The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-02-15
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XXXVIII CONGRESS Session,
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TO THE DAILY PRESS.


WASHINGTON, Feb. IA.
A report was presented from the Military
committee favoring the appointment of dis
charged wounded soldiers and sailors to such
civil offices of the government as they are cap
able OF filing, aud recommending such men
to the favorable consideration Of merchants
and others. Ordered to be printed.
A resolution was adopted, instructlng Inc
Commissary General to inform the Senate what
increase of army rations is needed for the COM
fort of the soldiers. as
A resolution was adopted nstructing the
Secretary of War to inform the Senateif the
names OF citizens held as political prisoners
have been furnished to the Judges OF Courts
as directed by law.
Ia resolution was adopted, instructing the
Military committee to inquire il the facilities
afforded military officers Tor obtaining liquors
is not detrimental to the service.
The report OF the Conference committee of
the Freedmen's Bureau was taken up. sss(i
Mr.. Davis opposed it, when the subject was
postponed until tomorrow. "a
Senators Foote, Anthony, Morgan, Bucka-
lew, Wade and Wiley were appointed COM
mittee to make arrangements for the funeral
Of Senator Hicks. essl- VIZ aot.s
The Chair submitted Communication from
/ the governments of Portugal and Sweden in
relation to an international exhibition, accom-
panied by recommendation from the Presi-
dent that the Senate take action as to whether
the United States should be represented at
them. a aaigaT ls,osi 10 f5a5 $500
o ssAf HOUSE. fsls gi7ieo2a
A resolution was adopted that the military
committee report what legislation is necessary
to secure the mastering out of men who. en-
listed in lnexpired terms Of regiments.
The arnendatory internal revenue bill was
taken up i'll committee of the Whole.
Amendments were adopted, taxing steam
locomotives and steam engines in all their
parts except boilers on which duties have been
paid of five per cent. ad valorem; also the
same tax on water and sugar tanks, sewing
and planning machines; taxing manufactures
of clothing five per cent. where tie annual
products exceed $1,000. $ s1n sfs8- III 800
The tax on tobacco was amended to read as
follows: On smoking tobacco of all kinds not
otherwise herein provided tor, thirty-five cents
a pound; on smoking tobacco made exclusive-
w OF stems, fifteen cents pound. 1909 s. La /
Amendments were offered designing to re-
duce the circulation of notes to the actual
wants Of the currency, and to legislate State
banks out of existence. Pending the considera-
ton the committee rose and the House soon
after adjourned. "A FEE
The bill to regulate commerce between the
several States was taken up.
Mr.. Sumner spoke at length in favor of the
bill whiehlis to break up the Camden and Am
boy railroad monopoly.
Mr.. Hale opposed the bill. aog gss.asas eads
Mr.. Wilson offered an amendment that no
citizen of the United States shall be excluded
from any railroad car, steamboat or other con-
veyance on account Of any State law or regu-
lation. - g, - g ~ g 5 - K IoS
On motion the further consideration OF the
bill was postponed to Thursday. f8