Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-03-20

ASSoNSs MI OANla proceeded 70 r9dQ MI
1rahams statement in the Intelligeneel
Having read for half an hour he was callel
to order by Mr.. Chandler, who insisted tia
there was no question before the Senate.
Mr.. FESSENDEN said he had yielded b
Mr.. Davis for him to read Mr.. Graham
letter, but it was evident now that he wa
reading editorials and news columns of tn,
paper.
Mr.. DAVIS said he was reading an ex
planstiOn Of the case By Mayor Lawrence
At the conclusion of Mr.. Davis reading
Mr Fessenden rose to say if Mr.. Graham
desired to introduce further testimony in
the case of North Carolina, he could do 80.
Mr. CONNESS introduced the following
resolution which was adopted:
RssoiVed. That the Secretary of the Navy
/ furnish report of the Naval observatory
the summit, levels and distance by surveys,
by various proposed lines for interoceanic
canals and railroads between the waters OF
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and also
their relative merits as practicable lines
The construction of ship canal. and es-
peeially as relates Honduras, Teuehato-
tepee, Mearanga, Panama and Arrat lines,
and also whether in opinion of the Super
Intendent the Isthmus Of Darien has been
satisfactorily explored; if SO, furnish in de-
tail charts, plans, lines of levels, and all in
formation connected Herewith, and upon
what authority they are based.
| Mr.. WILSON introduced bill to provide
for the equalization Of the bounties to SOL
diers in the late war of the rebellion. It
enaets as follows:
Sec. l. That to each and every soldier who
served in the armies Of the U. s. in the late
war OF the rebellion, and who has been hon
orably discharged therefrom, hereafter spec
flied, bounty of s. and 0 ne-third per
month ior each and every month of service
rendered
Sec. 2. That in calculating the amount of
bounty due to be paid to each soldier under
the provisions of this act deductions shall
be made for any and all payments of bounty
made or agreed to be made by the United
States 50 that in no case will any soldier
receive greater sum in bounty than SS1
for each or any month Of service, and no
bounty whatever shall be paid to any SOL
dier who has deserted from the service, nor
to any soldier who was prisoner of war
at the time of his enlistment, nor to any
soldier who has been discharged at his own
request unless for the purpose Of accepting
promotion or appointment in the army or
navy or who has been discharged at the re-
quest of parents, guardians or other per-
sons or on the ground of minority.
Sec. 8. That any soldier who has bartered,
sold, assigned, transferred, loaned, ,exehang-
ed or given away his final discharge papers
or any interest in any bounty provided for
by this or any other act of Congress, shall
not be entitled to receive any bounty what
ever under this act, and before the payment
is made to any soldier he shall be required
to make oath or affirmation that neither has
his discharge papers nor any interest as
aforesaid in any bounty been so bartered,
transferred, exchanged, loaned or given
away.
Sec. 4. That in the payment of the boun-
ty herein provided for, it shall be the duty
OF the Paymsster General, under such rules |
and regulations as may be prescribed by the |
Secretary of War, to examine the account |
of each and every soldier now living to /
whom said bounty is due, and upon aseer-
tanning the amount due to cause the same to |
be transferred to an Assistant Treasurer.
National Bank, United States Paymaster or
the Secretary of War, and stationed in or
near the same county or district with the
claimant who shall pay the gaid bounty to
the soldier himself and to no other person,
and who shall require the Identification of
said soldier by the affidavit Of two respect
able persons, residents of said county or
district, and under no circumstance what
ever shall any agent, attorney or third per-
son bs allowed to act for or take part in any
|
ces or payment of claims for such bounty
except a person or persons designated for
the purpose by the Secretary of War, nor
shall any power of attorney transfer or as
sigpment be recognized or entertained by
any accounting officer or disbursing agent
)f the Government in the settlement of
claims for said bounty, and said bounty
shall be paid to the heirs of deceased SOL
iiers whose claims shall be received and
settled by the Second Auditor of the Treas
lry as now provided by law.
Sec. 5. That the proceeds of the tax now
aid and of any tax which may hereafter
De laid on cotton. shall be set apart as fund
or the payment Of bOunties herein provided
or and for the extinguishment Of any debt
incurred in the payment of said bOunties.
Mr.. CONNESS thought the above oughttO
20 TO the Finance Committee, as it involved
greater expenditures than any bill before
he Senate.
Mr.. WILSON said several petitions on
he ject had been introduced and all had
,een referred to the Military Committee.
1e had no objection to the reference of the
,ill to the Finance Committee. The bill
vas referred to the Military Committee.
Mr.. SPRAGUE introduced q resolution
or the printing of 5000 copies of certain
branches of the late report of the Revenue
u I
erred to the Committee on Printing.
The House concurrent resolution for ad-
ournment on Thursday, day of May,
vas read and referred to the COMMITTEES on
Finance.
Mr.. TRUMBULL, of H., stated that he
lsd intended to call up the case of Mr..
stockton, of New Jersey to-day, hut several
Senators who wished to be present when it
was under discussion, were now absent. The
natter was set for Wednesday next.
Mr.. DO0LITTLE, of Wisconsin, called
10 the Senate DILL, to provide for an annual
Inspection of Indians affairs.
see. l. established five Inspection Dis
ricts, one to embrace the States of Florida,
California and Nevada, and the Territory
If Arizona. One to embrace the State Of
Oregon and the Territories of Washington
md Idaho. One to embrace the Territories
If Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. One
% embrace the State of Kansas, Indian
Territory, Nebraska and Southern Dakatah,
md one to embrace the State of Minnesota,
md that part Of the Territory Of Dakatah
north of Nebraska and Territory Of Mon
ana, provided that the Secretary of the In
eria, under the directions of the President, |
nay from time to time change the boun-
iary of said Indian Inspection Districts.
Sec Q That there be, and are, hereby
treated five Boards of Inspection of Indian
Affairs, each to consist of three members.
)ne Chief Inspector to be appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and con-
ent of the Senate, who shall hold his Office
or the term of four years. One Inspee-
or to be an officer of the regular army,
Who shall be annually detailed by the
Secretary of War for that purpose,
md one to be annually appointed BY the
President by and with the advice and con-
ent of the Senate, from among such per-
ons as may be recommended by the annual
meetings or conventions of the religious
ocieties, Of all denominations, of the
United States, as suitable persons to act I
lpon said boards, or in case of their failure
o make such recommendation, from such {
persons as he shall deem proper. Each of
aid such inspectors appointed by the Pre-
ident shall receive salary Of $4,000 per
lnnum in full for all expenses, and the
,ficers detailed to act as inspectors shall
erye without additional pay or allowance
is such except mileage
Sec. g. That it shall be the duty of such
Board of Inspection to visit all Indian tribes ]
within their respective districts at least {
,nce in each year; TO examine into their
condition and into the condition of their 1
arms and schools; to hear their complaints;
o ascertain whether all the stipulations OF {
reaties are kept. and whether all monies,
,oOds and supplies are faithfully and justly
pplied, purchased and distributed; to ex-
mime into the books, accounts and manner I
f doing business of the superintendents and
gents within their districts; to make dill
-ent inouirv into the conduct Of officers and
,mployees of the Indian Department and
Of the mil fnraaa !