Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1866-01-13
XXXIXth CONGRESS- First Session,
WAsHIYGToN, Jan. II. .
SEN NATE.

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SENATE. ~
Mr.. Grimes presented the petition of-ciri-
zens of Arkansas, asking for the orQanizl-
ton into territory of district OF colin-
try lying in the west Of that State, which,
they assert, Is now a bowling wilderness,
though capable of supporting large pop
ulation. The petition was referred to the
committee on Territories. q f7-rTgF
Mr.. Trumbull presented the memorial of
the American Free Trade League, asking
for equality in taxation and that no prOtec-
tive duties be enactedS which was reIerred
to the committee on Finance.
Mr.. Grimes gave notice that on to-mor-
row. or soon thereafter, he would Introduce
bill to fix the pay and to establish the
number OF the line officers of the U. S.
Navy. ~ 10 a W. "a
Mr.. Wilson introduceda bill to restore to
the Secretary Of War supervising powers
over the acts and duties OF the Commission
er of Indian Affairs, which was referred to
the Military committee. .tH ,Eli
Mr.. Martin offered a resolution instruct
ing tile committee on Finance to inquire
into the eXpediency of forming a special
committee to investigate the conduct OF su-
pervising agents of the Treasury Depart
ment, which was adopted.t
Mr.. Dixon introduced a bill compelling
the prepayment of postage on newspapers
after the lst of January next. Referred to
the committee on Postoflce and Postage.
Mr.. Morrill, reported bill for negro suf-
frage in the District of Columbia, with the
education qualification stricken out.
On motion of Mr. Trumbull the bill to
enlarge the powers of the Freedmen's Bu-
reau was taken up and read as amended by
the Judiciary committee. 1t provides that
the act Establishing a Bureau for the relief OF
Freedmen and Refugees approved March
81, 1865 shall continue in force until other
wise ordered.by law, and shall be extended
to refugees and freedmen in all parts Of the
United States, and the President may
divide the section Of country con-
tanning such refugees and freedmen
into districts, each containing one or
more States, not to exceed twelve in num-
Der, and, by advice or consent of the Senate,
appoint an Assistant Commissioner for each
of said districts, who shall give like bond,
receive same compensation and perform the
same duties prescribed by this act or said
Bureau may, in the discretion Of the Presi-
dent, be placed under a Commissioner and
Assistant Commissioners, to be detailed
from The army; In which event each officer
50 assigned to duty shall serve without in
crease of pay or allowances.
Section I'd provides for division of the
district into sub-districts, aud the appoint
ment of clerks, and authorizes the Presi-
dent of the United States to extend military
jurisdiction and protection over all en-
plOyes, agents and other officers.
Section 3d authorizes the Secretary of
War to issue provisions, fuel, clothing, &C..
for refugees and freedmen.
Section authorizes the President to re-
serve from sale or from settlement under
the hnDncfpQH ~ r1ra Ia 70
set apart for use of freedmen and loyal
refugees, unOccupied lands in Florida, Mis-
sissippi and Arkansas, not exceeding in all
3OOOOOO acres OF good lands; and the Com
missioner, under the direction of the Pres
ident, shall cause the same, from time to
time, to be allotted and assigned in parcels
not exceeding forty acres each to loyal
refugees and freedmen, who shall be
protected in the use and enjoyment thereof
for such term of time and at such annual
rent as may be agreed on between the
Commissioner and such refugees or freed
men. The rental shall be based upon the
situation OF land, to be ascertained in such
manner as the Commissioner may, under
the direction of the President, by regula-
! tion prescribe. At the end of such term
or sooner, II the Commissioner shall assent
thereto, the occupants ofany parcels so as
signed may purchase the land and receive
| titles from the United States.
Senate adjourned until Monday.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Hooper, from the committee on
Ways and Means, reported bill extending
the time for Withdrawing goods from
the public warehouses. Passed. 1t pro-
vides that all goods, wares and merchandise
that may remain in public or private bond
ed warehouses on the 41st of April next,
may be Withdrawn from them in year
from the time Of importation, and after one
year from the original importation until the
expiration of three years, goods may be
withdrawn for consumption on payment of
| the duties and charges, with an additional
duty of ten per cent. .s-
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, resolution
was adopted calling for copies of all proc
lamations of the President and proclama-
tions of Provisional Governors, and all 9TH
.eer information throwing light on the sub
ject OF reconstruction. -- 700 y.t't'
Mr.. johnson offered resolution to in
crease the pay of members of Congress and
employees of the Government in proportion
to the increase and cost of living since the
same was fixed. The resolution was laid
on the table by 147 against5.
The House then resumed consideration of
the negro suffrage bill.
Mr.. Davis expressed his views against
giving unrestricted suffrage to the negroes
in the District of Columbia.
Mr.. Chandler spoke against the bill con-
tending that this is white mans Govern
ment. rss- Es e .s5T