The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-01-26


and delivery Of fhiiad phia which Was referred 70 The
Committee ON Commence. Is
THE TOBACCO TAX
Er. HENDERSON,, trepl OF Mo-, presented the remon-
str Of citizens OF Missouri and Maryland anAis
the tax on leaf Tobacco which was referred
the Committee on finance.
TIE BlsKerP1 Bill.
Mr. FSrsR, trep) Of Conn, from the judiciary Com
mttee, reported the House Bank upt BILL with amend
Mr. F,srm explained that the committee had NOT made
any ssaca, changes ~ ,ne e but there were % many
Tho bill was ordered to be printed
Mr. HMs, tepI Of N. H., explained that he a .
member OF the Judiciary Committee was not In favor Of
the bill as reported although he had agreed 70 being
reported TWAS not changed In the Senate e he wished
II 70 be, and he would vote against It.
Tls CASE OF suR6EoS 0ssERAL HAMMOND. H
tee repOreS bsoi ,S 2, from TIE Military oSm
Hammond asking for an investigation into the circum-
stances of his court martial and asked that the commit
tee be discharged from the further consideration OF the
subject; and It was ordered.
RanY FOR THE SHIPPING INTEREST
structng the Finance COMMITTEES To- inquire into the ex
ped ency OF relieving the tonnage OF the country tho
income tax and reducing the duty chains and anchor
Mr.. FARwELL stat d that tho tax upon tonnage was
heavy as to DO really injurious American commerce
and American sh pbuding while in England and France
from all tax was 10 heavy here 70 be almost pro-
hibitory
The resolution was agreed TO-
COMBINATION FOR cotoRED soaDrRA
Mr. POWELL, (opp) Of KY, asked that the Senate take
up the resolution calling upon the Secretary OF War TO
know why he had not appointed commissioners TO CON-
pensae loyal owners for slaves enlisted in the military
The resolution was taken up and adopted
RErAIATIoN IN TiR TREiTMEyT or PITS )gERs or WAR.
Mr. WApE rcp) Of Ohio, called up tho resolution Of
the Military Committee advising retaliation upon the
NJ. CLARK, (repl Of N. H, offered amendment to
to the that Congress earnestly calls the attention
prisoners in the rebel prisons and IL for satisfactory
reasons they cannot be exchanged Congress- desires that
including such retaliation as shall seem just and
proper, and shall prevent tho continuance and re-
c cron. Of sub bar5ares, and compel the in
surgents to observe the laws OF civilized warfare
Mr. NDE'sas spoke on the subject OF retaliation. He
favored the Apo ntmen Of commissioners TO confer with
the rebel authorities 70 better treatment for
prisoners in the South the rebels refused to receive
such commits toner's, the President should adopt such
stringent OF retaliation consistent with the
ru OF civilized warfare and not derogatory to the
national honor, would eectuay stop such conduct
the part of the rebels He intended he said to offer
am ndment to this effect He was in favor of realia
ton but not at all times In kind He would not sarve
bells to death because they starved men, give
them poisonous food expose them TO be frozen to
Death
Mr. sAUtsnuEY, torpl Of Del. proposed that Nr Hon
derson modify Lis amendment 80 to give the rebel
thort the priv ege Of nding commissioners 70 look
into the condition Of prisoners in Northern pr
sons.
Mr. HEyprRsoS was willing to accept such modiHca-
treated in the North
Fir BeowY rep) Of No., OF tho committee that
had ported tile resolution, advocated the provision
pKiIiEscY AMORTIZATION ILL.
Mr. CLARK, from the Committee Of Conference on the
Deficiency bill reported that the House still refused TO
strike out the proposition to increase the salaries Of it's
amendment to strike out the proposition for this increased
compensation which no said was contrary to law. This
would defeat the bill, he said but the responsibility
The yeas and nays called for and the Senate
cided TO adhere TO Its amendment by OF thirty
THE ParsrIyg OTrcrr-fhe motion prevails, and tho
bin fails on account Of disagreement between tho two
houses.
THE TREATMENT or PRrsoEE1s RESUMED
Mr.. BROWN resumed his remarks on retaliation sup
porting the resolution Of the Military Committee.
Mr.. WADE moved an amendment making the resolution
mandatory instead Of advisory and compelling the Pres
dent and officers Of the army 10 retalate in kind.
Mr. FOSTER was surprised that Senator should say
that the rebels had not treated prisoners
man cruelty After mentioning several instances Of rebel
retalang in kind TO the extent Of starving DEATH
such measures He believed II the rebels took
prisoners and shot them deliberately we should shoot an
equal number Of theirs but he did believe we should
carry retaliation to the extent Of torturng all the prison
ers in our hands because tho rebels tortured in
Mr. DAVE, toppl Of Ky, opposed the resolution, and
Pending Che consideration Of this subject tho Senate
House OF Representatives.
wAsErsorox, Jan. 2s, 1895.
SHIP CANAL AROUND NIAGARA sAILA
Tho special ordor the bill for tho construction Of ship
canal around Niagara Falls, postponed till Monday.
c0LLnTroN OF DIRECT TAXES RERH nArEs.
Mr. STEVENS rep) Of Pa reported substitute for the
Senate bill for the collection Of direct the insur
rectonary States, which recOmmitted to the Com
mIttee on Ways and Means.
NClrAsE CLERKS aAIARRa
Mr. STEVENS also reported bill to Increase the salaries
Of certain clerks In the civil service the government
The consideration of the bill was postponed until to-
morrow week.
IAyw,s CDrrOv oprr Arroya
Mr.. WAmBuRsE, trep.l Of H. from the Committee on
Commerce., reported q resolution that tho committee
which was directed on tho 10Th inst 10 inquire into the
matter Of permit granted by the chief agent Of the
Treasury Department G. VI. Lane, Of Baltimore, TO
cotton be further instr cted TO inquire into all the fncts
and circumstances in relation ~ trade with the rcbcoua
by permit Of the Treasury Department otherwise, with
leave 10 s during the recess of the House. and the
rntee be authorized 70 pay all their expenses out Of the
contingent fund, on tie certificate OF the chairman.
Mr. ScuEsCK (rop) Of Ohio said that this whole matter
OF such trade before the Committee Military
Affairs TO which, By resol ton OF tho House, Il had
hccn referred Tho committee were engaged In tho ex-
animation Of all the facts and collecting mpch nforma-
ton Hence there was an evident impropricty in direct
ing the Committee on Commerce 10 take the subject into
consideration.
Mr.. FAnsswoRn, lrcp) Of H., made a similar state
Mr. WAsHnuRvr, Of H. said that the House recently
dir cted tho Committee Commerce inquire into the
The prosecu,on Of his duty their attention had been
called 70 other cases precisely In tho Same channel
wide Geld was opened FOR investigation He desired in
behalf Of the Committee Commerce. say that they
do not court the duty involved In this suhjsct
nr. ALLY. trepl Of Mass said tina. great complaint
had ben made from all quarters relation this trade
and he hoped the resolution would be adopted.
The question having been taken tho resolution vas
agreed TO.
On motion Of Mr.. Scnxcx, the Committee on Military
Affairs relieved from further action the subject
THANKS TO GKsEnAL sHERIDAr.
Mr. DnMo, (rep.l Of Conn, FROM the Committee on
Military AnAis reported back tina joint resolution ten
derng the thanks OF Congress 70 General Sheridan for his
gallantry, military skill and Brilliant series q Victories
In the valley Of the Shenandoah and especially at Cedar
run In October which retrieved the fortunes Of The day
and avertsd great dsaser ana that the President
70 Do communicated 10 General Sheridan copy Of the
above vapoutioa snd through him 70 the officers and
men under his command.
The resolution agreed 70 by yeas t0o nays 2-Nr.
Harrs u Maryland, and M. Chiffon A. White, Of Ohio
TEE DHuunSCy AUTHORIZATION nnL.
NJ SenyCx, from second committee Of conference,
nade report on the Diagnosing amendments 10 ths
Deficiency BILL
The House receded from all their dsAgreements, With
the exception Of the giving The clerks ana employees
Of the House twenty per cont additional pay.
MENnus or rfa cAnlSET 10 ouCUrT SEATS n TINE HouBR