The New York herald., 1867-03-13
FORTIETH CONGRESS.
First Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March IL, 1857

WASHINGTON, March IL 1867.
ARMS TENNESSEE.
Mr. wneoS frep.) OF Mass from the Military Com
mteo reported back the resolution declaring tha.
whereas the and equipments for the militia OF the
State of Tennessee wers taken or destroyed by the
rebel authorities during the late rebellion and the pres
ent Executive OF that state. IN order to enforce the
laws Of the State, deems It necessary to employ tho
militia, therefore the secretary Of War authorized and
directed to furnish arms and equipments for 25,0oo
militia to the Governor Of Tennessee Mr.. Wilson asked
the immediate consideration Of the above, but Mr..
JOHNSON, tdem.) Of Nd, oticc.iDg, it over
rRxSCH sroIAArioE CLAiAs-DEFEscE or THE NoRrHhRN
Mr. SUMNER, (rep Of Mass, from tho Com mittee on
FSensa spoasion Claims, and the bill to provide FOR
the defence OF tho northern frontier with favorable
recommendation IN each caso
THE WRECKED STEAMSHIP SCOTLAND.
Mr. CHANDLER. trepl Of Mich, from the Committee on
Commerce psposteAd de- resolution to repeal resolution
appropriang $780, for the removal Of the wreck Of
the steamship Scotland
Mr. Jousos inquired what the necessity for this
passed on recommendation Of the Board Of Undcr
writer's Since then the owners Of the Scotland had
found that they could save the hull and cargo OF the
vessel aud had made arrangements for the removal Of
the wreck. The resolution wns passed.
AND BUILDING COMPANY.
Nr NYE (repl OF Nevada introduced bill TO incor-
pora,s The Land and Building 2.
Committee the District Of Columbia.
SYMPATHY FOR TIE IrIsH PEOPLE
Mr. Nrt introduced preamble and resolution declar-
people their struggle against British oppression and
asked immediate confederation; but Mr. Sumner objected,
pnoPxarr LOST IN THE MILITARY SERVICE
Mr. WILLIAMS, rep.) OF Oregon. introduced joint res
n1 ns ., 'ns s IN Ss -
military service to be that whenever any claimant for
lost property shall comply with all the terms q the act
the subject OF property lost as above ne shall be paid
the amount of awards made by the Commissioners who
audited the claim Referred to the COMMITTEES Oh Mill
NAVAL COAL Dxror
Mr. Nyx introduced bill to facilitate the establish
%ent Of naval and marin; &c coal dsegd S On the
incorporating the Coal Supply Company, and authorizing
the construction OF double track railroad from the
shore OF New jersey or tue western bank o tue
Pas river. the Newark bay, In the vicinity OF
New York through the State Of New Jersey and into the
coal regions Of Pcnnsy ania Referred 10 the Committee
THE CHAPTERS OF wAsuscroS AND GEonoErowS
Mr. MORRILL, trepl of Me-. introduced tho blu OF last
session repeating Tho charters cities Of Washington
and Georgetown, and providing Tor the government o.
tho same by Board OF Commissioners &c which was
re erred to the Committee the District OF Columbia
WASHINGTON ASp GfoaGErowS ELECTION EXPENSES
Mr. MoaRuL introduced joint resolution providing
for the payment OF incurred by the Judges OF
Election for The cities OF Washington and Georsctosn
Refotrcd TO the Committee on the District OF Columbia
SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS puk coLosED soL'dSas FOR fAf'
Mr. WILSON introduced joint resolution providing
thai checks BE- issued from The Treasury Tor the settle
ment of claims for pay, bounty, &C.. due to coored
soldiers or sailors who may have resided in the late
States the CLAIMS for which, having been presented
Comrniss ,ner OF the Freedmen, scbject 70 payment
upon den,n.ation OF the claimant the Commissioners
FIRST paying lawful fees and expenses 10 the attorney
Referred 70 the Committee on Military Affairs.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF wAsHiNGToN.
Mr. wnsox offered a resolution directing the Commit
tee on the District Of Columbia 70 inquire into the
efficiency Of the Fire Department Of Washington and
Georgetown and whether further legislation 10 necessary
10 promote the same. Adopted.
RrISQCrsurSa rIrLg TO GOVERNMENT LAND.
Mr. e Of ksnss S TUm ss ss s
q n m In n cerfa
city OF Burlington, lows, which was passed
RELlsr os AZ ARMY rayslsrrn
mttee on Claims bll authorizing the accounting on.
Of the Treasury 70 put to the credit Of John
recovered Of sum Of money stolen from him at Lcav
enworth, Kansas The bill was passed.
RETURN ARMS TO DELAWARE
Mr.. SALISBURY (dcm) of Del, introduced resolution
directing the Secretary or War to return 10 the armorcs
and arsenas OF Delaware certain arms and equipments
belonging To- the State, aud taken BY the government
during the late rebellion. referred to The Military
Committee. M
LAWS OF NEW xExioo.
Mr. TnuMnuLr, rep Of III. introduced Joint resou-
ton TO make valid certain laws Of the Legislature New
Mexico passed at the session OF iSee was referred to
snIr CANAL FROM LAKE ERIE 70 LAKE ONTARIO.
Mr. MonoAs, sreP ON X, introduced @ Joint resou.
Ontario for military, naval aud commercial purposes II
was referred 70 the Committee on Commerce
xoRg LAxD GRANTS WANTED FoR CALIFORNIA
Mr. CoLE rep) Of Gal, Introduced bill 70 enable tho
State Of California % reclaim ceran unproductive lands
within her limits; also bill 70 grant lands 70 California
for the construction of canal FOR irrgatug purposes.
Referred TO the Committee ON Public Lands.
RsfinP or AN iRoS-CrAD ooNRAcToR.
Mr. CorsEss trep) OF Cal, called up resolution dir
ectlDg the payment 70 Donohoe, Ryan Socor OF
S179000 70 make good thor loss the contract for
building the iron. clad Comanchc, which was passed.
Nm. sUnKnR's RESOLUTIONS REQUrRrEo ADDITIONAL QUAR-
ANrMg FROM rnB sOUTH
Mr. NoRroS, (rep.) OF Ind, moved that the Senate
take up tho resolutions Of Mr. sumner which yes-
tsrdsy ad on hs table He said he voted against ay-
nr t6e resolutions on the table because he was unwss
10 zee them disposed Of In that way. He dissentsd
tirey from the views expressed BY certain gentlemen
os BE- regarded In the light Of contract because thai
ake two parties one 70 propose and the other 70 accept
consequently entirely competens 70! Consren 70