Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-01-25
CONGRESSIONAL.
WEDNESDAY, January 25.


SEHATR.-Mr. Henderson presented petition
from tobacco growers in Missouri, ad verse to
the proposed tax on leaf tobacco also, a like
memorial from receivers and shippers OF to.
bacco in Baltimore.
Mr.. johnson also presented q memorial rom
Baltimore tobacco dealers, against a tax on the
leaf. They were severally referred to the
Finance Committee.
Mr.. Cowan presented petition of citizens of
Pennsylvania, praying an amendment Of the
Constitution so as to acknowledge God and the
Saviour, in the opening passage OF that instru.
ment. Referred to the Special Committee on
Subject OF Amending the Constitution
tee, reported back the House bill relative to
prosecutions for libel In the District Of Colum-
bia, recommending its passage.
u. mr.: Foster, from the Judiciary Committee,
uniform system OF bankruptcy, with an
amendment, as substitute. He explained
that there was no radical change from the
original bill, though various alterations as to
details had been made
Mr. Wilson, from the Military Committee,
reported the memorial of ex.Surgeon General
Hammond, asking to be discharged from its
further consideration. So ordered.
On motion Of Mr.. Wade, the Committee on
Commerce was directed to inquire into the
expectancy OF publishing series OF charts of
the ports and coasts on the great lakes, as pro-
posed by the engineer bureau Of the War De-
partment.
Mr.. Powell called up his resolution inqui.
ring of the Secretary OF War whether he has
appointed the commission for each slave State
to award to loyal Owners OF slaves $500 for
each slave mustered into the service, in &C
cordance with the twenty fourth section Of the
amendstory enrolment act Of Feb. "a, 1864, and
II he has not appointed such commission to
inform the Senate OF the reasons therefor.
4 The resolution was adopted.
The Joint resolution advising retaliation for
the bad treatment OF orr prisoners by the in
surgents, came up as the unfinished bust
ness.
Mr.. Clark gave notice Of an amendment to
the resolution, that Congress earnestly calls
fho of oft proCi6ont RI n
and treatment of our prisoners in rebel prisons,
and if, for satisfactory reasons, they cannot be
exchanged, Congress desires that the President
employ all the means in his power, including
such retaliation as shall seem just and proper,
and shall prevent the continuance and recar-
rer ce Of such barbarities, and compel the in
surgsnts to observe the laws Of civilized war
fare.
HousR.-Mr. Steele, Of New York, offered q
resolution, which was adopted, instructing the
Committee on the District.of Columbia to in
measures as may be necessary to prevent the
use Of salt on the tracks Of the street railways,
and that they report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Washburne, Of Illinois, offered resolu-
tion, directing the Committee on Commerce to
inquire into all the facts concerning trade with
| the rebellious States.
Mr. Farnsworth objected, for the reason that
| the Committee on Military Affairs now have
that subject before them.
Mr.. Stevens, from the Committee OF Ways
| and Means, reported bill increasing. tempo
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service of tho Government.
| The consideration Of the subject was post
| poned till Thursday week.
| The committee having been called Mr..
| Washburne again introduced the resolution
mentioned above, and 1t was agreed TO-.
In consequence, on motion Of Mr.. Schenck,
| the Committee on Military Affairs, which have
/ been examining into the subiect were dis
| charged from its further consideration.
Mr.. Deming reported back the resolution OF
] thanks to Major General Sheridan and the Off
GERS and men under his command, aAat va: