The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-03-23
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON, March %.

more stringent enforcement OF the
United States laws for the better pro-
lection of the rights of American citi-
zens. Referred.
Mr.. Marston introduced bill to con-
form the laws of practice in the United
States Courts to the laws Of the respect
i've State. Referred to the Judiciary
committee.
Mr.. Wilson presented concurrent
resolution, which was ordered to DC
printed.
The preamble recites that jeff. DAVIS
stands charged with the heinous CRIME
of conspiracy to murder the late ADra-
ham Lincoln, and is also indicted ior
high treason, and has persistently d.
clared his innocence, and demanded a
speedy public trial; therefore
Resoired, That the longer imprison,
ment of said jeff. Davis without trial
or assignment of a specific time for triai,
is not in accordance with the demands
of Justice, spirit of the laws and re-
onirements of the Constitution, and
that in common justice, sound public
policy and national honor unite in rec
ommending that said jeff. Davis DE
brought to speedy and public trial, or
he be released from confinement on bail
or on his own recOgnizance.
The joint resolution directing the re-
endorsement of Indiana for money ex-
pended for supplies and transportation
furnished to the Indiana militia, who
were called out to repel invasion, was
considered, and pending, was on motion
of Mr.. Sherman, made to include ONO.
After some debate, Mr.. Pomeroy urg'
ing the claims of Kansas, and Mr.. Pat
terson that Of Tennessee, the subject
was on motion of Mr.. Edmunds recon-
mitted to the Military committee.
The Senate concurred in the House
amendment to the joint resolution ap-
propriating one million dollars for the
relief of the destitute in the South.
The bill of last session, for the relief
of the heirs of John E. Bonligny, was
passed.
Mr.. Morrill, introduced a bill author
izing full allowances to certain nom
commissioned officers and enlisted men,
detached from their regiments by order
of the War Department to be attached
to brigade organized in New York by
Brigadier General Daniel Ullman, but
who, by reason of capture by the en-
envy, were not immediately mustered in
such brigade. Referred to committee
on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Trumbull called up the bill to
amend the bankrupt bill by repeating
the provision for the appointment OF
registers of bankruptcy, by the Chief
Justice. sG
Mr.. Conklin moved to refer the bill to
the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Anthony moved an amendment,
by adding a section providing that the
bankrupt act shall not take effect until
June 1st, but officers and registers may
be appointed ut any time after this act.
The bill and amendments were then
referred to the Judiciary committee.
Mr.. Morgan introduced resolution,
which was agreed TO, instructing the
committee Oh Foreign Affairs to enquire
into the expediency of the United States
becoming party to treaty of Geneva
for the amelioration Ofthc condition OF
wounded soldiers.
The Senate agreed to the amendment
of the House TO the resolution directing
the Secretary of War to furnish arms to
Tennessee; also the amendment to the
joint resolution eXempting wrapping
paDer from internal tax.
Mr. Wilson, from the Military com.
mittee, reported substitute for the bill
of Mr.. Morton, to reimburse the In
diana for expenses in repelling rebel
raids 1t provides for the appointments
of three commissioners to examine and
audit the claims of Ohio, and Indiana,
and appropriate sufficient sum to pay
the bill. Passed.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
The Senate joint resolution for the re-
lief of the destitute in the Southern and
Southwestern States was taken up.
1.-The amendments reported from the
committee of the Whole were agreed to,
and the resolution was passed.
The resolution reported yesterday by
Mr.. Hurlburt, from the committee on
Public Expenditures, was taken mp and
modified by Mr.. Hulburt so as to read !:
ResoIred, That it is the sense of this
House that Henry A. Smythe should be
Immediately removed from Office rs Col
lector of New York. That the Clerk of
the House cause a certified copy of this
resolution to be laid before the Presi-
dent and the Senate.
Mr.. Hurlburt moved the previous
question.
The House refused to second the pre-
vious question; whereupon Mr.. stevens
moved an amendment to resolution, by
making it read ''that Henry A. Smythe
be impeached."
@After considerable debate on the sub
icct, it went over until to-marrow.
The House then proceeded to business
on the Speakers table.
The Senate amendment adding new
section by imposing tax of ten per
cent. on notes or any town or city or
municipal corportion that are passed by
any National Bank, was considered and
amended, by adding Il provision eX-
empting from internal revenue the tax
on wrapping paper Of all descriptions.
The Senate amendment rs amended
was concurred in.
The Senate joint resolution to ter
inmate the contract of 4 member OF
Congress with the Postoffice Depart
ment, was considered. Mr.. Ferry moved
an amendment, empowering the Post
master General to reject any bid he may
deem exorbitant. Agreed to, and the
joint resolution as amended passed.
Mr.. Van Wyck offered the following
resolution, which was referred to the
joint select committee on Retrench-
ment:
Resolred, That nUmore large guns or
cannon Of any kind shall be ordered,
purchased, transported or mounted at
the cost of the United States until it
has been determined by practical eIper-
iment that guns of large sizes, such as
are now placed on ships or forts, are ca
pable of enduring heavy charges and of
being fired rapidly; that no more pro-
jeetile carriages, implements or stores
intended for such guns shall be paid for
until the quality of the guns shall be
thus determined; and no more of the
Springfield or other muskets shall be
altered TO breach leaders, if these, which
require a barrel, be lined for the pur-
pose of reducing the calibre,
The Speaker was allowed leave on alb
scnce for tomorrow and nominated Mr..
Schenck to occupy the chair.
On motion of Mr.. Banks the President
was requested to communicate copies
of correspondence, legal proceedings