New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-01-26
INHALATION RESUMED.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
NIAGARA SHIP CANAL.

The special order. the bill for the construction
Of Snip Canal around Niagara Falls, was postponed
TAxfs IN THE ISsuRREcT1oNARY STATES.
Nj STEVENS reported a substitute for the Senate oil
for the collection Of direct taxes in the insurreconay
States which was recommitted to the Committee Oh
WAYS and Means.
INCREASE OF SALARIES.
Mr. STEVENS also reported bill TO increase the sala
yes Of certain clerks in the civil service OF the Govern
The consideration of the bill was postponed unit
TRADE WITH REBELLIOUs STATES.
Mr.. WAsHBURNE, Qll) from the Committee on Com
nerce reported srcsOluiOn, that the committee when
was directed on the 10Th inst 10 inquire into the matter
Of permit granted by the chief agent OF the Treasury
department 10 q. w. Lane, Of Baltimore, 10 proceed to
North Carolina and exchange provisions Tor cotton be
further instructed 10 inquire into ali the facts and cE
cumstances in relation 10 trade wlth ne ReDellous
States the breaking out OF the Rebellion, whether
by permit Of the Treasury Department or Otherwise,
with leave 10 sit during the Of the House, ana
ale comvittee be authorized 10 pay all their expenses
out OF the contingent fund. on the certificate Of the
Chairman.
Mr. ScnEScK said that The whole matter Of such trade
now before tie Committee on Military Affairs 10
which by resolution Of tie House, u had been re-
ferred. The committee were engaged IN the cXamiDa-
lion Of all the facts and collecting much Information.
Hence there an evident improperly IN directing
the Committee Oh Commerce to take the subject into
consideration.
Mr. FARNswoRTH made a similar statement and op.
posed the passage OF the resolution.
Mr. WAsHBURNE. OF Illinois, said that the House
recently directed the Committee on Commerce TO
inquire the facts concerning the permits granted
20 q. W Lane. In the prosecution Of this duty their
attention had been called 10 other precisely in
same channel 4 wide field was opened for inyestga.
tion. lie desired in behalf OF the Committee Com.
erce 10 say that they 90 not court the duty involved
IT, this subject.
Mr.. ALLEY said that great complaint had been made
nom all quarters in relation 10 this trade ana lie hoped
She resolution would be adopted.
The question having been taken the resolution vas
agreed TO-
On motion Of Mr.. SHEScK the Committee on Military
Affairs was relieved from further action on the subject
THAMES 10 GIN. SHERIDAN.
Mr.. DEMlNG, flOm The Committee on Military Affairs
ofCongress Gen. Sheridan for his gaantry military
sk and brilliant series Of victories IN the Valley Of the
Shenandoah. aud especially at Cedar Run in October,
which retrieved the fortunes Of the day aud ayercd
great disaster and that the President cause 70 be COM
unicated 20 Con Sheridan copy Of TIE above resou.
zion and through him to the officers and men under Lis
command.
The resolution was agreed 10 by yeas 80. pgvs .
Mr.. Harris VI Maryland, and Mr. Chiffon A. Willie Of
ONO.
DEFICIENCY BILL.
Mr. Schenck, from "A second Committee or Confer.
erce made report on tie dIsagTeeing amendments 10
IL deficiency bill
The House receded from all their Disagreement. |
with the exception Of the one giving tie clerks aud
yplOyes OF the House twenty per cent additional |
pay.
4 Dbn.TTTNG HEbDs OF DEPARTAfTETs TO TIE FLOOR. |
The House then proceeded 70 the consideration Of /
PIE report Of the Select Committee providing for the
leads o. the Depafuenis 10 occupy seats on The floor
u he House, 70 be reTrogated, under certain rules