Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-04-03
XXXIXfh Congress

Mr.. KASS0N introduced a Joint resolu
ion allowing limited time for perfectin
papers requiring stamps to be affixed there
to, which was read twice and referred to th
Committee on Ways and Means.
Mr.. SHELLABARGER, introduced bil
to declare and protect all privileges an
imrnunities of citizens of the United State
in the several States, which was read twie
and then referred to the Committee on Ju
dietary.
Mr.. DENNY, of Washington Territory
introduced bill in relation to the court
of Washington Territory, which was refer
red to the Judiciary Committee. Also
bill granting land to aid in the construction
of railroad and telegraph line from Pu
gets Sound and Admiralty Inlet in Wash
ingtOn Territory to the Columbia river
which was read twice and referred to tn
| Committee on the Pacific Railroad.
Mr.. HAYES, of Ohio, Introduced bill t
| provide for the payment of the 10th Cincin
| natl regiment of volunteer militia, for tn
time Of its service during the year 1866
Read twice and referred to the Committe
| on Military Affairs.
Mr.. BIDWELL, of California, introduced
bill to confirm the selection and Location
Of certain lands granted to the State of Cal
| ifornia by the United States, which was reaC
twice and referred to the Committee OF
Public Lands.
Mr.. NIBLACK introduced bill confer
ing the privilege of franking on the Ex
Presidents of the United States, which wa
read twice and referred to the Post 0fiic'
Committee.
The resolutions introduced by Mr.
ROGERS, Of New Jersey, this day fortnight
and debated last Monday, in relation tc
United States securities, &c, came up as Che
mex. business IN order.
Mr.. PRICE moved their reference to the
Committee of Ways and Means.
Mr.. ROGERS modified the last resolution
of the series, by adding the words and
that all Government securities heretofore
issued shall bear their fair share of fedora
taxes"
The resolutions were referred to the Com.
mittee on Ways and Means.
The next business being the call Of the
States for resolutions,
Mr.. WARD, of New York, offered the fol
lowing resolutions
WHEREAS, This House on previous oc-
casion instructed the Committee on Militia.
ry Affairs to report bill equaliziDg boun-
ties Of soldiers and sailors, and
WHEREAS, Early action by Congress 1 de-
manded by many of those soldiers and sale
ors and the widows and orphans of thos-
who have perished on the field, in the hos,
pitfalls and in rebel pens; and,
WHEREAS, This session Of Congress is far
spent and no definite action has yet been
had upon the subject, therefore,
ResoLUed, That the Committee on Military
Affairs have the liberty to report by bill OF
otherwise, upon the subject at any time.
Mr.. SCHENCK, Chairman of the Commit
too on Military AnAiIs, nssertad the anxiety
g,FA !
matter, but stated that it was easier for out
siders to consider it in all its lights than for
a committee to perfect a measure which
would provide literally for the soldier, and
at the same time take care Of the interest Of
the country. The matter had been referred
to q subcommittee which was prepared to
report upon it, but Mr.. Blair, who had
specially had it in charge, was absent on
account Of the death of near connection in
Boston, and the Committee would prefer tC
wait until his return before any bill was re-
ported. The resolution was adopted.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.
PIKE March 18th, which then went Ovel
under the rule, came up next in order:
WHEREAS, The governors of several of the
British Provinces have publicly warned oul
fishing fleets off theHfshing grounds ada
cent to their coasts, and have thus indicated
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made by them prior to the reciprocity treaty
and to annoy our peaceable lecommerce,the
fore
ResOlued, That the Secretary of the Nav
be requested to send sufficient naval fOre'
to the fishing grounds to protect our citizens
in the enjoyment Of their rights as recog-
nised by the treaty of I7SS. 91-
Mr.. MORRILL, suggested that there wal
some question as to whether the rights re
ferred TO were recognized under the treaty
Of 1888 or under subsequent treaties.
Mr.. PIKE, acting on that suggestion
modified the resolution by adding the wordI
" and by subsequent treaties"
On motion of Mr.. RAYMOND the resolu
ton was referred to the Committee OF
Foreign Affairs, with leave to report at any
time.
Mr. RAYMOND offered the following
resolution
ResolreH 5v the House of Representatives
the Senate coHcltTriHg, That commission o
five persons be appointed by the President
of the United States to consider and repor
to Congress, at its next session, on th'
necessity of some rapid, cheap and reliable
means Of transportation between the West
ern States and the Atlantic seaboard, and
submit some plan, whether by law ortreaty
whereby the National Government can aiC
in providing for such necessity, if it shall
be found to exist; provided, that said com
missioners shall receive no compensation
for their services and no payment of any
kind except for such travelling expenses a
they may actually incur in discharging the
duties imposed upon them by this rosolu'
ton.
The resolution went over to futur'
Monday.
York, offered on the 10th Of January las
and which then went over under the rule
came up as the next business in order. Thu
resolution declares that this House cherishe'
the most entire confidence in the patriotism
and ability of the President Of the United
States and in his desire to restore the Unior
on the basis of permanent prosperity anC
peace and that the cooperation of this
House is pledged to him in support of th'
general policy of reconstruction inaugurateC
6y him in the mode authorized by the Con
stitution and consistent with the security
of Republican Institutions
MrDAVIS inquired how much time wa
left before the expiration of the morning
hour.
MIR. sCHENCK suggested in an under
tone that he might have ten hours if b
could prove What the resolution set forth.
| Inc AMIN IcyAAc0 Auds bAAO
hour would expire in ten minutes, but tina
| the debate might continue unless some o
the members should move 10 take up th'
business on the Speakers table.
Mr.. SPALDING gave notice that III
4 would make that notion
/ Mr.. DAVIS Welded the floor to Mr.. Ray
moud, who expressed his supposition tha
| the resolution would not Un1tr existing
circumstances pass the House by an unani
nous vote without at least some discussion
! TDerisive laughter.] He felt desirous wher
acted upon 70 have it passed, and by vot
as nearly unanimous as could be command
ed, for in this, in his judgment, ike all othe
matters, truth was more likely to be reached
by discussion, provided that discussion wa
/ frank, manly and fair, and grounded upoI
Judgment instead Of prejudice and preeon
eeiS ed pinion. He did not know that tn
House was prepared to enter into discus
sion on that subject. He therefore hope
the discussion would not be entered upol
now. He had no intention 10 enter upon ]
himself except necessiated o-do soin orde
to prevent a snsp judgment on the suhjee
All that he desired was to hsYe an under
standing on the part of the House that th
resolution should not be acted upon nov
and whenever called up such gentlemen a
might desire to speak on it should have q
opportunity to do so.
Mr.. PAINE, Of Wisconsin, stated II thi
understanding went 50 far as to exclude
. ..t;o,, to 10 . tha raaolrtticu on the IA bl