Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, March 16.-HoUsE.-Mr. Price
of Iowa, asked leave to offer the following resolu
ton:
Whereas, a difference of opinion and conflict of
views exists between the Secretary of Treasury
and the Comptroller of Currency, which has as
sumed shape calculated TO impair the financial
interests of the country therefore be it
ResolUed, That committee of three members
of this House be appointed to investigate the
cause Of the difficulty, and report to the House.
Mr.. Boutwell, objected, unless the resolution
was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means. He subsequently withdrew his objection.
and the resolution was again read.
Mr.. Ross objected, urging that he -thought it
better the inquiry should be made by the Finance
Committee.
Mr.. Price said the gentleman's colleague. Mr..
Wentworth, had challenged yesterday the intro
duction of resolution.
Mr.. Kelso of Missouri, introduced bill to au-
thorize the establishment of ocean mail steam
ship service between the ports Of Charleston, S.
c.. and Liverpool, by way of Queenstown. which
was read twice and referred to the Committee
Post Offices
Mr.. Taylor, of New York, introduced resolu-
ton, which adopted, directing the Secretary
of War to report the facts in relation to the pur-
chase Of the steamship Debris; also the names of
the appraisers appointed by the Quartermaster
General md Secretary of War;
Mr.. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, asked leave to
Introduce resolution instructing.the Committee
on Claims to inquire what disposition should be
made Of the publication called the Annals Of
Congress. deposited by Gales & Seaton, under
an alleged contract with the House, and to deter
mine whether the same or any part of them shall
be retained at the price demanded.
Mr. Wilson objected.
Mr. Davis presented papers in the contested
election case of Fuller rs. Dawson. Referred to
Committee on Claims.
Mr. Hubbard offered a resolution which was
adopted, instructing the Commissioner on Indian
Affairs to inquire into the expedency of eoncen-
trating the different tribes Of the Dakotahs or
Sioux Indians on one reservation.
Mr. Holbrook, who had introduced bill to
establish post route from idaho City to Rocky
Bar in the Territory of Idaho. and to create the
Office of Surveyor General of that locality. which
was read twice and referred.
Mr. Bradford of Colorado, introduced bill.
relative to the Colorado land district, which was
read twice and referred to Commissioners on Ter
ritories.
Mr.. Henderson presented joint resolution of
the state of Oregon, in reference to establishing
port of entry at Portland, in reference to the
Provisional Government debt, and in reference to
daily mail route to the Territory of Idaho.
which were appropriately referred.
Mr.. Hayes, of Ohio, introduced joint resolution
to construe the 4th section Of the army appropri-
alton BILL for the year ending June 30. 1866, as
to entitle to the three months pay provided for
therein, all officers Of volunteers below the rank
Nl,o-
thr ee years, and whose designations present
ed and accepted after the surrender of General
Lee, in April, 1865, which was read twice. and re-
ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs
SRSATE.-Mr Wade presented petition for
equal rights and the abolition of all distinction
on account Of color. by constitutional amendment,
which was referred to the Committee Recon
struction.
Mr.. Sumner presented petition of the dress
makers Of New York and Brooklyn, complang of
the injustice of the tax their business Referred
to Committee on Finance
Mr.. Sumner presented two other petitions one
for equal rights and one for a provision for the
election of the President of the United States by
the popular vote.
Mr.. Norton presented memorial Cor the mod
ifeation of tax railroad iron, which was refer
red to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr.. Guthrie presented claim for services
rendered by the five regiments of Kentucky Home
Guards, called into service on the OCCASION of
Morgan's retreat from Cumberland Gap, which
was referred to the Committee on Military.
On motion of Mr.. Chandler. Thursday next was
set apart for the consideration Of bills from the
Committee Commerce.
Mr. Wilson introduced joint resolution pro-
viding that act entitled an act.supplemental TO
several acts relating to pensions. approved March
3. 1865, shall not hereafter be construed as to
deprive invalid pensioners. or widows and heirs.
or any person who has served in the army or navy
during the late war. of the pensions to which they
are entitled, by reason ofholding any Office under
the Government. provided the compensation re-
eeived from the United States as pay or salary
does not exceed $500 per year. Referred to the
Committee on Pensions.