Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-01-12
THIRTY NINTH CONGRESS
First Session.
FRIDAY, JANUARY IL, 1856.
SEN ATE

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Mr.. Grimes presented the petition Of citi
gems Of Arkansas asking for the organization
into Territory of 4 district of country lying
to the west Of that State, which they assert
Is now bowling wilderness, though capable
Of supporting large population. Referred
to the Committee on Territories.
Mr.. Trumbull presented the memorial Of
the American Free Trade League, asking for
equality of taxation, and that no protective
duties be enacted. Referred to the Commit
tee on Finance. .,,..
Mr.. Grimes gave notice that on tomorrow
or soon thereafter, he would introduce q bill
to fix the pay and establish the number Of
the line officers of the United States Navy.
Mr.. Wilson introduced a bill to restore to
the Secretary Of War supervisory powers
over the acts and duties Of the Commissioner
of Indian Affairs. Referred to the Military
Committee.
Mr.. Norton offered resolution instruct
ing the Committee on Finance to inquire
into the expediency of forming special
committee to investigate the conduct Of su-
peryising agents Of the Treasury Depart
ment. Adopted. -
The Senate, on motion Of Mr.. Trumbull,
took up the bill for the enlargement of the
powers of the Freedman's Bureau.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr.. Hooper, from the Committee Of Ways
and Means, reported q bill for extending the
time for withdrawing goods from bonded
warehouses, and 1t was passed.
Mr.. Brsndegee offered o resolution assert
ing the Monroe doctrine as set forth by Pres.
ident Monroe in 1923. r.I.. y,
On motion Of Mr.. Raymond resolution
was adopted calling on the President for in
formation on tho subject Of reconstruction,
including the proclamntions Of Provisional
Governors, the qualifications Of members in
the Southern Conventions and Legislatures,
30.
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, a resolution
was adopted instructing the Committee fol-
the District Of Columbia to inquire into and
report upon the expediency Of committing to
q commission appointed by the President, by
and with the advice and consent Of the
Senate, such and SO much Of the powers o.
the municipal government Of the city, Of
Washington as relates to the police and san
itary regulations, the paving, cleaning, and
control of the streets and other matters
affecting tho health, safety, comfort and con
vcnience Of the members Of the Government
Of the United States.
Mr.. Davis introduced similar resolutions
which was passed.
Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio, from the Commit
tee on the Judiciary, made report giving
the assent Of Congress to the transfer Of the
counties Of Berkeley and Jefferson from Vir
ginia to West Virginia.
Mr.. johnson Of Pennsylvania, offered q
resolution instructing the Committee on Ap.
preparations to bring in bill to increase the
compensation Of members Of Congress and
Government employees in this city in pro.
portion to the increased cost of living in this
city over what 1t was at the time the same
was fixed, as also the increased cost of living
in this city over other cities Of the Union.
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, moved to lay
the resolution on the table; which was agreed
to-l47 against s.
Mr.. Davis, Of New York, opposed the
pending bill granting suffrage to the blacks
in the District of Columbia without restric.
ton. In his honest judgment it would be
unwise and improper to confer the elective
franchise until intelligence is enforced and
inspired in this class.
Mr.. Chanler, of New York, made speech
opposing altogether the comforting Of suffrage
on the blacks, arguing that this is white
mans Government.