The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-02-11

The House resumed the consideration Of
the naval appropriation bill.
FERNANDO WOOD opposed the pend
ing amendment for Board OF Admiralty.
In the course Of his remarks he said that II
as reported, the peace negotiations had
failed in consequence of indisposition on
the pat OF tho rebel authorities to return to
their allegiance and duty, and because
they refused to re-,;nite on the basis ofthe
Constitution, so far as he represented the
peace sentiment. he would not sustain them
In their position. 1.-THE door was thrown
open by the President, and if the answer
thereto was separation and recognition, and
nothing else, 90 far as his his humble eff
forts were concerned, he should aid the
conquering armies of his country to obtain
by force what they lad been unable to OBJ
tain by peace.
Messrs. PIKE AID GRISWOLD opposed
and Mr.. BLAIR advocated the Admiralty
Board amendment, which was rejected by
vote Of Is against SIS.
Mr.. BALDWIN offered the following:
WHEREAS. The New York city papers Of
Thursday state that a transport filled with
sick and wounded soldiers, discharged
them at Fort Schuyler, aod left them ex-
posed to the colds Of January from o clock
In the evening till midnight, and
WHEREAS, Ten OF them died from pros
tration and exposure, therefore,
Reso!Ued, That the Committee on Militia
y
fscts, and report to this House.
The resolution was adopted.
The House passed the Joint resolution
ratifyiny the notice of the President 20
Great Britain for sne termination OF the
treaty OF iSi., regulating the naval force on
the lakes. Mss
Mr.. INGERSOLL offered the following !.
WHEREAS, 1t is alledged that Informal
negotiations are now pending between the
United states aud the so-called Confederate
States, with view Of restoration OF peace,
therefore, e ..sf-fa.fs ~
RcsoIved, That it IS the opinion of this
House that no enduring peace can or should
be made which shoii ever recognize the
traitorous leaders OF this REBELLION as citi-
zaus Of the nited states, entitled to equal
rights and privileges with the loyal people
thereof oS AS M4@ @
The resolution was objected to. g
TIE house ccDcurred in the Senate
amendment 10 the Joint resolution declar-
ing certain States loe entitled to represent
alton in the Electoral College.
The House adjourned.
SExATE.-Mr. SHERMAN asked unani-
nous consent to call up the bill to encour-
age emigration, which was not granted.
Mr.. HALE, from the Committee on Ter.
ritoLies. asked leave to he discharged from
further consideration OF the memorials of
colored citizens OF Louisianan, asking for
the elective franchise. s4e 4 gT
As the subject was being considered by
the Com mittee on Slavery and Freedmen,
it was ND ordered.
Alr. WILSON introduced the following,
entitled "A Bill fos the protection of Pas
Sengers:'
Be it enacted b.. tie Senate aud House Of
Representatives, " Congress Assembled !:
That NO person shall he excluded from
travel upon any railroad or navigable wa.
tiers OF the United States on account ofcolor,
or by reason Of any State law or municipal
ordinance, or Of any rule, regulation or
usage Of any corporation, company or per-
son, and oolored passengers shall be sub
iect aud amenable 20 the Same laws ~
this act shall b punishable bya fine of not
Yess than $500, or imprisonment Of not less
than six months.
The bill was ordered printed.
Mr.. SUMNER offered the following,
which was ordered printed, with the con-
current resolutions. declaring the rule Of
ascertaining the tl1ree-auarters OF the seve-
raj States, required "a toe ratification OF q
Constitutional amendment:
Resoined, That a.. acts, Executive and
Legislative, in pursuance OF the Constitu-
ton. aad all enactmeus made under the
authority OF the e nited States, arc valid
throughout the Cnited states, although
several rebel States refuse to participate
therein. and that srch . rule Is equally ap-
,l;cable TO an amendment ofthe COnsti-
tuition.
Resois.d, Tnat the amendment OF the
Constellation. prohibiting slavery through
out the United Stases will be valid as q
resolution ratified by three.f0urths OF the
States under tina Constitution.
Rcso.ped, That any other rule requiring
The part .cspation OF .ae rebel States, IL dan
xesous n It's canseN uences, and also that
al! rece II treaties have been enacted or rat
iiied wsshoY. any participation Of the rebel
Resol.cd, Taat any other rule must tend
to postpone the great day when the prohi-
bition Of slavery will be valid to intents and
purposes. as part Of the Constitution Of the
United States, but the rule herewith de-
sciared ~iil assume the Immediate ratifica.
,ion of tie prohibition or consumma-
zion Of .os aasional desires.
The Senate proceeded to considerthe ioiut
resolution declaring certain States not en-
gifted ~ rcp-asen cation in the Electoral
College.
Thscuestio., pending uas the ADOPTION
osM-. Co,arnar's substitute, making ne
provisions q: the resolution general ii its
e1ne-at Gus, Instead of being applicable only
To the States named in the resolution. !.
TIE sgustit,.ss OF Mr. Collamer was no,
adopted, b. e against Il. Senate adjourn.
81 as3 . Geek
wAs-fi>uros, Eeb -HoUsE.-A reso-
I,itjc., y-u..s adopted directing the Secretary
t.ters .Y any religion had been exempted
;snd ii go the vesscI therefor, and their
9..tg1es, 80
NJ. ROLLINS O. No. offered Join,
resoiu.l rronosing to compensate Loyal
PERSONS sSr losses which may be sustained
81 ratification Of tie anti-slavery consti
t,itloas. amaneiment. Debate arising or
lhe RESOLUTION, !. went over under the rule
On motion Of M. HALI.AN. a joint res
olution was ,ssssea that no payment shal
hereafter be made to any Railroad Com
panic. who have received grants of lane
on condition ;hat they would transport
properly and troops free from toll, that til,
Secretary OF 81 ,.r cause 10 ba refunded any
lnopey paid TO such companies.
On motion OF Mr.. GARFIELD, the Com
Mittee on tho District Of Columbia was In
struc;ed 10 rport BY what authority color