New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-03
Hnrsr OF REPRESENTATIVES..

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
UUAPLAINs IN THE NAvY--TREASCRY PRINTING
The SPEAKER laid before the House commu-
nioation from the Secretary of the Navy WIZ W.
names &c, Of the chaplans In the Navy; asO Iop0
from the Secretary Of the Treasury as TO Lne .e VI
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THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
NJ TTrcpv fCaIN T-sseuted a memorial from the
Legislature Of California concerning me ae' 70 au ~
abe construction Of al overland faIoau anu 'es'"pH
THE REeCLAR ARMY.
Nv ScuvVrK Ohio presented the joint resolution OF
fhe General Assembly OF the oiaIe OF Vno reain9 70
the increase Of the regular army and recommending
the apIoiameut Of volunteer officers to MI positions
therein The resolution was reierred TO the COMMITTEE
on Military Affairs.
Nj EaGLrSToN (Ohio introduced bin further 10
provide for the safety Of the lives of passengers on
board steam vessels which was referred 10 tue toD'
ailtee on Commerce.
SOLDIERS BoUYTTEs.
On motion of Mr.. PERuAN (Me) the COMMITTEES on
Military Affairs was directed 10 inquire INTO the pro
priety Il providing by law that soldiers who enlisted
in 1861 and 1862 and served more than year ana
were discharged on account Of disease contrecteu ~
fhe service shall receive the Government bounty 10
which they would have been entitled had they served
A NIAGARA SHIP CANAL.
Mr. TAS HORN q. y. from the Committee Oh
Roads and Canals. reported bill TO construct sAip
canal around the Falls Of Niagara, which was read
twice and recommitted
Mr.. boutwell, (Mass) presented a petition OF 5os
eolored citizens ofGeorga which was read asfoiiows
We the undersigned, eoorsd citizens Of ,he ssiS 81
Georgia respectfully represent that we are oya ard viii
,1snloy and in make our loyalty most eee We IN
the service Of tie Government, We humby petition to be
PETITIONS FROM WHITE CITIZENS OF ALABAMA.
Mr.. BOUTWELL, also presented memorial from white
citizens OF Alabama setting forth that they are IN
deplOrsble condition socially and morally. and asking
FOR relief They earnestly petition the President not to
remove The National troops from that part of the
All fhl If fba
militia saying il would be oficered entirely by Rebels
aod they represent that thousands OF people in Alabama
are IN state Of the utmost 0cstitUtiOn
The petitions were referred 20 the Committee Oh
A NEW AMENDMENT.
Nr BAKER Il.) asked leave 10 offer an amendment
10 the Constitution excluding from The Presidency Vice
Presidency, Congress, the Army and Navy, and the
unfairly aided The Rebellion by taking part in The Rebel
civil military or naval service.
Mr. CHASLER N. " objected.
PRIVATE BILLS
The reports OF Committees on private bills were then
considered.
Mr.. scuENcK OOhic,) from the Military Committee,
made rpnort In answer 70 the resolution adopted lat
MONDAY In reference clerks of committees. stating
that the clerk Of that committee was engaged as fully IS
clerks in the departments ana that IN reEaTd 20 Wrk
done By the clerk for members Of the Committee that
vas matter OF comfy between them and should no,
be made question for legislation. nor the subject o'
smpertinent inquiry. He added that he dd NOT mean
90 appy the charge Of imperinence 10 the House IN
adopting the resolution but whoever the cap hued
might wear it. He also reported resolution to III
crease the pay Of this clerk
After considerable discussion the report ard resolu
ton were laid on the table
PENSION GRANTED.
Nj DARLING (N. " obtained unanimous consent for
The reporting OF bill granting 70 the daughter Of Mrs
Jessie Elder Of toe City of New York the pension which
che had become entitled to the mother Of Col Alex
ander Elder, 10th regiment OF New-1ork Volunteers,
which was thereupOn passed
CURE FOR CHOLERA
Considerable amazement was caused 10 the House by
7sr, # on- Tin qff n N
wood offering iniaibe cure for cholera. dysentery
aud Diabetes and TO strengthen the kidneys. If Coz
vressmen would make up e. 900 for each state Is wes
reported back from the Committee on Claims by Mr.
THORNTON OL). who moved joenlarly, that II be re-
ferred a select committee Of one, to consist oil MI
Mr.. ELDRIDeE wis asked whether it did not, by
virtue OF the resolution Of the House. 90 to the Com
Hittee on Reconstruct!on' Laughter
The SPEAKER thought not.
r Mr. WESIwoRTH Qll) to retort, but Mr.. BANKS
(Mass defense OF the dignity Of the House objected
was then. on motion Of NJ. BALDWIN (Aass) lad on
INTERNAL REVENUE ACT
Mr. SMITH (Ky) introduced q bill 10 amend the 7Sth
section OF the Internal Revenue Act, which was re-
ferIel TO the Committee on Ways aud Means.
PUBLIC LANDS Is san FRANCISCO.
Nj MCRUER (Cal.), from the Committee on Public
Lands reIOted back the Senate bill 70 grant the title
20 certain lands within the cOporated Limits OF the city
Of San Francisco.
object 20 the bill being reported and he would not
object but be could not see bis way exactly into tins
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sexed natter OF litigation affecting the title 10 every
lot Of land IN San Francisco IL was o. great import
aDce that the question should he finally settled 1t
required action by the IL gs.aure Of Caorni, now in
session and therefore il desirable that il should
be passed Immediately
The b.ll was passed.
TEE SENATE BILL PROTECTING CIVIL BiGHTS.
The morning hour having expired. the House re
sumed the consideration OF the senate bill 20 protect
an persons In the United States IN their civil rights
And furnish the means OF their yindcatiOn.
Mr. THAYLR Pa addressed the House IN support OF
the bill He expressed biz cordial assent 20 the princi.
ules and details of the bill II the proper
sio and lust sequel 10 thai great Of National
men. Without IL that grca. act Of justice Eosid be
paralyzed and made useless. With ~ ~ would have
Life vigOr and enforcement The Constitutional
amend uent sbOsLing Slavery had been characterized
rs d revolutionary measure. IL was a revolutionary
measure II Of the creates. and most leuaJc
and most notable revolutions that eyeg CHARACTERIZED
the history a a tree State But II was revolution &C.
compshed within aud under the provisions OF the Con
stitatiOu. IL was revolution in relief u human
nature; a revolution winch extended lie BON
of simple Justice TO very large class OF people
revolution Oi which no man need be ashamed AID o.
which every man who assisted IN II would De proud u
the future II was revolution which would ill.mine
and make brilliant that portion OF the history rf he
country through which W. were passing. Tie bill be-
fore the House had for its purpose 10 guarantee AND
carry ont the reality Of the great measure give
practical effect and force. 10 preyeBt IL remaining
dead letter on the Constitutional page Of the country u
carry 10 it's Legitimate results the great peaceful and
humane revOut!On TO which be had referred. The
events Of the last few years, the fortunes %
his large class OF people from the
condition ol slaves to that OF ireemen. The practical
question row 20 be decided was whether they should
remain . &C. whether thcy sh0uid have the benefit Of
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