coinage Of three cent pieces
To be composed ofc0pper and nickel.
The bill was read. II provides that these three cent
pieces shall be legal tender to the amount Of co cents
and the and two cent pieces legal tender for the
amount of four cents 1t prohibits the issue Of any pa
fha Isn
cents, and makes nisdemeanor for any person 9th
erwse than those authorized by law TO fabrcate any
coin 10 circulate as money, &C.
The bill was passed.
Some member moved to take up private bill, while
another wanted the accompanying report read.
The SPEAKER said the report contained six pages.
The private bill was not taken up.
RELIEF OF MAIL CONTRACTORS.
Mr.. NELSON asked leave 10 report bill from the In
dian Committee approprating $50 600 for the relief of
He said II would save family from want.
Tho House did not appreciate his humane intention.
and objected to the consideration Of the bill.
FREEDMEN's SAVINGS BANK.
Mr.. ELIOT moved suspension of the rules to take mp
The Senate bill to Incorporate the Freedmens Savings
and Trust Company.
Mr. ELDRiDGE objected.
Mr.. ELoT-Tbere can be no objection 10 the bill.
Mr.. JAMES G. ALLEN called for the reading OF the
title Of the bill. The noise was great he could not at
irst hear il.
The House began voting by tellers and while this
going on the Speaker was engaged in signing en-.
oiled bills.
The House by vote Of p yeas, against 90 nays
,cnded the rules and under the operation Of the prey
rus question the bill was passed
PENSIONS GRANTED
Mr.. MILLER pa, from the COMMITTEES on Invalid
Pensions, reported bills placing the WIDOWS OF Gen
rails Baker, Whpple and Berry. on the pension rolls
o receive $50 per month during their widowhood.
They were passsd.
The SrEAKER said as so many gentlemen on both
ides addressing the Chair. he would recognize
he right Of member TO report more than one Dill at
time until the pressure had ceased. /
COMMUNICATIONS WITH NEw-MExIco, ETC. l.
Mr. RICE (Maine) asked leave TO report bill TO ia.
'tate communication with New Mexico Arizona and
30 rs give 10 any one establishing an arte.
ian wei Of living water one section OF land on which
he well is located. |,
The bill was passed.
THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL.
Mr. KAssoN from the Committee OF Conference on
he disagreeing votes the Indian Appropriation Bill
made report thereon which was adopted IL contains
provision that annuities shall be paid In coin In cases
rhere treaties with the Indians 30 require.
1t was now o'clock.
LADIES ADMITTED TO THE FLOOR.
Mr. PExDLEroN moved that the rules be suspended
o that the wives and families OF members OF Congress
hight be admitted to the floor they had not been
bic 10 obtain seats in the galleries.
Mr.. GANsON galantly offered an amendment to In.
ludo all ladies. |,
lodifc ation ~
HOUSE EMPLOYEES
Mr. PENDLEToy offered a resolution to pay the EN-. !
loves Of the House the reporters Of Tie Globe and the
ibraran the extra compensation heretofore promised.
his, after various prelminaries. was adopted.
PLACE AUX DANES.
During these proceedings the ladies' ayailed them.
lives Of the privilege accorded. into the Hall,
vited 10 and occupied the seats Of members the
emen negecting hei: legislative duties for the pur
,se Of converting with them, and all appeared very
'ff' aurypAToRY INTERNAL REVENUE BILL.