The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-05-31
xxx CONGREss--FIRsT SESSION

xxx CONGRESS.--FIRST SESSION
WASHINGTON, May 30.
HOUSE
Mr.. Bain from the select committee on the
war debt of the loyal States, reported bill
to reimburse the States which have furnished
troops to the Union army, tor advances made
or expenses incurred, in raising the same.
Mr.. Biain said that after conference with the
members of the committee and friends Of the
bill he found an indispostion TO consider the
bill at this time. He therefore yielded his
own judgment and moved that the bill be re-
committed to the select committee, and that
the committee be continued as now organ
lied, with Leave to report during the next ses
sion. The motion was agreed to.
On motion of Mr.. Blain the select commit
tee on war debts was discharged from further
consideration Of the bill to reimburse the
State of Kansas for moneys expended in fur
nishing troops, and it was referred to the
committee on appropriations.
Mr. Stevens, from the select committee on
military and postal railroad from Washington
to New York, reported. back the bill to au-
thorlze the building OF a military and postal
railroad from Washington to New York.
which was recomml,ted with notice, BY Mr..
Stevens, that he would call il up in week.
The bill to promote the construction OF
hne of railway between the city of Washing
ton and the Northwest for National purposes.
and the bill to authorize the Cleveland and
Washington railroad company to continue to
construct their railroad from Youngstown.
Ohio, to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and make
it military and postal road, were reported
but the morning hour expired before action
could be had upon them.
The Speaker presented COMMUNICATION
from the Secretary of War transmitting two
reports from Major General Stoneman, con
cerniBg the recen, riot al Mernuhis. which
was laid on the table
The House resumed the consde- alton Of
! the bill 10 provide for restoring States lately
in insarrection to their full political rights
| Mr.. Bromweil of Illinois, addressed the
1 House. He supported, thoroughly and COM
( pletely. the report of the reconstruction com.
/ mlttee. ihc measures were not perhaps all
| that he or any one desired, but they were u
| series Of measures which he thought would
materially aid in securing the largest a.aaina-
i ble liberty to all the people Of the country
! On motion of Mr.. Sehenck the further con
sderaton OF the subject Was postponed until
next Monday
he House then proceeded to the consid-
| Grafton of the next special order it being the
bill reported by Mr.. Sehenck from the com
/ mittee on military affairs, To reduce and e.
tahIish ihe..pay of officers aud to regulate the
pay of soldiers of the army Of the United
States. Mr.. Schenck detailed at length the
object of the bill, and the operations of the
present cumbrous and round abou, mode 0!
calculating the pay and allowances of off
GERS. He indicated several amendments
| which he desired to offer to the bill. These
were 10 make the pay of General Sl5.Uso
and OF Liet. General $4,000: TO allow X
4 officers in lieu Of the present long army "a
tions. ten per cent. additional for every .iyt
years of continuous and faithful service. The
amendments were incorporated into the bill
4 Mr. Blain exposed the inequality of aboi
ishing communication OF ratons, and showing
the cost Of living at Fort Bridger, where ths
Government had contracted for wood a, 81
per cord; for corn at 81 per bushei, and fol-
tlour at SO per barrel, and where he said /
Brgadier General could not support ,wt
horses and two children on bis pay Of 50, 800.
Officers on the Utah expedition could no
, have lived on double their pay if they hae
not been allowed commuiation Of ratious
Mr.. Thayer inquired whether the difficult,
could not - bviated by allowing rations il
! kind at |lt posts.
Mr.. Garfield admitted that that would max
great difference, but there was no such pro
vision in the bill.
Mr.. Thayer opposed the bill, he held it t,
be manifest that in this country, covering
such vast extent of territory, the expense:
Of living must differ widely in different part
of the country, and that an equality had beel
: , always remedied here and in other countries
by making the Government the purchaser Q
the necessaries Of life. and furnishing them t
4 officers and men as part of their pay. Th
abolition of that system would work tn
: grossest inequality, and common sense AM
common justice were against the proposed
. change
: The Speaker interrupted Mr.. Thayer. t
e present messages from the President an,
Senate in reference to the death of Lieut.
> Gen. Scott, when Mr.. Schenck expressed th
4 hope that no other business would be don
i by the House to-day except to concur in tn
. resolution of the Senate, directing the tw
: committees on Military Affairs to report wha
;, = method should be adopted by Congress +
manifest its appreciation Of the high charac
q ter, tried patriotism and distinguished publ
= services of Lieut. Gen. Scott. The resolu
. . ton was concurred in, and then on motion Q
!. Mr.. Schenck, the House, out of respect t
!, the memory of Gen. Scott, adjourned.
e Results OF MODERATION IN D1Er.-Uealt
d and longevity are not the only results Of moo
n Grafton in diet. Its influence is far from be
g ing limited to the body; Its effect on the mind
it still more important julius Cesar, const
+, tutioualy addicted to excess, when resolve
% on some great exploit, was accustomed to d
" minish his diet to an extent truly marvelou!
S, and to this diminution he ascribes the cea
d ness and energy of mind which distinguishe
IS him in the hour of battle. When extraord
nary mental vigor was desired by the Fir
IS Napoleon, he used the same means to attai
l. IL TO his rarely eolaled moderation in die