New-York daily tribune., 1866-02-16
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
PAYING FOR POSTAL SERVICE.

Mr.. KAssOy, from the Committee on Appr0.
pratons reported bill making appropriations for the
service OF the PostO Office Department for the year end
ing June 30 1867 which was made the special order for
next Thursday
PHOTOGRAPHERS PETITION.
Mr. RAYMOND presented petition of delegates OF the
photographers Of the various sections OF the United
States praying for amendment Of the Excise Laws
relating TO their business.
The petition referred TO the Committee on Ways
and Means.
PROTECTION,
Mr.. RAYMOND presented the petition Of James Hamil
ton and 20 other citizens Of NewYork City praying for
protection TO American industry by tariff on imports
The petition referred to the Committee ON Ways
ana Means.
The House then resumed the consideration Of the bill
reported yesterday from the Committee on PostOnces
and Post Roads, providing that the PastmaserGenera
may whenever in his opinion the public service shaii
require until June 80 1863 deposit postage stamps and
stamped envelopes with such persons lie may select
for sale. The persons with whom stamps and stamped
envelopes deposited shall engage TO sell ana CIR
cuate the same under the insrucons OF the rostnas
ter-eneral and give bonds III such sum as tue fost
master.Genera may direct With one or more snr6es,
conditioned for the faithful keeping of the stamps and
stamped envelopes 90 ntrusted TO them, and for the
payment TO the Post Office Department in such manner
directed by the Postmaster General OF the moneys
arising from the sale thereof
The SECOND section provides that the PosmasterGen'
eTal may allow TO such repositories commission not
stamped envelopes Such persons 10 be deemed re,
oeyers and custodians OF the pubc money. They sha
not sell stamps or stamped envelopes on credit ou,sna
sell them invariably for coin United States Treasury
notes at price not exceeding the price fixed by law.
They shall be subject 10 all the pains penalties. fines
and forfetures now provided IN cases of receivers anu
crstodidus Of public money, and Of posmlsters and
other persons 10 whom the sale OF stamps and stamped
envelopes Is intrusted.
Nr ,ssoN moved 10 strike ont the second seciOn of
the hin The first section. he said, would accomplish
A ,ha desir ~ ffOrekepDprs
Others who would be glad 20 make their places or bust
ness repositories in view Of attracting an increased
number Of customers.
Mr.. ALLEY did not think that the amendment would
improve tho bill. the object OF which to enable the
people Of the South TO procure postagesamps at ne
current rates without being compelled 10 buy them ~
great expense The bll was merely for business p1r
p0ses and 20 increase the revenne Of the Department
il would do no harm TO any individual or section OF
county,. The bill was measure Tor the interest OF the
Government, and in behalf Of freedom aud hrmanltv.
II Il were otherwise, be would not advocate II. No
man appreciated more than himself tie danger OF any
legislation which would bring back into this hall those
who have never Acknowledged their allegiance TO the
Government for he held that who stood in that
post1n fb0ud be entrusted with the power conferred
Nv their admission. Bat lie was in favor Of granting
facilities necessary promote the interests OF tie
great masses Of the people of the South. He felt no
hostility 20 these people. As body they have suffered
everything people ought 20 suffer for their trans
gTcssiOns aud while be had nothing but sympathy ior
MI mankind hc felt that those who led the people into
rebellion the leaders deserve. and ought TO receive all
Tie tormeu,s Of the damned.
several voices here exclaimed Amen" Amen -
Amen
Mr. AILEY continuing said: This bill lie repeated
was framed ouy In toe interests Of the Government and
granted additional mail facilities 10 all tie people OF the
South
Mr. K.ss0S said hi. proposed amonlmen, met all the
objects In the Sonih and elsewherc while il saved the
the expense OF psyihS 1--we per eentum Tor
tie sale OF stamps.
NJ. AIirr said that the people Of the North were
supplied now.
Sir. WasHnuRSr CIL) wished to know whether it
proposed pay i've per ecnum for the sake oi the
Mr.. ALLEY replied in tho affirmative bu, said that
the sale 70 be- confined 70 such localities as might
be- designated by the PosimasterGeneral.
Mr STEyENs pa inquired whether II was not IN
tended give the Of the South who cannot take
the oath required Of pos;uasters an opportunity TO sell
these stamp. and get FIVE per centnm for doingso
Mr. ALLEY replied that the whole object OF the bill
was 10 give the people OF The South the mail facilities
they do not now possess and cannot have for 1e req
son assigned by the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
There vas no disguise about the bill IL was not in
tended TO provide lor the sale OF stamps outside OF the
Rebel States.
Mr. HoorsR asked Why the South were not provided
with mail facilities
Mr.. AIIrf replied because the Postmaster. General
coud not find persons who can take the oath required
Of postmas,ers. lie wanted the House 10 understand
that IL found impossible 10 obtain persons 70 take
some Of the small pOst.Oll which had heretofore
been matter OF accommodation rather than Of proht.
Mr. KELLEY felt 1t to be bis duty 20 state in behalf Of
of the loyal people o the South That he Thought the
gentleman from Massachusetts Alley WAS misguided.
There were LOYAL men IN every district OF the South
who would take any small office Of emolument II the
public sentiment around them would permit and II the
oysrnnent would protect them in the exercise OF their
functions. and among them he mentioned man from
North Carolina who raised the first regiment in that
state aud who cnled upon him last night That sol
dier fought with zen. Baker and With Gen. Banks
Mr. DAWES (Aiass.) said he was acquainted with the
loyal North CarOlnian 10 whom the gentleman alluded
He chosen by loyal men TO represent district IN
that State and acr having fought through tne Nr W.
came here 10 nd some difference between himself and
Rebels at the hands OF loyal men of this Congress lie
asked whether the gentlemen officially made any DIS
tincon between him and tho Rebels Of North carolina
Mr. KELLEY replied he had not made any distinction
10 prostitute the Constitution or his office.
Mr.. ALLEY said be had received numerous letters
from all parts OF the South impoing congress 10 taAe
some action IN order TO grant mail facilities.
Mr. KELLEY said he wanted TO yindcate the loyal men
of the South against asperSi0n.
Mr.. LAwRfNCE ohio moved 10 lay the bill on the
table which was disagreed 10 20 against lOs.
The further consideration Of the bill was postponed
AMENDING THE POSTAL LAWS.
Mr. ALLEY from tho Committee ON Post Ohices and
Post Roads, reported bill {, amend the postal
laws which autloJiles tue Postmaster ueheIa 10
sell postage stamped envelopes for newspapers
mon them, aud allow dead letters to be
returned fec of postage. and prepaid ciiers 10 Dc
forwarded At request Of the person addressed to another
Post Oce without additional charge ana slsP letters
indor.ed "o be returned 10 the writer shal DC ifee
OF postage on their return. IL also authorizes the
transportation of mails by sailing vessels 10 ana from
foreign ports at cost not exceeding sea postage Inc
mode of advertising letters left with the Postmaster
General The money y-order fees are made III cents on
$40, % cents On $40 and 80 cents on So the order
snail be good for one year.
The consideration Of this bill was postponed for two
weeks.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
rh. Uorse resolved itself into n Committee of the
Whole on the State OF the Union. Mr.. Pomery IN. i)
in the chair and proceeded to the consideration OF the
Miscellaneous Appropriation bill. (This measure 'iailed
10 Lecome law during the last session oil Congress)
FURNISHING THE PRESIDENTS HOUSE
The Clerk having read the clause appropriating sib-
Og 10 enable the Commissioner OF Public BuIulhgs 10
properly inrpish and repair the Presidents house