Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-01

XXXIXtIl Congress
WASHINGTON, May 81.
HOUSE.

On motion Of Mr.. WILSON. of Iowa, the
Senate amendment 10 the House bill 10
facilitate military, postal and commercial
communication among several States, was
taken from the Speakers table and con-
Cured in. The bill has therefore, passed
both Houses.
The House resumed the consideration of
the bill TO promote the construction of
Railroad from Pittsburgh, Pa, to Cleveland
Ohio. which was under discussion when the
morning hour expired.
LEBLOND made an argument against
the principle of Congress, assuming such
authority as is proposed in the bill. and
that reported yesterday by Mr.. STEVENS
TO promote the construction ola line of rail-
way between Washington and the north
west. He did not believe that Congress
possessed sovereign rights over every State
III every essential particular.
Mr.. SCOFIELD opposed,the bill, contend
ing that the proper action to be taken by
Congress should be the passage Of a general
bill instead of special one.
Mr.. MOREHEAD argued in favor Of the
bill, and expressed the hope that both it
and the bill to construct a line betwee n
Washington and the northwest would pass.
Mr.. o'NEIL opposed the bill, arguing
that it was unnecessary, as the State Of
Pennsylvania had alwsys been liberal to
the neighbOriug States in regard to Rail
roads.
Mr.. EGGLESTON spoke in support of the
oil, and Mr.. C0FFROTH followed on the
same side.
AThe debate was closed by Mr.. GAR
FIELD in advocacy Of the bill. He con-
eluded by moving the previous question,
which was seconded by the House.
The bill was then passed by vote of II
TO IL.
The following was taken from the table
and referred:
To regulate the transportation Of nitro
glyeerine or glycerine oil.
For the relief of Commodore Thos. Turner
The Senate's amendment to the House
bill to amend postal laws, authorizing the
appointment Of examiners 10 examine site
fer fresh water basin for irOn-clads.
Mr.. LYNCH moved that the joint resolu-
tion be put on its passage, and moved the
previous question.
Mr.. LEBLOND suggested that it should
be referred to the Committee on Naval
Affairs.
Mr.. LYNCH explained that the PROPOSE
ton was simply to examine a site for the
iron clads near Portland, Maine. 1t was
intended to detail for the purpose some
naval officers near that station. 1t was
see. any reason why it should be referred.
The Joint resolution was read three times
and passed.
The following were presented. Several
acts relating to the District Of Columbia,
and several private bills to provide for the
payment of bOunties to certain Indian
tribes. Providing for the payment of GER
tain military forces 10 protect American
citizens engaged in numbering On tie st.
Croix river in the State of Maine.
On motion Of Mr.. PIKE the House pro-
ceeded to consider this bill, and after dis
eussion, it was passed.
The SPEAKER presented a message from
the Senate on the subject Of the death Of
Lieut.-General Winfield Scott, and on mo-
ton of Mr.. SCHENCK the concurrent reso-
luton providing for an adjournment until
Monday,and for a deputatioR of Congress to
attend the obsequies Of the departed soldier
wss agreed to unanimously.
Mr.. PERHAM from the Committee of
Conference on bills smendatory Of the pen
sion tax, made report which was agreed to.
A resolution was adopted that the Com
mittee on Pensions inquire into the expe-
diency of increasing the pensions 10 widows
of deceased soldiers and sailors Of the re-
cent war in proportion to the number Of
children under six years.
u message was received from tue IIesl-
dent enclosing further reports of Generals
Steadman and Fullerton in reference to the
operations Of the Freedmen's Bureau.
A bill was introduced TO enlarge the
powers of the National courts as to process.
The bill to reduce the pay of officers and
regulate the pay of soldiers was discussed.
Adjourned till Monday.
The House Committee 10 attend the fu-
neral of Gen. Scott: The Speaker, Messrs.
Schenck, Deming, Marston, Rosseau, Bing-
ham, Ancona, Ketchum, Banks, and Sit
graeves; Banks in place of Blaine excused.
SENATE.
Mr.. RAMSAY, from the Naval Commit
tee, reported a resolution for the relief of
Paul Forbes, contractor for the building Of
the iron clad Idaho.
Mr.. WILSON, from the Committee of the
two Houses on the death Of General Scott,
reported resolution of respect and yener-
alton for the memory Of the deceased, and
that as further mark of respect, when the
two Houses adjourn to-day it be to meet on
Monday, and that Joint Committee of