Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-04-11

Referred 10 the Committee on Foreign Re-
lations. 81.
Mir. sherman presented petitions for pro-
lection 10 American Industry; which were re-
-rred 20 the Finance Committee
Mr.. Clark. from the Judiciary COMMITTEE 10
whom was referred resolution InIuiring
what gislation was necessary 10 protsct army
officers from liability to civil courts for acts
done in the performance OF military duty
asked that the committee be discharged. the
subject being covered by a bill already report
ed from the committee. So ordered.
Mr.. Conness introduced n joint resolution 20
extend the time for the completion OF the first
twenty miles Of the South western Pacific rs'l-
road TO November next Referred TO the Com
mlitee on Pacific railroad.
Mr. Sumner introduced a resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Military Affairs 10 in-
CURE into the expediency of introducing an
educational system for the army, thai troops
not on duty may BE- instructed IN the various
branches OF education. Adopted.
MIR. Wilson introduced a resolution 10 pro-
hioit the sale OF spirituous liquors in the Cap
Mr.. McDougall made a few remarks on this
sun)ect, winch ne concluded by saying that he
was in favor Of wine, wbiskey and war.
Mr.. Wilson said that during the last few
years employees of the Capitol had been taxed
to keep members of Congress in whiskey
Whiskey had been kept in committee rooms
ana other parts OF the building for the accom-
MIR. McDougal demanded the yeas and NAYS
on the adoption of the resolution
ought n 90 tn
the Committee on Public Buildings
Mr. Clark said he did not know how the
matter was now. but a year or two ago little
boys employed as pages were sent home drunk
There should be something done to prevent
the disgraceful scenes which had been wit
messed about the Capitol of late.
MIR. Conness having made some remarks
on tie evils OF intemperance in legislative
bodies
MIR. McDougal said be did not know but il
would be well for the sober Senator from CAL
ifornia 10 indulge himself IN a little generous
wine. He did not know but IL would be better
also for the Senator from New Hampshire
and he was sure it would have n kindly Iuflu-
ence on the Senator from Massachusetts To do
the same thing.
The resolution was adopted-yeays 81, NAYS
., Messrs. Davis and McDougai voting in the
negative.
Mr.. Pomeroy called up bill TO reimburse
the State of Kansas for expenses in calling
out the militia to repel IN yasIon. Passed
The House bill in relation TO haGeds corpus
was taken up and read.
HoUsE.-Mr. Elliott of Mass from the Com
mittee on Commerce, reported a bill providing
for the issue of American registers to Canadian
built steamers. Passed
MIR. Mccullough, OF Nd, from the Commit.
tea on the District of Columbia reported but
construction of a lateral branch of the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad through the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Mr.. Schenk, of Ohio from the Committee on
Military Affairs, reported the bill 10 reduce
and establish the pay OF officers in the army
Made tae special order for the 25th inst
On motion Of Mr.. Dawes. OF Mass, a resolu-
ton was adopted Instructng the Judiciary
Committee 10 inquire whether any legislation is
necessary 10 make shares ill National Banks
liable for debt
The House then resumed the consideration
of the bill for the relief OF the Paymasiers in
the Army. Considpra bic discussion ensued on
the same, and finally the further consideration
OF the subject was postponed until tomorrow.