The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-23
XLth CONGRESS, 1gt SESSION.
SENATE.
WAsHINeToS. March %

Mr.. Marston introduced bill to con-
form the laws of practice in the courts
of the United States, to the laws of the
respective States. Referred to the Ju-
dietary Committee.
Mr.. Wilson presented a concu trent
resolution, which was ordered to be
printed. The preamble recites that
Jetf. Davis stands charged with the
helnous crimes OF conspiracy to muir
der the late Abraham Lincoln, and is
also indicted for high treason, and has
persistently declared his innocence and
demanded speedy public trial; there
fore
Resolved, That the longer the i'm
prisonment of the said JEFF Davis with
out trial or assignment of specific
time for trial, is not in accordance with
the demands of Justice, spirit of the
laws, and the requirements of the con-
stitution, and that in common justice
and sound policy and national honor,
we unite in recommending that the
said JED. Davis be brought TO speedy
and public trial, or he be released from
confinement on bail, or on his own re-
cogniEance.
The joint resolution directing reim-
bursment of Indiana for money ex-
pended for supplies and transportation,
furnished to the Indiana Militia, called.
out TO repel invasion, was considered,
pending which IL was made, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Sherman, to include
Ohio. After some debate Mr..
Pomeroy urging the claims OF
kansas, and Mr.. Patterson that
of Tennessee, the subject was on
motion of Mr.. Edwards recommitted
to Military Committee.
The Senate concurred in the House
amendment to joint resolution appro-
priating one million for relief OF the
destitute of the South. Also the bill
OF last session for the relief OF the
heirs of John E. Bouligny was passed,
Mr.. Morrill, introduced a bill author
iZing full allowance to certain nom
commissioned officers and enlisted
men, detached from their regi ments bv
order OF the War department to be at
tached to brigades organized in New
York by Brigadier General Daniel I'LL
man, but who, by reason of capture by
the enemy, were not Immediately mus
cred in said brigade. Referred TO the
committee on military affairs.
Mr.. Trumbull called up the bill to
amend the Bankrupt bill by repeating
the provision Tor the appointment of
registers OF Bankruptcy by the Chief
Justice. Mr.. Conkling moved to refer
the bill to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Anthony moved to amend by adj
ding section providing that the
bankrupt'act shall no: take effect until
June 1sti and that officers and registers
may be appointed at any time afIer the
passage of this act. The bill and
amendments were then referred to the
Judiciary Committee:
Mr.. Morgan introduced a resolution,
which was agreed to, instructing the
Committee on Foreign Affairs TO in
qulre into the expediency of the United
States becoming party 10 the treaty of
Geneva for an apelioration of the con-
diIion of wounded soldiers.
Inc Senate agreed to the amendment
of the HnnSA
ing the Secretary of War TO furnish
arms TO Tennessee; also to the joint
resolution e1empting wrapping paper
from internal tax.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Military Com
mittes, reported Substitute for the
bill OF Mr.. Morton to reimburse In
diana fog expenses in repelline rebel
raids. 1t provides for the Appointment
OF three commissioners to examine and
audit the claims of Ohio aud Indiana,
and appropriates sufficient sum 10
pay them. The bill passed.
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE
The Senate joint resolution for the re-
lief OF the destitute people in the South
srn and Southwestern States, and the
amendments reported from the Com
mittee of the Whole, were agreed to.
The resolution reported yesterday by
Mr.. Hulburd, from the Committee on
WAS taken m
and modified by Mr.. Hulburd, SO as to
read:
ReSolred, That it is the sense of this
House, that HenryA. Emythe should b,
Immediately removed from the office of
Collector of New York, and that the
clerk ofthe House cause certified copies
OF this resolution to be laid before the
Senate and President
Mr.. Hulburd moved the previous
question.
The House refused to second the pre-
vious question, whereupon Mr.. Stevens
moved an amendment to the resolution
by making it read, that Henry A.
Smythe be impeached.
After considerable debate, the sub
ject went over till tomorrow.
The House then proceed to business
on the Speakers table.
The Senate Amendment adding a
new section imposing a tax of 10 per cent
on notes of any town. city, or munich
pal corporation that are passed by any
National bank, was considered and
amended by adding the provision ex-
empting from internal tax on wrapping
papers of all descriptions. The Senate
amendment as amended was concurred
in.
The Senate joint resolution to termi-
nate the contract of member of Con-
gress with the Post Office department,
was considered.
Mr.. Ferry moved an amendment
empowering the Postmaster General
to reject any bid he may deem exorbi-
tant. Agreed TO. The joint resolution
as amended, was passed.
Mr.. Van Wycke offered the following
resolution, which was referred to the
Joint Select Committee on Retrench-
ment:
Resolved, No more large guns or can
non of any kind shall be ordered,
purchased, transported, or mounted,
at the cost of the United States, until il
has been determined by practical ex-
pertinent that guns of large sizes, such
as now placed on ships, or forts, are ca
pable of enduring heavy charges, and
OF being fred rapidly. That no more
projectiles, carriages, implements, or
stores, intended for such guns shall be
paid for until the qualities of the guns
shall be thus determined; and no more
of Springfield or other muskets, shall be
altered to breech leaders, or those which
require the barrel to be lined for the
purpose of reducing the calibre.
The Speaker was allowed leave of
absence for tomorrow, and nominated
Mr.. Schenck to occupy tine chair.
On motion of Mr.. Banks, the Presi-
dent was requested to communicate
copies of the correspondence, the le-
gal proceedings and other documents
relative to the suit of the United States
against Prialin and others, pending in
the English court of chancery. The
Secretary of State was authorized TO
make the communication.
MI Stevens moved TO suspend the
rules so as to resume the consideration
ofthe impeachment resolution of Hen
~ Smythe. The rules were suspended,
on motion to postpone the resolution
to December. Negatived-only three
votes in the affirmative.
Mr. Stevens then moved the previous
question, which was seconded.