The national Republican., 1867-03-02

IL would be the last OF II whom they fully under
stood II. II enabled the Cooperation Of Washing.
ton to take possession Of these avenues, and such
portions as they could reclaim would be used for
the benefit only Of the Corporation II would do.
stroy the symmetry Of the streets, and would be .
virtual abandonment Of the plan upon which the
proper condition.
Mr. Ingersoll said that was the fault Of Congress,
which had ever claimed exclusive Jurisdiction over
the avenues, and Congress had refused TO keep the
avenues In clean condition.
Mr.. Dawes suggested that the only way to clean
anything hero was To clean out the whole govern
ment OF the city.
Mr. Ingersoll said Congress had no doubt the
power to clean out the government, but that was
not now the question: Congress had control Of the
avenues and refused TO keep them In repair.
Mr.. Dawes said all who had purchased property
on the avenue did so with their eyes open and were
aware Of their width and the expense Of taxation
Mr.. Ingersol replied that property. y.holders on
the avenues had purchased their property upon the
implied condition that Congress would improve
them and keep them In repair.
The bill was then referred TO the Committee on
the District Of Columbia
Senate bill for the relief Of inhabitants Of cities
and towns upon the public lands was then taken up
adootedi after which the House took recess until
1880 p. m.
EVENING SESSION.
SENATE.
The House joint resolution extending the juris-
diction Of the Court Of Claims so as to allow the
court to determine upon claims for quartermasters
stores and subsistence supplies furnished to the
United States forces under Major General Wallace,
during the John Morgan raid In Indiana and Ohio
during the summer Of 1858, was taken up.
Mr.. Pomeroy said II this bill was passed, and he
thought 1t was very good case, he should bring
forward similar bill to pay citizens Of Kansas for
supplies furnished to forces resisting INVASION II
would lead the way to claims that would amount
to million Mt least. -.
Mr.. Fessenden said, from the wording Of the bill
the Government was liable TO be called on TO pay
for any property taken by any person in General
Wallaces command, for which q receipt had been
given.
Mr.. Trumbul moved to amend by providing that
the receipts Of the acting quartermasters Of the
command only shall be recognized. Adopted.
The joint resolution was then passed.
Mr.. Morrill,, from tho committee Of conference on
tho bill To incorporate the National Insurance Com.
pany, made q report; which was conourred in.
The unfinished business, being the internal reve-
nue. tax bill, was then proceeded with.
Mr.. Davis renewed the amendment made by him
in Committee Of the Whole, to place the tax on dis
titled spirits at 81 so per gallon after the FIRST Of
October next, and 81 after April l, 1868.
The amendment was disagreed to-yes IA,
nays %.
factures Of cotton or Of which cotton is the chief
component material, 2t per cent ad valorem.
Mr.. sprague argued at length in favor Of bis
amendment.
Mr.. Fossonden said it would take six million an.
nually out Of the treasury.
! Mr. sprAgue said otherwise forty million would
be destroyed
The amendment was not agreed to.
The bill was then passed
On motion of Mr.. Fessenden, the fortiRcation ap.
preparation bill was taken up and amended.
Mr. Wilson offered an amendment providing for
the trial Of the relative resistance of stone fortca
tions and ironcads To the FIRE Of heavy artillery.
The bill was then passed.
The naval appropriation bill was then taken up.
The Committee on Finance reported to strike out
the provision in tho bill authorizing the Secretary
Of the Navy to accept piece Of ground near New
London, Connecticut, for naval purposes
Mr.. Grimes moved to amend the clause by giving
the Secretary Of the Navy authority to accept any
piece Of ground for naval purposes from any State,
county, town, or municipality, or any individuali
but no obligation shall either be expressed or i'm.
piled the part Of the United States to use, occu
| py or spend money thereon.
Mr.. Foster offered an amendment that this prnci.
pie shall apply to League Island which was agreed
The amendment as amended was then disa'
greed TO.
The question was then taken on the recommenda.
| tion Of the committee to strike out when 1t was
disagreed to.
Mr.. Hendricks moved to strike out the clause
providing that the master workmon at tho different
navy yards shall hold their positions sub Get to the
confirmation Of the Senate.
The motion to strike out was agreed to by vote
hof 25 to Is.
Mr. Fessenden moved an amendment that naval
storekeepers shall hereafter be appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent Of
| the Senate.
Mr.. Wilson moved an amendment that work.
ingman shall hereafter be called on to contribute
to political purposes, and no workingman shall be
discharged for his political opinions and any oiicer
of the Government offending against this provision
shall be discharged from the service of the United
States.
providing that all moneys heretofore collected fol
political purposes shall be returned, and no statute
Of limitations shall act as bar to this provision.
Laughter.
After some discussion, Mr.. Lanc withdrew his
amendment.
The amendment Of Mr.. Wilson was then agreed TO-
The bill was then passed.
Tho question was then taken on the motion OF
Mr.. Buckalew to reconsider the vote passing the
bill to establish Department Of Educationi which
| was disagreed to.
Mr.. Henderson, from the committee of confer.
ence on the Indian appropriation bill, made re-
port, which was concurred in.
Mr.. Sherman, from the committee Of conference
on the legislative appropriation bill, made report,
stating that the committee were unable to agree
on all points.
Mr.. Sherman moved that the Senate insist upon
its amendments and ask for another committee oi
conference, which was thsreupon ordered.
At 1890 a. m. the bill to provide for increased
duties on imported woods was taken up.
Mr.. Cattell moved to amend by providing for an
increased duty Of 20 por cent on all articles ex
ceptng sugar tea, coffee, lumber, coal and railroad
iron.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
Mr.. Latin, Of New York, from the Committee or
Printing, reported back the memorial Of the Sol
diers and Sailors Union League relative to the
appointment Of soldiers in the Government print
ing Office and asked to be discharged from its con
sideration. The memorial was laid on the table.
Mr.. Bidwell, Of California, asked leave to intro
duce bill granting lands to aid In the construction
of canal in California Objected to.
The House resumed consideration Of business on
the Speakers table and disposed of bills follows
Senate bill to Incorporate the Howard University
Of the District Of Columbia. Passed.
Senate bill authorizing the Secretary of th'
Treasury to delegate power to an Assistant Secre
tary to sign all warrants for payment Of money
into the treasury, for the disbursement Of money
Passed.
Senate bill to amend the charter of the city o.
Washington in relation to tax on insurance com
panies. Passed.
Senate bill to extend the time for the compile
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