The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-07-11
CONFESSIONAL.

Congressional.
SENATE.--The bill authorizing the sale of
Government property at Harper's Ferry was
reported
| The bill relating to pilots and pilot regula-
| tions, was passed. 1t prohibits the States
from making laws relating to pilots and pilot
charges, discriminating against each other
| The House joint resolution for the relief of
certain officers Of the army was amended and
passed.
A remonstrance was presented u Mr.. Doc
littlo, from citizens of Washington, against
the proposed repeal Of the charter, which was
referred to the Committee on the District
| A bill to regulate the time and manner of
holding elections for Senators in Congress,
was reported by Mr.. Clark.
The bll<o fix and incl sase the military
peace establishment was taken up. Tie
amendment providing for twelve regiments Of
cavalry instead of six, was concurred in; that
providing for two regiments of colored troops
was discussed by Messrs Salisbury, who OPP
posed 1t, Wade and Lane who advocated it.;
the former desiring four regiments to be en-
ployed, aud the latter three, which latter was
agreed to, by a vote Of 20 to g. several amend
ments to the bill were offered
Mr. Wilson moved to make the number of
paymasters fifty, to be selected from those
who have served as assistant paymasters,
| which was adopted.
Mr.. Salisbury moved to amend by strik-
ing out the. 18th section, which provides for a
| permanent organization of the bureau of mil
| ltary justice, and advocated his notion
Mr.. Lane advocated the necessity for its
organization aud continuance. He defended
Judge Holt as pure patfiot--and as one
who would 80 down to the grave with halo
of glory around him. He regretted the Pres
ident had not continued the good work, and
brought Jefferson Davis to trial, in order that
he might receive human justice for his crimes
The amendment of Mr. Salisbury was dis
agreed to.
Mr.. Davis moved to amend by providing
that courts martial shall have no cognizAnce
! Ut cases not arising in the land Or naval SER
vice, or in the militia when in active service,
which was disagreed to.
| Mr. Grimes moved to strike out of the bill
| the words, "to be designated United States
| colored troops" which was adopted. The
bill was then passed, and the Senate adjourn
e6.
HoUsE.--A resolution was adopted direct
ing the committee ON public lands to inquire
into the expectancy Of making donations of
lands for the endowment of female colleges in
the several States
bill was introduced aud referred to the
Judiciary committee, changing the time for
the annual meeting Of Congress from the first
Monday in December to the first Monday in
November
resolution was agreed to calling upon the
Secretary of War for a statement of the whole
number Of rations furnished since the war to
white and black persons, the number in each
State, the COST &c
resolution was agreed to, calling on the
President for copies of correspondence with
Governor Webb of Louisiana, relative to the
reassembling of the Constitutional Convention
OF that State, which held its first session in
1oG4-the suggested amendment of Mr.. LIE
Bond to include Forney's correspondence with
the President, was not accepted.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the tariff bill-the 18th section was
amended 50 as to relieve for Ave years the
Florida and Alabama railroad from the duty
on iron, so as to allow tho completion of the
road, the duties to be paid at the end of that
tlme, with proper security in mean time. An
amendment was moved by Mr.. Washburn of
Illinois, that the duties named in this bill
shall apply to all goods in bond which have
not paid duties at the time of the passage of
this act 1t gave rise to prolonged debate
Mr.. Thayer OF Pennsylvania, denounced the
proposition as legal robbery and a violation
OF faith. After the discussion, the amendment
was agreed to- An amendment was offered
and adopted, suspending the collection OF 80
much OF the direct tax on the several States
as remains uncollected, until January
1868, The Committee then rose and repor-
ted the bill to tie House Mr.. Morrill, gave
notice that he should allow general debate on
the 10th Mr.. Washburn said he should
move to postpone until December, and Mr..
Davis that he should move to recommjt the
bill.
Adjourned