The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1867-03-26
XLth CONGRESS, LIST SESSION
SENATE

WASHINGTON, March Is.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the Secretary
be ordered to request the House TO
return the resolution for adjournment,
with view to the reconsideration OF
the vote by which it was passed. SEN
ator Wilson explained that he wished.
If possible, TO Tx u day between
Congress might be called together, if
necessary. On motion it was agreed
To.
Mr.. Chandler, from the Committee on
Commerce, reported a resolution au-
thorizing the head of the EngiueerGorps
TO employ five Civil Engineers on the
work of surveying and improving the
Passed.
Mr.. Nye presented a memorial from
the Grand Council Union League of
Maryland, asking that the provisions
OF the Military Reconstruction Bill be
applied to Maryland. Referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Mr.. Sherman reported from the Com
mittee on Finance, the House Joint
resolution providing that,
WHEREAS, There are now in the hands
of the Treasurer of the United States, as
special agent of the Treasury Depart
ment, several millions of dollars. the
proceeds of property captured during
LhN AGOGAAAOAlg ~ h1CA Is no" unOGF the
control OF the Secretary of the Treasury
as 1t stands, may be disposed of in
settling the claims preferred by the al
legged former owners of said captured
property, without the sanction of Con-
gress, and whereas ii is considered pro-
per that such claims should not be set
tied and paid without first receiving
the approval of Congress, therefore, be it
ResOtred, &c, That all monies thus
held by the Treasurer of the United
States shall at once be 0onveyed by
warrant into the United States Treasu-
~, only TO be drawn by the authority
of the law
Mr.. Morton said this bill proposed to
legislate into law the very PRINCIPLES
which formed the basis the Alabama
claims, and to pass it now would be
to stultify the American people before
theworld. 1t would put 1t in the power of
the pettiest nation in the world to make
war upon our commerce. Pending
consideration on this subject. MI
Wilson asked and Obtained unanimous
consent to report joint resolution. TO
authorize the commanding General of
the army to permit traders to remain
at certain points for the accommoda-
ton of persons crossing the plains.
The resolution passed.
The House resolution for adjourn
ment was referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
Adjourned.
HOUSE
The bills were introduced are as fol-
lows:
Mr.. Lawrence, of Ohio, for re.or-
ganiZation; which was referred TO the
Judiciary Commitee;a bill to provide a
temporary government for the Terrific
~ of Lincoln; referred to Committee on
Territories; bill to give the construc-
ton TO acts of January goth, 1864. and
March Sd, 1865, and to SIimit the
pay of officers servants; which were
referred to the Military COMMITTEES:
also a bill to repeal the act autborizin1
the Secretary OF the Treasury to retire
100000 from circulation, monthly.
Referred to Committee on the Whole
Mr. Eggleston introduced a bill, pro-
viding for the necessary SURVEYS for the
ship Canal around the Falls of the
Ohio river. Referred to Committee on
Commerce.
Mr.. Ingersoll, to construct a Shin
Lake Michigan. Referred to Commit
tee on Roads and Canals
Mr.. Pike, to establish National Ru-
reau of Insurance. Referred to Judic-
larry Committee.
Mr.. Epson, joint resolution from the
Michigan Legislature for an appropria-
ton toimprove the harbor at the mouth
of South Black river. Referred to Com
mittee on Commerce.
Mr.. Schotield, to authorize the Secre-
CaEy of the Treasury to prescribe ruIes
and regulations for the registry of GER
tain vessels built for use on the western
and northwestern lakes, on the pay
ment of an inland revenue tax on the
material used in their construction.
'Referred to Commute on Commences.
By Mr.. Hopkins: Memorial from the
Wisconsin Legislature in reference to
ship canal to connect the Mississippi
river with Lake Michigan. Referred 20
the Committee on Commerce.
By Mr.. Ashley, of Ohio: An act to
change the location of the capitol of
Montana Territory. Passed.
A resolution was introduced by Mr..
Lawrence, of Ohio, directing the Com
mitttee on Claims TO ascertain whether
a claim commission of the War Depart
ment is allowing claims without
authority of the law. Agreed to.
BY MIR. Schenck: The concurrent
resolution that each House of Congress
shall adjourn the present session at
noon on the 18th OF March, to assem- BILE
on the LIST Wednesday of May, LIST
Wednesday in June, LIST Wednesday in
September and the LIST Wednesday in
November next, unless the President
of the Senate and Speaker of the House
shall, by joint proclamation, ten days
before either of those dates, declare
that there is no occasion for the meeting
of Congress at such time. Adopted.
The Speaker presented a letter from
H. A Smythe, Collector at New York,
requesting to be allowed TO appear bv
counsel before the Committee on Public
Expenditures and produce witnesses in
his own defence.
Mr.. Randall offered a resolution 10
grant the request
Finally the rules were suspended and
the resolution offered and adopted.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, offered a resolu-
ton directing the Clerk of the House TO
present to the Secretary of state the
Supplementary Reconstruction Bill,
passed last Saturday over the veto.
Adopted.
Mr.. Pile introduced Joint resolution
authorizing the Secretary of War to
build two dredge boats for use at the
mouth of the Mississippi. Passed.
Mr.. Thomas presented memorial OF
members of the General Assembly OF
Maryland asking the immediate con-
sideration by Congress OF the condition
of public affairs in that State; also, the
resolutions of the Grand Union League
of Maryland. Ordered to be printed.
On motion Of Mr.. Stevens, the Senate
appropriation bill to supply the def
cheney fund of the Senate was taken
from the Speakers table, amended and
passed.
The House proceeded TO the consider
alton of business on the Speakers ia
BILE, and disposed thereof as follows:
The Senate joint resolution prohibit
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