The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-01-23
CONGRESSIONAL
WAsHrSareN, Jan. %.


Mr.. Wilson introduced a bill to equal
ize bounties for soldiers, sailors and
marines. It provides o uniform rate Of
eight and one-third dollars for each
month Of actual service, and the same
rate for widows and orphans of deceased
soldiers. Referred to the Military conf
mittee.
The Chair submitted O communica-
tion from the Governor Of Missouri, an
nouncing the election of Senator Drake.
Mr.. Wiley rose to question Of priv
ilege and read letter from the post
master at Wheeling, disclaiming the re-
spOnsibility of all but one article for
merly read as from his paper denounc-
ing the President, the rest being taken
from other papers.
Mr.. Norton introduced tho following
resolution, which was agreed to:
WHEREAS, 1t is alleged that by the
construction of the department of the
interior of several acts of Congress,
granting lands to aid in the construc-
ton of certain railroads, suttlers are
deprived of the full benefit of the pre-
emption and homestead law, therefore.
Reselred, That the committee on Pub
lie Lands be directed to inquire what,
if any, legislation is necessary to cor
rect such construction, and report by
bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Chandler introduced a bill to
amend an act entitled an act for the dis
pOsal of coal lands and town property
and public domain to give to persons in
possession of tho right of purchase, ut
minimum rates any time before the day
fixed for the sale of lands; also, that
no entry of town lots shall hereafter
have validity until approved by the
Commissioner Of the General Land
Office. Referred.
Mr.. Poland introduced a bill fixing
the salaries of Judges of the Supreme
Courts of territories at $4,000, which
was referred.
Mr.. Williams introduced bill to pro-
vide for the registration of electors IN
territories.
Mr. Lane called up the bill to regu-
late the appointment of pension agents.
The Senate refused to reconsider the
vote by which certain House amend
ments were concurred in, and as further
amended the bill goes back to the
House. E.tN.
The tariff bill vas then taken up and
some amendments adopted, including
one to make it 90 into effect April 1st.
The House bill to legalize certain
acts and proclamations of the President
in suppression of the rebellion and
called up certain amendments passed
and bills recommitted. The bin refers
to military trials, martial law, arrests,
&c.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Washburne, of Illinois, received
q leave of absence for the remainder OF
the the session. on account of i'll health.
Mr.. Paine introduced bill to punish
persons for obstructing [. 5. mail
routes. Referred.
Mr.. Donelly introduced bill to facil-
itate the construction of a branch of
the Union Pacific railroad from Sioux
city to Lake Superior.
A resolution was adopted to pay
Coffroth, of Penna., Voorhees,, of lndi-
ana, and Brooks, of Maryland, increased
compensation for the time they were
unseated.
Mr.. Boutwell,, from the Judiciary
Committee, reported substitute for
House test oath bill. 1t provides that
no person shall practice in United States
courts who has been guilty of treason,
bribery or any felony, or been engaged
in rebellion. 1t makes it the duty OF
Judges Of United States courts to en-
terrain and investigate charges of such
nature against parties practicing in
courts.
Mr.. Boutwell, said there were five
Judges in the highest tribunals in the
and who had not sufficient self respect
70 enact rules and enforce regulations |
hat would protect themselves from the
foul contamination of conspiratOrs and
traitors against the government of the
country. The time had come when the
legislative department of tue govern
nent should exercise its powers and de-
;lare who shall be the officers of the |,
IN the administration of its
courts of law. This bill was for that |
purpose, and he hoped the House would
pass il.
lie moved the previous question.
Mossrs. Chandler, Rodgers and Hall
spoke against the bill and defended the
Supreme Court.
Mr.. Wilson, of Iowa, and Mr.. Bout
we'll spoke in favor of the bill.