Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-02-20
The House rejected this amendment

To repeal an act TO remove the United
States Arsenal from st. Louis.
Authorizing the President to appoint a
Second Assistant Secretary of War at $4,000
per snnum.
Providing for the publication of full
Emy register.
Defining what shall constitute officers
servants.
--Mr. sehenck reported bill providing
that any person in the army charged with
an offence under the acts calling out the
militia may be brought before the field off,
GERS of his regiment for trial.
Nothing in this bill shall be construed
to abolish regiment or garrison cOurt-mar-
tial.
Also bill authorizing the President to
make transfers Of army officers from the
line to staff officers, etc.
Also bill for the better organization of
the Subsistence Department.
These bills were severally passed.
Mr.. Sehenck also reported bill to estab-
lishln the War Department q bureau for
refugees and freedmens' affairs.
: Mr.. Schenck said the bill made no dis
stinction. on account Of color, but was intend
ed to provide for the relief of white refu-
gees.
The bill was passed.
mr. Abomduy IOn the OOmmlttee on
Military Affairs, reported bill to increase
the pay of officers Of the army below BriQs-
der Generals, and exempting officers from
income and war tax.
On motion of Mr.. Ross, an amendment to
increase the pay of privatss to $50 month
WAS introduced.
The bill was recommitted to the Military
Committee, who subsequently reported the
bill as it was originally introduced, and it
was passed.
Mr.. Garfield reported bill from the
Committee on Military Affairs, determin-
ing the ranks of officers re-enterinR the
military service, which was passed.
Mr.. Fsrnsworth, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported bill authorizing
the Northern Central Railroad of Peansyi-
vanis and Msrylsnd, or their assigns, to
construct a railroad between Borough of
York and Baltimore, in an air line to Wash
ingtOn, in order to facilitate the postal and
military communication between Washing
ton and New York. The Company is au-
shOrized to increase their capital to the ex-
tent Of 100000. The road is to be q dou-
BILE track, provided with appliances for the
of troops, and to be compile
ed in two years. Three cents a mile are
% be charged for passengers, and six cents
: ton for freight.
Mr.. Pendleton objected to the second
reading of the bill.
The question was therefore recurred on
is rejection.
Mr.. Farnsworth said it was necessary to |
nave the road proposed. He pointed out !
he fact that not one cent was appropriated |
)y this bill.
Mr. Thomas, of Maryland, desired a
of the bill, and gave smong |
'ther reasons for this, that the Legislature |
# Maryland, now in session, should have |
N opportunity of looking into the subject. |
Besides this, said he, the bill is in conflict /
With the decision of the Supreme Court of /
he United States, and in derogation of the
lights Of the State of Maryland. The leg.
Station proposed was for the benefit of the
Northern Central Railroad, and would
trike heavy blow at the Baltimore and
)hio Railroad.
The further consideration Of the subject
Tas postponed for to-day.
Mr.. Schenok called up the bill amanda
he House at $50 adjourned.
SENATE.
Mr.. Sherman offered . resolution for
commission of three persons, to be desig-
sted by the Secretary of the Treasury, to
xsmine into and report upon the subject
f taxation, which was amended by Mr..
lark TO the effect that they should also in
uire into the manner of the collection of
be revenue, and laid over till monday.
Mr.. Howard offered q resolution to give
liss Lucy A Wright, of Richmond, Va,
!, 500 for aid rendered TO our prisoners in
sbel hands.
An unsuccessful effort was made to mako
le bill to regulate commerce between States
ne special order for Monday.
The Army Appropriation Bill was taken
p.
The Finance Committee recommended
5-iking out the provision in the House
i'll that no money shall be paid to land
ranted railroads for the transportation Of
oops and munitions of war for the United
tates.
After debate, the provision was stricken
ut.
Mr.. Sherman offered an amendment max
lg an appropriation of 500, 900 for the pres
nt fiscal year, to supply deficiency, which
as adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, the following
roVisions were adopted, by way of amend
lent: That on and after the LIST of March,
365, and during the present rebellion, the
price of subsistence for officers
iall be so cents per ration, provided said
Icrease shall not apply to the commutstion
rice Of any officers above the rank of Brig
iier General now in commission, or any
icer entitled to Communication for fuel or
Iarters that all officers of volunteers be-
w the rank of Brigadier General, now in
,mmand, who shall continue in the mill
ny service to the close of the war, shall be
ltitled to receive months pay; provided
lat the provisions of this section shall
ot apply to officers not on duty, to officers
ltitled to Communication of fuel and quar-
rs; that commissioned officers serving in
le field shall be permitted hereafter to |
urchase rations for their own use on credit ,
ON the Gommisssry Department, and the
mount due for rations 80 purchased shall ]
. reported monthly TO the Paymaster Gen
al to be deducted from the payment next
flowing from such.
Mr.. sprague offeyed an amendment,
hich was rejected, making it obligatory
pom chaplains to hold religious services
ice q week to attend to the burial service
soldiers who die,
Mr.. Wilson offered an amendment, that
le Secreretsry of War be directed to fur :
ish at cost rate, not exceeding six ounces
tobacco per month to each soldier who {
lay desire the cost to be deducted from i
leir pay.
Mr.. Trumbun offered an amendment
roYiding for the repeal of all laws and
,gulstions Of the War Department giving {
iditional rank or pay to regular or Volun- {
er officers. Adopted.
The bill as amended was then passed.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Com
Littee, reported bill recognizing the State I
of Louisiana and the right of
lat State to send Senators to Congress.
Mr.. Salisbury then offered long pream-
le reciting the charges against the Hon.
dwin NJ. Stanton made in speech recent
: delivered by Albert G. Brown in the
onfederste Congress, and reported at
myth in the New York Herald Of the 4th
lBtant.
The resolutions were rejected, and have (
be laid over under the rule.
Mr.. Salisbury pledged himself to prove
le truth of the charges.
The Senate then adjourned. II
FROM WASHINGTON.
WAsHNGToN, Feb. Is.